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Dr Anna Barry- Tutor

Kia ora. I’m Anna, and I’ve been a teacher and mathematical researcher for over a decade.  Originally from the United States, I moved to beautiful Aotearoa to pursue an academic career at the University of Auckland.  Since then, I’ve taught mathematics at university and high school, and have also offered private tutoring in-person and online. My mathematical background spans a wide range of topics, and my purpose is to use that background to support students who wa...

Mindset

Mindset is the way we think about things every day.  This can change so much even within a day or week. I see examples all the time with the kids we tutor who have settled into a mindset of anxiousness, fear and in some cases a loss of hope. This loss of hope not only involves the specific student but the surrounding family too. Let me tell you about a solo Dad in Kerikeri who is raising two girls alone.  His daughter is a Yr 8 this year.  His mindset is he is struggling to mainta...

What's a reason my child might need tuition?

Why does my child need Tuition? Human nature likes to place blame on non successful situations but in actual factthere are a myriad of reasons your child may need help. For parents/whanau/ friends, anxiety over an upset child is normal and part of theparenting process.  As a Mum to grown up boys this never changes! But the recurring theme is the overall frustration felt as a parent or caring adult, that they are unable to 'fix' the situation. Frustration for not being heard can escalate eas...

Craig Grant Author

I have been writing for a long time including fishing stories with the NZ Fishing news magazine.  It is my pleasure to contribute to these Collections with my lifetime of Mathematical teaching.  I believe there are many ways that students can learn and we need to be open to allowing this.  Mathematics is an amazing topic and opens the doors to so many things in life. There is always a better way to teacher, but you won’t find it if you don’t seek it. When teachers rely on text...

Hamish McAlley - Author Foundation Modules / Online Courses

Over the virus enforced lockdown in 2020, we noticed a gap in resources available foronline learning. With our collections we are seeking to fill that gap andprovide people with a new and accessible method of self driven learning. Thecollections are self contained; the content is taught from scratch, so nosupplementary resources are necessary to grasp the concepts within. Our collections are designed to act both as a supplement to classroom learning, butalso be comprehensive enough to stand on t...

Kaz Pollard - Author

Inspire Belief believes in people, even when they don’t believe inthemselves.   As the founder and owner of Inspire Belief, Kaz Pollard’s biggest mission in life is to help others get over their negative self-beliefs so they can live a full life without letting a lack of confidence or their mindset getting in the way. At Inspire Belief, she creates powerful solutions to social challenges, from lifetools and experiences for adults to kids educational programmes.  ...

Andrew Lacey - Author Online courses

I am Andrew. I am exceedingly passionate about both history and literature, and am the author of a work of historical fiction.   I am a graduate from Waikato University with a Bachelor's degree in history and English and am also a qualified English language tutor with a Cambridge CELTAqualification which I completed in Wellington.  I am tutoring part time atWaikato University and have excellent rapport building skills.  I amfriendly and patient in my teaching approach ...

Dr Siham El-Fafafi - Author Online Courses

I am passionate about my students and their learning journey.  Due to my diversified background and skills I like to help my students in perfecting their academic skills in the following areas:  English language, presentation skills, feedback & peer evaluation,academic writing, research skills, and business studies. I am told that I have a good sense of humour and is approachable which makes it easier to get to know my students and their requests.  Furthermore, it enables me to ta...

Penelope Corbett - Author Online Courses

I love seeing how a deeper understanding of English opens doors for students and enriches lives. Every curriculum subject requires a good understanding of English. English is such a rich and diverse language to understand, full of figurative language and hidden depths. The better a child understands English the more the world opens to them. It is hoped that our children have a good understanding of our English curriculum up to level four before entering high school where the use of English and d...

Hot exam tips!

Exam Tips - It’s normal to feel worried about exams – we all do, here are some tips to help. Be physically prepared by getting enough sleep. Your memory recall will be much better if you are not tired. Don’t engage in negative talk with other students before the exam, such as “I’m so nervous – I don’t know if I studied enough.” Eliminate negative thoughts or self-talk by replacing them with a positive words, like “I am prepared for the exam and I will do well” or “I am sma...

A parents role in helping children be confident with maths

Parents are bombarded with messages to read with their children, but it’s rare to hear about the importance of doing maths with them. Here are some helpful tips on why and how to instil a love of maths in your children. Early maths matters We can take for granted that our children will inevitably learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide. But early maths lessons establish the base for the rest of their thinking lives. And that’s why it’s important to help children love maths while th...

CV / COVERING LETTER CREATION

CV AND COVERING LETTER STEPS: Contact us to book a time Collect your personal information such as certificates, dates, course information. Meet with Jess for 1 hour maximum, discuss and plan you CV and covering letter. CV and Overview letter created - see options below. PDFs and Word documents will be sent to you or alternatively hard copies if preferred. OPTION 1 - 1 hour meeting, 1 page CV plus Overview letter = $85 OPTION 2 - 1 hour meeting, 2 + pages CV plus Overview letter = $115Bookin...

NEW LEARNING MODULES OFFER MULTIPLE BENEFITS

A Te Awamutu-based education provider is on the cusp of launching a set of new learning modules developed as a direct result of the Covid-19 lockdown. Impact Tutoring, which is headed by former Pirongia School deputy principal and volunteer firefighter Jean McKenzie, is just weeks away from launching a new platform type of tutoring aimed at targeting specific areas of learning. Ten percent of what comes in from the sale of the modules will go towards a unique award-winning programme that support...

Jean McKenzie - Women of Influence

Jean McKenzie is an innovative visionary whose unique charitable trust transforms the lives of disadvantaged youth through Mathematics and Education. She leads in many fields, inspiring other women to follow their passions and to contribute to their community.  Jean opens doors for others to succeed. Jean identified the need for subsidies for students, from low income families, who desperately require support with Mathematics for their academic success. In 2016, she founded the Mathematics ...