Building confidence in your child’s academic abilities.
1:1 specialised tutoring and homeschooling in Torquay, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum for Prep–Year 10
We help children feel confident through personalised, empathy-led learning so they can thrive at school and beyond.
Transcend Learning’s unique approach not only transforms results, but a child’s relationship with learning - creating long lasting confidence and self belief.
Empathy Led &
Personalised
A safe and welcoming space where every child feels seen and supported. Designed around how your child learns, building confidence with real academic progress.
1:1, Small Groups,
Face to Face, Or Online
Tailored 1:1 or small‐group tutoring in Maths, English and Diverse Abilities, plus a High Flyers program to extend academic capabilities.
Targeted &
Engaging
We use fun, and engaging proven strategies to cover key concepts quickly and effectively alongside real-time feedback that closes misconception gaps instantly.
A unique approach to learning
At our core, we believe confidence is the foundation of all academic success. When a child feels understood, supported, and capable—everything changes.
What makes us different
Empathy first. Always.
We take the time to truly understand each child—how they think, how they learn, and what they need to feel confident.
Deeply personalised learning
Adaptable, proven strategies
A focus on confidence, not just results
A safe space where every child feels seen and supported
Aligned with the
Victorian Curriculum
We support Prep–Year 10 students across maths, literacy, and core subjects—ensuring they stay on track, catch up, or move ahead with confidence and clarity.
Our Team
A team of empathetic educators who see your child for who they truly are—and support their unique path to success.
Lisa Benson
Lisa has guided 300+ students one‑to‑one in five years purely through word‑of‑mouth. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teaching and 20+ years across mainstream and diverse‑needs settings, she’s a literacy enthusiast and former “maths struggler” who built a research‑aligned method that turns challenges into significant growth. From Prep to Year 10, her personalised, heart‑led, confidence‑first approach blends precise assessment with engaging, skill‑targeted lessons so students leave each session feeling successful and excited to return..
Founder
Angela Duncan
Transcend Learning Administration Angela's extensive background in education, inclusion support, and employment services has shaped her passion for empowering others and bridging educational gaps. With a Bachelor of Social Science, she believes learning thrives when people feel respected and valued. Inspired by the transformative impact of Transcend Learning, Angela is dedicated to creating positive change for students and families.
AdministrationClient Reviews
We are so grateful for all of Lisa's support throughout her primary school journey. Her sessions were pivotal to Eva's growth and confidence, and Lisa made learning a genuinely positive experience."
— Claire, parent of Eva
"Ivy had such a positive experience with Lisa. She learnt so much and her confidence soared. The support was personalised, encouraging and made a lasting impact on both her learning and self-belief."
— Kristy, parent of Ivy
"Before working with Lisa, my son was never positive about learning. I was amazed when he asked when he was going back for another session. Seeing him genuinely excited about learning was something I never expected."
— Parent of Morrissey
Real progress you can see—and feel
Our students experience:
Increased confidence and independence
Stronger academic performance
A more positive relationship with learning
Success isn’t just measured in grades—it’s seen in how your child shows up.
Let’s unlock your child’s potential.