James is an experienced mathematics teacher who has taught across all levels of the Victorian mathematics secondary school curriculum. James is a leader within an independent school mathematics department and has been a VCAA Assessor of Mathematical Methods for several years. James completed Civil Engineering and Science degrees, with a passion for problem solving in mathematics. As a teacher, this passion spurred the founding of student-led mathematics problem solving clubs at multiple schools and an early-career desire to ensure the enrichment of highly able students. Despite the success of his students in mathematics competitions, James feels that he truly became a teacher when his focus turned to ensuring all students and staff have access to a rich, well-sequenced mathematics curriculum that provides frequent opportunities for students to show their understanding and develop their skills. James believes that this is an essential key to both staff and student wellbeing.