Founded in 2020 by Lindsey Dang, an award-winning educator and Columbia University scholar, LVCET delivers text-specific, curriculum-aligned tutoring for Years 10–12, both online and in person.

Our story

Hundreds of Victorian students have come through our programs, building the kind of understanding that leads to real results.

Our students have achieved top-tier outcomes across Victoria, with graduates going on to studying at Monash, the University of Melbourne, and universities around the world, from the Ivy League to Oxbridge.

We don’t believe in cramming or shortcuts. Our process blends structure with creativity, discipline with curiosity, and academic precision with a love for language.

Our leadership team

Lindsey Dang
Fully Booked
Master of Arts (Education)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & BA in English Literature
Columbia University & Monash University

Lindsey Dang

Founder, CEO & Principal Tutor

Cynthia Vu
Bachelor of Commerce
Vice Chancellor's Scholar at La Trobe

Cynthia Vu

Chief Operating Officer

Ella Waldman
ATAR 99.85
English [50], Psychology [50]
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology
PhD Candidate in Neuropsychology

Ella Waldman

CPO & Academic Director

Giorgia Benini
Masters of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
University of Melbourne

Giorgia Benini

Head of Curriculum and Resources & Expert Tutor

Tutors

Jasmine Wilson
Qualified Teacher
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Monash University
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communications Management

Jasmine Wilson

Head of Pre-VCE, Expert Tutor & Student Success Advisor

Izzy Waters
50
Study Score
ATAR 99.45
Premier's Award
Bachelor of Laws/Languages
Australian National University

Izzy Waters

Senior Tutor & Student Success Advisor

May Du
50
Study Score
99.90 ATAR & Chancellor's Scholar
Premier's Award, Literature [49]
Bachelor of Arts (English) & Diploma of Music
University of Melbourne

May Du

Senior Tutor & Executive Assistant

Lola Speer
49
Study Score
ATAR 99.25
Bachelor of Arts
University of Melbourne

Lola Speer

Senior Tutor & Program Manager

Paul Huynh
47
Study Score
ATAR 99.85
Literature [49]
Masters in Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
University of Melbourne

Paul Huynh

Senior Tutor & Head of Literature

Sarah Park
50
Study Score
ATAR 99.30
Bachelor of Biomedicine
University of Melbourne

Sarah Park

Senior Tutor

Olivia McGarry
45
Study Score
Psychology [43]
Bachelor of Psychology
University of South Australia

Olivia McGarry

Senior Tutor & Content Creator

Luis Fennessy
50
Study Score
Fully Booked
ATAR 99.95 & Chancellor's Scholar
Premier's Award
Bachelor of Science
University of Melbourne

Luis Fennessy

Argument Analysis Specialist & Content Creator

Tara Niemes
50
Study Score
ATAR 98.15
Monash University
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Tara Niemes

Senior Tutor

Mischa Paspaliaris
50
Study Score
ATAR 95
Bachelor of Arts
University of Melbourne

Mischa Paspaliaris

Tutor

Cynthia Hu
50
Study Score
ATAR 99.70
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
University of Melbourne

Cynthia Hu

Senior Tutor

Ethan Sporton
50
Study Score
ATAR 99.65
Bachelor of Computer Science
Monash University

Ethan Sporton

Tutor

Miranda Liu
50
Study Score
ATAR 99.00
Bachelor of Law (Honours)
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Monash University

Miranda Liu

Tutor

Grace Tay
49
Study Score
ATAR 99.75
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Melbourne

Grace Tay

Tutor

Michael Chang
44
Study Score
ATAR 98.05
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Monash University

Michael Chang

Senior Tutor

Kai Yin Goh
49
Study Score
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Monash University

Kai Yin Goh

Tutor

Sumedh Singh
48
Study Score
ATAR 99.45
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Monash University

Sumedh Singh

Tutor

Sudiksha Dand
47
Study Score
ATAR 98.70
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Monash University

Sudiksha Dand

Tutor

Dang Tung (“Ringo”) Bach
45
Study Score
Film-maker and Published Writer (The Guardian)
Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television
Victorian College of the Arts
University of Melbourne

Dang Tung (“Ringo”) Bach

Tutor

Sebastian Moore
48
Study Score
ATAR 99.20
Extended Investigation [50]
Bachelor of Arts (English & Art History)
University of Melbourne

Sebastian Moore

Senior Tutor

Montana Basile
50
Study Score
ATAR 99.00
Literature [45]
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & BA (International Relations)
Monash University

Montana Basile

Senior Tutor

Chloe Do
49
Study Score
ATAR 99.10
EAL [49]
Bachelor of Commerce
Monash University

Chloe Do

Tutor

Michael Wang
48
Study Score
ATAR 99.75
Literature [48]
Bachelor of Law and Arts
Monash University

Michael Wang

Tutor

Annie Ji
49
Study Score
ATAR 99.20
Bachelor of Biomedicine
University of Melbourne

Annie Ji

Tutor

Elaine Lim
47
Study Score
ATAR 98.20
Literature [48]
Bachelor of Arts (English)
University of Melbourne

Elaine Lim

Tutor

Alessia Di Felice
49
Study Score
ATAR 99.50
Bachelor of Medicine
Monash University

Alessia Di Felice

Tutor

Yolanda Wang
49
Study Score
ATAR 99.30
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Monash University

Yolanda Wang

Tutor

Ranudi Loku Hitige
50
Study Score
Literature [42]
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Scholars)
Monash University

Ranudi Loku Hitige

Tutor

Emily Muller
46
Study Score
Victorian Association for the Teaching of English Award
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)
Australian Catholic University

Emily Muller

Tutor

Sanuli Mudannayake
50
Study Score
Literature [48]
ATAR 99.45

Sanuli Mudannayake

Tutor

Our Philosophy

A woman writing on a whiteboard while two other women watch attentively in a meeting or classroom setting.
We Lean into our strengths

As a niche supergroup of elite English specialists, we focus on one thing and we do it exceptionally well.

Our tutors are Victoria’s top 1%, guided by an anti-cram philosophy and a commitment to critical thinking.

Four students and a teacher gathered around a table reviewing books and notes in a classroom setting.
We don't spread ourselves thin

Quality over quantity. Our programs are exclusive to ~200 students per year, ensuring every student receives genuine attention and tailored guidance.

If we’re not the right fit for you, we’ll tell you, honestly.

Two young women smiling and looking at a laptop screen together.
We keep it personal

English is deeply individual. That’s why every lesson, note, and piece of feedback is designed around each student’s voice and goals. It’s how we help creativity and capability grow side by side.

Stack of brochures on a table, with visible text stating 'Prepare for Year 12' and 'Year 12 Summer Program'.
We make resources to match

Our curriculum-aligned, text-specific materials are built in-house, created by tutors who know the VCAA inside out. Each student receives printed resources delivered to their door, and digital resource packs tracked through our own Resource Hub.

Our Locations

Melbourne CBD

Suite 1, Level 4, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Kew

559 High St, Kew East VIC 3102.

Online

Lindsey's VCE Tutoring's own learning portal.