Sarah Myatt

Results and Qualifications:

• ATAR: 98.90
• State ranks: 18^th in NSW for English Advanced
• School: St Catherine’s School (Academic Scholarship)
• University: The University of Melbourne (Arts -- Majoring in Economics, Politics and International Studies)
• 98/100 in English Advanced ($18^\text{th}$ in NSW), 47/50 in English Extension Ext. 1, 95/100 in Economics, 96/100 in Modern History ($1^\text{st}$ at St Catherine's), 48/50 in History Extension ($1^\text{st}$ at St Catherine's) 2 x National History Challenge Winner (2021, 2018), NSW Law Society Mock Trial Team (2020 $1^\text{st}$ place in NSW), ISDA and AHIGS Debating Teams, UN Youth Evatt Model United Nations Teams, Future Problem-Solving Competition (2018 National Finalist), UN Youth State Conference Delegate

Approach to Tutoring:

Sarah is passionate about imbuing students with confidence and curiosity, and thereby enabling them to achieve their full potential as self-directed learners. Sarah works with students to extend their knowledge beyond the simple basics of the curriculum, shaping a well-rounded understanding of all subject material, whether this be the literary contexts of English texts or the historical developments foregrounding contemporary economic conditions. This allows students to write and perform with an unparalleled level of sophistication and achievement. Sarah fosters a tutoring environment that is encouraging, open, and honest, allowing students to feel comfortable in their learning and addressing all challenges promptly and efficiently, ultimately providing for consistent and holistic improvement.

Biography:

Sarah grew up in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, attending St Catherine’s School, Sydney, from Kindergarten to Year 12, including as scholarship recipient throughout High School. Sarah moved to Melbourne to pursue her studies at the University of Melbourne, studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in both Economics and Political and International Studies, undertaking these studies as a resident at Queen’s College. Sarah enjoys studying a wide range of disciplines within her degree, aligning with a general interest in deeply examining the forces and processes at work in the world around her, whether these be the machinations of global politics or the intricacies of financial markets.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys various team sports, exploring Melbourne, and listening to live music. She is an avid reader, her favourite authors include Joan Didion, Rachel Cusk, and Sylvia Plath. Sarah is actively involved in college life at Queen’s, participating in intercollegiate sports and competing in public speaking competitions.