Amy is the co-founder of Pinnacle Coaching and head teacher for mathematics within Pinnacle. She has over a decade of teaching experience in mathematics, specialising in HSC Extension 2 and Extension 1 Mathematics. Having achieved an ATAR of 99.60 herself, she knows all the secrets and tricks to achieving top results in the HSC. Amy personally tailors all teaching material used by her classes and place great emphasis on developing problem solving skills. She has helped many students to improve within a term and a majority of her students have attained top results in the HSC each year.

Qualifications:

Bachelor - Commerce/Law (Honours) UNSW
Chartered Accountant
Student Levels Taught: Year 11 and 12 - Mathematics Extension 1 and 2

I love teaching because…

“I love sharing my problem solving techniques with students and it is very rewarding to see students show great improvement”

Arthur is a very experienced Mathematics teacher, with over 10 years of experience teaching all levels of Mathematics in both the USA and Australia. Arthur’s teaching philosophy is ‘master the fundamentals’ and he is determined to ensure his students truly understand all mathematical concepts before applying them to higher level question. He encourages his students to develop critical thinking skills by facilitating an independent learning environment.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication West Texas State University, USA
Master of Science in Mass Communication, California State University in San Diego, USA

Subjects Taught: Year 7 to 10 Mathematics

I love teaching because…
“I want to pass on my knowledge to help students accomplish their academic goals.”

Dennis is a HSC high achiever with an ATAR of 98.25. He has exceptional knowledge of the senior mathematics course scoring 100 in Extension 1 Maths and 93 in Extension 2 Maths along with Band 6 in Physics and Chemistry. Dennis is a very passionate and enthusiastic tutor who believes learning does not just start and end in the classroom and will go above and beyond to help his students meet their goals and succeed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce and Actuarial Studies at UNSW – currently studying

Subjects Taught: Year 7 to 10 Mathematics and Year 11/12 Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1

I love teaching because…
“I want to make a difference in a student’s learning, to help set the
foundations so they can grow into something much bigger”

Leanne is a HSC high achiever currently studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at USYD. Having achieved an ATAR of 98.15 and Band 6 results on both Extension 2 and 1 Maths, she is extremely familiar with both the Preliminary and HSC Mathematics courses. Leanne is a warm and approachable tutor, and is committed to helping her students gain knowledge, confidence and skills necessary to succeed. She is determined to provide extra support and mentoring to her students, empowering them to achieve their personal best.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at USYD – currently studying

Subjects Taught: Year 7 to 10 Mathematics and Year 11/12 Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1

I love teaching because…
“I love being able to share my knowledge with others and motivating them to achieve their full potential.”

Helen hopes to share her passion and knowledge in science with her students and is currently studying an education degree to further her goals. She has been teaching since 2013 with many years of experience in teaching preliminary and HSC sciences. She believes that high grades are a result of students’ growth and understanding, and she is skilled and flexible in implementing both teaching and learning strategies that are individually tailored to her students.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Secondary Education at UNSW – currently studying

Subjects Taught: Year 11 and 12 Chemistry and Biology

I love teaching because…
“I love fostering curiosity, passion and learning by showing students that science is amazing AND everywhere.”

Jonathan has tutored students from all levels of Mathematics since 2013. Jonathan believes a solid foundation of the basic concepts and nurturing the curiosity to learn are essential to extracting the most out of a student’s learning. He is highly familiar with the HSC Mathematics Syllabus, and uses this knowledge to help his students achieve excellent results.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering/Bachelor of Medical Science USYD – currently studying

Subjects Taught: Year 7 to 10 Mathematics and Year 11/12 Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1

I love teaching because…
“you have the opportunity to share your success with others.”

Lucy is HSC high achiever who achieved a Band 6 in Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry. She hopes to inspire students to develop an interest in mathematics and help them achieve their potential. With patience and attention to detail, she is able to skilfully deconstruct challenging questions for her students while prioritising their complete mastery of concepts and coursework.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medical Science at UNSW (current)

Subjects Taught: Year 9 to 12 Mathematics

I love teaching because…
“I like inspiring students to believe in their capabilities to overcome any challenges.”

