Anna Mastwyk
For the past 28 years, Anna has worked as a Learning & Development Consultant, Facilitator, Assessor and Study Coach providing competency-based training and assessment in industry.
She facilitates and assesses competency-based training, and designs learning resources and assessment tools. Anna has worked with MSA Training and Professional development since 2014 and specialises in teaching and assessing in Cert IV in Training and Assessment as well as Diploma of Leadership and Management.
Anna is passionate about sharing her knowledge and encourages experiential and flexible learning with a strong emphasis on the transfer of knowledge into the workplace.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Belinda Noonan
Belinda has over 28 years in both the Child care and Vocational Education Sector. She has been a Centre Director, Classroom trainer, and delivered Early Childhood training via the Workplace, Distance and Traineeships . Belinda has also worked with Centre Directors to design and deliver Professional Development training to the staff.
Belinda has excellent communication and organisational skills which are applied to assist her students with their studies.
Courses: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Chris Ho
Chris Ho has worked in the Vocational and Higher education sector for the last twenty years. He has worked his way from a sessional trainer and assessor to Senior Educator, to Learning and Development consultant, to Operations Manager, to Department Manager and International Manager. He is a passionate and adaptive trainer who always believes that learners learn best when they know what they have learned has real and current application in their industry. His training strategy is methodical and sequential, and he leaves no one behind. As a leader, he is transformative and empathetic. He can transform and empower everyone to be the best they can be, and he understands how everyone is different and unique in their own ways. As a doctoral student he gained an in-depth insight into the world of adult education. As Dr Chris Ho, he has helped support students both nationally and internationally. His greatest reward is to see his students become the best they can be, and he is truly humbled when his students recognise him and thank him for his contribution to their lives.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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George Crofts
George is a highly accomplished retired airline captain and a current VET trainer, assessor, and consultant with a successful career spanning over 44 years. Known for his exceptional passion for continuous improvement, has consistently delivered outstanding results and made a significant impact in aviation, business, safety, and training.
George is commitment passing on to those who wish to learn, the skills he has gained from many great teachers over a lifetime of highly varied experiences.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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George O’Keeffe
George has extensive experience working as a trainer in Liquor Compliance and Responsible Service of Alcohol. George uses this experience to teach Responsible Service of Alcohol at MSA Training and Professional Development applying relevant industry experience.
Courses: SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
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Dr Jennifer K Miles
I am an educational researcher and practitioner across Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Health Services environments. My practice is founded in collaborative inquiry and open-heartedness. I promote a person-centred, inclusive culture—a pedagogy of love—for all who join my learning spaces, and cultivate the strengths and abilities of the individuals and communities within which I work and learn. Through a storytelling methodology, I work to hold my learners as they cultivate their own transformed perspectives on what is possible for them in life. My recently completed PhD argues for a humanising pedagogy of VET that understands Learning as a shared transformative journey, Education as spaces of human flourishing, and Teaching as an act of love
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Josette Frost
Josette Frost has spent more than 20 years passionately immersed in many areas of the food and hospitality industry. Highly proactive with experience in team leadership, daily planning and operations. A highlight of her career was as Personal Assistant to cookbook publishing icon Julie Gibbs at Penguin Books. Other achievements include time spent as NSW sales manager for Phillippa’s Bakery; freelance work with Australia Gourmet Traveller Magazine; and Business Development for Pepe Saya Butter.
Josette is also part of the team at Straight To The Source, as a Senior Project Coordinator. They bring together and champion the people, products and food-growing regions behind Australia’s favourite food and drinks.
Courses: SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | Barista Essentials
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Karen Squire-Ryan
A resourceful facilitator, assessor, designer and VET specialist, Karen brings over 20 years’ experience working with students, clients’ staff, managers and training teams to her work with MSA. Karen has her TAE Certificate IV and Diploma as well as business and education qualifications, including a Master of Education. Karen works for commercial clients and Registered Training Organisations and formerly managed an RTO Training Team. Karen usually works with nationally recognised training packages and is well versed in compliance requirements and the demystification of VET Sector components. This has proven very valuable for her Training and Assessment students. She also designs, reviews, assesses and validates accredited and non-accredited resources for several organisations.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Kriti Sharma
Kriti is passionate about education and helping each of her students to succeed in their academic journey. She has 13 years of experience in teaching TAE, Leadership and Management, and Business courses at the national and international levels. She is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with her students. Her learning sessions include engaging, interactive, inclusive and fun activities. She is committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for her students.
