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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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Liz Shek-Noble

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (H1M) at The University of Sydney
PhD Candidate in English Literature at The University of Sydney

Experience:

Liz is a PhD candidate at The University of Sydney and is writing her thesis on the aesthetics of animal suffering in modernist literature. Her research interests include Derridean deconstruction, the politics of the (post)human body, theories of quotation and citation, and the literature of James Joyce. Liz has over four years of teaching and tutoring experience in English, Modern History, and Music. She is currently tutoring in the Department of English at The University of Sydney.

Dr Giulia Giuffré

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), English, Italian, and French major

Ph.D in English Literature

Experience:

Giulia was awarded a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours, and has complete a Doctorate in English Literature at Oxford University. She has published extensively, both critically and creatively. Giulia has served as President of the Sydney University Literature Society, and as a member of the selection panel for entry to the Graduate Medical Program at the University of Sydney. Giulia also has taught secondary and tertiary students for many years, and has an intimate knowledge of the demands of the NSW Higher School Certificate syllabus.

Awards:

- Sydney University Medal in English Literature

- Jamieson Prize for Outstanding Woman graduate

- Wentworth Travelling Scholarship

- Herbert Johnson Travel Grant

- British Federation of University Women Grant

- International Fellowship for Post-Doctoral Research at Yale University

- University of Sydney U.R.G Special project Grant

Peta Greenfield

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

B Ancient History (Hons First Class), Macquarie University

PhD Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney

Experience:

Peta has had over fours years of experience teaching Ancient History and Literature at the University of Sydney. She has also seen her written works published in magazines and textbooks.

Awards:

- UNSW Postgraduate Scholarship

Lynda Sheehan

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

PhD English Litereature, University of New South Wales

B Arts (English Literature) (Hons), University of New South Wales

B Commerce (International Business, Finance), University of New South Wales

Experience:

Lynda has been teaching and tutoring English literature for over four years in Australia and Germany. She is also a playwright.

Awards:

St Martins Young Australian Playwrights Competition Winner, 2006

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