ACED Exam Revision Lectures are presented by engaging, expert teachers who are experienced VCE Exam Assessors.

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For Business Management – Ms Debbie Sekula

Ms Debbie Sekula is an experienced VCE Business Management teacher with over 20 years in the classroom and co‑author of the Cambridge VCE Business Management textbooks. As a long‑standing VCE Exam Assessor since 2017, she brings expert insight into how exams are marked and what truly distinguishes high‑scoring responses. Her experience allows her to guide students with clarity, precision, and strategies grounded in real assessment practice. Her teaching approach is practical, engaging, and focused on helping all students to demonstrate their potential in the final VCE exams.

For Biology – Mr Simon Maaser

Mr Simon Maaser is an experienced Biology teacher with over a decade of experience, and has also worked as an exam assessor and has recently been the Chief Assessor for the VCE Biology exams. He has also written exams, been the lead author of textbooks, and is currently the Head of Assessment at his school. Simon is passionate about ensuring the continued development of teachers in Biology, the success of students, and the overall growth of the subject.

For Chemistry – Ms Pinya Senevirathne

Ms Pinya Senevirathne is an experienced and dedicated Chemistry teacher, VCE Exam Assessor, and Learning Specialist with a strong track record of student success. She has consistently supported students in achieving excellent results in VCE Chemistry. With experience working across a wide range of abilities, she is skilled at tailoring her teaching to meet individual student needs, from building foundational understanding to supporting high-achieving students aiming for top scores. With experience in high-stakes assessment development, she is well-equipped to provide students with effective exam strategies, highlight common pitfalls, and guide them in executing their exams with confidence and precision to achieve their best possible results.

For English – Ms Emma Ford

Ms Emma Ford is an expert teacher of VCE English and Psychology who has been a VCE teacher for over 10 years, and a VCE Exam Assessor of Units 3&4 English since 2017. She is an experienced presenter of VCE Revision Lectures, and regularly provides professional development sessions for teachers of both English and Psychology. She is currently working in a Resource Development Lead role in the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education, and has taught pre-service teachers as part of the Master of Education (Secondary) program for a number of years.

For General Maths – Ms Jess Urbancic

Ms Jessica Urbancic is a highly experienced and passionate teacher of VCE General Mathematics, with nine years of teaching experience in the subject. Having studied General Mathematics as a VCE student herself and tutored students extensively before entering the classroom, she understands the challenges students can face and how to overcome them. Ms Urbancic has been a VCE General Mathematics Exam Assessor for the past seven years, giving her valuable insight into how exams are marked and what students can do to maximise their marks. She has supported students of all ability levels, from those building confidence in core skills to those aiming for top results, including students who have achieved a perfect study score of 50. Ms Urbancic is deeply passionate about General Mathematics and is committed to helping every student feel confident, capable, and well-prepared for the end-of-year examination.

For Health & Human Development – Mr Andrew Keating

Mr Andrew Keating is an experienced teacher of VCE Health and Human Development. He has been an author of multiple HHD textbooks, subject notes and practice exams, and regularly presents exam revision lectures for students. Mr Keating is also an experienced VCE Exam Assessor, served as Assistant Chief Assessor, and has helped his students achieve outstanding VCE results. Mr Keating has held a Leading Teacher position for Curriculum Innovation, and VCE Manager at Ruyton Girls’ School. He has also worked as a qualified Physiotherapist and enjoys bringing his health industry experience to the classroom.

For Legal Studies – Ms Caitlin Doble

Ms Caitlin Doble is a highly experienced and dedicated teacher of VCE Legal Studies with nine years of teaching experience in the subject. She has been a VCE Legal Studies Exam Assessor for the past eight years, providing her with deep insight into assessment standards and how students can maximise their exam performance. She has supported students of all ability levels, from those building confidence in core skills to those aiming for top results. In 2025, she served as Assistant Chief Assessor for Legal Studies, further strengthening her expertise in curriculum and assessment design. Ms Caitlin Doble is passionate about Legal Studies and is committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their best.

For Maths Methods – Ms Paige Tan

Ms Paige Tan brings over a decade of teaching experience across both public and private schools in Melbourne, including Kew High School and Camberwell Girls Grammar School. Educated in Singapore, Paige developed a strong foundation in mathematics early on, sparking a passion for teaching and learning that has shaped her career. She is a highly experienced and dedicated Mathematics educator, known for her clear explanations and supportive, student‑centred approach. Ms Tan has served as a VCE Mathematical Methods Exam Assessor over the past 5 years, giving her an in‑depth understanding of the VCE assessment criteria and what examiners are really looking for. In her Exam Revision Lecture, Ms Tan will draw on her assessor experience to unpack key concepts, highlight common mistakes students make, and share practical strategies to improve exam performance. With a strong belief in strengths‑based teaching, Ms Tan aims to make Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods feel more manageable and empowering, helping students build confidence, deepen their understanding, and maximise their success in the upcoming exam.

For Physical Education – Mr Iain Dickson

Mr Iain Dickson is a highly experienced teacher with over two decades of experience in Australia, England and Scotland. He holds a degree in Physiology and Sports Science and conducted research on creatine supplementation, which was published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine. For the past eight years, Mr Dickson has been a VCE Exam Assessor and will be the Assistant Chief Assessor in 2026. He has also written several company practice SACs and exams. Passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise, Mr Dickson will help you approach and answer exam-style questions with confidence and share strategies to unlock the key to each question.

For Psychology – Mr Ken Ong

Mr Ken Ong manages the VCE Psychology Teachers’ Network (Psyched), is an experienced VCE Exam Assessor (including serving as Assistant Chief Assessor) and Exam Writer for VCAA, and has taught VCE Psychology and Extended Investigation at Melbourne High School for over a decade. Most of his students have achieved study scores above 40, including several perfect scores, and Mr Ong will share insights into how to maximise your exam results. After completing postgraduate research at the University of Melbourne, he worked with VCAA in forming the current Psychology Study Design, published a series of practice exams and revision books for VCE Psychology students, ran professional development sessions for hundreds of VCE Psychology Teachers, produced online learning videos for Psychology internationally, and held VCE Coordinator, Senior Year Level Coordinator, and Staff Professional Learning Leading Teacher positions at Melbourne High School. Over 10,000 students have attended his lectures – do not miss out!

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