Meet your Tutors
Founder, Director, Administrator, Website Design: Elizabeth.
LANTITE Literacy, English, Literature and EAL Tutors: Elizabeth, Emily, Felicity, Madeleine, Alice and Joeii.
LANTITE Numeracy and Mathematics Tutors: Dylan, Ali and Anastasiia.
Psychology Tutor and Wellbeing Support Sessions Coach: Alice.
University Assignment Support: Anastasiia, Felicity and Joeii.
Employment and Career Coaching: Felicity and Joeii.
Founder, Director, Leading LANTITE Literacy Tutor:
Elizabeth Nicholls
A testimonial:
‘I had a great experience working with Master Coaching and Tuition. Elizabeth provided the ongoing support through providing me a vast amount of resources at my disposal. She went out of her way to check in and guide me throughout my preparation, which I will forever be grateful for. If you need LANTITE support, you’re getting it from the very best.’ J.
Elizabeth (B. Mus. B. Teach Hons. Full VIT Registration) is an experienced and passionate classroom teacher, tutor, coach, mentor and resume writer. She makes learning enjoyable and achievable for children and adults.
Elizabeth is available to help you ‘Master’ your chosen subject, to help you achieve your learning goals, to assist you with your learning needs and to assist you in achieving the skills required to be confident and capable in your chosen subject. Elizabeth has enjoyed many years teaching and mentoring students through their love of learning.
- Elizabeth has taught for many years as a Classroom and Instrumental Music teacher to primary and secondary school students.
- Elizabeth has taught for many years as a Classroom English teacher to secondary school students, as well as private English tuition to primary and secondary school students.
- Elizabeth is a Casual Relief Teacher at a secondary college and enjoys teaching all Year 7 to 12 subjects.
- Elizabeth is a teaching mentor to pre-service and graduate teachers completing their tertiary studies or first probationary year in school teaching, including VIT portfolio mentorship.
- Elizabeth spends most of her time tutoring and coaching pre-service teachers preparing for their LANTITE Literacy Examination. She is an expert in the LANTITE Exams.
- Elizabeth has written, presented and recorded numerous LANTITE webinars for effective and thorough LANTITE preparation. She has written LANTITE Literacy Practice Exams and has sourced hundreds of online resources suitable for LANTITE preparation.
- Elizabeth loves supporting hundreds of pre-service teachers each year, nation-wide and internationally. She understands the importance of having strong literacy skills as an individual, as a teacher in the classroom and for life.
- She provides ongoing training and support to her large team of tutors, modelling and passing on teaching excellence and providing guidance.
- Elizabeth enjoys preparing students for upcoming school exams such as NAPLAN.
- She has run EAL classes for individuals and groups, including employees working in factories.
- Overall, Elizabeth adores the English language and the art of teaching it, helping students develop a passion for writing, speaking and listening.
- Elizabeth gives ample feedback in regards to grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, as well as overall design and layout. Elizabeth has been teaching English in Australia as well as abroad, including Cambodia and Indonesia.
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LANTITE Literacy Tutor: Emily Simmenauer
A testimonial:
‘I have passed… I honestly could not have completed this without you, Emily! It was my third attempt and I am forever grateful you have helped me secure my dream job in education. I now have some amazing resources and some really good tactics I will have for life and I am so excited…You have been amazing!’ K.
Emily Simmenauer (Double Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts at Deakin University) is an enthusiastic and professional English and Literacy tutor who has spent years as both a student and teacher of her chosen subjects. Emily can teach all age groups: Prep-Year 10 English and EAL, VCE English and Literature, LANTITE Literacy and Adult EAL.
Emily has experience in public and private schools as a pre-service teacher and volunteer for the Deakin University Alliance Program in schools across Victoria, providing her with diverse professional skills in English and Literacy in order to provide individualised tutoring sessions, personally tailored to your individual capabilities and learning style. These tutoring sessions are also in alignment with VCAA curriculum (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) and AITSL (Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership) teaching standards.
Emily supports numerous LANTITE Literacy students each year in her popular LANTITE Literacy Group Tuition Course, which she created in 2021. Through Emily’s proficient teaching abilities and acute understanding of the Literacy LANTITE, as well as her energy, guidance and support, many students have achieved LANTITE Literacy Success and have entered the teaching profession with confidence and with strong Literacy skills for life, which they can impart to their own students.
Emily herself has undertaken and passed the LANTITE test in 2019 and understands the pressure and nerves that are associated with concentrating on being successful in the LANTITE test alongside university study and teaching practicum. However, she believes her experience and professional knowledge will support students in both developing practical skills for undertaking the LANTITE, and also boost their confidence and resilience in being able to tackle any challenge that the test throws at them.
