Claire has been a valuable member of the TSSM team since 2023.

Claire has been a VCE teacher since 2010, and has developed an expertise in VCE Art Creative Practice. Her experience in the Arts has helped many of her students both have a greater interest in the subjects and also perform exceptionally well scholastically.

Claire has a passion for the Arts including having a key interest and professional interest in painting. Prior to becoming a teacher, Claire worked as a researcher, gallery assistant and then a gallery manager. This experience gives her students a unique advantage in the practice of Art and real world work in the Arts industry.

In addition, Claire is extremely well qualified with an honours degree in Fine Arts (painting) and a master’s degree in the visual arts. These qualifications set her apart in Art education.

At TSSM, Claire produces high quality VCE resources used by thousands of students and teachers alike.

Teaching Philosophy:

Claire believes that exemplary instructional practice incorporates a deep and expert knowledge of the curriculum, expertise in pedagogical implementation and the leadership to share and model best practice.

Claire believes that leadership of excellent teaching can be most effective when teachers are motivated to work together and learn from each other. Through collective efficacy, educators have the power to create dramatic improvements in student learning growth and wellbeing, and to increase achievement for all students.

Claire believes that high quality practice and pedagogy embraces and empowers students as learners and is continually responsive to their needs. When student voices are amplified, we actively engage students to take responsibility for their own learning journeys and charge their intrinsic motivation to learn.

Claire believes that as teachers and leaders hold a position of trust, it is incumbent for leaders to uphold, reflect and model the values of integrity, responsiveness, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and a commitment to human rights in the classroom and in the school community.

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Art
Food
Wine
Nature
Yoga

Testimonials

"Such a great holiday program, gaining much benefit heading into the next terms work."

- Kyle Oneil

"The notes that I was given will assist me in more detailed explanations in my essays."

- James English

"The notes are very specific, detailed and helpful. I am definitely going to use them as my main form of study."

- Crystal Garner

"This revision program has been so useful! My knowledge of what to write about on the exam is so much broader and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to do really well on the exams!"

- Emily Mumme

"I gained extra motivation and understanding in my studies as well as extra confidence. TSSM was the best thing I did for my schooling."

- Natalie Studdert

''TSSM's intensive weekly tutorials have reinforced the work I do at school. The notes are excellent and straight to the point. Time well spent."

- Hong Fei Ting

"It was brilliant! Such a good presenter really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Definitely will come back for the end of year lectures."

- Simone Milenkovski

"TSSM has consolidated my knowledge on the areas of my study and it has significantly increased my confidence in my future exams. I am glad I chose TSSM."

- Anthony Tran

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