Academic Excellence ensures that all of our staff members are extremely professional and qualified tutors, offering the highest possible level of exclusive and undivided attention in education. Our excellent tutors are all-too familiar with the enduring pressures of high school, albeit emotionally, physical or academically. We therefore aim to establish a unique program best suited to your child, allowing them to grow and develop in reaching their full potential. The tutors are either qualified teachers, or have received tremendous results post-HSC – achieving high Band 6’s in the subjects that they teach.

All tutors bring to our team a passionate zest and enthusiasm for education, providing an enjoyable and nurturing environment for your child.

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Alida Markovics

Head Tutor

As the founder of Academic Excellence, Alida is a former K-12 Principal, Senior HSC Examiner and has been an educator for almost thirty-three years. She has a Bachelor of Education and Honours in History, with her main focus areas in Special Education, English and History.

Alida is passionate in aiding children with special needs or learning difficulties, and as a mother of two, she is extremely empathetic to those students who are often overlooked in the current education system. Alida is an extremely supportive educator, who intends to create a balance for your child’s emotional, psychological and intellectual needs as they enter high school and progress into adulthood, providing them with the foundational building blocks to begin their lives following their graduation.

Her total dedication and experience is mirrored in her holistic approach to learning. Alida strives to encourage all students to not only fulfil their academic potential, but to recognise it within themselves, equipping each child with the confidence to set goals, aim high and strive to achieve their personal aspirations.

Alida has a welcoming and approachable demeanour, fostering a close relationship with each student. She provides an innovative and safe learning environment, allowing all high school students to both independently and collectively grow as individuals.

Subjects of Expertise:

  • English (Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2)
  • History (Modern, Ancient and History Extension)
  • Business Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • Studies of Religion (1 and 2 Unit)
  • Society and Culture
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Zoe Doutreband

Tutor

Zoe graduated from SCEGGS Darlinghurst in 2014 and has just completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree, Majoring in English and History. She is going on to do a post-graduate study in Education and is eager to develop her teaching skills and help her students. Zoe teaches all levels of English and History.

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Katie Downey

Tutor

My name is Katie Downey.

I am a Primary School teacher from Ireland with over nine years experience.

I have a Bachelor of Education degree from Trinity College, Dublin.

I have taught in Ireland, Dubai and Spain.

I teach all primary subjects and have a particular interest in teaching EAL learners and children with special educational needs.

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Shoshie Gutnick

Tutor

I graduated from Kesser Torah College in 2015 and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education K-12 Teaching. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching and I love imparting this with my students. I teach Primary literacy and numeracy and also specialise in High School mathematics and Classical Hebrew.

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Stacy Hernandez

Tutor

Hi I’m Stacy! I teach all Primary School subjects. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, certification in English as a Second Language and a Masters degree in Educational Technology.  My goal is to construct an environment and rapport with students that is conducive to the learning process and effective in facilitating the development of bright, responsible children.

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Jennifer Sacks

Tutor

My name is Jen and I tutor English, History and Drama. I am currently studying Psychology with a major in English at the University of Sydney. I am passionate about studying texts and reading books, which has leant to my love of these subjects and ability to help others with them.

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Madeline Sirtes

Tutor

Madeline graduated from Moriah College in 2011. She has since completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of New South Wales and is currently completing her qualifications to become a registered psychologist. Madeline is passionate about helping children and adolescents with learning disabilities, and works with students across all age groups, from primary school to university.

  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Neuro Feedback
  • Legal Studies
  • Junior English
  • Studies of Religion