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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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Connie Liu

Chemistry

Position:

Chemistry and Biology Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons 1), Chemistry and Biochemistry major, University of Sydney
PhD candidate (Chemistry), University of Sydney

Experience:

Connie has taught undergraduate chemistry laboratory programs as well HSC Kickstart workshops at the University of Sydney. She has also been involved in the Gifted and Talented Workshops, Science in the City and the prestigious Prof. Harry Messel International Science School, all of which are aimed at engaging high school students with Science. Connie is also a part of the CSIRO Scientists in Schools partnership program, an Australian Government initiative where she is able to liaise with both teachers and students at her partner school.

Awards:

- 2009 AINSE Postgraduate Research Award

- 2008 Australian Postgraduate Award

- 2005 School of Chemistry Vacation Scholarship

Why I love teaching at Matrix:

Matrix provides a challenging but supportive and friendly environment where students are passionate about their learning and the teachers are passionate about their teaching. Each student has their own learning style and it is great to see that here at Matrix, that every single student is encouraged and supported. I am privileged to be in a position where I am able to inspire students, encourage curiosity and be a part of their learning journey.

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

Bradley Paul Green

Chemistry

Position:

Chemistry Teacher

Qualifications:

BSc Analytical Chemistry major, University of Technology, Sydney

BSc in Applied Chemistry (Hons), University of Technology, Sydney

PhD candidate in Chemistry, University of Sydney

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

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