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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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Chloe Sato

Biology, Chemistry

Position:

Chemistry Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Master in Teaching, University of Sydney (USYD)

Experience:

Chloe has 8 years of teaching experience in Biology and Chemistry. More recently, she has become involved in School of Biology Science activities at Sydney University which include first year Biology demonstrating and marking, gifted and talented and KickStart laboratories, Biology bridging courses and International Science Schools.

Awards:

- Haswell Prize for Biology

- DET Teaching Scholarship

- Sydney Grammar Teaching Scholarship

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

It gives her the opportunity to interact with students who are motivated academically and set high goals for themselves. Tracking the progress of students, seeing them improve over time and achieve their goals is a great reward. Apart from that, students at Matrix are generous and have a great sense of humour - it's a pleasure to teach such well-balanced individuals!

Murad Tayebjee

Physics

Position:

Physics Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Advanced Science, Physics and Chemistry major, University of Sydney (USYD)

Experience:

Murad currently tutors undergraduate physics at the University of Sydney while undertaking his Honours in Physics studying prospective materials for use in third generation photovoltaic devices by way of ultrafast laser spectroscopy. In 2006, he conducted research into thermoelectric during a one year internship at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).

Awards:

- 2008, University of Sydney Honours Scholarship

- 2008, Science Foundation Scholarship

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

Matrix allows him to teach intelligent students who truly want to learn. Each of their achievements is something he takes pride in, and there is good reason to be proud of the students at Matrix!

Julia Squires

Maths

Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer major, University of New South Wales

Graduate Diploma in secondary education, Mathematics method major, University of New South Wales

Currently undertaking Masters in Secondary Education, Monash University

Experience:

Julia has 4 years of Mathematics teaching experience in NSW high schools in addition to her 8 years teaching experience in Hong Kong.

Awards:

Excellence in achievement, Monash University

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

I love the small classes, motivated students and great resources.

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.

Angus Wright

Physics

Position:

Physics Teacher

Qualifications:

- B Science (Physics), University of New South Wales

Experience:

- Public lecturer for UNSW in General Relative Physics

- Laboratory Demonstrator in Charge for Undergraduate Physics at UNSW

- Presenter at the Astronomy Outreach Program at UNSW

- Tutor for Undergraduate Physics at UNSW

- HSC tutor in Physics, Maths (Ext 1 and Ext 2), Chemistry and Englsih

Awards:

University Prize for Astrophysics and Cosmology 2010

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