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    Julie

    English foundations

    Julie, Tutor at Petra Tutors

    English, IELTS & SAT

    She helps students who feel unsure about English build confidence at their own pace.

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    About this tutor

    Julie teaches English and maths. In English she covers fundamentals, grammar, punctuation and writing, along with IELTS and SAT preparation. She works with junior high and high school students and has also taught primary-school maths.

    In maths, her Petra lessons range from arithmetic, division, multiplication tables and geometry to fractions and algebra, with an emphasis on problem-solving.

    What they can help with

    Subjects and focus areas

    English

    Maths

    Exams
    IELTS, SAT

    A good fit for

    • Junior high and high school students who feel unsure about English and want to review the basics
    • Students working on SAT writing and grammar
    • Anyone starting IELTS or SAT preparation
    • Students who want one tutor for both English and maths
    • Primary-school students who need support with arithmetic, fractions or geometry

    How they teach

    She values simple, clear explanations, including for students who feel unsure about English. She works at the student's own pace, aiming to build confidence little by little.

    Support given in Petra lessons

    Described in general terms from real lessons. No student, family or school is identified.

    • SAT writing and grammar

      Works through SAT writing and grammar with students: the punctuation and grammar rules that matter most, picked out for review and memorising.

    • Primary-school maths

      Arithmetic, division, multiplication-table reinforcement and geometry at about Year 4 and Year 6 level.

    • Secondary-school maths

      Algebra, unit fractions and rational exponents, with an emphasis on problem-solving.

    Questions about Julie

    Does Julie teach both English and maths?

    Yes. In English she covers fundamentals, grammar, punctuation and writing, plus IELTS and SAT preparation. In maths she has taught primary-school topics such as arithmetic, division and geometry, and secondary topics such as algebra and fractions.

    Can Julie help with the SAT?

    Yes. She supports SAT preparation, including writing and grammar: finding the punctuation and grammar rules worth reviewing and memorising.

    Is Julie a good fit if my child feels unsure about English?

    Yes. She keeps explanations simple and clear and works at the student's own pace, so confidence builds gradually.

    Which ages does Julie teach?

    Junior high and high school students, and she has also taught primary-school maths.

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