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We know exactly what it takes to succeed in the HSC.

Matrix teachers train students to understand key concepts behind the theory, as opposed to memorising information. Matrix Theory Booklets help students to arrive at an in-depth understanding of the syllabus material.

Matrix teachers have HSC exam marking experience and/or extensive experience in writing assessments and exams, and thus they know exactly how to maximise marks in school and HSC exams. Our students are taught the most effective exam techniques. Matrix Work Booklets consist of various exam-style questions to help students practice these skills.

Through repetition and close monitoring, Matrix teachers ensure every student understands and masters all facets of the course content.

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Niven Kumar

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Australian National University

Master of Social Science, University of Singapore

Ph.D Candidate (English), Macquarie University

Experience:

Niven has been teaching English for fifteen years, both in Australia and overseas. He has extensive experience working with students studying English as a Second Language at secondary and tertiary levels, and his detailed knowledge of the HSC English syllabus has enabled his students to achieve excellent results. He teaches English and Drama at Macquarie University and is a guest lecturer at Notre Dame University.

Awards:

Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

Matrix provides a conducive environment for teaching as well as learning. Because the teaching material is compiled by the most qualified teachers, the Matrix experience becomes an essential starting point for exam and HSC preparation.

Francesca Christie

English

Position: English Teacher

Qualifications: MA, BA, Dip Ed

Background: Francesca has taught at secondary level and lectured at university level. She has worked in alternative dispute resolution, marketing and communication, and magazine publishing. She works as a freelance editor and writer.

Experience: Francesca has extensive experience teaching junior and senior English and ESL at secondary level and has lectured in the Faculties of Education and Law at the University of NSW, and the Australian Graduate School of Management

Awards: UNSW Postgraduate Scholarship

Why I love to teach at Matrix: It is inspiring to teach such committed and engaged students. It is also a joy to work with teaching staff whose experience and quality mean that Matrix students receive the best support and education.

Mark Thackray

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts with a Mass Communication major, Macquarie University

Bachelor of Secondary Education, University of Queensland

Master of Arts, Macquarie University

Experience:

Mark has 6 years English teaching experience in numerous countries, ranging from kindergarten to University levels. Most recently Mark taught Media Studies at Saint George’s Church of English High School in Kent, English. He has also worked as a journalist, sub-editor and is a published author.

Awards:

Dean’s Award for High Achievement, University of Queensland (UQ)

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

I enjoy assisting students reach their full potential and Matix provides the opportunity for this. It's not just the carefully planned, high quality study material, but also the atmosphere as well as the shared goal of success that makes Matrix so unique and successful.

Vita Christie

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

Level 4 Advanced Diploma of Nutrition

Experience:

Vita has extensive English teaching experience. She currently teaches at the Oxford Language Centre in Surry hills working with newly arrived immigrants towards the preparation of their HSC Examinations. She has worked with both adults and children in professional organisations and in overseas postings. Having achieved the top HSC English mark in her school year, she has a long standing interest in English literacy studies and is a valuable contributor to the development of Matrix’s ESL English resources.

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

It is so refreshing to be working for an institution that has so much integrity and intelligence in the way they treat students and teachers. The facilities and support are of the highest quality which enables teachers to bring out the full potential of the material they are teaching and the ability of the students to grasp it.

Nick Carozza

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education, English major (pending)

Experience:

Nick has an in-depth knowledge of the NSW Board of Studies syllabus, and has successfully taught programs designed to accelerate the knowledge and skills of his students, preparing them for assessment tasks such as extended responses and examinations. Nick also has extensive experience in teaching both adults and children. He specialises in teaching literature and linguistics, and has an excellent knowledge of educational pedagogy.

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