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Bahareh Nazari. Tutor of CCE

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Paul Neale is a highly accomplished educator with extensive experience teaching all MS Office applications, ranging from basic to advanced levels. His qualifications include Microsoft Certified Professional, Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment, and Cert IV Small Business Management. Paul brings a multifaceted skill set to the table, not only excelling in education but also possessing experience in project management and leadership roles.

In addition to his proficiency as an instructor, Paul serves as an IT trouble-shooter, showcasing versatility in hardware assembly, network design, back-office apps, and helpdesk support. This hands-on experience in troubleshooting and technical support adds a practical dimension to his teaching approach. With a holistic understanding of both the educational and operational aspects of IT, Paul Neale stands as a reliable resource for individuals seeking comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and broader IT competencies.

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Silvana Nestorovska. Tutor of CCE

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Dr Tracy Newlands [PhD, BA (Hons 1) (University of Sydney), Grad Dip. Ed. (University of New England)] is an experienced educator who has taught in both the Tertiary and Secondary sectors, (at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales as well as Continuing Education, and local and Performing Arts schools) over the last twenty years in the fields of Medieval, Modern, Ancient and Celtic History and English. Her particular field of research lies in Medieval and Celtic Studies, but chiefly the status and representation of women in the Early Medieval period. A passion for social justice saw her undertake a Research Fellowship at the Institute for Values Research, New College, UNSW, where she also acted as Associate Director for a period, examining the ethics of advertising directed at children. She lectured and tutored in the Faculty of the Built Environment at UNSW in Architectural history courses, Spirit Myth and Sacred Space, and ethics. Her interest in historiography was sparked by her Doctoral research which considered the ways language represented and changed women’s social status in Early Christian Ireland. Teaching Extension History at Secondary level has increased her knowledge of and interest in historiography. Teaching English at Secondary level has broadened her understanding of the ways in which language can structure gender and meaning. A passion for understanding identity and representation at every level sees her at present undertaking a further degree in Psychological Science at the University of New England, with a secondary focus on forensic and traditional archaeology (while working, bringing up two daughters and two dogs). She drinks (too) much coffee!

Research Areas

• Celtic History.
• Early Medieval History.
• Historical Representation of status and identity.

Current Project

• ‘What Would Boudicca Do?’ A series of papers examining female historical figures from the ancient to the medieval period through various lenses of Feminism, Marxism and Postmodernism.

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Gabriel Nguyen has a B.Sc. (Advanced) (Hons)/LL.B. from the University of Sydney, majoring in Physics. He has extensive experience in science education and outreach, working with the School of Physics to deliver Kickstart Physics workshops targeting HSC Physics students since 2011. As Science Communicator at the School of Physics in 2016, Gabriel managed and delivered the Kickstart Physics program; focusing on the core and option modules, training demonstrators and implementing hands-on experimental experiences for visiting students. His education experience has been augmented through teaching 1st Year Physics students at the University of Sydney since 2011. He is now currently placed with the Sydney University Physics Education Research (SUPER) Group as a PhD student, focused on how students study and experience science at university.

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Dr Hong is passionate about engaging students in their learning. She currently holds an Academic Fellow position in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences where she coordinates the Biology Bridging Course and large first-year biology units of over 1000 students. She has 10 years of experience teaching and leading staff in courses covering a broad spectrum of disciplines, including molecular, human and evolutionary biology.

As an echinoderm enthusiast, Hong has worked on a multitude of projects combining developmental biology and physiology to understand the sensitivity of marine organisms, particularly sea stars and sea urchins, to increasing ocean temperatures and acidification. While Hong's research background is in marine and climate change biology, she is also deeply interested in student learning. Her current research projects involve cross-disciplinary collaborations on student transition to higher education and the use of technology to enhance student engagement.

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Nick Nguyen. Tutor of CCE

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Thi Khanh Nguyen was born in Vietnam, where she spent the first 20 years of her life. Since coming to Australia she has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Vietnamese and French Language and a Bachelor of Arts in teaching, both from the University of Western Sydney. Khanh has considerable experience teaching Vietnamese in schools and at the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney.

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Phuong is a linguist/educator and translator of Vietnamese-English currently undertaking PhD research. She enjoys teaching Vietnamese, the official language of her native country and other cultural aspects such as its cuisines, and customs. Phuong has a contemporary understanding of the political, economic and development realities of Vietnam and has a passion for and extensive experience of teaching languages to adult learners. Phuong teaches both southern and northern accents in order to facilitate communication with Vietnamese people from all walks of life.

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Junko Nichols has taught Japanese as a Foreign Language at pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary levels in Japan, China, England and Australia over the past 20 years. She previously taught a Japanese immersion program at Central Queensland University, and has been involved in language teaching and language teacher training at a variety of schools, using a range of methodologies and approaches.