Meet Our Expert Team
Experience
20+
years in Australian education
Ghazal
Ghazal is the co founder and principal of Golden Pencil. As a Registered Teacher, Linguist, Neuroscientist with over 15 years in the Australian education system, she brings a depth of knowledge that is genuinely rare in the tutoring world. She teaches all levels — Primary through Secondary Mathematics — with exceptional expertise in the Singapore Maths methodology and Olympiad.
Her approach is grounded in the science of learning understanding how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information. This means her teaching isn't just effective; it creates lasting neural pathways that students carry for life. Ghazal has a proven track record of preparing students for elite scholarships, ALPHA programs, and competitive olympiad competitions.
Ghazal has particular expertise with neurodiverse learners, including students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, who thrive under her neuroscience-informed, patient, and highly structured approach. Her ability to unlock potential in students with learning differences is unparalleled.
Sam
Sam brings over 20 years of teaching excellence to Golden Pencil. With a Master of Teaching and exceptional expertise in English (reading, writing, and comprehension), Sam also teaches secondary mathematics and is a highly experienced exam preparation specialist.
His structured, high-expectation environment is paired with genuine warmth and encouragement. Whether coaching students through complex literary analysis, building mathematical confidence, or preparing for high-stakes exams, Sam creates an atmosphere where students leave not just with the right answers, but with the confidence to find them independently.
Sam's deep understanding of the Victorian curriculum, VCE requirements, and exam strategy makes him an invaluable guide for secondary students targeting top scores across multiple subject areas.
Experience
20+
years in Australian education
ATAR Score
95
University of Melbourne
Arya
Arya is a perfect educator with consistently excellent results. With an ATAR of 95 in both Mathematics and English, he brings not just expertise but a fresh, relatable energy to every session.
His approachable teaching style and genuine passion for helping students make him incredibly popular with children. Students love learning with Arya because he makes complex concepts feel simple and fun.
Arya's strength lies in his ability to connect with younger learners and help them build confidence in Mathematics and English through clear explanations and patient guidance.
The Golden Pencil Difference
We align three critical elements: the Learner, the Content, and the Methodology. When these three align, students don't just improve. They transform.
Exceptional outcomes are achieved through precision in teaching, not volume. That's why we cap every class at 6 students and ensure every child has a tailored plan written specifically for them.