学术领导及资深教师团队

Mr Jason Pan is the Founding Director and Principal of Golden Key Education and a registered Mathematics teacher in South Australia. He holds a Master of Teaching and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University of South Australia. His teaching experience across secondary schools in South Australia and Victoria has shaped a strong understanding of effective pedagogy and student learning.

Mr Pan’s educational philosophy emphasises critical thinking, logical reasoning and applied problem-solving. He has particular expertise in senior Mathematics, including SACE and IB, and works closely with Golden Key’s academic team to develop structured teaching programs, revision strategies and assessment preparation for students across a wide range of abilities.

As Principal, Mr Pan leads Golden Key’s teaching team and oversees the academic direction of its programs. Under his leadership, Golden Key has supported many high-achieving students, including students attaining ATARs above 99, while also building a strong alumni network across fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Law and Engineering. His focus remains on rigorous teaching, thoughtful curriculum design and long-term student development.

Mr Mike Jiang is a highly experienced registered teacher with more than 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience in senior Mathematics and Physics. Having worked as a full-time Senior Mathematics and Physics teacher in South Australian schools, he brings extensive classroom experience and strong expertise across both the SACE and IB curricula.

Over the past 10 years at Golden Key Education, Mr Jiang has led and coordinated senior Mathematics and Physics programs, supporting hundreds of students across SACE and IB. His students have achieved outstanding results, including SACE A+ Merits and IB Grade 7 results. He has particular expertise in assessment tasks such as Mathematics Investigations, Physics Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE) tasks, D&D practical reports and IB Internal Assessments (IA). Drawing on his engineering background and detailed knowledge of SACE performance standards and IB criteria, he helps students strengthen both technical understanding, modeling and the quality of their written analysis.

Mr Jiang is also highly experienced in examination preparation. He analyses recurring question types and assessment patterns to help students revise strategically. His teaching is clear, concise and engaging, making complex Mathematics and Physics concepts easier to understand while encouraging students to think more deeply and confidently.

Ms Hannah Liu is a highly experienced registered teacher in South Australia with a strong academic background in Mathematics, Science and Education. She holds an undergraduate double degree in Teaching and Science and a Master of Education. Her undergraduate studies focused on Physics and Applied Mathematics, while her postgraduate study included research into teaching philosophy, teaching methodology and broader educational issues.

Over the past 10 years at Golden Key Education, Ms Liu has served as a senior Mathematics and Science teacher, developing extensive expertise in SACE and IB curricula and senior secondary assessment requirements. She has supported hundreds of students with examination preparation and major assessment tasks, including Mathematics Investigations, Physics Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE) tasks and D&D practical reports The majority of her students have achieved outstanding results, including SACE A+ Merits and IB Grade 7 results in senior Mathematics and Physics.

Ms Liu is particularly skilled at explaining challenging concepts from different perspectives and adapting her approach to individual students. Her patient, structured teaching helps students identify gaps, strengthen conceptual understanding and develop effective problem-solving strategies, with a strong focus on confidence, accuracy and sustained academic improvement.

Mr Eric Guo is a registered Mathematics and Science teacher with a distinctive background spanning both medicine and education. He has taught in secondary schools across South Australia and Victoria, including Pre-Med Senior College, Norwood International High School, Wantirna College and St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar School. This diverse experience has given him a broad understanding of different curricula, school environments, teaching approaches and student learning needs.

At Golden Key Education, Mr Guo coordinates the PRE-SACE Accelerated Program and SACE Chemistry, while teaching senior Mathematics and Science. He has extensive experience supporting high-achieving and accelerated students, including students who have gone on to achieve ATARs above 99.

Mr Guo is particularly skilled at identifying individual learning needs and adapting his teaching to each student’s strengths, challenges and learning style. His approach combines strong subject knowledge with practical problem-solving strategies, personalised guidance and encouragement. He aims not only to improve academic performance, but also to help students develop confidence, independence and effective learning habits for long-term success.

Dr Nick Li is an experienced Science educator and researcher with a PhD in Genetics from the University of South Australia. Before focusing extensively on education, he spent more than 10 years working in leukaemia research at a renowned cancer research institute, bringing substantial scientific and laboratory experience into his teaching.

