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Our Tutoring
School

You want the best for your children. You want to see 
them nurtured, have a love of learning, experience 
confidence in grasping new concepts. Ursino's 
Learning Space are a team of qualified teachers who 
really care about your child's progress and ability to 
excel.
We cater for every subject offered at school including 
Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry etc. in 
secondary schooling.

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Principal’s Welcome

Jason Ursino is a qualified Mathematics teacher for over 
seventeen years. He is well versed in understanding the different 
learning needs each student needs to excel. 

He is also a father, and understands the challenges and concerns 
all parents have with raising children, ensuring the best education 
for their children and providing nurture and care when needed. 

Jason is a 'Hills District' local, easy to approach, liked by many 
students, always smiling and dedicated to ensuring your child has 
that extra edge when it comes to their education. 

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Mission

To develop every child into an independent learner and to 
stimulate confidence in every academic area of school.
This is achieved by creating an academic environment where 
students can be challenged and inspired in their study with the 
assistance of real teachers.

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How it Works

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What we value the most

Achievement - persist and try your best
​Love of Learning
Commitment
Compassion and Care
Courage

 

Meet The Team


JASON URSINO

Principal
Mathematics Head Teacher

Bachelor of Arts &
Diploma of Education
(Mathematics and Computing)

Founder of Learning Space
since 2011

Jason is the Head of Mathematics
in one of the local private
schools. His Year 12 classes
have achieved exceptional HSC
results that is recognised by the
school community. Jason grew up
in The Hills and has a profound
understanding of the local culture
and community, this allows him to
connect very quickly with students
establishing a professional
relationship that enables learning.
Jason established Learning Space
because of his passion for
teaching and his enthusiasm for
student learning and
understanding of Mathematics

KRISTIN BARLOW

English, RE and Drama
Teacher

Bachelor of Arts/Secondary
Education (English and Drama)
Master of Arts (Theology)

Learning Space since 2020

Kristin is an English, Drama and
Religious education teacher who
has a great passion for literature
and writing. She believes that all
students are able to succeed in
English and enjoys private tutoring
because it enables students to
discover their own specific gifts in
English.

She has a good rapport with
students and is highly committed
to providing them with a
comprehensive understanding of
the complex ideas within texts.

After teaching English Literature
and English as a Second
Language in South Korea for two
years, Kristin returned to Sydney
to study full-time, and has recently
graduated from the University of
Notre Dame Australia with a
Masters degree in Theology.

JOSEPH CONDUCTO

English and History Teacher

M. Eng Studies
BT (Secondary),
BA Lit.

Learning Space since 2014

Joseph has recently resumed his
pursuit of teaching within high
schools, bringing with him his
irreplaceable passion for writing
and literature. His various
degrees have provided him with
an in-depth knowledge,
understanding and
resourcefulness in areas of history,
philosophy, music and literature –
both modern and classic, whilst
his readings and research are
mainly on William Shakespeare.
Joseph excels in explaining the
content of the High School
English Curriculum to students in
ways that promote understanding
and skillful appreciation. Since
2014, Joseph has seen many
HSC students under his tutelage
experience success in their school-
work and improvement in their
oral communication skills and
writing ability with a touch of their
own personal creativity.

RICHARD DI MARZO

English, History & Legal Studies
Teacher

MA, BA DipEd, JP

Learning Space since 2012

Richard retired as a Deputy
Principal at a local high school in
2011. He has had over 40
years of experience in education

He has taught all grades and has
achieved excellent results in all
subjects taught. His Year 12
results in English, History and
Legal Studies have been
consistently excellent.

While at Learning Space, Richard
has established a good rapport
with students to enable them to
achieve at their very best.

ANTHONY SMITH

English, History & Mathematics
Teacher

BA Dip Ed MA

Learning Space since 2021

Anthony, or known by his friends
as "Tony" is a very experienced
teacher with over 40 years of
teaching secondary students in a
vast array of subjects.

He has taught in the United
Kingdom, France, Israel and of
course, Australia. This includes
many years serving as the Head
of English in various schools
including public, catholic systemic
and private schools.

Anthony's love of teaching is
evident as he delivers his lessons
and many of his students have
achieved exceptional results.

MICHAEL ZHOU

Mathematics Teacher

B Engineering (Electrical)
M. Teaching (Secondary)

Learning Space since 2021

Michael is a passionate, patient
and engaging Mathematics
teacher. He has been educating
students in secondary schools for
more than ten years. .

He is well versed in identifying
student's strengths and
weaknesses quickly and gives
specific and tailored
recommendations on how that
student can improve. He engages students in interesting
ways so that the student can
understand the sometimes difficult
concepts in an easier manner.
He also gives specific exam
strategies that suit the individual
needs of students. Michael's
students receive consistently
pleasing results and progress.

ALFRED SOLIMAN

Mathematics, Science and RE
Teacher

M.Teaching (Secondary)
M.Engineering(Env)
B.Eng/BSc

Learning Space since 2022

Alfred is a secondary
mathematics, science and
religious education teacher.
Prior to teaching he worked as an
engineer with ten years
experience in the water and
wastewater industry.
Alfred decided to pursue teaching
because of his love for learning
and educating others.
He has worked in a number of
schools, including private and
independent schools, and is
familiar with various pedagogical
approaches and what works best
for different learners.
Alfred is also looking to pursue
academic interests in education

SYED RASOOL

Mathematics and Science
Teacher

Doctor of Medicine
B Engineering (Honours)
Diploma in Science
Currently studying a Masters of
Education

Learning Space since 2020

Syed is a Maths and Science
tutor (Biology, Physics and
Chemistry) and has four years of
experience in teaching students
from Years 6 to 12. Currently, he
is a trainee teacher and will be
qualified soon. Syed enjoys
tutoring at Learning Space,
particularly seeing a students
reaction when they finally grasp a
new concept or learn something
new. He is empathetic with the
challenges many students face
with Mathematics and finds it
rewarding seeing students
progress and excel in their
studies.

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OUR OTHER
TEACHING
STAFF

  • Vanessa Ursino

  • Frank Delbello

  • Jason Rophail

  • Ben Nolan

  • Ella Manampan

  • Daniele Woloszuk

  • Katya Yee