Nicholas is a HSC high achiever with an ATAR of 98.60 and Band 6 results in Extension 2 and 1 Mathematics. Nicholas continues to pursue mathematics at the tertiary level and strives to engender an appreciation of mathematical problem solving conducive to enthusiastic study and strong HSC performances. With a deep understanding and love of mathematics he is able to spark student interest in mathematics while explaining intuitively the more difficult concepts associated with the Extension courses.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) / Bachelor of Advanced Studies USYD

Subjects Taught: Year 11 and 12 Mathematics

I love teaching because…
“I love sharing my passion for mathematics with students and watching them develop nuanced approaches to problem solving.”

Jamin is a HSC high achiever studying Commerce and Computer Science at UNSW. He has been teaching mathematics since 2017 and continuing to pursue higher mathematics in uni. Having achieved a Band 6 in both Extension 2 and Extension 1 Mathematics, he has exceptional knowledge of the mathematics course. Jamin is a very passionate and enthusiastic tutor who connects well with each individual student. He can bring fun into any classroom, turning the grueling trek of HSC mathematics into an enjoyable journey.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Science at UNSW (current)

Subjects Taught: Year 9 to 12 Mathematics

I love teaching because…
“I love seeing my students reach their goals, and realising that they have the capability to exceed their own expectations. I love seeing the look on their faces when they breakthrough and understand a concept.

Henry has a deep passion for logical thinking and complex problem solving through Mathematics. Having come first in Caringbah High School for the HSC Mathematics Extension 2 exam with a score of 95, Henry is an enthusiastic and skilled tutor. Henry is able to connect with individual students and break down complicated problems into concise, logical steps. He believes in strong fundamentals and is confident in his ability to help all students perform to their best level.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce/ Computer Science at UNSW (current)

I love teaching because…

“I enjoy seeing the growth and fulfillment that a student undergoes and helping them reach their academic goals through my teaching.”

Aleksander has a passion for solving complex problems in Mathematics and Physics. He achieved an ATAR of 99.1 and band 6’s in Mathematics Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and Engineering Studies. Aleksander strives to develop the student’s own passion for such subjects as he believes that this leads to success. He therefore believes students will develop confidence and an enthusiastic outlook on learning under his guidance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Project Management at USYD (current)

Subjects Taught: Year 11 and 12 Physics

I love teaching because…

“I love passing on the knowledge that caused my passion for learning to the students and seeing them develop an eagerness to learn more through asking questions”

Zoe believes that excelling at school and beyond, requires more than focusing on the curriculum and grades. Her goal as a tutor is to not only help her students in their studies, but also act as a mentor - sharing her experience and advice and, keeping her students’ academic and personal goals at heart. She has personally achieved top bands in English Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2 and is highly familiar with the content and requirements of within the English courses.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) University of Sydney (current)

Subjects Taught: Year 7 to 12 English

I love teaching because…

“It’s a creative outlet and a rewarding experience to see my students grow in confidence, skills and, constantly surprise me.”

Joanne is an experienced English tutor who has been tutoring high school students since 2015. Her passion towards the English subject and grasp of the overall HSC experience is reflected in her own senior-year results, having achieved high Band 6s in English Advanced and Extension, and consistently ranked within the top three of her cohort across all of her subjects. She understands and appreciates every single student is different with distinctive goals and study habits. With more than four years’ worth of experience working as a tutor specialising in senior studies, her knowledge extends beyond the curriculum and its prescribed texts with tried and true assessment approaches and exam strategies, formulating effective study notes and organisational tips.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Business/Law at UTS – (current)

I love teaching because…

“I initially struggled in school, so I can completely sympathise with how difficult the HSC journey can be. I want to help as many students as possible in achieving their personal goals. It is never too late to start trying!”

Josh has been tutoring and mentoring high school students since 2010. His has a great passion for the English language in all its facets and is eternally trying to share his interest with others. He has completed his Bachelor of Science, majoring in Vision Science, and is about to complete his Double Masters in International Public Health and Health Management. His love for teaching and education means that he has developed creative and innovative ways to engage with and inspire his students such that by fostering a love for the subject matters, high marks are not far behind.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Major in Vision Science)

Masters of International Public Health

Subjects Taught: Year 7 to 12 English

I love teaching because…

“what better way to express love for something than by passing that love and passion on to a younger generation.”

Jenny is our cheerful helper that is always happy to see you, get to know you and answer all the questions that you may have. Jenny facilitates our information workshops which aims to provide a great support system for personal growth and development. In particular she provides useful perspectives on decisions like the year 10 subject selection and university admission process. She finds herself playing a crucial role in emotionally supporting our students throughout their HSC journey.

Qualifications:
Bachelor - Commerce (Services Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality and Human Resources Management)