The BTA Team

If you're looking for a
Northern Beaches Tutor -
Why you should select the BTA Team

Our Northern Beaches tuition services, specifically our one-on-one tutoring services, have year-on-year shown to lead to higher achievements of student aspirations, benchmarks, goals and results.
How does BTA accomplish this?
What makes BTA tutoring work?
BTA's success in the Northern Beaches tutoring market is directly correlated with it's adherence to one of its core values being; experience.
At BTA, we enrich our tutors with a wealth of experience by placing an importance on continual learning, training and personal & professional development.
Our tutors receive numerous hours of comprehensive training, assessments, certifications and learning modules to complete in BTA's very own BOTS (BTA's Online Training System). On top of this, every BTA tutor receives hours on hours of ongoing support training as well as additional development and module training with updated resources and assets to utilise in their delivery of productive and thought-engaging lessons.
We pride ourselves on ensuring that our experienced tutors deliver the highest of quality lessons.
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However...none of our clients; accomplished goals or achieved aspirations is even remotely possible without the incredible team behind BTA.
Each and every team member listed below, is a talented individual that brings with them a unique perspective along with a volume of experience and a wealth of knowledge.
Learn a little bit more about our wonderful team of tutors by hovering over their profile.
Meet the
BTA Team

Thomas Downie
Chief Executive Officer /
Co-founder
Maths/English/PDHPE/Biology
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Tom attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Selective Campus.
He has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney.
He enjoys playing basketball and soccer, good food and spending time at the beach.

Brennan Meyers
Chief Financial Officer /
Co-founder
Maths/Music/Science
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Brennan attended Gosford Selective High School.
He has studied a Bachelor of Music/Teaching at the University of Newcastle.
He is enthusiastic about outdoor activities like rock climbing and archery and has a passion for music.

Lachie Siemsen
Chief Operations Officer
English/History
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Lachie has completed a Bachelor of Communication in Media Arts and Production and Digital and Social media as well as a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
Lachie has a plethora of experience teaching HSC English and helps manages the day-to-day operations of BTA. He has a strong interest in film and media and a passion for storytelling. He also enjoys following the NBA and reading.

Victor Chen
Chief Marketing Officer
Business Studies/Economics
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor and Online Tutor
Victor attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Selective Campus.
He has completed a Bachelor of Business from UTS with majors in Marketing and Management and a sub-major in Accounting.
In his spare time, Victor enjoys playing basketball, reading comics and spending time with family and friends.

Mariah Amjad
Creative Content Manager/Private Tutor
Maths/English
Belrose Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Mariah attended Abbotsleigh Senior College.
She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Law at Macquarie University.
She enjoys reading, listening to music, travelling and creating amazing and unique BTA content for all of our social media marketing platforms.

Stephanie Gajweski
Private Tutor
English/History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Stephanie attended Ravenswood School for Girls.
She studied a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/ Bachelor of European Studies with her Honours degree in English at the Australian National University.
She enjoys cooking, reading, knitting an exciting pattern, challenging board games and watching television.

Angel Kennedy
Private Tutor
English/Modern History/Legal Studies
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Angel attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of of Law and Commerce at The University of New South Wales.
She enjoys creative writing, hanging out with friends and travelling.

Shalini Shankar
Private Tutor
Maths/English/Chemistry
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Shalini attended Chatswood High School.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at UNSW.
She enjoys playing guitar and spending time with friends and family.

Kavisha Sarma
Private Tutor
Maths/Chemistry
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Kavisha attended North Sydney Girls High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Advanced Science at the University of New South Wales.
She loves to play with her dog, watch good television and film and listen to music.

Abby Lambkin
Private Tutor
English/History/Society & Culture
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Abby attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Majoring in English) at Macquarie University.
She enjoys classic literature, baking and going on bush walks.

Jen Lawson
Private Tutor
Maths/Biology/Chemistry
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Jen attended Covenant Christian School.
She is studying a Bachelors of Medical Science at The University of Technology Sydney.
She enjoys going to the beach, swimming and listening to music.