Emily has developed her passion for reading and writing since Primary school that has led her to majoring in Literary studies in her own university education, so whilst she is a tutor and teacher she believes that she is also a learner (Locke 2014) alongside and in collaboration with her students, and understands that in order to motivate learning you must have a positive rapport with your students (Bidwell & Waller cited in Pace 2003, p. 37).
Emily uses High Impact Teaching Strategies (HIT) from the Victorian Department of Education to inform and structure her tutoring sessions in order for students to access a wide range of activities that are both challenging and informative. Emily also frequently seeks feedback from students and their families in order to advise her own personal self-reflection on her professional pedagogies and praxis, so she can grow and adapt her teaching skills.
If you need effective and constructive feedback on homework, School Assessed Coursework (SACs), Exam preparation for VCE English and Literature, Common Assessment Tasks (CATs), and LANTITE for Pre-Service Teachers, Emily would love to be in contact with you, to assist in coaching and tuition for you to be successful in your personal educational goals.
References
- Department of Education and Training Victoria 2017, High impact teaching strategies: excellence in teaching and learning, DET, retrieved 26 August 2019, <https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/support/Expired/0000highimpactteachstrat-expired.pdf>.
- Locke, T 2014, Developing writing teachers: practical ways for teacher-writers to transform their classroom practice, Routledge, retrieved 1 July 2018, ProQuest Ebook Central.
- Pace, JL 2003, Managing the dilemmas of professional and bureaucratic authority in a high school English class’, Sociology of Education, vol. 76, pp. 37-52.
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LANTITE Literacy, English & EAL Tutor: Felicity Moore
(On Leave)
A testimonial:
“Shout out to Felicity. She is amazing! Her depth of knowledge allows her to explain difficult words and terms in a simple way. I appreciate her encouragement and advice. Thanks to Elizabeth for her recommendation!” J.
Felicity Moore is a passionate and enthusiastic tutor of literacy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (The University of Melbourne) and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) (LaTrobe University), as well as a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services (Chisholm Institute). Felicity spent ten years working in a Melbourne secondary college where she taught a range of English and Humanities subjects, with a particular focus on supporting students with low literacy skills. During her time teaching she mentored numerous pre-service teachers during their placements and places a high importance on encouraging and guiding those entering the teaching profession. She also supported teachers in other discipline areas in applying literacy techniques in the classroom.
Felicity is a prolific study materials writer and is passionate about preparing students effectively for their exams. She has written, presented and recorded numerous study materials for effective exam preparation for LANTITE, ISLPR and NAPLAN, including practice exams, study booklets and webinars. Felicity also supports students with their university assignments and job applications, including resumes, cover letters and selection criterion.
Both as a teacher and as a tutor, Felicity endeavors to personalise learning for her students. She understands that not everybody learns in the same way and takes into account each student’s individual abilities, experiences, goals and interests. She has worked with students of a wide range of cultural backgrounds and special learning needs.
In her spare time, Felicity loves to read a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts. She enjoys eating Vietnamese food, painting and spending time with her family.
Felicity is able to support a wide range of students seeking to improve their literacy skills, so whether you are preparing for the LANTITE exam, a school-aged student needing literacy tuition, a university student needing help or an EAL speaker wanting a conversation partner, Felicity would love to meet you!
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LANTITE Numeracy Tutor: Dylan Bissell
A testimonial:
“By far the best company for LANTITE. I felt very comfortable with Dylan and in the first session he said to me, ‘There are no stupid questions.’ From then on I was able to ask questions without feeling anxious. I am a person that doesn’t enjoy Maths but I began to like the sessions because everything was simplified.” E.
Dylan (Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood and Primary) is a highly devoted and passionate mathematical tutor that has spent years continuing to develop the method in which he teaches. Dylan can teach all age groups; primary school, high school, university and LANTITE Numeracy. Helping to reach your mathematical goals. Dylan’s strong point and passion has always been Mathematics. This has led him to pass the LANTITE Numeracy test on his first attempt.
Dylan is confident he will be able to coach anyone who needs tutoring prior to sitting their LANTITE test. His first-hand experience and knowledge of the LANTITE test allows him to effectively prepare his students to achieve LANTITE Success.
Dylan is an avid LANTITE Numeracy study materials writer and has written full-length practice exams for effective LANTITE Numeracy preparation.
Dylan has experience as an early childhood teacher. As an early childhood teacher, one of the most important responsibilities is developing and implementing a curriculum to assist in meeting learning outcomes. Dylan has also been a private tutor for many years and has assisted students to successfully achieve their learning goals. Dylan has also taught in primary school and secondary school settings.
