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Our Team

Meet our beautiful team
of educators and support staff

I simply fell into my teaching career, but I’ll never forget the moment I realised the depth of my responsibility as a classroom teacher. I was keenly aware that each one of my students had their own individual personality and character, learning style, strengths and needs.  Establishing safe and nurturing relationships with each student is a natural and integral part of my practice. My training and experience have helped me develop a strong framework around which I am able to prepare and deliver effective, evidence-based instruction for our students at Educate.  I am continually looking for ways to refine the delivery of content, ensuring that it is efficient, effective and engaging – maximising the use of the small amount of time we have with our families each week. 

Hi, my name is Ian. I joined the Educate Tutoring team in 2023 after relocating from Sydney to Hobart. I come from a family of educators, who fostered in me a passion for lifelong learning. I love seeing students grow, learn and seeing the excitement in them when sharing their knowledge with you.

I began my career as a primary school teacher in Central Western NSW. After moving to Sydney, I changed my career and was offered a management role in a tuition centre in North Sydney.

My role of Office Manager at Educate Tutoring allows me to spend my time between our Kingston and Sandy Bay offices. It is a privilege to work with a dynamic and passionate team. So, drop by and say hello. I am happy to assist in any enquiries that you may have about your child’s education.

Since moving to Hobart, I have discovered the joys of gardening. So, you’ll find me in my vegetable patch most of the time. Who knew growing tomatoes could be so joyful? There’s nothing nicer than eating your own produce! Fun fact: I’m trying to learn Italian.

Hello, my name is Claire!  I’ll be the person to greet you as you come in for your weekly lesson with Educate Tutoring.  I come from a background in administration and finance management, and my role here is to support families with enquiries, enrolment bookings, accounts, and also to assist our wonderful team of tutors and management staff.  Whilst not working, I enjoy gardening, visiting the many beautiful Tasmanian beaches and spending time with my family.  Fun fact:  I’m an identical twin, and growing up, like many other twins, would love to play tricks on people.🙂

My name is Juno and I am passionate about languages, literature and history! I would love to share this passion and inspire students to love learning. I am currently studying a Masters of Applied Linguistics in Monash University. My qualifications include Bachelor degrees majoring in English Literature and Education with History, Politics and Philosophy minors, as well as Geology, Archaeology and Humanities certifications from Jerusalem University College and Stanford Medicine. I also enjoy travel, food, and animals!

I’ve been lucky enough to work at Educate for almost five years now, and in that time have developed my passion for and understanding of diverse learners. I have enjoyed undertaking a couple of formal training courses in multisensory instruction in the language arts, and love being able to use this knowledge to support my students. I’m in my final year of a Master of Teaching (Primary) and enjoyed completing a Bachelor of Arts in 2022 with a double major in English and Criminology. My curiosity and my love of challenges and problem solving makes my lessons fun, engaging and informative. Establishing a trusting relationship with my student is the key to a safe and supportive learning environment where it’s okay to make mistakes and try again. I’m an avid reader, and am at my happiest on the beach, or with a cup of tea, a cat on my lap and a good book!

I love the water and ocean, and any activity that includes being in, on or around it! My passion for teaching began at a young age when I was inspired by an enthusiastic, caring, and often unorthodox, but highly successful high school teacher.  “I can’t do this”, were words never allowed. There were always alternatives to solve any problem, make sense of any Maths formula, and always masses of encouragement to find different ways of learning.  This “think-outside-the-box” approach has stayed with me my entire career and I love finding new and different ways for students to learn. I graduated from university in 1991 and taught for several years across a diverse range of ages and disciplines but settled on working in developing students’ literacy and numeracy skills. I love seeing a student experience the joy of success. I feel everyone deserves to achieve to the best of their ability, and that I, as their tutor, have a responsibility to ensure they do so. It is so rewarding to be able to work at Educate Tutoring with a dynamic and committed team of educators who love nothing more than to see the students – child/young adult/adult –  gain a love for learning and therefore, flourish and shine!

I am a passionate language teacher from Italy. I graduated in English and French Linguistics and Literature from the University of Trento. I am fascinated by the language acquisition process and the unique expression of the self through language.

A native of Rhode Island in the USA, I have been teaching for over four decades — the last 25 of which were in Waldorf (Rudolf Steiner) Education. I completed my formal matriculation at Providence College, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Teachers and Rudolf Steiner College, receiving various degrees in Biology, the Humanities, Goethean Science and Teaching & Learning. My wife and I, Maureen, have had the pleasure of operating a small bookshop/café called The Book Monk in the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands, Queensland. In my younger days, I founded and directed the World Cup Soccer Camp for several years in Houston, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee. I presently help students of all ages to discover the wonders found in Maths and Language.

My name is Alysia and I graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Corporate Governance. I am an Excel aficionado with a flair for elegant filing. Recently, I found a passion for literacy education and tutoring, inspired by my desire to help a loved one with dyslexia. I understand the unique learning nuances of neuro-diverse students and value personalized, student-centred learning.

Hello, my name is Caitlin! I have a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Ancient Civilizations, and I love teaching both Maths and English. Working with kids in a one-on-one or small group setting is something I really enjoy as I can truly get to know my students and tailor their lessons to each of them. A successful lesson with me would end with my student feeling more confident in their abilities and being excited about learning. Another one of my passions is arts and crafts of all kinds, but especially jewelery making!

Join Our Team

Are you interested in working with Educate Tutoring?

We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and have a genuine excitement and care for what they do.

Our educators are passionate, trained and qualified. Working with us, you’ll have the chance to work alongside a supportive, collaborative team, and learn from experienced teachers and industry professionals.