About
VCE Summer Tutoring is a not-for-profit started in 2023 to fight educational disadvantage in Victoria.
Many students in Victoria face barriers to accessing the support they need to thrive in school, whether due to cost, location or other personal and family circumstances. We believe in the value of strengthening opportunities for students from all backgrounds, and providing personalised learning and support for students to maximise their potential.
Our January summer program, combining subject-specific tutoring, wellbeing support, extracurricular activities and information seminars, holistically prepares students for their VCE journey and beyond, in and outside of the classroom.
Our mission and values
Our aims are as follows:
- To advance education by delivering academic support for high school students, particularly those commencing a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) year.
- To support opportunities for volunteers to develop skills and experience related to education and the delivery of academic support for high school students.
- To reduce educational disadvantage in Australia, particularly in Victoria.
- To provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for all participants, and a child-safe environment for participants under the age of 18.
Our impact
113
students
97.9%
student satisfaction
100%
of students feel
more prepared for VCE
93.2%
more likely to complete tertiary education
152
volunteer tutors
100%
volunteer satisfaction
94.9%
confidence in content delivery
94.9%
confidence in a classroom setting
Meet our Program Directors
Yoshie Kagawa
Yoshie is studying a Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Monash University, specialising in Japanese and Media Studies. As a multilingual herself, she shares her passion for language learning with second language speakers from diverse backgrounds through years of tutoring. Outside of teaching, she is a big fan of anime, manga, and embroidery.
Nina Zepcan
Nina has studied a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Language (DLang) at The University of Melbourne. She currently works for the University of Melbourne as a Research Assistant for the Critical Ethnography Lab (CiEL). When not nerding-out on Al-lit reviews, she finds herself thrifting, knitting and playing social netball.
Sheriline Lay
Sheriline is a Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) student at Monash University. She is a recent Bachelor of Arts (History and Criminology) graduate from the University of Melbourne and is currently pursuing her passions in fighting for educational equality. Her interests consist of photography, pilates, floristry and foodie adventures.
Cassandra Scimenollo
Cassie is currently studying a Bachelor of Building Surveying at Victoria University. She has a strong background in community event planning and a passion for sustainable design. When not studying or working, Cassie spends her time discovering new hobbies, most recently diving into the world of rock climbing and hiking.
Gus Nguyen
Gus is currently studying a Master of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Melbourne, specialising in Politics and Media Studies. He has previous experience leading a non-for-profit organisation that runs volunteer programs in local schools and overseas. Besides volunteering, Gus is a keen musician who enjoys baking as a hobby.
Our Governance
You can read more about how our organisation is governed.