Tutors

Kia Ora, I am a year 12 student at Whangaparāoa College. I am passionate about sports and the outdoors, mainly football and volleyball. Some of my other hobbies include reading and art/design. I strive to engage students so that they are able to learn at their best level and be confident doing so. I am able to help with any work that is not understood including homework, comprehension of a topic, exam preparation and exam materials.

I can tutor:

• English / Literacy (Reading and writing): Year 2-10
• Maths / Numeracy: Year 2-9
• Science: Year 2-9
• Biology: Year 7-11

Available for one on one lessons.

Hi! I’m a passionate and dedicated student, doing a Masters of Physiotherapy practice at the University of Auckland. I love all things science and mathematics. I am a friendly, kind and patient person who loves working with young people. My goal as a tutor is to support your children to achieve personal excellence with some fun!

I can tutor:

• Year 3-10: mathematics, reading and writing.
• Level 1-3: mathematics including Calculus.
• Level 1-2:  English Biology Chemistry Physics

Available for virtual lessons.

Hi, my name is Ana, and I am currently in Year 10 at Whangaparaoa College. I love helping others with their learning and am a friendly and hard-working student. I enjoy sports, art and travelling. My primary goal is to help younger kids become more confident in their learning and help them to reach their goals.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 3-7
• English: Year 3-7

Available for one on one lessons

Hi, I’m Ava, I’m Year 12 and go to KingsWay School. I love musicals, dance and drama, and playing guitar. I’m passionate about helping students grow and enjoy learning.

I can tutor:

• Mathematics Year 3-8
• English Year 3-8

Available for virtual and one on one lessons.

I am a first year Engineering Student at The University of Auckland. My interests range from Sports (partially basketball), Programming and Academia. My goal is to allow students to gain confidence in their academic abilities through a deeper understanding of the topic at hand.

I can tutor:

• Chemistry to Year 12
• Physics to Year 12
• Maths to Year 11

Available for virtual lessons

Hey, my name is Casey and I am a first year university student studying a conjoint of law and business this year. I love animals and sports, being a rugby player I am a fan of all things rugby. I am friendly outgoing person who loves helping others and working with kids. I love helping and watching students grow and am passionate about helping them enjoy learning !

I can tutor

• Maths: Year 3-13
• English: Year 3-13
• Sciences: Year 7-12
• Biology: Year 9-13

Available for one on one and virtual lessons

I am a Year 13 student at Whangaparaoa College with a broad range of interests from sports to music and academia. I particularly have a passion for Reading, Science and Maths, which has helped me to advance earlier than usual in my own schooling. Having studied Maths at a level several years beyond my actual year group, I can empathise with students that feel like they are out of their depth in their learning, and I am eager to help them by providing a supportive environment and explaining things in a way that they can understand. I’m excited to see students achieve their goals and be proud of their successes.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 5-11
• Science: Year 7-11
• English: Year 5-8

Available for one on one lessons.

Hi, I’m Charlie, a Year 12 student at Whangaparāoa College. I’m an active person. I’m friendly and very approachable, and I enjoy talking to others, I love seeing others succeed. I’m happy to help with any Maths or Science.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 2-12 (Level 2)
• Science: Year 2-10
• Physics : Level 1 & 2
• Biology: Level 1 & 2
• Chemistry: Level 1 & 2

Available for one on one lessons.

Hi, my name is Ella. I am 16 years old and am in Year 11 at Long Bay College. I love to do art and to dance. I have been working with a tutor at Thinking Caps for a many years now and this helped me so much in my learning. It is wonderful now to be giving back and to be helping younger children reach their highest potential. I am patient and very dedicated. People often tell me I am caring, thoughtful, funny, and easy to talk to.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Years 3-6
• Literacy/English: Years 3-6

Available for one-on-one lessons

Hi, I’m Elsdon and I’m a Year 12 student at Wentworth College. I’m passionate about helping others learn and grow in any way I can. I would love to help younger students feel confident in their learning and fulfill any academic goals they may have. I enjoy mathematics, science, music and playing sports.

I can tutor:

• Cambridge Mathematics: Year 7-11
• Cambridge Science: Year 7-11
• Cambridge English: Year 7-11

Available for one on one lessons

Hi my name is Emma, I am a year 11 student at Whangaparaoa College. I have many passions but my main ones are netball, volleyball, tennis and reading. I am a very compassionate and patient person. My goal is to help others learn and gain confidence in what they are doing.

I can tutor:

• English: Year 3-6
• Maths: Year 3-6

Available for one on one lessons

Hi, my name is Emma, and I am a Year 10 student at Aquinas College. I really enjoy crafts and reading. I also enjoy the sports I do including football, futsal, netball, rowing and volleyball. As a tutor I would love to assist kids in their learning and feel comfortable in the subjects I am helping them with. I am really excited to help those students learn and feel confident in themselves and help them to achieve their goals.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 6-8
• Science: Year 6-8

Available for virtual lessons

Kia Ora! My name is Jaidan and I am a year 12 studying at Long Bay College. I value developing confidence and enjoyment through learning. I pride myself in finding techniques tailored to suit individual needs. I love anything relating to sports, dance, performing arts, and creative arts. My strongest areas of expertise are English, Literature, Maths, and Science. I am very keen to pass on my tips and tricks to others! If you want someone who is patient, understanding, and always loves to form a connection, I’m always available!

