Annelise McCormick
Annelise is a patient and encouraging tutor who is dedicated to helping her students achieve their best. Graduating from Abbotsleigh as Dux, with an ATAR of 99.90, and placing 10th in NSW for Chemistry, Annelise’s passion for her subjects allow her to help students achieve their potential. Her academic achievements not only demonstrate her skill in the content, but also reflect her commitment to excellence and discipline in her work.
Results and qualifications
- ATAR: 99.90
- State Ranks: 10th in NSW for Chemistry
- School: Abbotsleigh (Dux)
- University: University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Chancellor’s Scholarship)
- Subjects: Chemistry (98/100, 1st at Abbotsleigh), Economics (97/100), English Advanced (93/100), Mathematics Extension 1 (97/100), Mathematics Extension 2 (96/100, 1st at Abbotsleigh), Physics (93/100)
- Honours prizes: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- University of Sydney Academic Achievement Award (2022)
- Debating: ISDA and SDN Firsts 2022, 2023, 2024 (SDN Premiers 2024)
Approach to tutoring
Annelise is passionate about allowing students to maximise their confidence and skill in their academic performance, and foster a passion for learning. She aims to create a engaging learning environment, whilst tailoring her lessons to best fit individual needs and learning styles.
Her approach is focused on identifying both the strengths and areas for improvement of each student, providing constructive feedback, and guiding them to set and achieve personalised goals.
Annelise also aims to foster a deep understanding and critical thinking skills. She is able to do this by diversifying question types and offering thorough, thoughtful explanations that encourage students to think analytically and independently. Such understanding not only allows for significant improvement in results and adaptability in facing questions, equips students with the problem-solving skills and intellectual flexibility that extend far beyond the classroom.
Biography
Annelise grew up in Cammeray, attending Cammeray Public School before moving to Abbotsleigh from Year 4 to Year 12. Through her school years, she was provided a variety of opportunities including Debating, netball, touch football. This broad involvement in school life led her to be elected to a role of Prefect in her final year.
Her passion for science and maths was evident in her subject choices, and has extended in her choice to complete a Bachelor of Biomedicine. She plans to major in Psychology, exemplifying her passion of interacting and understanding people.
In addition to tutoring, Annelise enjoys spending time with friends and family or her dog. She loves the beach, especially with a book, a podcast or some good music.