Mrs. Elise Cassar
            
            
              
 
                Name:
            
                Mrs. Elise Cassar
              
            
            
                
                    School:
                
                    Gleneagles Secondary College
                     
             
           
            
                
                    Extra Subject Information:
                
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                    Position Held at School:
                
                    Head of VCE English, Senior VCE Teacher, VCE Assessor and VCE Author
                     
             
           
            
                
                    VCE Subject(s) Teaching:
                
                     English, Literature
                    
             
            
            
                
                    Qualifications:
                
                
                    Bachelor of Arts/Education 
CELTA (Cambridge University)
                     
             
           
            
                
                    Role at TSSM:
                
                
                    Elise has been part of TSSM’s English team since 2025.  She is an extremely passionate teacher who enjoys seeing her students achieve their learning outcomes while scoring impressive study scores. 
Elise has taught senior English and Literature  since 2012, giving her extensive experience in these subjects. 
Elise is a motivated teacher who makes use of available resources to enhance and improve her teaching abilities so her students can continue to excel.      
Elise has a unique background as she is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, recognising  her exceptional achievement in her academic studies. 
Elise also plays an important role in producing high quality VCE resources used by many teachers and students in English and Literature for TSSM.
                      
             
          
            
                
                    Teaching Philosophy:
                
                
                    Elise helps students become confident writers by breaking down complex tasks, explicitly teaching key writing skills, and providing constructive feedback. She helps students think clearly and independently when under pressure, and tailors her teaching to each student's point of need.
                     
             
            
            
                
                    Interests:
                
                
                    Enjoys getting out into nature 
Going for walks in the Dandenong Ranges 
Loves reading a good book 
Exploring new cafes with her family