Kriti is a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Studies, Master of Business Management, Diploma of Training Design and Development, Diploma of Vocational Education and training, and Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.
In her classroom, students work together as a team to explore new ideas, ask questions, and challenge themselves to bring full potential. She encourages open communication and is always there to listen, guide, and support students in their learning journey. She is very professional and brings a hands-on approach to her training with high-energy, collaboration, effective communication, and by engagement through digital tools.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Lisa-Jane Bell
A strategic and innovative Creative Producer of events with a career span of 20+ years covering design, production, visual merchandising and styling. A rare specialist with a passion for teaching and designing superb environments, experiences and creating visual spectacles, as well as having the technical ability to produce original, bespoke pieces and environments with teams nationally and internationally. Enthusiastically taking client’s concepts to the highest level is my greatest strength. Valuing integrity and ensuring every part of an event is visually stunning is my focus.
Courses: BSB30121 Certificate III in Business
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Martha Pavlidis
Martha is a creative and enthusiastic teacher, she is sensitive to her students needs, whether in class with adult students or children in her care. During her time with MSATPD, she has taught Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, plus developed several Educator Professional Development webinars. Students who have been in class with Martha have a high success rate of finding employment either shortly after completion, or through their placement while studying. Martha is dedicated to her students and loves to see them succeed.
Courses: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Matthew Doig
Using skills gained from extensive experience as a Human Resource Development Professional with over twenty years’ experience, Matthew teaches Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as well as the Certificate IV and Diploma of Leadership and Management. Matthew is a strong communicator with excellent leadership skills and he has an ability to pass these skills to his students who benefit from his organised training method.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Melanie Evangelista
Melanie is a passionate educator, and student. She has completed a Master of Education, Graduate Diploma of VET, Bachelors of Education, Psychology and Human Resources. Of all her qualifications, Melanie is most proud of her VET qualifications, having completed a Dual Diploma of VET/Training Development and Design in 2019.
Melanie is very passionate about the Vocational Education and Training industry, and has almost completed her PhD(Ed) and regularly presents her research at industry conferences. Melanie undertakes research to determine the career influences of students pursuing STEM careers, and is currently researching the career guidance given by school Career Development Practitioners through the VET pathway.
Melanie is a qualified and registered Career Development Practitioner and Trainer/Assessor. Melanie has over 20 years’ experience working with students in the vocational education and training sector, from being an Office Administration and First Aid trainer, to managing Registered Training Organisations.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Melanie Pope
Melanie is a creative food scientist! She has demonstrated strength in her training and assessment of the Food Safety training, product development, quality assurance, commercialisation of products, interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. Melanie has extensive experience and a passion for working with people who have a disability and learning difficulties.
Melanie is an excellent communicator, with presentation skills which make it easier for students to learners.
Courses: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
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Mim Stewart
An experienced teacher and facilitator and the mother of three women, Mim is passionate about human rights. In alignment to Auslan, she is inclusive and respectful and embraces equal rights for all. She makes sure everyone can be involved and provides a fun and engaging introduction to Auslan.
She is approachable, people focused and caring. Mim also works as a tutor, for hearing parents of Deaf babies and has a passion for access to communication.
Mim grew up and lives in Melbourne, with her youngest daughter and old dog, Autumn.
Courses: Auslan
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Nabeela Asif
I have worked in the vocational education and training sector for over a decade. I have trained and assessed students from various sectors, including AQF levels 4, 5, and 6. My main areas of expertise include leadership & management, marketing, social media, accounting, real estate, and training and assessment.
As an instructor and assessor for TAE, I have had the opportunity to facilitate adult learners seeking qualifications to provide industry training within a wide range of industries. Using my experience as an instructional designer, I create materials that meet the needs of different cohorts and offer advice regarding the validation and evaluation of the resources created by RTOs. As a compliance enthusiast, I have taken part in compliance audits, provided compliance-related information, and resolved compliance issues.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Natasha Brown
Natasha is an experienced trainer with 20+ years in the VET sector whilst also working concurrently in industry. Natasha’s view of training is that training should be transformational achieving improved performance and knowledge – and not training for training’s sake. Training in Training and Assessment has been something Natasha has considerable experience in and brings a wealth of lived experience.
Courses:TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Natarsha Krug
Natarsha’s desire to work within an adult learning environment led her into the VET sector in 2007.
