The Team
At Lakes Tutoring, our mission is simple. To help your child succeed in life.
We believe that every student learns differently, and with the right guidance, encouragement, and support, every child can reach their full potential. Our goal is not just to improve grades, but to build lasting confidence, strong study habits, and a genuine love of learning.
Through our personalised, face-to-face tutoring, we focus on developing the foundational skills students need to thrive — both in school and beyond. Whether it’s strengthening understanding in Maths and English or improving motivation and self-belief, we’re here to help students grow academically and personally.
Sienna Blanckensee
Co-owner
Sienna began Lakes Tutoring with Ryan. She is enthusiastic about ensuring every student is reaching their best potential and becomes more confident with school work.
Ryan McDonald
Co-owner
Ryan began Lakes Tutoring with Sienna. He is enthusiastic about ensuring every student is reaching their best potential and becomes more confident with school work.
Gemma
Centre Manager
Gemma is a recent graduate teacher, specialising in humanities and French. She has a passion for learning and loves connecting with students, helping them to achieve their goals.
North Lakes Team
Having been successful in high school and tertiary education, we felt many students were missing out on enjoying their studies simply because they weren’t given enough time to learn. A bit of personalised learning time is all it can take for a student to gain back their confidence.
Valentina
Junior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Future goals – To specialise in helping children develop speech, language, and confidence
Bella
Junior & Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Nutrition sciences and Masters of Dietetics
Future goals – To help improve people’s quality of life through supporting positive dietary changes after traumatic events or being impacted by lifestyle diseases
Kade
Junior & Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Future goals – To become a full time chemical engineer and work across the world
Maddison
Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Advanced Science
Future goals – To join a research team in condensed matter physics and inspire students through science communication
Jack
Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Data Science and Law
Future goals – To explore the areas of data and law and how they will interact with each other in the future
Eli
Junior Students
Junior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Arts/Science (Ancient history & marine science)
Future goals – I want to work in conservation of reef systems
Sarah
Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Engineering and Design
Future goals –
Sophia
Junior & Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering
Future goals – Use robotics engineering to tackle real-world issues and further innovation of automation in various industries
Aspley Team
Having been successful in high school and tertiary education, we felt many students were missing out on enjoying their studies simply because they weren’t given enough time to learn. A bit of personalised learning time is all it can take for a student to gain back their confidence.
Tana
Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Future goals – To work for national defence or in astronomy research
Joanna
Junior & Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Science (Biomedical)
Future goals – To become a medical practitioner and contribute to both patient care and education through mentoring and academic support
Mila
Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Computer and Software Engineering with Masters
Future goals – To support multiple industries and create technology to help improve people’s lives and health
Brooke
Junior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Primary Education
Future goals – To become a primary school teacher and inspire young students
Lara
Tutor
Studying – Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Future goals – To create safe and supportive learning environments which nurture students’ knowledge, confidence and curiosity
Sophie
Junior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Paramedicine and Nursing
Future goals – To become a paramedic or intraoperative nurse
Pam
Senior Students
Studying – Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Future goals – To help develop autonomous mining vehicles for mine sites across Australia