Dr Li has taught at university level and has more than 15 years of experience teaching Science to primary and secondary students, including SACE and IB Biology and Chemistry. At Golden Key Education, he coordinates IB Chemistry and Biology and also plays a key role in the Magic Science program for younger students and PRE-SACE Science Accelerated program for secondary students. He also has particular expertise in assessment tasks such as Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE) tasks, D&D practical reports and IB Internal Assessments (IA).

With a background that combines research, teaching and hands-on scientific practice, Dr Li is particularly skilled at breaking complex concepts into clear and accessible explanations. He frequently uses real-life examples to show students how scientific knowledge can be applied beyond the classroom. His teaching also places strong emphasis on scientific reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving, helping students build the habits of mind needed for long-term success in Science and advanced secondary study.

Mr Mark Trimboli is a registered South Australian English teacher with more than 20 years of experience across a wide range of educational settings. He holds a Bachelor of Education Middle-Secondary/Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Flinders University, a Master of Education in TESOL from the University of Southern Queensland, and an Advanced Diploma in Professional Writing from Arts SA. He is qualified to teach English, History and SOSE and has extensive experience working with primary students, secondary students and adult migrant learners with English as an additional language.

Mr Trimboli brings strong expertise in English teaching, curriculum design, assessment development and the creation and refinement of learning materials. At Golden Key Education, he contributes to a collaborative and supportive academic environment while helping students strengthen their literacy, communication and independent learning skills.

His teaching approach combines clear expectations with supportive and engaging pedagogy. He is committed to creating a safe, positive learning environment and encouraging students to take greater responsibility for their learning, build confidence and achieve their academic potential.

Dr Vincent Wang is an experienced senior Chemistry and Biology educator and the UCAT, GAMSAT and Medical Interview Coordinator at Golden Key Education. He graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine with First Class Honours, providing him with a strong academic foundation in biomedical science and a detailed understanding of pathways into Medicine and other health-related university programs.

With more than 10 years of teaching experience, Dr Wang has taught Biology, Chemistry and Science across secondary year levels, with particular expertise in senior SACE and IB curricula. He has supported many Year 12 students in achieving outstanding academic outcomes, including perfect scaled scores of 20/20 in SACE Biology and Chemistry and Grade 7 results in IB. A significant number of his students have subsequently progressed into Medicine and other highly competitive university programs.

As Golden Key Education’s UCAT, GAMSAT and Medical Interview Coordinator, Dr Wang has extensive experience preparing students for the highly competitive medical-entry process. Dr Wang also brings valuable first-hand insight into the medical admissions process, having served for several years as a Medicine Interviewer at the University of Adelaide. Each year, he works closely with aspiring medical students across UCAT preparation, GAMSAT preparation and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) training. His UCAT students have consistently achieved strong results, with most reaching the 90th percentile or above, placing them among the top-performing candidates. He also provides structured and highly targeted MMI preparation, covering communication, ethical reasoning, scenario analysis, motivation for Medicine and interview technique. Each year, a high proportion of students who complete medical interview preparation under his guidance subsequently receive one or more offers to study Medicine.

Dr Wang is known for his flexible, practical and student-focused teaching approach. He is particularly skilled at connecting complex scientific concepts with real-world applications, helping students develop strong conceptual understanding and scientific reasoning. Through his combined expertise in senior Science, UCAT, GAMSAT and medical interview preparation, he is able to support students across the full journey from senior secondary study through to competitive medical-school entry.

Ms Crystal Zhao is a registered teacher in South Australia and holds a double degree in Teaching and Mathematical & Computer Sciences from the University of Adelaide, with a major in Mathematics. She has been teaching since 2019 and has extensive experience across primary, junior secondary and senior secondary Mathematics, including SACE Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. She also has experience in IB Mathematics, senior secondary Accounting, AMC preparation and scholarship examination preparation.

Throughout her teaching career, Ms Zhao has supported students across a broad range of abilities, from those requiring additional academic support to high-achieving students preparing for advanced Mathematics, scholarship examinations and academic competitions. She is highly skilled at breaking down complex mathematical concepts into clear, logical and accessible steps, with a strong emphasis on conceptual understanding, mathematical foundations and effective problem-solving strategies.

