Tutors

Shalom College prides itself on its reputation for academic excellence and the scholarly achievements of our residents.

To assist in the learning experience, Shalom College has six Tutors-in- Residence who live in college and are specifically appointed for their academic ability as well as their social and inter-personal skills. You can meet Shalom College’s tutors below.

Our tutors are senior undergraduates or postgraduate students who offer a broad range of academic support through one-on-one tutoring or formal tutorials.

Not only do they provide direct help with subjects but tutors may also assist in related areas such as study skills, examination technique, time management, tutorial presentations, essay writing as well as English language tutorials for our International students. 

There are, of course, no additional charges to students who consult with and are assisted by tutors. This is a service that the college provides.

The tutors also help to organise an array of extra-curricular programs for residents to foster a sense of community within the college.

Meet the Tutors

Mahesh Chakravarthy

Mahesh is a third year chemical engineering student. His academic strengths are in chemistry, maths and most engineering related subjects.

As an international student, Mahesh grew up on a small island called Penang in Malaysia. His door is always open to chat to those students who are feeling homesick. Mahesh is a big fitness enthusiast and if you can’t find him in his room or around college, chances are he’ll be at the gym!

Sandeep Chandra

Sandeep is a fifth year commerce/engineering student. He has been a tutor at Shalom College for three years and can assist with general first year engineering subjects including maths, physics and chemistry as well as maths and chemistry subjects in second year. Majoring in finance for his commerce degree, Sandeep is also able to assist with all levels of finance and first year accounting and economics subjects. In addition, Sandeep also offers help with statistics, scientific report writing and drafting.

Born in Bangalore in India, Sandeep moved Australia when he was two. He considers himself a Queenslander having grown up in Brisbane but has also lived in Melbourne, Orange and Christchurch in New Zealand. 

Sarah Gosling

Sarah is a fourth year science/optometry student. She assists residents with first year science subjects including anatomy and physiology, biology, health and fitness, chemistry, maths, statistics and physics. Sarah is also able to help with all optometry and vision science related subjects as well as essay and scientific journal writing, referencing and proof reading.

She is from the mid-north coast of country NSW (“my farm is only 10 minutes from the beach so I have the best of both worlds!”). She enjoys dancing, playing sports, especially hockey, as well as hanging out and relaxing with friends. 

Oliver Hough

Oliver is currently completing his fourth year of a combined commerce and economics degree, majoring in finance and economics with a minor in actuarial studies. He offers assistance with most commerce subjects.

Originally from Canberra, Oliver spent a semester abroad in Canada at Queens University. He enjoys playing all kinds of sport, in particular tennis and football, both of which he coaches.

Brenton “BJ” Johns

BJ is a fourth year medical student. He assists residents with all phase 1 anatomy and medicine courses as well as histology, pathology, physiology, clinical examination, embryology, microbiology and pharmacology. He also provides project and assignment feedback and advice on dealing with the new medical degree.

Born in Sydney, BJ was raised at the family farm near Dubbo and travels to the US about once a year to see family. He loves sport (“I play basically any sport!”), music (“hip hop and classical rate best”) and his favourite food is Mexican.

Jendi Kepple

Jendi is a third year combined Aerospace Engineering and Physics Major.  Her academic strengths are physics and maths and most engineering subjects.

She is a New Zealand citizen born in Jakarta, Indonesia and has lived in Thailand, Bangladesh, China and New Zealand before moving to Sydney. She plays the piano, clarinet and cello – and has played in a number of musical performances, including a formal dinner at the College.