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.

Stephanie Gajewski
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.

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.

Lizzie Theseira
Private Tutor
Maths
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.

Sarah Roger
Private Tutor
English
Belrose Tutor, Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Sarah attended Northern Beaches Christian School.
She is currently completing a Bachelor of Ancient History at Macquarie University.
She enjoys learning languages like Korean and Ancient Greek, as well as playing tennis with friends.

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.

Em McCleary
Private Tutor
English, History & Legal Studies
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Em attended Killarney Heights High School
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University.
She enjoys reading, travelling and walking her dog.

Oliver Bendrien
Private Tutor
Maths, Business Studies & Economics
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Oliver attended Knox Grammar School.
He is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney (Majoring in Finance & Economics)
He enjoys bouldering and watching movies with friends.

Keanna Cifuentes
Private Tutor
English & Maths & Economics
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Keanna attended Killara High School.
She is studying a Bachelors of Economics and Computer Science at UNSW.
She enjoys sewing, coding and spending time with friends and family.

Zann Shaikh
Private Tutor
English, Maths & Biology
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Zann attended Killara High School
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Science & Advanced Studies (Medical Science) at the University of Sydney
He enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends and playing drums.

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.

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.

Ebba Horvath
Private Tutor
Maths, Physics & Biology
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Ebba attended Davidson High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys making/eating good vegetarian food, spending time with friends and Harry Potter movie marathons.

Jessie Zhang
Private Tutor
Maths
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

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.

Martin Knezevic
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Martin attended North Sydney Boys High School.
He is currently studying Computer Science and Mathematics at UNSW.
He enjoys reading novels, good coffee and language learning.

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.

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.

Nick Biefeld
Private Tutor
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.

Lucy Robinson
Private Tutor
English, Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Lucy attended St Ives High School.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) with an Early Childhood Major at Macquarie University.
She enjoys playing soccer, eating delicious Italian food and exploring nature.

Tash Abdulghani
Private Tutor
English
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Natasha attended Abbotsleigh, graduating in 2022.
She is currently studying for a Bachelor of Law and Business at the University of Technology Sydney.
Tash is very passionate about reading and drinking coffee. She also enjoys playing basketball and netball as well as spending time with her friends.

Rene Sun
Private Tutor
Maths (Std & Adv), Maths (Ext 1)
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.

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 Advanced Studies in Media and Communications and Bachelor of Arts at Sydney University.
She enjoys reading, dancing, travelling and being out in nature

Taleisha Kalpage
Private Tutor
Maths & English
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Taleisha attended Barrenjoey High School.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology at ACAP.
She enjoys reading, writing, playing basketball, and spending time with her friends.

Shay Hirani
Private Tutor
English, Maths & Biology
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Shay attended Killara High School.
He is currently completing a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Biology and Genetics) at the University of New South Wales.
He enjoys reading, gardening, and going for bushwalks.

Leo Bassi
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Leo attended Killarney Heights High School.
He is currently completing an automotive technician apprenticeship at Ferrari-Maserati North Shore.
He has a passion for anything with an engine that goes fast and enjoys playing or watching Rugby Union, AFL, and American Football.

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.

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.

Verity Kwan
Private Tutor
Maths & Biology
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Verity attended Roseville College.
She is studying a Bachelor of Science/Advanced Studies (Advanced) at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys rhythmic gymnastics, dance and spending time with friends.

Sriya Konduru
Private Tutor
English
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Sriya attended The Pittwater House Schools.
She is currently studying a Bachelors of Medical Science at The University of Technology Sydney.
She enjoys going to the beach, spending time with her friends and listening to music.

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.

Lachlan Faulkner
Private Tutor
English & History
Belrose Tutor & Forestville Tutor
Lachlan attended Killarney Heights High School.
He is studying a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) majoring in Modern History and minoring in Geography.
In his spare time, Lachlan likes to rock climb/boulder and hanging out with friends.

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
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.

Maddy Smithies
Private Tutor
English, Legal Studies & Modern History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Maddy attended Covenant Christian School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Law & Commerce at UNSW.
She enjoys netball and soccer, going to the beach and spending time with friends.

Georgia Willoughby-Winlaw
Private Tutor
English, Biology, Economics & Modern History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Georgia attended Oxford Falls Grammar School.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney.
She enjoys playing netball, travelling, being with her dogs and cooking.

Olivia Haerland
Private Tutor
English & Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Liv attended Davidson High.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at ACU.
Liv enjoys playing soccer, dancing and spending time with her friends and family.

Erik Gerring
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Erik attended the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus.
He is beginning his undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, studying a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering.
He enjoys mathematics, basketball and Scandinavian food.

Toby Boston-Bowe
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Toby graduated from Oxford Falls Grammar School in 2020.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Secondary Education at Macquarie University
Toby's interests involve sports, such as Rugby and Soccer, as well as enjoying nature.

Chantelle Lee
Private Tutor
English & Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Chantelle attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Macquarie University.
She enjoys listening to music, exercising and going to the beach.

Sasha Stanning
Private Tutor
English
Mona Vale Tutor & Online Tutor
Sasha graduated from Pittwater High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Arts at Sydney University.
She enjoys playing volleyball, crocheting and hanging out with her adorable dog.

Louise Frost
Private Tutor
English, Geography & History
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Louise attended Mercy Catholic College in Chatswood.
She is currently completing a Bachelor of Design in Architecture at UTS.
She enjoys playing netball, running, reading and going on bushwalks.

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.

Lara Megerditchian
Private Tutor
English, Maths, Biology & Legal Studies
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Lara attended and graduated from Galstaun College in 2021.
Currently studying a bachelor of Medical Science majoring in Anatomy and Histology at the University of Sydney.
I love to travel, read and play basketball.

Alana Vulic
Private Tutor
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
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.

Casey Young
Private Tutor
English, Maths, Business Studies & Legal Studies
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.

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.

Zoe Latta
Private Tutor
English & Legal Studies
Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Zoe attended Killara High School.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Law at Macquarie University.
Zoe is an avid horse rider and adores all kinds of animals, she also enjoys reading and writing short stories.

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.

Sophie Warrington
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor, Forestville Tutor & Online Tutor
Sophie attended Davidson High.
She is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at UNSW.
Sophie enjoys playing soccer on the weekends and hanging out at the beach with friends.

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.

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.

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.

Natashia Yang
Private Tutor
Maths
Belrose Tutor & Online Tutor
Natashia attended North Sydney Girls High School.
She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources) and Bachelor of Environmental Engineering at UNSW.
She enjoys good food with friends and has a passion for photography.
Enrol now for 2023
BTA is now accepting
enrolments for Term 1, 2023.
Register now to secure your spot on our waiting list for 2023!

Term 1 starts
27th of January
New customers who enrol between 26th of December 2022 and 8th of January 2023 with the discount code of 'early enrolment 2023' will receive 50% off their first lesson.
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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