Our Story
'Our commitment to you is that your child will be happy and learning, when they are with us'
It's a sunny afternoon on the Hibiscus Coast, and school's out.
Julie Whitcombe hears the happy chatter of students arriving for their tutoring session and smiles.
She and business partner, Michele Yock, have been helping students gain confidence and motivation for over 20 years.
And the thrill of seeing the light come on their eyes when they ‘get it’ never fades.
Welcome to Thinking Caps!
Started in 2005, Thinking Caps has grown in leaps and bounds, from humble beginnings to one of the Coasts most trusted tuition providers.
Yet it still retains the same warm, personable and passionate approach it began with.
Co-founders Julie and Michele, both professional teachers, spotted a need when parents, worried about their child’s learning, especially in Maths, approached them for additional help.
Julie already had expertise in the new math curriculum, having been seconded by the Ministry of Education to be a Numeracy Facilitator, introducing the Numeracy Project to schools across Auckland.
Michele had a wealth of knowledge and experience and deeply cared about kids reaching their full potential.
So, they rolled up their sleeves and helped.
And when other parents heard of the amazing results, Julie and Michele began to seriously consider allotting a day a week for tuition.
Then two…then three.
Finally, they committed to establishing themselves full-time! Thinking Caps was born.
Now, 20 years on,
with thousands of happy students and satisfied parents having passed through their door, they're still as engaged as ever.
Still proud to be 100% Kiwi owned. Still rolling up their sleeves and helping to reassure anxious parents.
And as they approach the next 20 years, with all its challenges and potential, they still thrill to see the light go in each individual students eye’s, and hear those treasured words…