Natarsha is an experienced Senior Trainer and Assessor skilled in both online and classroom facilitation with an expertise in all things TAE as well as teaching literacy and numeracy. June 2022 Natarsha accepted an opportunity to relocate to the Tiwi Islands for 6 months to join the Tiwi Island Training and Education Board as a LLND specialist. Natarsha is also experienced in delivering Diploma and Certificate IV qualifications in Leadership and Management, Business, Retail, Business Administration, Foundations Skill programs as well as teaching English.
Natarsha has a demonstrated history of assisting students to continue a lifelong learning journey, gain employment, upskill and achieve their goals. She is passionate in coaching adults in a professional context, working with international students and assisting adults with language, literacy and numeracy needs. Natarsha is best known for her calm demeanour, empathetic approach, high level of engagement, humour and endless patience who strives to make the learning experience enjoyable and enriching for all students.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Nicola Paul
My name is Nicola and I am one of the Early childhood trainers at MSATPD. I have been in the early childhood industry for 17 years and am very passionate about children’s education and their wellbeing. I teach both Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, along with the Certificate III in School Based Education Support and love having fun with my students, encouraging them to be the best educators they can be and igniting their passion for working with children. I have a high success rate of most of my student’s finding jobs whilst on placement and after finishing the course. I am dedicated to seeing each of my students succeed and have dedicated myself to be available to them when they need help with their studies.
Courses: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support | CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Nuzi Cader
With a FCPA and over 10 years of experience as a trainer, Nuzi is a qualified and experience trainer who ensures her students receive a high standard of education. At Monash Training and Professional Development, Nuzi teaches numerous courses including Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Accounting and Cert IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
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Paul Armstrong
Paul is a successful executive with strong leadership and management skills. Career experiences are broad and include strategic planning and implementation as well as external and internal stakeholder management and business development.
Having undertaken key responsibilities in a range of organisations for over 25 years is now well placed to mentor, coach, train and advise others on their careers.
Over many years has invested heavily to develop an effective approach to communication and relationship management, which has also been a key influence in the ability to successfully develop and lead high performing teams.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Paul Hill
Paul is a knowledgeable and passionate trainer with extensive experience and numerous qualifications in Medical Emergencies and Mental Health. Paul’s industry experience, which includes developing and facilitating state wide nationally recognised training to working with clients to create emergency management plans, ensures he provides his students with the most relevant and up to date training.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | Mental Health First Aid | First Aid and CPR
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Richard Hands
Richard currently manages the Sir John’s Bar at Monash University in Clayton and has over 20 years experience in hospitality ranging from cafes, pubs, clubs, 5* hotels, high end restaurants, cocktail bars and private members bars. He has been trained by master sommeliers/blenders, leading industry experts on spirits, beers and liqueurs, world renowned cocktail bartenders, Michelin starred chefs and has undertaken a number of courses and programs to develop his skills and knowledge within the industry. In London he was a trainer for Match Bar Group and Gaucho restaurants for a number of years where high expectations were placed on students and trainers. He has also opened venues and consulted for hospitality businesses here in Australia.
Courses: SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | Barista Essentials | Bartending and Cocktails
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Simon Chodziesner
Simon is a passionate trainer who enjoys working with others to achieve their career goals. Simon has great insight into the Corporate sector from his various management roles critical to businesses, everywhere from sales, operations, engineering, investments management and business planning. Simon has finely tuned his facilitation skills through working with both large and small groups in a variety of settings.
Courses: BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Sherry Hayward
Sherry is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with over 20 years of experience in the VET industry. Sherry is qualified in training Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, using industry experience to provide an innovative education to her students. Sherry has strong attention to detail and is known to assist students above and beyond to reach their goals.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Sophie Ellis
Sophie is a competent and versatile VET manager and facilitator with 29 years of experience in the classroom and online delivery. Sophie has been a high-performance member working for large RTO’s teams filling the roles of CIVTAE and Business trainer/assessor and project manager, facilitating key industry client accounts. She recognises the great potential in others, and her holistic approach to training supports the RTO’s dedication to developing the whole person. Sophie has covered training from defining needs analysis (depth and scope of training programs) to content delivery to coaching management personnel (developing their leadership, team and facilitation skills).
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Terence Childs
Terence is a highly experienced Auslan trainer with over 40 year’s experience and is heavily involved in the Deaf Community.
Courses: Auslan
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Vicky Sanos
Vicky teaches Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as well as the Certificate IV and Diploma of Leadership and Management at MSA Training and Professional Development. Vicky is an encouraging an supportive trainer who is dedicated to helping her students understand their area of study.
Courses: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment