All Engage projects are undertaken by a team of passionate, highly committed and capable people who share our values and are motivated to help support students achieve.
Our staff, directors and team members come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of professional and life experience to create, develop and maintain our programs.
Leadership Team
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Callum Forbes - Chief Executive OfficerCallum is a recent high-achieving VCE Graduate of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School (Warragul) and was a founding member of the Foundation. He has experience in non-profit management, being the current Chairman of the South Gippsland Development Committee and a board member of a number of other non-profit organisations within Victoria. Callum’s...Read More...
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Eloise Watson - Chief Financial OfficerEloise was born and raised on the sunshine coast of Queensland and moved to Victoria to complete an Actuarial Studies major at the University of Melbourne. The daughter of a teacher and fluent in French, Eloise has lived in numerous towns in regional Queensland as well as Belgium and Indonesia where she volunteered at an orphanage for 3 months. She...Read More...
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Andrew Hearl - Development DirectorAndrew Hearl, 21, lived in Western Australia before taking up a scholarship place at Melbourne University to complete an undergraduate degree. He is now a graduate student in Sociology, and has won multiple academic awards throughout his studies, including a place on the Dean's Honours List in 2010. He has served on the leadership committees of several...Read More...
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Morgan Koegel - VCEseminars DirectorMorgan Koegel graduated in 2009 with an ATAR of 99.85 including two perfect subject scores of 50. She has been working with Engage as a tutor since 2010 and in 2012 accepted the role of VCEseminars Director. During her last year in High School Morgan was a Prefect, winner of the Victorian Plain English Speaking Award and one of the VCAA’s VCE Achievers....Read More...
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Christina Lucato - Programs DirectorChristina completed her VCE in 2009, after studying English (50), Legal Studies (50), Biology (46), Chemistry (45), Maths Methods (37) and Enhancemet Chemistry, leading to an ENTER score of 99.85. While enjoying her studies, she also immersed herself in debating, sports, and music, understanding the importance of a balanced year 12, and carrying this...Read More...
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Charles Korn - Tutoring Director & IT ManagerCharles Korn, 20, is a Monash University student and is currently in his third year of a Science / Engineering double degree. Having received an Engineering Excellence Award scholarship upon entry to his course, he is also a participant in the Engineering faculty’s pioneering Leadership in a Technological Environment program. In addition to studying...Read More...
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Bec Shonberg - Office ManagerBec Shonberg, 23, is currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education at Monash University. Since finishing high school Bec has shown a true passion for working with youth, having spent 3 years as the chairperson of SKIF, a volunteer-run youth movement. She has also recently become involved in an aid organisation where she has...Read More...
Team Members
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Tim Hall - Office ManagerTim Hall, 21, is currently in his third year studying Media and Communications, Anthropology and Global Issues at the University of Melbourne. Tim has a passion for youth initiatives, and is currently the President of the Melbourne Arts Students Society, the largest student society in Melbourne. He is an editor of Speak Your Mind, a new media hybrid...Read More...
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Mae-Gene Yew - Office ManagerMae-Gene Yew, 22, is currently in her fifth year at Monash University, studying a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science double degree. She has also studied two semesters of Mandarin at the Shanghai International Studies University in Shanghai, China. She completed her VCE in 2006, and has since worked in office...Read More...
Engage Tutors
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Abbey GrbacAbbey Grbac is an enthusiastic and driven learner, whose main passions in life are family, friends and food. Abbey attended Sacred Heart College Geelong where she was not only involved academically but physically through her participation in her schools sporting teams such as the inter school swimming...Read More...
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Amy MacKintoshAmy MacKintosh is a highly passionate and self-motivated student committed to helping others to understand and enjoy their subjects in order to do well. Completing her VCE at Strathcona in 2010, Amy often found herself assisting other students and participating in study groups to enrich her learning...Read More...
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Audrey CapassoAudrey Capasso received an ATAR score of 98.8 after graduating from Catholic Ladies' College in 2011. She is thrilled to begin tutoring the VCE subjects for which she developed a passion in years 11 and 12 – that of English (in which she received a perfect study score of 50), Legal Studies (47) and...Read More...