“We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.” Lloyd
Dylan is a strong believer in the importance of working out problems independently rather than having the answer given to you. This is what his teaching strategy is based off. Ensuring students develop the ability to work autonomously, and gain the skills to find solutions.
Dylan is able to meet your Mathematical learning needs and build confidence in the subject by offering a curriculum that is best suited to the way that you learn. Dylan personalises his education by using the interests of his students as the backbone of how the learning is created and delivering each session. Each session will teach to develop the student’s strengths while minimising the students’ weaknesses.
Dylan displays great interpersonal skills and will ensure that the student/family is kept up to date with everything that occurs with feedback from each session.
The curriculum that is delivered by Dylan is delivered with a combination of gathering knowledge from a variety of different, reliable sources, collaborating while going through examples relating to the chosen topic, working through a variety of different learning opportunities to create further understanding, completing homework in order to develop further and asking open-ended questions throughout, to gather an understanding of how conclusions are met. Dylan has written a LANTITE Numeracy Practice Test for Master Coaching and Tuition and has written various other LANTITE Numeracy resources that he utilises in lessons with students, to help his students succeed in the Numeracy LANTITE.
References
1 https://www.edutopia.org/blog/what-makes-a-successful-tutor-seth-linden
2 https://www.positivityblog.com/quotes-on-education/
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LANTITE Numeracy & Mathematics Tutor: Anastasiia S
A testimonial:
“Anastasiia has been so supportive, easy to understand and so knowledgeable.” J.A.
Anastasiia S. is a qualified secondary school Mathematics teacher. She completed a Bachelor of Science at University of Toronto, majoring in Mathematics and Master of Teaching (Secondary Mathematics) at the University of New South Wales. Anastasiia has worked in high schools and several private learning centres, tutoring Mathematics from Year 1 all the way through to Year 12. She also has experience in tutoring mature-age students, TAFE students and pre-service teachers.
Anastasiia has written and tutors our intensive four-week LANTITE Numeracy Group Tuition Course. She teaches the group course several times a year. She is also tutors LANTITE Numeracy to individuals. Anastasiia supports many students who achieve LANTITE Numeracy Success under her guidance and care. Students who receive group or one-on-one tuition support with Anastasiia are well-equipped with strong Numeracy skills for their vocation and for life.
Anastasiia is an avid LANTITE Numeracy study materials writer and has written full-length practice exams for effective LANTITE Numeracy preparation.
Anastasiia passed the LANTITE test in 2019, on her first attempt. She is well aware of the test structure and effective test taking strategies that help to improve student performance. The Initial Teaching Program can be intense and the limited number of attempts given to pre-service teachers to pass the LANTITE test can be a very frustrating experience. However, with the appropriate amount of preparation and support, every pre-service teacher has an ability to overcome this challenge. Anastasiia can help pre-service teachers to identify the areas of improvement and create a personal learning plan that will help them to fill in knowledge gaps, gain more confidence and get ready for the test. By teaching students from different age groups and cultural backgrounds and with different learning difficulties, Anastasiia acknowledges that every learner needs an individual approach tailored to his/her unique learning needs. In her lessons, she incorporates scaffolding strategies and differentiates the tasks so that they are feasible for each student. Such customised learning is proven to be more effective and beneficial.
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LANTITE Numeracy & Mathematics Tutor: Ali Mirsephai
A testimonial:
‘Ali is awesome. I just finished five sessions with him and am feeling a lot more confident about my next LANTITE Numeracy attempt. I highly recommend Ali! So professional and friendly. Your programs are excellent and I am thankful that I found your services. It’s been so helpful and I want to make sure I’m more than ready for my final numeracy attempt.’ S
Ali Mirsephai is a highly professional and enthusiastic teacher. He has over 15 years of solid experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology courses to high school and undergraduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ali was awarded a PhD in Engineering from the School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Adelaide, in June 2016 and a Master in Chemical Engineering from the School of Chemical Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, in 2006.
Ali has a Master degree in Teaching (Mathematics and Science – Secondary) and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from Central Queensland University. He is a member of the Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (QAMT). He passed his LANTITE Numeracy in November 2020 at his first attempt with extraordinary results.
Ali has undertaken the roles of Lecturer, Instructor, Teacher and Teacher Assistance at several universities and university colleges in Australia, developing students’ foundational mathematics and engineering knowledge through stimulating interactive activities and adequate tutoring sessions. The courses he has taught include, but is not limited to, Specialist Mathematics and Maths Methods for Year 11-12, Mathematical Foundations, Multivariable Calculus and Discrete Math2, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Modelling, Engineering Computing and HYSYS, among others. He also has experience delivering Foundation Program courses and tutoring sessions for students to be eligible to pursue their tertiary education in Engineering and Computer Science.
