Our Tutors

Dr. Gerard Adolphe BSc (Trent), MSc (Sydney), MEd (Sydney), PhD (Curtin)

Academic Director

Dr. Gerard Adolphe has been lecturing, teaching and tutoring in Sydney, Australia for the past 30 years. Dr Adolphe holds 4 degrees; a BSc degree, a MSc Degree, a MEd Degree and a PhD. Dr. Adolphe was for 15 years a Lecturer in Education at the Australian Catholic University. His specialty is HSC Biology, Junior Mathematics and Science. He can also tutor Primary and Junior English and French. He has also taught in high schools in Mauritius, Canada Indonesia, Thailand and Vanuatu. He has been for several years a marker of the HSC Biology Examinations of NSW, Australia.

Ms. Catherina Griffifths, Tutor of English

Ms Catherine Grififths holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Education majoring in Engliush and Performance Theatre from the University of New South Wals. In 2007 Catherine was accepted into the International Literature School at the University of Campbridge in the UK where she studied Shakespeare, graduating with high results. While specializing in high school teaching, Catherine has experience working with primary school children and is confident in extending them in their academic ability. She is passionate and qualified to tutor children of any age and has produced excellent results for her students.

Mr David Russell, Tutor of Mathematics

Mr David Russll holds a BSci Degree in Pure Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Sydney. He got his Diploma in Education from Sydney Teacher’s College. David has been teaching Mathematics for the last 34 years in various high schools of Sydney. He was head of Mathematics of St. Pauls Grammar for 4 years (2000-2004) and was for 7 years (2003-2007) a mathematics marker for the International Baccalaureate (IB). For 5 years (1995-1999) David was part of HSC Advice Line Team for 3u/4u Mathematics. David was for 5 years (2004-2008) the Directory of Education Administration at Toongabbie Christian School

Dr Hardeep Sandhu, Tutor of Mathematics, Science and HSC Biology and Chemistry

Dr. Hardeep Sandhu has been teaching for the last 12 years. She holds 5 degrees, a BSc, MSc, Bed, MPhil and PhD. She has been tutor for Science and Mathematics for the past 5 years in Sydney. Her specialty is HSC (Biology and Chemistry, Junior Mathematics and General Science. She has a genuine passion for teaching and can teach all subjects to K-6. What she enjoys most is being able to help students who are willing to put the work in to achieve their goals.

Mr Noel Donohue, Tutor of Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Geography, Commerce, PDHPE

Mr Noel Donohue holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and a Master of Education, also from the University of Sydney. Mr. Donohue has taught Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Geography, Commerce, PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education for many years in both Australia and the UK. He has been a HSC marker for 25 years. Mr Donohue is also an elite Master’s Athlete and Directory of a Foundation of a Rugby League Club.