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Christina LucatoChristina completed her VCE in 2009, after studying English (50), Legal Studies (50), Biology (46), Chemistry (45), Maths Methods (37) and Enhancement Chemistry, leading to an ATAR score of 99.85. While enjoying her studies, she also immersed herself in debating, sports and music, understanding the importance...Read More...
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Clare RobinsonClare completed year 12 in 2008 at Firbank Grammar. At school, she was a quiet achiever, well-accepted in her school community. Clare studied Chemistry (50), Maths Methods (49), Specialist Maths (48), Physics (45), Japanese (43) and English (42), giving her an ENTER of 99.80. She is currently undertaking...Read More...
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Danielle BlomDanielle Blom is a friendly and dedicated person who would love to help students achieve high results in their VCE. She studied at Macleod College in 2010 and scored highly in the subjects she was passionate about Business Management (50), Psychology (50), and Health and Human Development (43), receiving...Read More...
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Ella WardlawElla Wardlaw is passionate about learning and working with other young people to jointly develop understanding of the world. Ella spent six years living in Hong Kong where she represented her international school at a Model United Nations Conference in Beijing. Ella continued this interest, engaging...Read More...
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Ellen AlexanderEllen Alexander is an enthusiastic and dedicated learner who recently graduated from St Leonards College. Ellen believes that with consistent effort and balance, students can ensure their VCE experience is both rewarding and enjoyable. Ellen studied English (43), History: Revolutions (45), Further Mathematics...Read More...
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Eric GardinerEric graduated from Melbourne Grammar in 2009 after taking up positions as House Captain and Theatre Prefect in Year 12. He scored a 48 for English and a 47 in Literature, with an ATAR 0f 99.40. Eric has highly developed written and oral communication skills, and is an accomplished and experienced performer....Read More...
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Jacqueline OultonJacqueline Oulton began tutoring with the Engage Education Foundation in 2011 after completing VCE at Ballarat Grammar School in 2010. Jacqueline was heavily involved in music, public speaking and academic endeavours throughout high school, and continues these pursuits in her tertiary education. Jacqueline...Read More...
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Jessica FletcherJessica Fletcher was a dedicated and involved student at Methodist Ladies' College, taking part in many co-curricular activities to enhance her school experience. Jessica participated in social and formal committees, GSV sports, House Performing Arts Festivals and received the Duke of Edinborough Bronze...Read More...
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Jessica HoughtonJessica Houghton completed her VCE studies at Billanook College, she completed VCE Physical Education in 2010 and then undertook Psychology, Literature, Physical Education, Further Mathematics, Biology and Studio Arts in 2011, accumulating an ATAR or 97.25 Jessica is a high achieving all rounder who...Read More...
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Jessica OxladeHaving graduated from Ballarat Clarendon College in 2010, Jessica found that enthusiasm is imperative for success in any field, and as such approached her leadership duties, debating, sporting and academic endeavours with passion. Jessica has experience working with her peers and younger students, identifying...Read More...
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Jonathan PengJonathan Peng is a focused learner and committed teacher, who understands that hard work is essential for good results. For his VCE Jonathan studied Further Mathematics (50), Mathematical Methods (46), Chemistry (46), English (45), Psychology (45) and Legal Studies (44) and achieved an ENTER of 99.30....Read More...
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Kirsty HaKirsty Ha is an enthusiastic and dedicated learner who graduated from Ruyton Girls' School in 2011. Kirsty was an active participant in many facets of schooling life, with roles including that of Student Leader allowing her to develop leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills with those around her. Completing...Read More...
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Leah McIntoshLeah McIntosh graduated from Korowa Anglican Girls' School in 2009 with an ATAR of 99.55, studying English, Literature, Art, History:Revolutions, Psychology and Religion and Society. She is currently majoring in English and Politics under the Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars Program) at Monash University....Read More...
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Louise ClohesyLouise Clohesy is a former Mckinnon Secondary student who was a keen learner and as a sport captain was an active part of the school community. After tutoring with Engage for a year, Louise has found that one on one tuition greatly enhances a student's potential not only to achieve higher grades but...Read More...