Ms Zhao is a patient, dedicated and highly responsible educator who adapts her teaching to suit individual learning needs and academic goals. She works closely with students to strengthen examination technique, address challenging topics and improve accuracy and efficiency in problem solving. Her teaching aims to develop not only stronger mathematical performance, but also greater confidence, independence and resilience in approaching unfamiliar and higher-level Mathematics

Usher Tian is an experienced Mathematics and Science educator specialising in SACE and IB Mathematics and senior secondary Physics, with particular expertise in Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Headstart Mathematics and Physics.

Usher holds a Master of Teaching (Secondary) from the University of South Australia with more than 10 years of teaching experience. He also serves as a Magic Science Coordinator, overseeing the design, development and coordination of practical experiments and science programs for Magic Science group classes. His work ensures that practical activities are engaging, carefully structured and closely aligned with curriculum objectives.

Each year, a number of Year 12 students supported by Usher achieve outstanding results, including A+ grades and SACE Merits in Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Physics across examinations, investigations and SHE tasks.

Usher also has extensive experience in academic competition coaching, including AMC, ICAS, AIMO and HSMC, through targeted programs and holiday intensives. His students have achieved High Distinctions, Prizes, First Place awards and other top-ranking results.

In addition, many students coached by Usher have performed strongly in scholarship and IGNITE examinations and successfully secured school scholarships. His broad experience across classroom teaching, tutoring, science coordination and competition coaching enables him to support students from strong foundational development through to high-level academic achievement.

Mr William Wang is a registered teacher in South Australia with a degree in Applied Mathematics and a Master of Teaching (Secondary) from the University of South Australia. He has extensive experience teaching and tutoring Mathematics across public, Catholic and international school settings, with strong familiarity with the Australian Curriculum, SACE, International A-Level and IGCSE.

Mr Wang has taught at Golden Key Education since 2018 and has significant experience supporting high-achieving students in senior Mathematics. He has helped many International A-Level students achieve A* results and provides targeted one-to-one support and examination preparation for SACE Mathematics students. He has also contributed to the development of Golden Key’s AMC Mathematics courses and learning materials, and has experience preparing students for AMC 8, AMC 10 and AMC 12.

Mr Wang is particularly skilled at breaking down complex concepts and challenging problems into clear, manageable steps. His structured, patient and approachable teaching style helps students strengthen mathematical reasoning, build confidence and develop into independent problem solvers.

Ms Yang Song is a registered teacher in South Australia with eight years of experience teaching Science and Mathematics across Australian schools, international schools and tutoring environments. She holds a Master of Teaching and a Bachelor of Science specialising in Chemistry Teaching, and has strong experience with SACE Chemistry, IGCSE Chemistry and A-Level Chemistry. Many of her students have achieved A or A* grades in SACE, IGCSE Chemistry and A grades in A-Level Chemistry.

Ms Song is particularly skilled at making complex scientific ideas clear and accessible. She uses carefully structured questioning to identify gaps in understanding, adapts her explanations to individual students and helps them build strong conceptual foundations before progressing to more challenging applications. In Science, she also connects theoretical concepts with practical experiments so students can understand how knowledge is applied in real contexts.

Having previously taught Science and Mathematics students up to Year 12 at Golden Key Education, Ms Song brings both curriculum knowledge and practical classroom experience. She is committed to helping students build confidence, improve academic performance and achieve their learning goals.

Mr Koot Hean Cheah is an experienced Science educator who brings more than 20 years of professional engineering expertise into the classroom. He holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in the United States. Before entering education, he worked extensively in the semiconductor industry with companies including Hitachi Semiconductor and Renesas Semiconductor, with experience in quality assurance, failure analysis, reliability engineering and design management.

Over the past five years at Golden Key Education, Mr Cheah has taught Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics, with particular expertise in supporting SACE and IB students. He is a key author of Golden Key’s Senior Chemistry and Biology booklets used in its accelerated programs and has successfully guided students to achieve A and A+ results in SACE Chemistry and Biology, including Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE), practical and investigation tasks.

