Our Teachers - Maths

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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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Shane Hengst

Maths

Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:

2004 Bachelor of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Macquarie University
2005 Bachelor of Science (Honours Class 1) Macquarie University

Experience:

Shane started his teaching experience as a NumberWorks Tutor for students ranging from kindergarten to advanced year 10. He currently holds a postgraduate assistantship at the University of New Wales
(UNSW) teaching first year physics students. At UNSW, Shane has established a physics training program for students who intend to take the National Qualification Exam (NQE) in order to be selected for the Physics Olympiad program. Shane has also co-established and is currently one of the coordinators of the Astronomy Outreach program at UNSW, which presents StarLab (portable planetarium) shows, interactive presentations and telescope viewing sessions.

Awards:

2008, Best Student Poster - Annual General Meeting of the Astronomical Society of Australia, UWA

Jesse Sweeney

Maths

Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Mathematics/Computer Science), University of Sydney

- Dip. Ed., University of New South Wales

Experience:

Jesse is an enthusiastic and passionate Mathematics teacher who has had over six years experience teaching Mathmatics at a secondary and tertiary level, including the Mathematics Bridging course at the Univeristy of Sydney. He has also worked as a software developer for the University of Sydney.

Awards:

- Science Faculty Entrance Scholarship for Mathematics

- Sun Microsystems Scholarship for Mathematics