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Lucy TurnbullLucy Turnbull is a long time Physical Education and Psychology lover. As School Captain of Korowa Anglican Girls' School in 2011, Lucy was very involved in school life and developed good communication and time management skills. Lucy studied Psychology (49), Physical Education (49), Business Management...Read More...
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Mahasen SooriyabandaraMahasen is a diligent and driven individual who completed his secondary school education at Haileybury College in 2010. An enthusiastic student, he undertook studies in Chemistry, Classical Societies & Cultures, Latin, Literature, Mathematical Methods (CAS), Physics, Specialist Mathematics and Enhancement...Read More...
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Matthew McMahonMatthew McMahon is a dedicated and enthusiastic learner who is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others to assist them in reaching their full potential. Matthew graduated from Maranatha Christian School in 2011 as the schools first Music Captain, with a study score of 49 in IT Applications...Read More...
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Mitchell WongMitch Wong is an enthusiastic and determined student, currently studying Arts at the University of Melbourne. Completing his VCE studies in 2010, Mitch studied English (50), English Language (48), Further Maths (49), German (42), Maths Methods CAS (41) and History Revolutions (40) and scored at ATAR...Read More...
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Nathalie CheaNathalie Chea is a motivated and focused student who continued to follow her love of sport during Year 12. Despite a hectic year, she was an active participant in both school sports teams and out of school teams, participating in sports including soccer, basketball, tennis and AFL. She found that a balance...Read More...
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Nick WilliamsCurrently studying Aerospace Engineering and Science at Monash University, Nick graduated from Melbourne Grammar in 2009. Though he loves to share his enthusiasm for the sciences through tutoring, he also takes great interest in learning about anything and everything under the sun. Nick obtained an ENTER...Read More...
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Rama LokonRama Lokon graduated from Scotch College in 2009 with an ATAR of 99.95, completing English (50, Premier’s award), Specialist Mathematics (50), Physics (50), Mathematical Methods (CAS) (49), Chemistry (44), and German (42). He is currently studying a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne,...Read More...
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Roisin O'SullivanRoisin O'Sullivan attended Ballarat Clarendon College, graduating from Year 12 in 2010. During her VCE Roisin studied Health & Human Development (49), Australian History (46), Further Maths (44), Literature (43), History Revolutions (43) and Japanese (38), receiving an ATAR of 99.25. Roisin believes...Read More...
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Saheba SinghSaheba Singh is an enthusiastic and hardworking student and tutor. She is a firm supporter of peer assisted learning and is always ready to help fellow students. In 2011 she graduated Glen Waverley Secondary College with an ATAR of 99.20 and study scores of English (40), Methods (46), Legal Studies (44),...Read More...
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Sarah StrugnellSarah Strugnell is a motivated student with interests in food science and molecular gastronomy. In 2009, Sarah gained a perfect score in Food and Technology, which still remains her current subject specialty. At this year’s MU Student Union Ltd VCE Summer School (MUSUL VCESS), Sarah was head of VCE...Read More...
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Victor YangVictor Yang is energetic, enthusiastic, and always ready for a new challenge. A strong believer in having a good work-life balance, Victor actively participated in Melbourne High’s Ceremonial Marching Band, holding the leadership position of Corporal within the band. In his spare time, he also attended...Read More...
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Victoria CookGraduating from The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School in 2011, Victoria Cook attained an ATAR of 99.50. Her favourite subjects included English (50), Legal Studies (47), and International Studies (41). Her passion for learning resulted in her tutoring others from 2009 onwards and further fuelled her belief...Read More...
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William HuggettWilliam Huggett is an enthusiastic learner who balanced sport, music and school work whilst completing his VCE at Scotch College in 2009. Having a keen interest in Linguistics, Mathematics and Physics, William studied English Language, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry...Read More...
Engage Talks
Engage Talks bring exceptional young people into your classroom to provide advice on topics such as motivation, goal setting, study routines, coping with stress and how to ace exams.
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Are you a motivated young person who wants to help secondary school students to achieve their best? There are heaps of ways you can join our team - we'd love to meet you.
