About
Smart Study Now works with the principle that students learn in a variety of ways and the key to success is fostering a love for learning. Helping students understand their work is the best answer to motivational problems. Our strong focus is on personalising lesson delivery to cater to every student's academic needs and equip them with the confidence to approach their studies with more interest and motivation.
The goal is to work with our students to cover the fundamentals which may have been missed at school, mentor them through assessments, help revise for upcoming exams or assist in accelerating their knowledge and understanding of their syllabus content.
It is possible for every student to reach their academic goals. For some it comes easily; for others, it takes time. If students have not yet reached their academic goals, tutoring helps to figure out how to get them there and recognise their strengths and challenges to help them achieve their academic personal goals for the future.
Our dedication to our students is the most effective way to inspire them. We understand that learning from our students about their difficulties and building their self confidence to become independent learners is the key to enjoying the learning process.
About Smart Study Now's Founder
Ally Almazan-Appleby graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Visual Arts & Literature, Minor in Philosophy) from the Australian Catholic University (ACU National).
She has worked for Registered Training Organisations as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor in the VET (Vocational Education & Training) Sector for organisations such as Mission Australia and the Australian Taxation Office.
In 2002, she completed her HSC and placed in the NSW Board of Studies Honour Roll. During university, Ally completed prac-teaching at a high school level, instructing Year 7 and Year 10 English and Visual Arts students.
In 2008, she began working as an English Tutor and discovered the freedom and joy of entrepreneurship that inspired her to establish Smart Study Now in 2011. She has seen hundreds of students graduate, with some of her former students working as Smart Study Now Tutors during their university degrees, while many others have gone on and achieved remarkable successes in diverse fields.
Ally is also a multi-disciplinary artist, practising painting, photography, sculpture, digital arts and the ukulele. Her art has been featured in a number of ACU exhibits from 2006 - 2011 and her photographic work published in InLife Magazine in 2013.
In 2021, Ally became a recipient of the Blacktown City Council's Creative Arts Fund, successfully producing and developing an art and literacy web video series for primary and early secondary school students. The Art Bucket Project series combined her love of art, writing and passion for teaching literature.
