About me
After nearly a decade as a high school teacher, I left the profession feeling disillusioned — and opened a café.
It taught me a lot about leadership, communication and building something that works. However, I knew I had unfinished business in education.
I returned as a primary teacher, driven to understand why so many students disengage. That question led me deep into the science of learning and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Now, I support educators to apply evidence-informed strategies that actually work in the classroom. Schools are complex, but we don’t have to figure it out alone
How I Support
I support educators to apply what we know from research in ways that truly work in the classroom. These are the key areas where I help schools turn evidence into practice.
Science of learning
I translate cognitive psychology, behaviour science and neuroscience into practical classroom strategies — helping teachers apply research on memory, attention, and motivation to design lessons that support long-term learning.
Primary Maths
I support schools in delivering clear, structured maths instruction that builds understanding, fluency and reasoning — with a focus on evidence-informed routines, representations and sequencing.
Explicit Instruction
I help educators implement effective modelling, scaffolding and guided practice through the gradual release of responsibility — reducing confusion and increasing student success.
Implementing Research Effectively
I work with teachers and leaders to turn research into action — building shared language, sustainable routines, and professional learning that actually changes classroom practice.
A Bit About My Approach
I bring both a deep understanding of the research and a practical grasp of classroom realities. I don’t just deliver professional learning and walk away — I can model lessons, coach teachers and work alongside school leaders to develop clear, realistic implementation plans. It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing what works, and making it stick.
Effective Primary Maths Teaching
💻 Live online | 🎓 10 hours over 2 days | 📚 Includes workbook + recordings
Want to feel more confident in your maths lessons? Here’s what we’ll cover in Effective Primary Maths Teaching:
✅ When to use explicit instruction, fluency tasks & word problems — and why
âś… How to align your teaching with where students are in their learning
âś… How to build strong daily reviews, model effectively & provide fluency practice with impact
âś… A practical framework that helps you make confident decisions in every lesson
It’s all research-informed and classroom-tested.
Evidence in Action – Primary Maths Program
A long-term professional learning partnership built around what actually works.
This 12–24 month program provides schools with 10+ hours of structured professional learning grounded in the science of learning spaced out over time — including explicit instruction, daily reviews, fluency-building, and problem-solving.
We work together to create a practical, sustainable implementation plan — so what you learn becomes what you do.
Optional Add-ons:
âś“ Lesson modelling
âś“ Leadership implementation sessions
âś“ Coaching and feedback cycles
âś“ Ongoing Q&A or online check-ins
Testimonials
Here are some kind words that I’ve received from educators that I’ve worked with:
Brendan Lee is a committed educator dedicated to helping teachers across the country have positive impact on student learning. He has a depth of knowledge of the Science of Learning and importantly can translate what that means to classroom practice for teachers.
Patrick Ellis
Education Lead, Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn
Brendan’s presentations were engaging, informative and inspiring! It was great to explore the links between the science of learning and its practical implementation.
Rachael Bryant
Assistant Principal, Holy Saviour School, NSW
Brendan’s level of pedagogical knowledge and understanding of the struggles teachers face in the classroom were excellent. The ideas presented were explained in detail, making it clear how these could be adopted in different settings to suit different cohorts.
Jeneen Clarkson
Teacher, Morwell Central PS, VIC
Informed by the Science of Learning, Brendan’s workshops provided a range of useable teaching approaches to support maths learning from acquisition to fluency in mathematics. The combination of expert presentation and time to work with colleagues was engaging and productive. So many great resources to explore now too! Thanks for providing the direction our school needs in mathematics Brendan.
Liz Williams
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, NSW
Brendan’s engaging presentation enabled all staff to connect with the principles of how learning happens and see how these can be practically applied in the classroom. Our staff were actively engaged in discussions and appreciated the clarity with which evidence based research ideas were presented.
Daniela Lawlor
Deputy Principal, Magill School, SA
Brendan is a very engaging speaker who can relate to all sorts of people & makes his presentation practical, fun & highly beneficial for all.
Emma G
Teacher, Coolangatta State School, QLD
Contact Info
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