Ryan Berlee
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Ryan attended Knox Grammar School and graduated in 2020.
He is currently studying a double degree of Advanced Mathematics (Honours) and Computer Science at UNSW.
He enjoys coding, board games, and football refereeing.

Laura Gordon
Private Tutor
English/Ext English/Society & Culture
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Laura attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus.
She is completing a Bachelor of Arts (English & Creative Writing) and a Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) at UNSW.
Laura enjoys creative writing, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Lizzie Theseira
Private Tutor
Ancient History, English, Legal Studies, Maths, Science
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor and Online Tutor
Lizzie attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is currently studying a Masters of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Sydney. She enjoys playing tennis, ballet and baking.

Hayley Jago
Private Tutor
Maths/English
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Hayley attended Stella Maris College and graduated as School Captain.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University and enjoys a good debate and a bit of running around outdoors, especially if it's with her dog Jasper.

Chloe Dertadian
Private Tutor
Maths/Ancient History/History Extension
Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Chloe attended Mercy Catholic College in Chatswood.
She is studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys reading, playing guitar and listening to music.

Samuel Reilly
Private Tutor
English
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Sam attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus.
He enjoys painting, reading and listening to podcasts.

Blake Coffee
Private Tutor
English/Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Blake attended St Ives High School.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science at UNSW. He enjoys music, tea, and cooking.

Athena Liang
Private Tutor
Maths/Ancient & Modern History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Athena attended Stella Maris College.
She is studying a Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies (History and Accounting) at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys arts and crafts and listening to music.

Oliver Bendrien
Private Tutor
Maths/English/Biology/Business Studies & Economics
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Oliver attended Knox Grammar School and is completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Science at UNSW.
He enjoys bouldering and watching movies with friends.

Liam Murray
Private Tutor
Maths
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Liam attended Mater Maria Catholic College. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) at the University of New South Wales.
He enjoys practicing taekwondo, watching motor racing, and running.

Leilani Macdonald
Private Tutor
Maths/Chemistry
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Leilani attended Oxford Falls Grammar.
She is currently completing a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies Medical Science at the University of Sydney.
Leilani enjoys dancing, good music, designing clothes and upcycling fashion.

Jessie Zhang
Private Tutor
Maths/English
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Jessie attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Selective Campus and is currently studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys doing dance, cheerleading and going out to eat in her spare time

Imogen Ryan
Private Tutor
Maths/Business Studies/PDHPE
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Imogen attended Ravenswood School for Girls Gordon.
She is currently completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with her friends and family.

Lauren Chessell
Private Tutor
Maths/English
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Lauren attended St Ives High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at the University of New South Wales.
She enjoys making art, baking and playing tabletop RPGs.

Monica Turkovic
Private Tutor
Maths/Biology
Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Monica attended Killarney Heights High School and graduated in 2019.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Science degree (Mathematical Sciences Program) at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys swimming, painting and listening to music.

Ava Regoli
Private Tutor
English/Maths & Chemistry
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Ava attended Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, graduating in 2021.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at University of Sydney. In her free time, Ava enjoys playing touch football, soccer, guitar and has an interest in photography.

Nick Biefeld
Private Tutor
Maths/Ext. 1 Maths/Physics
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Nick attended St. Pius X College.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney.
He enjoys watching and playing sports, especially Basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

Claudia Blane
Private Tutor
English/Legal Studies/Society & Culture
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Claudia attended Mercy Catholic College Chatswood.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology Sydney.
She enjoys reading, dancing, travelling and being out in nature

Rene Sun
Private Tutor
Maths (Adv), Maths Extension 1 & 2, Japanese
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Rene attended Knox Grammar school and graduated in 2021.
He is currently studying Bachelor of architecture at the University of Sydney. He occasionally plays some Tennis, enjoys crafting and does some digital painting whenever he's free.