According to Ali’s teaching philosophy, he tailors his communication to ensure the smooth delivery of key messages given the students’ various disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. He is patient and listens to what students say. He makes use of both written and verbal communication and has the capacity to explain complicated academic concepts in an easily understandable manner. He is able to employ unique teaching strategies to effectively engage all students and foster a fun and engaging learning environment. As a result, his students report increased academic confidence and interest in their challenging courses.
Ali has a wealth of talent and enthusiasm in delivering courses using online technologies, remote laboratories and simulation software. He spends a lot of time investigating and developing innovative teaching methods either on-campus, offshore or online. He possesses the interpersonal skills to make a class lively rather than boring.
Ali is an avid LANTITE Numeracy study materials writer and has created a comprehensive range of study materials, including practice exams, study booklets and LANTITE Numeracy modules, covering all LANTITE Numeracy topics and skills, for effective LANTITE Numeracy preparation.
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LANTITE Literacy Tutor: Madeleine (Maddy) Giuffre
A testimonial:
‘Thank you so much, Maddy. Thank you for being so understanding and supportive. I really appreciate it. I feel so fortunate to have met you. You support me not just with the LANTITE Literacy exam, but also emotionally and you build my confidence. I was in a situation when I kept thinking about whether or not I am able to do this test again or change courses. You are an angel that speaks out for me and brings light and help to me. Many, many thanks.’ I.
Madeleine Giuffre is a very experienced and passionate teacher and tutor, who prides herself in supporting students in developing quality English Literacy skills that are easily translatable into any classroom setting. She has 13 years teaching experience, having completed her Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Deakin University in 2008, with a focus on children’s literature and linguistics.
Madeleine has a wealth of teaching experience and a passion for pre-service teachers, having had several pre-service teachers complete their teaching placements under her care and guidance. She has firsthand knowledge of what is required to be a ‘stand out’ teacher in a fast-paced, high-pressure teaching environment. She delights in seeing pre-service teachers succeed, assisting them to overcome challenges and helping them to develop long lasting understandings and strategies that will support them to make a positive contribution and become an excellent asset in any school setting.
Madeleine has worked within difficult settings alongside regional coaches, modelling lessons and supporting the transition and implementation of new and exciting programs across the areas of Literacy and Numeracy. She has spent the last decade running PLC’s in Mathematics in a school setting, assisting in the introduction of the school’s first ‘phonics’ Program (Write to Read) working with a team of over 12 classroom teachers, to support the consistent embedding and implementation of the program and its delivery within the Junior School.
Madeleine was most recently tasked with the development and roll out of the Middle School Mathematics Coaching Program, which was a government funded initiative to improve student outcomes for those students whose skill level in this area was notably affected by the recent pandemic.In addition to her teaching career, she also spent four years marking the ‘Writing’ component of the NAPLAN assessment for VCAA. Over this time, Madeleine’s invaluable experience dealing with assessment authorities means that she has gained an intimate understanding of the considerations that take place when formulating and marking these types of assessments. She uses this experience, combined with her extensive teaching knowledge, to coach her students to apply a measured and strategic approach to exam questions. This includes LANTITE Literacy Coaching and Tuition.
In her tutoring sessions. Madeleine supports her students to develop strategies that help ‘lift the veil’ on what is expected in different question scenarios and how to approach these systematically and effectively, to dramatically improve outcomes for her students, assisting them approach each question calmly and confidently. She has extensive experience working with students as young as five years of age, right through to tertiary level students and beyond. In addition to this, Madeleine has a detailed understanding of the Victorian Curriculum and AITSL standards, which informs her teaching. She delivers personalised tutoring programs designed to cater for a wide variety of skill levels and learning needs.
As well as examination preparation, she coaches people through addressing Key Selection Criteria, improving interview and verbal communication skills. Madeleine has clients who are teachers most new to the profession, and supports them to strengthen their knowledge and teaching skills across a wide variety of curriculum areas. She works collaboratively with the client, assisting them to develop their confidence in the classroom, with the ultimate goal of supporting them in delivering quality, sequential teaching sessions that can improve student engagement and outcomes and assist teachers to be confident and effective operators and collaborators within a school setting.
Madeleine is excited to support you through the achievement of your personal educational goals and watch you thrive through the next phase of your learning journey!
