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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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Jeremiah Matson

Biology

Position:

Biology Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Biology (Cedarville University, USA)

Experience:

Jeremiah has three years of previous teaching experience. He mainly worked with undergraduates and instructed a number of nursing and biology laboratory courses. He has also privately tutored both high school and undergraduate students.

Awards:

- National Merit Scholarship Recipient

- Junior Achievement Scholarship Recipient

Francisco Ferreiro

Physics

Position:
Physics Teacher

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (UNSW)
Bachelor of Science (Physics) (UNSW)
Diploma of Education (UNSW)

Experience:
Francisco has more than 5 years teaching experience at both secondary and tertiary levels. He has taught at a number of high schools over the years including both public and private schools and currently holds a position at the University of New South Wales as a first year lab supervisor with the school of Physics. He regularly tutors first year physics courses at UNSW and is a lecturer for the National Qualification Exam program run at UNSW for accelerated high school students. Francisco is also head lecturer for the UNSW Physics bridging course for students attempting to undertake university physics for the first time. Francisco has undertaken basic flight training with the Royal Australian Air Force and has been involved in a number of sporting and other extra-curricular activities over the years. His current passions lie in Physics and music.

Awards:
2005, Warwick Slade Royal Aeronautical Society Prize for his 4th year Aircraft Design Project.

Simon McDonald

English

Position:

English Teacher

Qualifications:

- B Arts (History), University of Sydney
- B Laws, University of Sydney

Experience:

Simon has taught at schools as far away as Sweden and Turkey. Closer to home, he has taught English Literature at Cranbrook High School. Simon has also worked as a freelance writer for the Sydney Morning Herald.

Awards:

1999 University of Sydney, Stand-up Comedy Final

BJ Kim

Chemistry

Position:

Chemistry Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Honours First Class) (Molecular Biology and Genetics), University of Sydney

Experience:

BJ is currently undertaking his PhD in Medical Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Sydney. His previous experience includes laboratory demonstrating and research assistant at University of Sydney and assistant teaching at Petersham Public School.

Awards:

- Australian Post Graduate Award (2010)
- Most Outstanding Presentation in the ‘Drugs Development and Targets’ session at the Postgraduate Cancer Research Symposium (2010)

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

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