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 3-9
• English / Literacy: Year 3-10
• Science: Year 6-9

Available for one on one and virtual lessons

Hi, my name is Jake, and I am a year 11 student at Whangaparāoa College. I love teaching students and seeing their knowledge grow. My passions are basketball, fishing and exploring the outdoors. I am currently doing the Silver Duke of Edinburgh. Patience is an important value to me, and I love to see results when I put in the work.

I can tutor:

• English: Year 4-9
• Maths: Year 4-8
• Science: Year 7-9

Available for one-on-one lessons

Ever since Julie started teachers’ college, Maths has been her thing… which is completely ironic as she hated Maths at school! Her Dad thinks it is so funny that she now tutors Maths as she used to cry and cry every night doing her homework! This experience has led Julie to become dedicated to helping kids feel more positive about Maths and to gain the knowledge and skills they need to achieve.

Hi, I’m Kaitlyn, a Year 12 student at Whangaparaoa College. I teach overall Math for students in Years 3 to 10, Algebra for year 11, and Physics for students in Years 9 and 10. I’m passionate about the outdoors, with a love for camping and a regular gym-goer. I have a deep enthusiasm for working with children and aim to make learning both enjoyable and engaging. I strive to make my teaching fit student’s individual needs, ensuring they receive the support they require. I’m available to assist with homework, subject comprehension, and exam preparation.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 3-11
• Physics: Year 9 & 10

Available for one on one lessons

I’m a year 12 student at Whangaparaoa College. I have many passions but my main ones include volleyball, math, reading and writing stories. Having benefited from tutoring myself, I can proudly say they helped me improve my learning drastically! My goal is to inspire younger students and help them see the joy in learning.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 3-8
• English: Year 3-7

Michele’s super-power is her ability to “get” kids. She cares deeply about seeing children as individuals and can very quickly pinpoint what they need. She differentiates the learning to suit each individual to make sure they are making the gains she knows they are capable of. Michele loves creating new plans and resources to help children learn and sharing these with the team.

Nic just loves to make learning fun! She goes the extra mile with things like special stickers, coloured pens, and all sorts of fun ways to engage children in learning. She is passionate about getting children up to speed with Maths, so they feel confident to take part in their Maths lessons in class. Nic is a foundation tutor with Thinking Caps, and we love her to bits x.

I am Oliver, a Year 12 student from Whangaparaoa College. I am very passionate about teaching other learners’ subjects that I enjoy, especially Maths and Science. My love for Science has helped me work at an accelerated level in both physics and chemistry. I am an extremely positive person who loves watching others learning thrive. Learning can sometimes be a drag, but I always try to make it fun to do as it is shown to help retain information easier.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 3-11
• Science: Year 6-10
• Physics: Level 1
• Chemistry: Level 1-2

Available for one on one and virtual lessons.

My name is Rene Mohan, I am passionate about teaching and have completed a year and a half of my Bachelor of Teaching ( Primary) Degree and am transitioning to the Bachelor of Education degree. I am trained in Esol teaching( Dip TEFL), Structured Literacy and Language Literacy Intervention trained and Advanced Certification in Psychology and Counselling.

I can tutor:

• Literacy: Year 3-8

Available for one on one lessons

Hey! I’m Riley. I’m a recent high school graduate looking to help students grow in their academic abilities through one-on-one discussions within a safe and relaxed environment. I’m into film, music, and video games, and I’m passionate about guiding young people of all abilities towards greater levels of confidence and achievement.

I can tutor

• Maths – Year 6-9
• Literacy/English – Year 7-13

I love playing sports like baseball and football, which have taught me the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and dedication. Having been a student here before, I know how impactful a supportive learning environment can be. I’m excited to share my passion for learning and help students grow, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 7-11
• Chemistry: Year 7-11
• Physics: Year 7-11

Available for one-on-one lessons

I am a Year 12 student at Whangaparaoa College. I really enjoy netball and dance. I can assist students to solve problems in Maths and am very passionate in helping students achieve their academic goals.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 3-8

I am a Year 11 student at Whangaparaoa College. I am passionate about Math, English and D-Tech. I also have hobbies such as Gaming, Writing and Drawing. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 6-8
• English: Year 6-8

Available for one on one lessons.

Hi, I’m Shanté. I’m a Year 12 student at Whangaparaoa College. I love playing netball and lacrosse. In primary school I struggled with maths but after going to Thinking Caps in years 5 and 6 I felt a big change in my confidence in my learning. I love to help kids who are struggling with their learning so they too can feel confident in themselves just like I did.

I can tutor:

• English: Year 3-7

Available for one on one lessons.

Hi, I’m Vai, I’m a Year 12 student at Whangaparaoa College, and I am deeply passionate about teaching and helping others. I have a great deal of patience and take a thorough approach in my teaching methods. I find working with students incredibly rewarding and believe in nurturing their growth and understanding.

I can tutor:

• English: Year 3-10
• Maths: Year 3-10
• Science: Year 7-10

Available for one on one and virtual lessons

Hi I am Vitor Jr, and I am a student attending Whangaparaoa College in year 13. Some of my likes are getting involved in physical education at school. My interests are coding, technology, football, gadgets, physical activity, photography & reading.

I can tutor:

• Maths: Year 7 – 11
• Science: Year 7 – 10
• English: Year 7 – 10

Available for one on one and virtual lessons.