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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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Nigel Kuan

Physics

Position:

Physics Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Physics major

Master of Teaching, University of Sydney (USYD)

Experience:

Nigel has approximately 4 years teaching experience in HSC Physics, Junior Science, and Junior Mathematics and is currently completing his Physics Honours and concurrent Masters of Teaching at the University of Sydney. He is an active member of the Sydney University Physics Education Research group and has developed teaching materials for high school and tertiary Physics topics. Nigel is also presented his findings from his participation in the Physics Education Research group at the last Biennial Science Teachers’ Workshop.

Awards:

- Master of Teaching Scholarship for Physics and mathematics Teaching

- School of Physics (Hons) Scholarship

- NSW Department of Education and Training Teaching Scholarship

- First to be offered to a concurrent Honours in Physics and Masters in Teaching student at the University of Sydney (USYD)

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

Matrix provides a great learning environment, with great technological innovation and extensive support for students. I enjoy teaching physics here, because the students are very responsive and motivated to learn new things. There are few things more enjoyable than fostering students’ appreciation and passion for physics.

Dr Alexandra Yeung

Chemistry

Position:

Chemistry Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Hons 1)

Master of Education Psychology

Ph.D in Chemistry Education, University of Sydney

Experience:

Alex has 5 years Chemistry teaching experience at a university level. She demonstrated for first and second year chemistry laboratories, as well as for Workshops aimed at high school students. She was also a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow in the recently redeveloped tutorial program which won a university aware in 2008. Alex has also helped the faculty of Science at the University of Sydney train new tutors and demonstrators.

Awards:

- 2008, Vice Chancellors Award, University of Sydney

- 2007, RACI Chemical Education Division best student oral presentation prize

- 2007, Le Fevre student lectureship, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

Matrix provides a supportive environment conducive to learning. The small class sizes, quality teaching materials, great technological resources, and fantastic teaching team allows students to gain as much as they can from their learning experiences at Matrix. The students at Matrix are so enthusiastic and I love being part of their learning journey.

Vicki Land

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts with a History and Medieval studies major, University of Sydney

Experience:

Vicki lectured in design and design history at the University of Technology and has also taught design at East Sydney College of TAFE and the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales. She has also conducted history, geography, archaeology and cultural history field trips for primary and high school students for the Education branch of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. She is currently translating and illustrating a collection of medieval tales with a group of lecturers and students from the English Department of the University of Sydney.

May Wassef

Maths

Position:

Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:

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

Bachelor of Education, Cairo University

Master of Arts, Pure Mathematics major, University of Sydney (USYD)

Experience:

May has 20 years Mathematics teaching experience at all high school levels. She has worked on the HSC Advice Line for Mathematics, written solutions for the HSC Mathematics Examination for MANSW and has School Certificate and HSC marking experience.

Why I love to teach at Matrix:

It is such a rewarding experience to teach students who want to learn and a privilege to work with a highly qualified & dedicated team of teachers.

Dr Chris Stewart

Physics

Position:

Physics Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Graduate Diploma in Science Communications

Ph.D in Particle Physics, York University, Canada

Experience:

Chris has 10 years teaching experience at secondary and university level Physics, science communication, and generic skills. He has presented in countless science shows for audiences ranging from day care centres to schools to community groups. Chris helped develop the Sydney University’s KickStart program for high school students, twice organised the prestigious Prof. Harry Messel International Science School, run training workshops for Physics teachers and was the Executive Director at Australian Science Innovations – the organisation behind the Australian Science Olympiads.

Award:

- 2004, University of Sydney Faculty of Science teaching Award

- 2000, Canadian Governor General’s Gold Medal for Ph.D research at York University

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

To really understand physics, students need to be able to think and discuss ideas in a friendly, challenging and supportive environment. The small class sizes, quality materials and dedicated team of teachers at Matrix provide such an environment, and I enjoy sharing my passion for physics with our enthusiastic students.

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