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Samantha Symonds

Samantha Symonds

Samantha is Premier Tutors most experienced commercial studies (Business and Economics) tutor. In her 9th year working at the company, Samantha has amassed significant experience working with students of all abilities and achieved outstanding results for her students. Samantha graduated from Moriah College in 2016 as Dux of the school, placing 8th in NSW for Economics. She has since been studying a Bachelor of Combined Economics/Law at the University of Sydney.

Results and qualifications

  • ATAR 99.85
  • State Rank: 8th in NSW for Economics
  • Subjects: English Advanced (97/100), English Ext. 1 (92/100), Economics (97/100), Business Studies (96/100), Mathematics Ext. 1 (95/100)
  • School: Moriah College (Dux 2016)
  • University: Sydney University, Bachelor of Combined Law and Economics
  • High distinction in UNSW Australian Economics Competition (senior division)
  • Higher Honours for Future Problem Solving
  • 2nd out of 100 candidates in the International Senior Community Problem Solving (CmPS) Competition

Approach to tutoring

Samantha prides herself on a strong passion for tutoring which enables her to create effective, encouraging and engaging lessons for all of her students. She ensures that her students not only achieve their academic goals but are able to thoroughly understand their own work and differentiate themselves through developing creative and articulate responses.

Samantha feels strongly that all students engage with the material in different ways, and therefore she works actively to adapt her approaches and lessons to suit the needs and wants of each of her students.

Biography

Samantha was born in Sydney and grew up in the Eastern suburbs. She went to Moriah College in Queens Park from years K-12. After graduating, she took a year off and started tutoring with Premier Tutors, whilst spending part of the year travelling. She is currently starting a bachelor of combined Law and Economics at the University of Sydney.

When not tutoring, Samantha is very active and loves exercising and yoga. She also loves travelling and experiencing new and exciting cultures and places.