Parramatta College

Alessandro is of Italian background and has spent a lot time in Italy, including completing a Masters of Teaching Italian language to non-native speakers through the University of Perugia. In Italy, Alessandro completed a practicum in teaching Italian to Erasmus students as part of his Masters and received 29/30 as his total mark for the Masters course, which was conducted in Italian. Alessandro also worked in a hotel in Italy and completed an Italian language exam at the proficient user level and received 20/20 for the speaking component.

As well as tutoring overseas Alessandro has tutored for many years in Australia and currently works as a High School Teacher where he teaches both Italian and English ESL. As an ESL teacher, Alessandro has worked in private English schools, at university, in Intensive English Centres and in mainstream high schools, so he has taught all types of people of all different ages. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies and English Literature, and a Masters of Teaching in TESOL and Italian through the University of Sydney.

Alessandro is very enthusiastic, friendly and approachable, and is always looking at different ways of teaching and presenting information.

Dianne Kersten

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Dianne Kersten. Tutor of Parramatta College

Amanda Dib

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Amanda Dib is a qualified and experienced English and Creative Writing tutor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts/ Education, majoring in Literature and Drama with a sub-major in History.

As an English high school teacher and aspiring author, she brings a deep knowledge and understanding of literature, writing, creativity and the power of language to convey meaning. She takes a very hands on approach in her sessions to provide a comprehensive introduction to the craft and tradition of writing across many forms and genres.