Fit Learning™ Coaches

Mandy is the owner and Clinical Director of Fit Learning Australia, the Australian Affiliate of Fit Learning, an International Organisation with over 2 decades of work incorporating evidence based methodologies into academic, language and cognitive instruction – https://fitlearners.com/

Mandy is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with 15 years’ experience utilising learning science working with a large variety of learners.  She found her way to Fit Learning when living in the US and attending a Precision Teaching conference in Chicago in 2014. She was motivated by her own daughter’s and other clients’ challenges in mastering and applying the skills they learnt.  After travelling to New York to meet with Dr Kimberly Berens BCBA-D (https://fitlearners.com/founding-directors/) and being profoundly impacted at what she observed and learnt, she took on remote supervision to become the Australian Fit Learning Affiliate in 2014 and now oversees 3 clinics in Perth and one in Melbourne.

Her passion lies in transforming lives through her commitment to incorporating the best that science brings into learning and making it fun.

Her personal journey can be found at http://mandymason.me/about/

Danh is the General Manager of Fit Learning Australia and co-owner of Fit Learning Cottesloe.

He started teaching children at Kumon in 2006 and has extensive experience working with kids of all ages. Throughout university he experimented in many disciplines ranging from Architecture to Astronomy. However, drawing from his passion in interacting with people from different backgrounds, he found his true stride in studying Psychology and Human Resources at Curtin, which led him to undertaking the Fit Learning internship in 2016. Starting his journey at Fit Learning allowed him to utilise both his skills of interacting with children and helping to grow Fit Learning to reach more students. His future sights are set on establishing clinics across the eastern states and Asia!

When he isn’t glued to his computer replying to emails and taking phone calls, he likes to spend his time outdoors frequenting WA’s best hidden spots.

Daniel is a long-term employee at Fit Learning and Senior Case Manager. He started his Fit Learning journey when he commenced his internship whilst studying for a Bachelor of Psychology in December 2015. Daniel thoroughly enjoys the dynamic working environment, and watching the transformation that occurs in students across our clinics. Daniel also has extensive experience implementing Fit Learning procedures both within school environments and in childrens’ homes including providing training to parents to bring out the best in kids across all environments..

When not at work, Daniel likes to spend his time involved in other passions such as cricket and music.

Doony is a Case Manager at Fit Learning Australia. She can be found integrating Fit Learning procedures within the school classroom outside of the clinic.

In 2013, she gained extensive experience working with children with exceptional needs and furthered this knowledge learning Applied Behavioural Analysis to teach her students. Due to her passion and commitment in working with children with special needs, she pursued a course in Elementary Education Major in Special Education at the University of the Southern Philippines. With her previous experiences, she was given the opportunity in 2015 to become one of the first Fit coaches in Perth. Since then, she has gained more knowledge in applying Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction to teach life skills and self-care skills to children with exceptional needs.

Future projects incorporate teaching workplace skills to give equal job opportunities to people with special needs and specific needs.

During her free time, she dabbles in art, calligraphy writing and exploring light rooms.

Phoebe joined the Fit Learning team in 2016 as an intern while finishing her Bachelor of Psychology. Her work with children started at Penrhos College where she was employed as a rowing coach. In this role she was able to help young girls achieve their goals in an extremely competitive sporting arena while also having fun.

Throughout her time at Fit she has worked with a number of different students in different environments including in the clinic, at school and most recently has undertaken organising and implementing online sessions for more rural students. Phoebe is currently working as a Case Manager part-time while continuing her studies in a Masters of Counselling where she hopes to further increase her knowledge and ability to work in a number of different areas with kids.

When not at Fit you can find Phoebe studying and running counselling sessions at Murdoch University or travelling around the world.

