At Alpha Omega our teachers have taken the step beyond the role of just a teacher. Students need more than just the subject matter expertise. They also need inspiration, motivation, hope, excitement and passion.
| Brian Shadwick |
Brian is a retired Deputy Principal of Condell Park High School who boasts a 38 year teaching career inschool and over 30 years teaching in private coaching colleges. Brian is the author of 32 books for Physics and Junior Science covering the NSW, Victorian and WA syllabuses. Brian is also an ex-supervisor of HSC Physics and School Certificate marking, and a past member of both syllabus and exam committees for HSC Physics and Junior Science at the Board of Studies |
| Chris Papadopoulo |
Having started teaching in 1986, Chris has broad experience in bringing success to HSC students. After spending 11 years at Kingsgrove High School, 9 years at MLC School and 3 years as Head of Science at Bankstown Grammar School, Chris is currently the Science Coordinator at Ravenswood School for Girls. Chris has taught HSC Chemistry, HSC Physics, International Baccalaureatte Physics and Junior Science and has written Trial HSC Chemistry papers for NEAP from 2002-2005. In 2002, Chris coached the student who won the gold medal in the Chemistry Olympiad and in 2005 Chris taught the student who came first in NSW in HSC Physics |
| Khiet Hoang |
Khiet Hoang graduated with honours in Electrical Engineering at the University of Sydney. He retrained - gaining his Master of Teaching - and has been teaching since 1989, specialising in Extension 2 Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. His first teaching post at a school was at Casimir Catholic College (Marrickville). Khiet has also written HSC Text Books, including three Mathematics text books for grades 11 and 12 soon to be published to coincide with the introduction of the 2011 maths syllabuses. Khiet is currently a senior teacher at Kellyville High School teaching Physics and Extension 2 maths. With a very motivational and entertaining approach to teaching, Khiet has also had a speaking role in the movie Little Fish with Cate Blanchette and appeared in numerous ads and television series. |
| Stephen Awaad |
Stephen has been Head Teacher of Senior Mathematics at Alpha Omega Education since 2004. Responsible for all HSC Mathematics programming, course development and course training of all HSC Mathematics teachers, Stephens’ deep knowledge of HSC Mathematics courses (General, Advanced, Ext. 1 and Ext 2) is unrivalled. Known for his passion, excitement and motivational style of teaching, Stephen’s students leave his classes with a burst of confidence feeling they can truly achieve their dreams. Testimony to this, is his students’ HSC success. Stephen’s students have ranked in the top 10 of the state in Ext. 1 and Ext. 2 Mathematics in NSW. Stephen is also an advisor and consultant for HSC Mathematics teachers and a mentor for accelerated and advanced HSC students. |
| Len Nixon |
Len boasts a 31 year teaching career. Having spent several years as a careers advisor and Head of Department for Business Studies, Economics and Commerce at Barker College, Len is the successful author and co-author of 9 publications for preliminary and HSC business studies. Len has also been Business Studies HSC marker, Judge marker and HSC Advice Line Adviser. In addition to being the NSW Association of Independent School's coordinator for Business Studies, Commerce and Economics; Len currently lectures Education at the University of NSW and the University of Technology Sydney. |
| Aysha Hadid |
Aysha is a successful High school teacher who completed a Combined Arts and Education degree at University of New South Wales. Her skills, passion and knowledge have granted her the title of Head teacher of 7-10 English and HSC English at Alpha Omega for the past 6 years. She is responsible for all lesson and curriculum development for 7-12 English, catering for Standard and Advanced levels. Aysha has a passion to teach students who are seeking motivation and a change in direction. Ayshas greatest success is transforming the attitude and marks of low performing students to a level that is beyond their expectations, achieving top ranks in their schools. |
| Cheiban Elaro |
With 17 years teaching experience, including Burwood Girls High School, Cheiban (Chabes) Elaro currently holds the position as Head Teacher of English at Homebush Boys High School. Cheiban has extensive experience in developing assessments, programmes, resources and teaching strategies for the current HSC English courses, which were first implemented in 2001. Having taught and specialised in each of the HSC English courses on offer (excluding the ESL course), the success of his students has been outstanding. He has regularly taught students achieving highest bands both in the Standard and the Advanced courses. Also involved as a HSC marker, Cheiban has marked all three sections of paper 1 (the Area of Study) between 2001 and 2005 and Extension 2 major works since 2005. Furthermore, Cheiban has presented papers at a district level in the first two years of the new HSC courses and has presented units of work and whole programmes to Head Teachers in the Strathfield region over the past 4 years. Cheibans ability to simplify the most complex of English courses to students has made him a very successful and sought after teacher. |
The above is just a sample of the teachers that we have here at Alpha Omega. Enrol today and enjoy the Alpha Omega experience!