Check Out Our Teachers
All our teachers or tutors are personally hand-selected by our Academic Heads. They are all friendly, fully qualified and experienced tutors who meet our high standards for quality of tutoring, experience, passion for teaching and caring about students. Whatever your specific needs may be, we have the right tutors for the task.
Cheryl Barnett has over 25 years experiences of teaching English at selective schools. She also is a private tutor of English for Senior High School students for more than 20 years.
Piv Huot has over 35 years experiences of teaching Mathematics including Extension 2 from Year 7 to Year 12, mentoring and coaching new teachers to teach Maths Extension 1 and 2. In addition to serving as the headteacher of mathematics at a private school, he has also been a maths teacher at James Ruse Agricultural High School and Baulkham Hills High School.
Anna McHugh has over 25 years of experience in teaching English, History, Philosophy and Theory of Knowledge (IB), A-Level at high school and university. She has published academical, creative HSC-specific English study resources and Creative Writing workbooks for high school students.
Dr Fred Tanyous has over 30 years experience tutoring High School and HSC students. He wrote complete courses in Mathematics and Physics, used at TAFE and some universities. He specialises in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (all levels) and Engineering Science.
James is a highly experienced English teacher who graduated from Seton Hall University, US, with a Bachelor of Arts (English) and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). He has experience tutoring English on all levels for over 13 years. He has also taught at some of Sydney’s most prominent schools, such as Knox Grammar, Pymble Ladies’ College and The Kings School for over 10 years.
Jenni F has over 20 years of experience in education as a teacher and writer-developer of Australian national curriculum. Whilst currently teaching at an Independent boys’ school on the North Shore, Jenni has previously taught in primary, secondary and university classrooms as a specialist in English, maths and Japanese. She has close to ten years’ experience tutoring children, in England and Australia, preparing them for selective schools’ entry and to support their success at school. Jenni also has a masters in educational neuroscience with a special interest in cognitive development.
After a successful career as a senior police officer in London, Ashley emigrated to Australia and qualified as a primary and secondary teacher in Sydney. Since that time he has spent 17 years teaching exclusively in independent schools in NSW, including Abbotsleigh Girls, Knox Grammar, King’s, McDonald College, Loreto and Barker College. Ashley has been published in England and Australia on a variety of topics, including two articles in nationwide Australian education magazines on the subject of English teaching in primary and secondary schools.
Melissa is an English teacher with more than 15 years of experience in independent and Catholic schools. Throughout her career, She has taught at all levels up to Extension 2 in the HSC. As both a high school teacher and tutor, She is passionate about nurturing critical thinking and literacy skills in her students. Her commitment to excellence in education drives her to continually evolve and innovate in the classroom. Additionally, She brings her experience as an experienced marker, providing valuable insights into exam preparation and assessment strategies.
Christina has had over 35 years’ experience as a primary and secondary teacher, an executive teacher, a Deputy Principal, an English Consultant, and as a Senior Education Officer responsible for the development of state-wide assessment materials for the NSW Department of Education. She has taught Maths and English in International Schools in Singapore, Vietnam, and Tahiti. While working at the University of NSW as a Senior Assessment Officer, she was responsible for developing NAPLAN Maths and English Conventions for ACCARA, Reach and ICAS Maths and Technology assessments, and the British Government National Maths assessment for Key Stage 2. As a tutor for over 9 years, she has prepared students in English, Thinking Skills, Maths, Selective High School, and OC assessments.
Melvin is a very experienced teacher with 40 years of teaching experience in New Zealand, He has also taught in Australia, China, Vietnam, Africa and the Pacific countries for 10 years as a curriculum developer and teacher trainer. He uses innovative teaching approaches to keep learners engaged. Melvin has represented New Zealand in the NASA Teachers Academy and has been a Teaching Fellow of the Royal Society of Science and Technology, New Zealand. Due to his innovative hands-on teaching approaches, he was awarded the prestigious Sir Ron Duncan Mathematics Award for the University of Auckland and the Mathematics Teacher Association. Melvin wants to inspire Australian teenagers to get interested, gain confidence and enjoy the joy of learning science and mathematics through hands-on activities.
Emily graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and was part of the Dalyell Scholar stream. Emily studied additional units in English literature, narrative theory and critical reasoning and has been teaching English at all levels for almost a decade. Drawing on her extensive background in public speaking, Emily works as an orgnaisational coach where she helps emerging leaders refine their public speaking and verbal communication skills. Similarly, Emily has taught advanced debating skills to primary and high school students at Sydney Debating League. With her interest in the human mind and supporting gifted and talented students, Emily supported a research project at the Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW that aimed to identify the factors that determine NSW’s top performing students. Having studied psychology statistics at a postgraduate level, Emily is equipped to teach mathematics up to Year 6.
