學生姓名：Isabella C.
關於這個學生 The student behind the story
Isabella 就讀香港國際學校，英語流利。她的媽媽聯絡我，希望我幫助她提升寫作能力和組織思維。我們合作至今超過一年半，全程網上上課。
Isabella attends an international school and speaks fluent English. Her mother approached me to support her writing and organisational skills. We’ve now worked together for over 1.5 years. All our lessons were online.
當她知道我們終於可以在香港見面時，我們都興奮極了。她一見到我就跑過來。
When she found out that we would finally meet in Hong Kong, we were both incredibly excited. She ran toward me the moment she saw me.
Isabella 充滿創意、活力和想像力。情緒在她臉上一覽無遺。當學業壓力累積，焦慮會突然浮現——有些課堂上，她哭了。
She’s creative, energetic, and imaginative. Her emotions show clearly on her face. When academic pressure builds, anxiety can surface suddenly, and there were lessons where she cried.
當情緒遇上學習 When Emotion Meets Learning
有一次在上小組英語口語課，Isabella 跟其他同學說她很感激我原諒了她之前的一個過失。
早期，她曾在課堂上偷偷用手機。我沒有責罵她，而是問：「你在課堂上覺得累嗎？很難集中精神嗎？」
Once, during an English-speaking session, she shared that she was grateful I had forgiven her for a past mistake.
Early on, she had secretly used her phone during class. Instead of scolding her, I asked, “Do you feel tired in lessons? Is it hard to concentrate?”
她說是的。於是我們在課堂中加入了短暫休息時間，她的專注力明顯改善了。
She said yes. We added short breaks into lessons. Her focus improved noticeably.
其他時候，她因為功課壓力而哭泣。我先聆聽，然後建議：「我們用五分鐘，一起寫一小部分。不用擔心，我在這裡。」
在幾分鐘內就寫好了。我想讓她知道，大多數的恐懼，其實並不會發生。
At other times, she cried because schoolwork felt overwhelming. I listened, then suggested, “Let’s use five minutes to write a small part together. I’m here.” The task was completed within minutes: a reminder that most fears never actually happen.
成長不只在成績 Growth beyond grades
補習之前，Isabella 的平均分大約是 8 分滿分中的 3 分。
隨著時間推移，她的成績穩步提升至 5-6 分，在分析能力、組織想法、寫作表達和語言運用各方面都有明顯進步。
Before tutoring, her average score was around 3 out of 8.
Over time, her results steadily rose to 5–6 out of 8, with clear improvement across analysing, organising ideas, producing text, and language use.
當學校要求她匯報學習進度時，她分享了自己在英文方面的進步，並感謝了她的英文補習老師，即是我！
When asked to report her learning progress at school, she shared her improvement in English and thanked me, her English tutor, for the teaching.
更重要的是，她的自信心成長了。她變得更平靜、更主動、更獨立。
More importantly, her confidence grew. She became calmer, more proactive, and more independent.
反思 Reflection
我們不能催促學生成長。當我們先理解他們的情緒、肯定他們的價值，然後引導他們前進，自信自然建立，學業進步隨之而來。
Students cannot be rushed into maturity. When we first understand their emotions, affirm their value, and then guide them forward, confidence grows, and academic progress follows.
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有。Isabella 就讀香港國際學校，我們合作超過一年半，全程網上上課。我熟悉國際學校的英文課程要求，包括寫作分析、文章組織和語言運用。
Yes. Isabella attends an international school in Hong Kong. We worked together for over 1.5 years, entirely online. I am familiar with international school English curricula, including writing analysis, idea organisation, and language use.
我相信先處理情緒，再處理學習。當Isabella因學業壓力而哭泣時，我會先聆聽，然後將任務拆細，陪她一步一步完成。情緒穩定了，學習自然跟上。
I believe in addressing emotions before academics. When Isabella cried due to academic pressure, I would listen first, then break the task into smaller steps and complete them together. Once emotions settled, learning followed naturally.
Isabella的例子說明網上補習同樣有效。我們全程網上上課，她的英文成績由平均3分提升至5-6分（滿分8分），自信心和專注力都有明顯進步。
Isabella’s experience shows that online tutoring can be equally effective. All our lessons were online, and her English scores improved from an average of 3 to 5–6 out of 8, with noticeable growth in confidence and focus.
我主要教小學高年級至中學生，還有成年人，專注英文寫作、閱讀理解和文學分析。如有任何查詢，歡迎瀏覽 pollyoxford.com。
I primarily work with upper primary to secondary school students and working professionals, focusing on English writing, reading comprehension, and literary analysis. For enquiries, please visit pollyoxford.com.