Mr Cheah is known for his analytical, methodical and high-expectation teaching style. He focuses on identifying learning gaps, strengthening conceptual understanding and helping students apply scientific knowledge to challenging and unfamiliar problems with confidence and precision.

Mr Mark Jiang is an experienced senior teacher who combines a strong academic background with a highly focused and results-driven approach to teaching. After accelerating his secondary studies by one year, he graduated in 2022 with a perfect ATAR. Since then, he has developed extensive tutoring experience, particularly in supporting high-achieving and accelerated students to reach outstanding academic outcomes.

Over the past four years teaching at Golden Key Education, Mr Jiang has progressed to become a senior teacher and has developed strong expertise in the current SACE curriculum, specialising in Stage 2 Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. He has successfully guided many students to achieve excellent academic outcomes, including A+ grades and SACE Merits.

For younger students, Mr Jiang focuses on developing genuine interest, strong conceptual foundations and effective study habits. He believes students should learn not only subject knowledge, but also the skills required to become confident and independent learners.

For Stage 2 students, he is particularly skilled at explaining complex concepts clearly, identifying knowledge gaps and providing highly targeted support. His structured and efficient teaching ensures misconceptions are addressed promptly and students are thoroughly prepared for assessment and examinations.

Mr Wang is a registered teacher in South Australia. He is an experienced Mathematics and Physics teacher and former Wall Street quantitative trader with more than seven years of professional experience in quantitative finance across New York and Shanghai. He graduated at the top of his cohort from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Applied Mathematics, completed a Master of Science in Financial Engineering in New York, and later earned a Master of Secondary Teaching from Adelaide University.

Specialising in Years 7–12 Mathematics and Physics, Mr Wang has extensive experience supporting students in SACE Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Senior Physics. His strong academic and professional background enables him to connect abstract mathematical concepts with practical, real-world applications, helping students develop a deeper and more intuitive understanding of Mathematics.

Mr Wang’s teaching places strong emphasis on logical reasoning, problem-solving and conceptual understanding rather than rote learning. He is particularly skilled at explaining challenging concepts clearly and systematically, helping students build confidence, strengthen analytical thinking and achieve strong academic outcomes.

James Wang is a registered teacher in South Australia. He holds a double degree in Science and Teaching, with a double major in Theoretical and Experimental Physics and a minor in Mathematics. James has extensive teaching experience across a diverse range of school environments and has supported students with varied academic backgrounds, learning needs and abilities.

Specialising in senior Mathematics and Physics, James has strong expertise in the SACE curriculum, particularly Year 11 and 12 Physics, Stage 2 Mathematical Methods and Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics. His strong academic foundation in Physics and Mathematics enables him to explain complex concepts clearly while developing students’ problem-solving, analytical and mathematical reasoning skills.

James also has a comprehensive understanding of SACE assessment requirements, performance standards and examination expectations. He provides targeted guidance in major assessment tasks, examination preparation and advanced problem-solving strategies, helping students strengthen both conceptual understanding and assessment performance.

His teaching combines strong subject knowledge, structured instruction and assessment-focused preparation, enabling students to build confidence, develop greater academic independence and work towards outstanding results in senior Mathematics and Physics.

Ms Goulding is an experienced English educator, curriculum designer and humanities specialist with five years of teaching and tutoring experience across Reception to Year 12. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on English and History alongside a Master of Teaching, further strengthening her expertise in literature, humanities and secondary education.

At Golden Key Education, Ms Goulding plays a key role in the design and development of English and Writing curriculum across multiple year levels, including structured programs, assessments and teaching resources. Her specialist areas include English, Literature and Writing, together with History, Philosophy and Social Studies. She also has particular experience supporting SACE students in Activating Identities and Futures (AIF), including goal setting, evidence selection, reflection and assessment preparation.

Ms Goulding places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with students and developing their confidence as learners. She is skilled at adapting lessons, resources and explanations to suit different ability levels, learning needs and academic goals. Her teaching supports students in strengthening their analytical, written and critical-thinking skills while becoming more independent, thoughtful and confident learners.

Her combination of curriculum expertise, broad humanities knowledge and student-centred teaching enables her to support both strong academic outcomes and long-term learner development.

