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REGENT CONSULTING

Paul O’Shannassy is the leading authority in education and private schools in Melbourne and founder of Regent Consulting which has been in operation since 2008.

Paul is passionate about helping overwhelmed parents with the momentous decision of choosing a school for their child or children. He is fully and fiercely independent and is not affiliated with any particular schools. His philosophy is that one school is not better than another – it’s all about finding the right fit for the child.

His consulting business, Regent Consulting operates in major cities around Australia, however Paul specializes in fee paying schools in Melbourne. Paul has helped over 800 families choose a suitable school for their child and is widely accepted as Australia’s foremost expert on matching a child with a school. He is regularly quoted in the media including The Age, Lateline and the ABC.

Having 20 years experience working in Melbourne’s leading private schools, Paul is very well connected and has an intimate knowledge of the sector.

Paul’s clients have included

Families who want an expert opinion about which school to choose for their child
Families who are deciding between several schools and need an independent opinion
Families with children needing to move schools due to social issues eg. bullying or other reasons
Families moving to Melbourne from overseas or interstate

Paul’s consultancy services relate to private and fee paying schools.

If you’d like to enquire about Paul’s consultancy service, best to send him an email at paul@regentconsulting.com.au or call +61 422 487 821

SQUARE ACADEMY

Dr. Timothy Tan is a published researcher, former Marine Biologist and Editor of scientific journal manuscripts from researchers across the globe, and passionate educator with over a decade of teaching experience. His passion for teaching developed while undertaking his PhD at the University of Melbourne. What started as a part time job turned into an unexpected passion, and he continued teaching biomedicine students for several years as a Lecturer at the university after completing his PhD. During this time, he spearheaded numerous teaching innovations to advance the way we think about education.

He has a stellar academic record, completing his undergraduate degree in only two years along with numerous accolades, as well as being the first Singaporean to be accepted into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at Cornell University, the top Veterinary College in the US. Despite this, he believes that integrity, creativity, critical thinking, resilience and compassion are some of the most important virtues we should impart to the next generation. After leaving the university, he taught Junior and Senior School English for 3 years at an established tutoring institution, leaving the role of Head of Curriculum and Head of VCE to found Square Academy.

Tim has mentored thousands of students from Junior School to Graduate School. He is proud to have undergrads who sat on the floor just to attend his tutorials, as well as primary schoolers who got upset when they had to leave the class 5 minutes early. As a firm believer that learning is enjoyable and has no bounds, he often teaches interdisciplinarily, covering a multitude of subjects within each lesson. This stimulates his students to create unique connections with the world, think critically, while making every lesson a delight to attend. In senior school, his classes focus on Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or English.

Square Academy is based in Hawthorn, and its name was inspired by one of his son’s favourite books. In his free time, Tim produces free, comprehensive study guides for students who are unable to afford tutoring. He proudly sponsors Melbourne Schools out of their shared passion for fostering community and providing resources to Melbourne families.