During her fourth and final year of Psychology, Chelsea decided to undertake the Fit Learning internship. Having already worked in child protection, her experience with children was well suited to the role. Now, a typical day at Fit Learning for Chelsea involves traveling to St Hilda’s School for GIrls, where she runs and manages sessions for the full-time Fit Learning ASD learners there. Chelsea’s goals for her students involves preparing and transitioning them to mainstream school. In the afternoon, you’ll find her back at the Clinic – either head down in binder work or running after school sessions.

On the weekends, Chelsea loves coastal walks with the girls, hitting up the latest food spots and indulging in self-care Sundays.

Following a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and Psychology Christina joined the Fit Perth team in 2018. She currently works at the Claremont clinic as a Case Manager and Space Integrity Manager.

Shaped by her background in and love for competitive sport, Christina creates fun, fast-paced, high-energy sessions, ensuring her students are always on track to smashing their goals.

When not in session, Christina’s role as Space Integrity Manager sees her in and out of Toyworld sourcing and purchasing prizes for students to earn. This includes making sure the coaches have all the materials required to run a Fit Learning session.

Outside of Fit, when Christina’s not on the athletics track or volleyball court, you’ll find her hanging out with her friends and family or walking along the beach with her dog Lulu.

Liam started at Fit Learning as an intern in 2018, prior to Fit he graduated with his Bachelor of Psychology from Curtin University in early 2018. Since then he has undergone the full Fit curriculum and successfully passed out as a Learning coach, and is currently undergoing further training to become a case manager. Due to Fit’s supportive work environment, a big change from his previous retail background, Liam has developed skills relating to working with children in a one on one, ranging from environments such as private clinics and the public school system. Liam has further started to contribute to the organisations’ marketing and video production.

Outside of work, Liam is a fan of film, music, travel, and hanging out with his friends.

After graduating with a Bachelor in Psychology, Divyaa underwent an intensive internship process at Fit Learning to become a Learning Coach. She works collaboratively with the coaches at Fit to ensure each student receives the best learning experience. With their help, Divyaa is able to work with kids from different backgrounds with varied specificities and at the same time providing a nourishing, fun experience. Divyaa is passionate about the evidence based core of Fit Learning to bring about a change in education in Australia and hopefully worldwide.

Aside from loving her work at Fit, Divyaa enjoys adventuring new cooking recipes whilst jamming to good music, an avid lover of movies, and D.I.Y crafts.

Natalie’s dream has always been to become a teacher. Having inspired and mentored by her high school economics teacher, she pursued taking up Bachelor of Arts in Economics and earned units in Bachelor of Science in Education. She then continued on with her Masters in Educational Management. She believes that her passion, skills, and experiences in teaching and working in a diverse cultural environment brought her to where she is now. She takes pride in being a part of Fit Learning where she is a Learning Coach. Her day is spent at mainstream school where she runs sessions and guide students in the classroom setting. Back at the clinic, she occupies herself with a range of tasks making sure that the clinic reflects the learning for children the Fit Learning way.

To Natalie’s family and friends, she is known to be a bookworm, a sports buff and especially a family-oriented person who is crazy about her grandchildren whom she fondly calls ‘My Lil Lovebugs.’

Gene graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education in 2013, with a major in Generalist at Central Luzon State University, Philippines. After graduating she secured a full-time position in a reputable private school in the Philippines for over three years. She is very passionate about teaching and thrives on the success of her students. Her number one priority is ensuring teaching is always a fun and positive experience for her students with her positive and enthusiastic approach.

In December 2016, Gene fulfilled her desire to further her skills abroad and was a successful applicant for a position at Fit Learning Australia.

Gene now has a unique role as a Fit Learning coach for children with ASD in the mainstream school running highly specialised programs in numeracy, literacy, language, logical thinking, writing and physical education. She can then be seen in the home environment teaching complex skills in self-care and social outings in the community.

In Gene’s spare time and weekends, she enjoys visiting Perth’s beautiful scenic spots and trying out popular food and café strips with her husband. She also has a strong interest and faith in religious studies and is a regular church goer.