Drew Ireland-Shead

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With exceptional academic success, Drew has a deep understanding of a range of subjects. Graduating from Sydney Girls High School as Dux of the school, Drew achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95 and placed $2^\text{nd}$ in NSW for Modern History as well as $2^\text{nd}$ in NSW for Drama. Drew is committed to helping students not only reach their academic goals but enjoy and get the most out of their subjects. She values the importance of making students feel comfortable and confident, and is dedicated to ensuring that her tutoring atmosphere is welcoming and encouraging.

Subjects Taught:

HSC History Extension

Results and Qualifications:

ATAR: 99.95
School: Sydney Girls High School (Dux 2018)
University: The University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor of Law (Chancellor’s Scholarship)
State ranks: $2^\text{nd}$ in NSW for Modern History (98/100) and $2^\text{nd}$ in NSW for Drama (99/100)
Drew was nominated to perform at ‘On Stage', a presentation of the best Drama major works in NSW
Drew's major work for History Extension was awarded 3rd in the state by the History Teachers Association
Drew received a full scholarship to the University of Sydney for the highly sought after Sydney University/Science Po Dual Degree Program
Drew was the recipient of the Angela Milne Scholarship for Women her residential college, University College (UC)

Approach to Tutoring:

Drew is passionate about learning and personal development and believes that the best way for an individual to achieve their full academic potential is to enjoy the subjects that they are studying. For this reason, she aims to initiate engaging discussions to make academic work both interesting and fulfilling.

Drew focuses on fostering and developing critical thinking skills, which not only ensures academic success in primary and secondary school but also sets students up well for tertiary studies. To do this, she believes in regular practice assessments and pieces of writing, which she provides extensive feedback on. This allows students to feel prepared and confident before assessment tasks and also consistently develops their critical abilities.

Drew believes that communication with the student, about their goals and challenges, is crucial to allowing each individual to feel comfortable with the tutor, and be proud of their achievements.

Biography:

Drew grew up in Balmain, Sydney and attended Sydney Girls High School. During her high school years, Drew went on exchange to America during the election of Donald Trump in 2016. She believes this was a fundamental experience that shaped her understandings of global politics.

She graduated as Dux of Sydney Girls High School in 2018 and chose to undertake the opportunity to undertake a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor of Law, at the University of Melbourne which allows her to explore her various interests in a number of different disciplines.

She has been living and studying at University College (UC), a residential college affiliated with the University of Melbourne. She has been very involved in college life, participating in the UC council and student club as well as performing in college theatre productions.

Drew continues to work on her undergraduate degree in a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Studies and enjoying other subjects including those from the disciplines of History, Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies. To date, she received H1 (high distinction) marks for all of her subjects.

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