My Mission
To provide students with a quality tutoring experience which enhances their mathematical progress at school.
To ensure students have fun and can see how maths is fascinating, as they learn mathmatics within a nurturing, relaxed environment.
To progress all students’ learning by using appropriate concrete resources, engaging activities and interactive games and rich tasks.
To enable every student to progress at their own pace, whilst feeling supported, knowing that their immediate needs are always met.
At Aspiring Maths Tutoring I offer:
- An experienced, New Zealand trained, teacher with recent classroom experience, who can work with students of all ages.
- One-on-one student teaching, we do not use computers as the teaching tool
- Enrichment materials for students needing extra challenge out of school
- Support for NCEA students when they need it the most, they can access lessons at anytime of the year
- Maths/Stats/Calculus for Preschool to Year 13, Sciences for Year 12-13.
- I support all students including those with specific learning needs through to those needing enrichment and extension.
- I also work with Homeschool families, students under Regional Health Schools, and Winter Snow Sport Students.
Hi, I'M FIONA
Fiona Shepherd MA (Dist), PG DipArts (Dist), BSc, Dip Tchng
I am a NZ qualified and experienced teacher of Mathematics and Statistics. I am also an accredited PLD facilitator.
I’ve been teaching for over 30 years in various positions throughout New Zealand.
My Masters' thesis was titled "Mathematics as a Secondary Subject: The Girls' View" where I researched girls' experiences of secondary school mathematics.
This research has informed my teaching practice. I aim to make the teaching and learning of mathematics fun, creative, collaborative, and relevant.
I aspire to break down any barriers to being successful in mathematics.
Fiona tutored our son for four years on a number of maths subjects. There is little doubt that without her patience, encouragement and care our son would not have finished school and be on his way to university. For this .... we will be eternally grateful!!!! We can without reservation highly recommend Fiona to anyone looking for tutoring services. This is why she is in such HIGH demand.
Parent of Year 13 Student
Thank you for making "home schooling" SO much more pleasant and effective this year! So glad to have found you. Will make these trips back feel so much more supported. I also don't know how you got the girls to enjoy the entire process so much - brava!
Family from USA, ages 6,8,10.
Fiona, I can't put into words how thankful I am for you and what you have done for me in the past two years. Your support means everything to me Your respect and enthusiasm, your efforts in making each lesson enjoyable and educational. The passion you have for you job and what you teach is contagious. Again thank you for providing me with all knowledge and moral support to face my next adventure. Many Thanks
Senior Maths student
Tutoring Options
I offer 1 hour or 45 minute sessions for individual students, 1 hour sessions for small groups and sessions via zoom for Year 10+ students
1 Student - $100 plus GST
Groups are maximum of 4 (4 students have two tutors) Placement is based on school year & maths level.
Please book a meeting or individual session first for assessment of level.
Year 11+ groups must all be doing the same school course.
1 hour Session 2-4 in group - $85/per student plus GST
Ready4School classes are 1 hour for 4 weeks. $250 including a set of newmero blocks.
1 Student - $100 plus GST
(Students Year 10+ only, we use Pencil Spaces. Younger students please enquire for pricing)
*Prices are GST EXCLUSIVE
