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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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Satha Umakanthan

Maths

Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:

Diploma of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Science with pure mathematics, applied mathematics and chemistry major

Graduate diploma in information technology software

Experience:

For over 8 years, Satha has taught Mathematics at all levels in NSW high schools. He also has several years of HSC level teaching experience overseas.

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

Satha feels that he has a lot to offer and it is rewarding to see that he can put across his ideas to the dedicated students at Matrix. The system in place at Matrix helps students develop good learning habits to achieve their personal best. Also as a teacher at Matrix he is looked after well.

Dr Alex Argyros

Physics

Position:

Physics Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)

Ph.D in Physics, University of Sydney

Experience:

Alex has more than 7 years teaching experience in total with late high school, early undergraduate students and supervision of honours and postgraduate students. He currently holds a Research Fellow position at the University of Sydney where his research examines the design and applications of optical fibres. Alex has also published over 75 papers in scientific

Recent Awards:

- 2007, The Australian Institute of Physics Bragg Medal for the best Physics Ph.D thesis in Australia

- 2006, The DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Award

- 2005, The Australian Science Prize

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

Because it gives me the opportunity to interact with bright students and to present ideas and concepts that are new to them and that they hear from me for the first time. It’s very rewarding to see how they handle this new information and how they progress over time.

Louise Donnelly

Chemistry

Position:

Chemistry Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Micro logy major, University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Experience:

Louise has 15 years Chemistry teaching experience from St Catherines School Waverley, Blue Mountains Grammar, and International Grammar School. She also held the position of Science Head Teacher at the International Grammar school for 2 years.

Awards:

2002 – 2005, NSW Minister for Education Quality Teaching Award

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

I enjoy the environment and atmosphere of Matirx. Students have a positive approach and make teaching a delight.

Fiana Stewart

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Diploma of Education, University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Diploma of Book Editing & Publishing

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Arts

Experience:

Fiana has 7 years English teaching experience for both primary and secondary students. She has taught at HSC level in high schools in English and Drama and has a special interest in English Extension 2 and creative writing. Fiana has previously specialized in Shakespeare studies at Cambridge during her undergraduate degree, and has completed several performance works. She currently works as a freelance writer and editor. She has worked for Allen & Unwin Publishers and reviewed for 2SER radio for 2 years.

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

Students at Matrix are enthused and eager to make use of all learning opportunities, this is not just integral to achieving but it creates the most rewarding environment for students and teachers. They come to Matrix already motivated to improve or consolidate their studies which means teachers can focus on educating.

Vishnu Naidoo

Maths

Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Junior Secondary Education Diploma

Experience:

Vishnu has 24 years of Mathematics teaching experience in both secondary and tertiary educational institutions in South Africa. In Australia, he has taught at HSC levels for Mathematics, Software Design and Development and Information Processes and Technology.

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

Students are keen to learn, Matrix is well resourced so that we can make effective use of technology, supportive management.

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