Nareen Khakh is a highly experienced Primary School teacher who graduated with a Masters in Teaching at University of Western Sydney. She has experience teaching across all key learning areas for over 10 years, teaching students from K to 6 across ALL Key learning areas such as History, Geography, PDHPE, Creative Arts and focusing on English and Maths. She has a great passion for excelling students and having high expectations of all children.
With over 30 years of experience in teaching secondary school English and ESL (Years 7-12) and more than 15 years in tutoring high/primary school students in the same subjects, Gregory is a seasoned educator dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students. As a former HSC Marker for English, Gregory has held various significant roles in education, including Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of English, English Co-ordinator, and Classroom Teacher. His teaching journey has taken him to several reputable institutions. From 2010 to 2015, Gregory also ran his own English Tutoring Business at Quakers Hill, managing 50 to 55 students from Year 7-12 on a weekly basis. After 2015, he relocated to Gosford. Gregory teaches up to Year 12 English Extension 2, showcasing his ability to handle advanced English curriculum and support students aiming for high academic achievement.
Yosh is a highly experienced English teacher who graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts honours (English Literature) and holds a Master of Teaching, Secondary from The University of Deakin. She has experience tutoring English on all levels for over 10 years and is currently teaching at College/ University level.
Master of TESOL at the University of Western Sydney. Bachelor of Arts, triple Major in English, History and Drama at the University of New South Wales. Danielle Laverty has over 23 years of experience teaching in High Schools and Primary Schools with the Department of Education. She is an ex-teacher who taught at Penrith Selective High School for 12 years. She has also tutored at tutoring centers such as Pre Uni College, where she has tutored students ranging from Year 1 to HSC. She has also taught OC and Selective exam preparation courses.
Mrs. FW has marked the HSC for 20 years. She has received the most celebrated young science teacher in NSW, had two first in state for Chemistry, 17 other state ranks, three 3rd place in state Biology.
Gurpearl Singh has nearly 10 years experience teaching high school students. He has experience of teaching a wide range of students as he is a mathematics teacher at a selective high school. Gurpearl has a strong passion for teaching mathematics and science. He also has more than 5 years experience tutoring students preparing for the Selective School and Opportunity Class Placement examinations at Pre-Uni, James An and Edu-Kingdom.
Aven taught maths and computing in TAFE Colleges for more than 10 years. She has achieved very good academic results in the study. There were many mathematics units in the program and she got high scores.
Ting Li received her Master and Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics at Tsinghua University. She has over 5 years’ experience of being a private tutor for Junior High School students and Selective & OC preparation.
Maggie majored in Mathematics and Psychology in her bachelor degree; she then went on to completing a Master of Teaching. She became a certified secondary teacher who had taught in both public and private secondary and primary schools, plus more than 2 years experience in one-on-one/small group tutoring with K-12 students. Recently, she furthered her studies by completing a Master of Data Science in Macquarie University.
Danny graduated from Baulkham Hills High School in 2023 with an ATAR of 99.95 and high results in all subjects. Having recently completed his HSC, he possesses a thorough and up-to-date understanding of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and the UCAT, and is ready to pass down his knowledge and skills to his students.
Current English Teacher with more than 3 years experience in teaching High school students, grades 7-12. Over 3 years experience of private and institution tutoring, with experience in OC and Selective exams training.
Stephanie graduated from Chatswood High School with Advanced English and Chinese Background Speakers as her highest-achieving subjects.
Eason is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Commerce degree at UNSW, achieving an ATAR of 99.40 in 2017.
Graduated from Baulkham Hills High School, Brian is an experienced tutor with expertise in senior English (including IB), History, Mathematics, and Thinking Skills, adept at working with both individuals and groups in various settings. Holding a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, he has taught a diverse range of students, including EAL/D and newly migrated learners, and has volunteered in Nepal. His skills include developing educational materials and instructional videos. Brian has worked at C3 Education while pursuing a Bachelor of Animation Production at the University of Technology Sydney.
Zarnab completed her bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering with majors in electronics. She has been teaching High school Maths for over 4 years in Singapore and Sydney.
Priyanka has 5 years experience working as a part time tutor in India (Grade 11 and 12 – Biology, Chemistry, English) and 6 months worked as an IELTS trainer. Current experience of teaching grade 10 English, Biology and Chemistry in St. Michael’s convent school (ICSE, India).
Sheetal was a secondary school teacher in India and has more than 5 years experience in teaching students from Year 7 to Year 12, she is expertise in teaching science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English as well as Mathematics.
As a recent graduate of University of California Berkeley with a bachelors degree in pure mathematics, she prides herself in her ability to think logically and understand challenging mathematical concepts. She has a great understanding of the HSC system and the NSW curriculum as well as each years Maths expectations.