Tiana Plywaski
Private Tutor
Maths/English/Society & Culture
Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Tiana attended Northern Beaches Secondary College and Freshwater Senior Campus.
She is studying a combined Bachelor of Arts and Education at the University of Technology Sydney.
She enjoys reading, baking and hanging out with friends.

Cameron Powell
Private Tutor
Maths/English/Science
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Cameron attended Saint Augustine’s College.
He is studying a double degree of Engineering and Science at the University of Sydney.
He enjoys playing and watching cricket, listening to music and training at the gym.

Sarah Lowry
Private Tutor
English
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Sarah attended Brigidine College St Ives.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business and Law at UTS.
She enjoys painting, spending time at the beach, and reading.

Freyja Carboni
Private Tutor
Maths/Science
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Freyja is studying a Bachelor of Medical Science and Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys hiking, travelling and cooking.

Annabel Hu
Private Tutor
Maths/Biology & Chemistry
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Annabel attended Manly Selective Campus.
She is studying a Bachelor’s of Science/Advance Studies at the University of Sydney. She enjoys travelling, dance and watching movies.

Helen Kong
Private Tutor
Maths/Science
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Helen attended Northern Beaches Secondary College and Manly Selective Campus.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at the University of New South Wales.
She enjoys reading, watching TV shows and hanging out with friends.

Jas Hargy
Private Tutor
English/Maths/Legal Studies
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Jas attended Pittwater High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Security Studies and a Bachelor of Law at Macquarie University.
She enjoys surfing, travelling and spending time with friends outdoors.

Nikolas Peter
Private Tutor
English/Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Nikolas attended Glenaeon Rudolph Steiner School.
He is studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales.
He enjoys playing and watching soccer, listening to music and spending time with his friends.

Emma Chappelow
Private Tutor
Maths/Biology/CAFS
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Emma attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus.
She is studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney.
She loves to play netball, visit the beach and read in her spare time.

Zoe Pook
Private Tutor
Maths & Extension 1 Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Zoe attended Davidson High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in social justice at Macquarie University.
She loves to spend time at the beach and play softball in her spare time.

Toby Boston-Bowe
Private Tutor
Maths/PDHPE
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Toby graduated from Oxford Falls Grammar School in 2020.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of High Performance Sports Science at ACU.
Toby's interests involve sports, such as Rugby and Soccer, as well as enjoying nature.

Sarah Theseira
Private Tutor
English/Maths/History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Sarah attended Killarney Heights High School and graduated in 2020.
She is currently studying a double Bachelor of Primary Education and a Bachelor of Arts.
She enjoys volleyball, reading and going to the beach.

Mia Rakhit
Private Tutor
English/History/Legal Studies
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Mia attended Roseville College.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Media (Comm & Journalism) / Law at the University of New South Wales.
She enjoys reading, playing music and spending time with her family and friends.

Alana Vulic
Private Tutor
English/Ext 1 English/Maths
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Alana attended Brigidine College St Ives.
She is studying a Bachelor of Business Administration and Psychology at Macquarie University.
She loves going to the beach, dancing, and playing basketball.

Kevin Sun
Private Tutor
Maths/Music
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Kevin attended Knox Grammar School.
He is studying a Bachelor of Psychology at The University of Sydney.
He enjoys playing music and watching movies at leisure times and likes to go to the gym from time to time.

Kiana Eshraghi
Private Tutor
Maths/English
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Kiana attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Architecture and Environments at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys travelling, going to the beach and reading in her spare time.

Sophie Sheppard
Private Tutor
English
Belrose Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Sophie attended Mater Maria Catholic College.
She is studying a Double Degree of Arts and Education at The University of New South Wales.
She enjoys drawing, writing stories and listening to music.

Nicholas Chambers
Private Tutor
Maths/English
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Nicholas attended Mater Maria Catholic College and graduated in 2020.
He is currently studying a double Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Environment (Science) at Macquarie University.
He enjoys playing cricket, listening to music, the beach and bushwalking.

Casey Young
Private Tutor
English/Maths/Business Studies/Legal Studies/PDHPE
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Casey attended The Forest High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University.
She enjoys boxing, playing netball, painting and spending time with friends.