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LANTITE Literacy, English, EAL, Psychology Tutor and Wellbeing Support Sessions Coach: Alice Kunjumon
A testimonial:
‘Alice is supporting me through my reading comprehension component by explicitly teaching me how to break down different types of genres, the language each genre will use, the tone and purpose, in order to answer the questions more confidently. It wasn’t until I initially spoke with Alice, that I now realise where I have been going wrong. Furthermore, I will continue practising these skills: firstly, to acquire the knowledge and skills in regards to language and literature; secondly, to work towards hopefully passing my English Exam soon.’ P.
Alice Kunjumon is a qualified English and Psychology secondary school teacher. With many years of tutoring experience in English and Psychology, Alice has supported students across different educational systems, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), the Victorian Curriculum and private one-on-one tuition classes.
In addition to her tutoring background, Alice has worked in university settings, where she provided valuable career coaching, mentoring and student services.
Alice’s dedication to student success extends to her LANTITE tutoring, where she helps aspiring teachers navigate the challenges of the LANTITE Literacy test with confidence and proficiency. Having successfully passed the LANTITE test herself on her first attempt, Alice possesses a deep understanding of the test structure and effective preparation strategies for reading comprehension and technical writing skills.
Alice’s approach to tutoring emphasises personalised learning, ensuring that each student receives support tailored to their unique learning styles and needs. She guides her students through targeted practice exercises and provides constructive feedback, to help them build strong literacy skills essential for their teaching careers. Moreover, she is able to identify her students’ strengths and weaknesses and suggests effective ways to improve.
Alice also tutors EAL and is proficient in ISLPR Test preparation in the areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Alice looks forward to meeting new students and having the opportunity to help them achieve their learning goals and needs.
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LANTITE Literacy, English, EAL and Literature Tutor: Joeii Maria Hill
Are you ready to break the mold and push your limits? Meet Joei —an unconventional, rebellious educator who doesn’t just teach; she ignites the flame of curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence.
Joeii is a fully-qualified Year 7 to 12 teacher, specialising in English and Literature, with a mind that defies the ordinary. Joeii achieved an ATAR of 95.77 and study scores of 47 in English and a perfect 50 in Literature. But it’s not just her academic achievements that set her apart—Joeii’s teaching philosophy is rooted in hard work, creativity, individuality and a commitment to shaping independent thinkers.
Qualified with a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Expert Teaching from Monash University, Joeii’s qualifications are as diverse and dynamic as her teaching style. She doesn’t just follow trends; she leads them, blending innovative strategies with a deep understanding of her subject areas.
But it’s not all textbooks and exams—Joeii’s passions go beyond the classroom. From boxing to skydiving, and cafe hopping to traveling the world, Joeii’s experiences across Southeast Asia and Europe have fueled her passion for teaching. Her diverse perspectives bring a unique, global dimension to her lessons, encouraging students to think beyond the textbook and see the world as their classroom.
Joeii’s teaching career spans across continents, with stints in Europe, America and Australia, where she’s worked with students at every level, from Prep to Year 12. Whether in international schools or prestigious Australian colleges, Joeii has always brought her A-game, inspiring students to challenge themselves and excel. Joeii teaches Literature at TAFE. In addition to teaching and tutoring, Joeii is a VCAA examiner, assessing NAPLAN.
Her wealth of online tutoring experience has further honed her adaptability, making her the go-to tutor for students who want to thrive in both virtual and traditional classrooms.
Joeii has first-hand experience with LANTITE, passing on her first attempts. Having worked with students preparing for NAPLAN and Select Entry Tests, she understands the pressure of high-stakes exams and knows how to transform that pressure into success. Her focus on reading comprehension, writing and language conventions aligns with the skills needed to ace the LANTITE, IELTS and ISLPR Tests.
Joeii’s approach is simple: tailor each lesson to the individual, break down complex concepts and build confidence. She has a knack for preparing students for the mental and emotional challenges of standardised testing, helping them develop the skills and strategies necessary to succeed—whether it’s time management, strategic reading, or writing with precision.
If you’re preparing for the LANTITE, IELTS, ISLPR Tests or school exams, Joeii’s unique blend of experience, creativity and personalised instruction will help you unlock your full potential. Get ready to break the mold and master your test — where conventional tutoring meets the extraordinary.
But Joeii’s influence doesn’t stop at the LANTITE nor at other important exams. She is equally committed to shaping the future of teaching itself. For pre-service teachers, Joeii will not only craft your success in the LANTITE but will equip you with the foundational skills, mindset and confidence to become a transformative educator upon graduation. With Joeii by your side, you’ll be ready to take on the challenges of the LANTITE and the rewarding teaching journey, creating lasting impact and success in the classroom for years to come.
Let’s make success inevitable.
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