Alex completed high school with an ATAR of 99.45. He has recently finished a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney.
Highly motivated Academic Coach studying Civil Engineering with Architecture at UNSW. Nathan has more than 6 years of experience in an academic setting as Maths, English and Science tutor for Years 3 to 12.
Celia is currently a university student at University of New South Wales studying a Doctor of Medicine, after graduating from James Ruse Agricultural High School in 2017 with a 99.65 ATAR. She completed Extension 2 Math, Advanced English, Chemistry and Biology for her HSC, and she has tutoring experience in a variety of other subjects as well.
Sihua is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Computer Science/ Mathematics degree at UNSW. He has been teaching Mathematics for 3 years, having achieved great results in Extension I and Extension II Math in the 2017 HSC.
Shirley is a recent Baulkham Hills High School graduate, currently studying Biomedical Science (provisional MD) at the University of Queensland. She achieved an ATAR of 99.10, and is interested in encouraging and supporting students in achieving to the best of their academic abilities.
Le is currently studying a bachelor of medical studies and doctor of medicine in the University of Adelaide. She is a 2023 graduate of Baulkham Hills High School and has a comprehensive understanding of mathematics, biology and chemistry, achieving high marks in these subjects through study skills and a passion for learning which she endeavours to pass down to her students.
Natalie is enrolled in university in a a bachelor of cognitive brain sciences and psychology (97 atar course). Natalie completed and graduated in 2019 received the best all rounder award and Buscall awards for exceptional effort in studies. She has experience in teaching over 20 students.
Jeff is an all-rounder in the 2019 HSC. He is experienced in small grouped tutoring and is passionate about helping students to achieve the academic result they desire. He can speak fluent Mandarin and English.
Brian graduated high school from The King’s school, he is a mathematics band 6 distinguished achiever and also achieved great results in mathematics extension 1. He is an experienced science material writer and is capable to teach various subjects. Brian can speak three languages: Mandarin, Cantonese and English fluently.
Monica is a qualified and experienced tutor who specialises in English and has obtained great results from students. A recent student of hers was offered a scholarship into the University of Sydney and UTS. With In-depth knowledge of the HSC syllabus for English and prescribed texts, she has tutored a large variation of students including top-performing selective and private schools.
Brendon has over 10 years of experience teaching ELICOS to adults and High School Preparation students and Business, Commerce and Geography to secondary students in Hong Kong and the U.K. He is also a professional English teacher in the O.C. and Selective Preparation program who has a rich teaching experience, especially in TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment in the U.K. Oxford and Cambridge Universities).
Douglas has taught English Cambridge courses levels A2 – B2. As a native English teacher, he has more than 10 years experiences of teaching English and was also President of the Sydney University Linguistics Society. He has a Master of Teaching and Master of Applied Linguistics from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Sydney University.
Feng is enrolled in Doctor of Medicine in The Australian National University and Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) in University of Sydney. Feng has achieved band E4 in both Extension I and II Math in the 2019 HSC. Feng has more than 8 years of tutoring experience in Math and 5 years in Prelim & HSC Chemistry.
Vika is a dedicated and student-focused English educator, who is fully committed to install a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. As a class teacher, she planned, created & delivered lessons teaching whole class in small groups and maintained discipline in the classroom and other school areas. She has gained rich experiences of teaching primary (Selective & OC) subjects while she was working for CS Education.
Eric is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Advanced Mathematics (Honours) / Commerce Degree at UNSW. He completed the Extension1/2 HSC Maths course in 2019, achieving great E4 results, a demonstration of his deep understanding of HSC Mathematics and its syllabus, and looks to combine them with his passion to help students and to be people driven.
Jenny is a highly experienced Primary School teacher who has had many years preparing students for Naplan testing, Opportunity Class testing and Selective School Entrance testing. She has a particular passion for developing students individual areas of interest as well as introducing them to the pleasures of reading for recreation. She is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all her students.
Emily has over 5 years tutoring experience in English, Maths and Sciences, teaching students from as young as 8 up to teaching masters level courses at university. Emily excelled in sciences in high school, earning a high distinction in the Australian Science Olympiad in chemistry and has recently completed a bachelor of chemical engineering from UNSW.
Emilia is a journalism student at UTS and UNSW. She is doing a master degree in journalism & communications and a bachelor of creative intelligence and innovation majoring in journalism and minoring in social and political sciences. She graduated with a 98 ATAR and received the top band in all her subjects including English Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2. She is now working at her university’s communications and news publications.