Austin Cleary
Private Tutor
Maths/Physics/Chemistry
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Austin attended St Pius X College and graduated in 2021.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Physics at the University of Sydney.
He enjoys playing rugby, basketball, exploring the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Michelle Berry
Private Tutor
Maths/Science
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Michelle attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Architecture at The University of Sydney.
She enjoys participating in classes at the gym and playing the piano.

Anastasia Kwan
Private Tutor
Maths/Music/Biology
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Anastasia attended Roseville College.
She is studying a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys exploring nature, coffee with friends and doing all things music.

Georgia Renard
Private Tutor
English/History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Georgia attended St Luke’s Grammar School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Arts/Laws at the University of New South Wales.
She enjoys reading, going to the gym, and a good film.

Siobhan Lo
Private Tutor
Maths/Science
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Siobhan attended Brigidine College St Ives.
She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce/ Science at The University of New South Wales.
She enjoys reading a great book, dancing and cooking in her off time.

Tea Hosmann
Private Tutor
English/Maths/Legal Studies
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Tea attended Manly Selective Campus.
She is studying a Bachelor of Law/ Economics at The University of Sydney.
She enjoys traveling, skiing and walking her dog.

Holly Hanshaw
Private Tutor
English/PDHPE/Legal Studies
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Holly attended Davidson High School.
She is studying a Double degree in Law and Security studies at Macquarie University.
She participates in Dance and Cheerleading and enjoys putting time into her family and friends.

Min Lu
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Min attended Chatswood High School. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Forensic Science (Digital Forensic) and Diploma of Languages (Chinese) at UTS.
She enjoys spending time with her dogs and bullet journaling.

Roarke Ryan
Private Tutor
Maths/English
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Roarke attended St Pius X College.
He is studying Civil Engineering and Commerce at The University of Sydney.
He enjoys playing and watching sports, particularly AFl, soccer and cricket.

Brooke Atkin
Private Tutor
Maths/Chemistry
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Brooke attended Mercy College.
She is studying a Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney.
She enjoys bushwalking, reading and playing the clarinet.

Caitlin Rigby
Private Tutor
English/Legal Studies/Business Studies/Economics
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Caitlin attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and spending time outdoors.

Olivia Sharp
Private Tutor
English/History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Liv attended Abbotsleigh.
She is studying a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) at UTS. She enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Markus Williams
Private Tutor
Maths/Physics
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Markus attended Killarney Heights High School.
He is studying a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney.
He likes to play rugby union and listen to podcasts.

Tania Eshraghi
Private Tutor
English/Maths/Business Studies/CAFS
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Tania attended Killarney Heights High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Education (Primary Education).
She has a strong interest in travelling and she enjoys spending her time reading and finding new music.

Natashia Yang
Private Tutor
Maths/Chemistry
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Natashia attended North Sydney Girls High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales.
She enjoys good food with friends and has a passion for photography.

Smaug
Supervisor - Axolotl
BTA - Forestville Tutoring Office
Smaug was famously named after his larger counterpart 'Smaug the Destroyer' from J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Smaug the Axolotl however is overly friendly and loves to spend his day climbing and hiding within the vegetation and floating aimlessly around the tank.

Jojo
Supervisor - Axolotl
BTA - Forestville Tutoring Office
Jojo and Smaug are our resident Forestville Axolotls.
You will find them being super quirky and ultra cute, at times hanging on top of the ship's mast or diving deep to search for sunken treasure in the depths of the sunken ship.

Taffy
Supervisor - Axolotl
BTA - Mona Vale Tutoring Office
Taffy is quite energetic, he likes to go for mid-night swims and adventures.
Taffy is a Leucistic type of axolotl, his name was eloquently given to him from his vibrant pink gills.
Looking at joining the
BTA Team?


We are always on the look out for new talented local Northern Beaches tutors who share the same passion for education as we do.
If this sounds like you, or you believe you would make a unique and valuable addition to our fabulous BTA team.
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