Our team

Meet our tutors

Recent high-achieving VCE graduates who scored 40+ in the subjects they teach. They sat the same exams only a few years ago — and know where the marks are lost.

First week free, per subject. No payment details needed.

Our founders

Ivan Luong, Co-founder · Head of Physics & Chemistry at Ascent Academia

Ivan Luong

Co-founder · Head of Physics & Chemistry

Physics 3/4 · Chemistry 3/4

As a recent high-scoring VCE graduate with extensive tutoring experience, I understand the challenges students face. My approach centres on nurturing passion and curiosity by explaining the “how” and “why” of every single concept, ensuring engagement and academic success.

Jessica Dam, Co-founder · Head of Pre-VCE Maths at Ascent Academia

Jessica Dam

Co-founder · Head of Pre-VCE Maths

Year 9 Maths · Year 10 Maths

I have had the privilege of mentoring numerous students, helping them to achieve and exceed their academic and personal goals. I have a supportive teaching style with the goal of helping students develop a strong attention to detail and efficient problem-solving techniques.

Ryan Nguyen, Co-founder · Head of Mathematical Methods at Ascent Academia

Ryan Nguyen

Co-founder · Head of Mathematical Methods

Raw 45 Methods · 99.30 ATAR

Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4

VCE doesn’t have to be as stressful as people make it seem. With a desire to share with students the same success I had in VCE, I want to help them push beyond “just knowing”, develop strong problem-solving skills and build a sound understanding of their course content.

Our tutors

Cato Hobsbawn, Methods & Physics tutor at Ascent Academia

Cato Hobsbawn

Methods & Physics tutor

Raw 50 Methods · Raw 46 Physics · 99.85 ATAR

Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4 · Physics 3/4

I graduated VCE in 2025 with a 50 in Methods and 46 in Physics, for an overall 99.85 ATAR, and I’m now studying a Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering Systems) at the University of Melbourne. Through clear teaching, effective communication and deep investigation into the subject matter, I believe everyone can perform exceptionally well in VCE.

Mahd Ansari, Methods tutor at Ascent Academia

Mahd Ansari

Methods tutor

Raw 40 Methods · 98.95 ATAR

Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4

Fresh out of the VCE trenches myself, I know exactly what students are up against — and it doesn’t have to feel like a grind. My tutoring is all about clarity over chaos: breaking tricky concepts down into something that actually makes sense, and sharing the study habits that helped me work smarter, not harder.

Liam Ryan, Methods tutor at Ascent Academia

Liam Ryan

Methods tutor

Raw 44 Methods · 99.40 ATAR

Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4

Having a genuine passion for maths, I aim to not only teach the content covered in the classroom, but to explain the “how” behind difficult concepts, so you understand the subject as a whole.

Tamanna Bharani, Chemistry tutor at Ascent Academia

Tamanna Bharani

Chemistry tutor

Raw 45 Chemistry

Chemistry 3/4

Kaela Tan, Pre-VCE Maths tutor at Ascent Academia

Kaela Tan

Pre-VCE Maths tutor

Year 9 Maths · Year 10 Maths

I focus on creating a supportive and relaxed environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and tackling trickier topics. When students feel confident in their abilities, they engage with the material and take ownership of their learning.