Subyn is a former Baulkham Hills High School student, graduating with an ATAR of 96.65 and achieving Top 9 internally in English Advanced, English Extension 1 and Legal Studies. She has over 2 years of teaching experience and is currently studying the Bachelor of Law/Arts at the University of New South Wales.
Alfred completed his HSC at Hills Grammar School in 2023, achieving Band 6 in Mathematics Advanced and E4 in English Extension 1. He is currently studying at UNSW doing a double degree in Psychology (Honours) and Economics. With exemplary knowledge in the Economics, Math Advanced, English Advanced and Extension 1 HSC syllabus, Alfred offers a capable and wide capacity of HSC skills.
Aakriti has graduated from North Sydney Girls’ High School and is currently studying a double Bachelor of Arts and Science from Macquarie University. She studied Biology, Extension Classical Greek, Extension Latin and Extension II English in Year 12. She is an accomplished and passionate English student, who is dedicated to helping students improve their English skills and flourish.
Andy has over 2 years of experience teaching Science at high school, currently teaching year 11 and 12 Physics and has previously tutored Mathematics to high school students. He has received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Western Sydney University with approval to teach Biology and Physics.
Cameron has just completed a Honours in Psychology at the University of Sydney. He graduated high school in 2017 with Band 6’s in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, along with E4’s in Math Extension 1 and 2. He has experience tutoring Maths and Science, ranging from Year 7 to HSC.
Nisalya is currently studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney after graduating from James Ruse Agricultural High School in 2017. She studied Extension 1 Maths, Extension 1 English, Chemistry, and Biology for her HSC and has experience teaching primary students. She has rich experiences of teaching primary (Selective & OC) subjects.
Paulina has more than 20 years experience in English teaching both in Europe and Australia. She has been successfully tutoring English to children from Kindergarten to Year 6, assisting them with improving their writing skills, mastering public speaking and debating as well as OC & Selective preparation.
Enthusiastic, dedicated and goal-driven teacher, with more than 15 years’ experience in primary & high school settings. Taught both Junior and Senior High School levels. Besides of preparation of teaching lessons and school activities, Becky has been a Mathematics reviewer in a mock public examination for Student Guidance Centre and an award-winning instructor for an inter-high school math competition. Becky is familiar with math curriculum in Australia particularly NSW math syllabus.
Graduated from North Sydney Boys High School, achieving an ATAR of 99.6 and currently studying Law / Engineering at the University of Sydney. He has many years of tutoring experience, helping students with identifying lagging skills and correcting weaknesses.
Jack graduated from Baulkham Hills High School in 2020, and had achieved band E4 in Extension Maths and band 6 scores in both Advanced English and Maths in the 2020 HSC. He also has experience in teaching and tutoring students in the past.
Hannah studied 4Us of English, 3Us of Maths, and Chemistry and is currently studying Law and Business at WSU. She has written books, poems, and scripts which she then directed/produced. Hannah has experience teaching primary and high school students and is passionate about helping students reach their academic goals.
Jecoliah graduated from Girraween High School with an ATAR of 96.60, achieving a Band 6 in English Advanced and a Band E4 in English Extension 1. She has experience with both peer tutoring and volunteer work for multiple children’s programs. She is also experienced in leadership roles from inter-school groups. Jecoliah is currently a student in the University of Sydney.
Ryan is a graduate of The Kings School with an ATAR of 99+. He achieved a HSC all-rounder and Distinguished Achiever awards for 90+ in all his subjects, as well as a state ranking of 17 in Business Studies. Additionally, he ranked first internally in Business Studies and Economics for the Preliminaries. He has lots of experience in leadership roles such as House Vice Captain. Ryan is currently studying the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney.
Graduated in 2017 with a ATAR of 99.50, John is currently studying Bachelors of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW and Biomedical Science at UQ. Enjoys passing down his skills to his students, especially in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Science.
What Our Teachers Say
“English teaches you critical thinking skills that carry you through life.”
“I believe Mathematics is a beautiful thing to learn and an incredibly useful tool no matter what career path the student intends to take.”
“Teaching English empowers minds, bridges understanding and unlocks limitless possibilities.”
“Teachers should challenge students to reach their full potential. In ensuring every student is progressing and being held to high expectations, teaching is my passion.”
“Mathematics is a beautiful and universal art form. I want to inspire students to view it this way too.”
“English is a skill fundamental to all future careers.”
“Teaching sparks minds and shapes futures.”
“Science teaches you about the virtues of curiosity.”
“My job is not to prepare students for something, but to help them prepare for anything.”
“Mathematics teaches you to become a creative thinker.”
“I believe that teaching students the beauty of mathematics is an honour, not a burden.”
“English shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.”
“Teaching allows me to pass on knowledge, in hopes that it will be passed on again.”
“It is my responsibility to teach the future leaders of this world.”