Matthew is an academically accomplished and experienced teacher who combines a strong academic background with a focused, supportive and results-driven approach to teaching. He graduated with A+ grades across all subjects and received three SACE Merits, including outstanding scores in both Chemistry and Biology. Now studying medicine, he has a particular interest in supporting high-achieving students who aspire to enter competitive medicine and dentistry pathways.

With five years of tutoring experience, Matthew specialises in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Chemistry, Biology, English, Mathematical Methods and Nutrition. He has guided many students to achieve outstanding academic results, including A+ grades and SACE Merits. However, he is most proud of helping numerous students gain entry into medicine and supporting them as they take the next step towards their long-term career goals.

For senior students, Matthew prioritises deep understanding over simple memorisation, using clear and accessible explanations to make challenging concepts easier to grasp. He provides targeted guidance to close knowledge gaps, sharpen test and examination technique, and elevate the quality of written assignments. By combining strong subject knowledge with precise feedback, he helps students translate their understanding into high-quality responses and outstanding assessment results.

For younger students, Matthew aims to make learning both enjoyable and rewarding. He helps students establish strong foundations, develop productive study routines and approach unfamiliar problems with confidence. His patient and encouraging teaching style gives students the freedom to ask questions, learn through mistakes and progressively take greater ownership of their learning.

Above all, Matthew is passionate about helping students achieve academic excellence while continuing to enjoy learning. He aims to develop not only subject knowledge, but also the confidence, discipline and independent learning skills students need to succeed throughout school and beyond.

Mr Justin Huang is a highly experienced registered teacher in South Australia with approximately 20 years of teaching experience across Beijing and Adelaide. He holds both a Master of Teaching and a Master of Education and brings a strong understanding of Australian curriculum requirements together with substantial experience supporting students from diverse educational and language backgrounds.

At Golden Key Education, Mr Huang coordinates SACE EAL subject. He has particular expertise in English as an Additional Language or Dialect. His knowledge of second-language acquisition and contemporary teaching theory enables him to support international students in developing stronger speaking, reading, writing and learning skills. He is also experienced in guiding students with academic research and senior assessment preparation.

Mr Huang has supported many students through SACE EAL examination revision, with a number achieving A+ final results. His teaching focuses on identifying practical ways to improve classroom learning, academic communication and examination performance. He combines structured instruction with targeted strategies that help students become more effective, confident and independent learners.

Ms Andrea Wu is a registered teacher in South Australia with a strong interdisciplinary background in Economics, Mathematics and the Humanities. She holds a Master of Teaching from the University of Adelaide, together with a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts from Peking University. Her experience across tutoring and school settings in South Australia has enabled her to work effectively with both primary and secondary students.

At Golden Key Education, Ms Wu coordinates Economics across SACE and IB and also teaches senior Mathematics. Her academic and teaching experience spans Mathematics, Economics, Business Innovations, Accounting and English as a Second Language, giving her a broad understanding of both quantitative and written subjects.

Ms Wu is particularly attentive to differences in how students learn. She develops tailored teaching approaches according to each student’s current level, learning style and academic goals, helping students strengthen both subject knowledge and confidence. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to explain ideas from different perspectives and support students in developing logical thinking, analytical skills and effective study strategies across a range of school and senior secondary subjects.

Ms Ann Jiang is a registered teacher in South Australia with more than 10 years of teaching experience across Mathematics, English, HASS and Business. She graduated from the University of Adelaide with a double degree in Arts and Teaching, specialising in Mathematics and HASS, and has taught and tutored students across both primary and secondary year levels.

At Golden Key Education, Ms Jiang coordinates SACE Business Innovation and IB Business Management and also teaches senior Mathematics and HASS. She has extensive experience with SACE and IB Business, English, HASS and Mathematics, giving her a broad understanding of curriculum expectations across both analytical and written subjects.

Ms Jiang’s teaching is centred on deep understanding and meaningful student engagement. She believes effective teaching requires strong subject knowledge, a clear understanding of curriculum and careful differentiation for individual learners. Her student-centred approach recognises that students learn in different ways, and she continually adapts lessons to improve clarity, relevance and effectiveness. She also incorporates technology and varied learning strategies to create engaging lessons that help students build confidence, independence and stronger academic skills.