Reviews
Saturday 20 January 2024
I have been seeing Catherine since part way through year 11 and I am now going into year 13 statistics after thinking I was going to quit math as soon as I could. Catherine has greatly increased my confidence in math over the last 2 years and it has now resulted in me gaining an excellence in my statistics external at the end of 2023. The way that Catherine teaches her students is so thorough it makes me feel like I am the only student she teaches because she carefully makes sure that each lesson is planned out with whatever area I was struggling with. I would highly recommend anyone who is struggling with their math to go see Catherine because she has truly helped me so much in being confident with homework and tests :) Laura Smith
Thursday 9 February 2023
I began my tutoring at The Maths Room at the beginning of year 8 in 2017. I was not at all confident with my maths and struggled in school, therefore my parents sought outside help from a tutor.
From my first lesson with Catherine I already noticed my confidence level greatly increase. Her way of explaining problems and solutions was far clearer than that of any of my school teachers. I had a weekly lesson with Catherine all the way until the end of year 13.
By the senior years of high school I was enrolled in NCEA calculus and even achieved some merit and excellence grades in my tests.
Without the help of Catherine I likely would have given up on maths altogether. However, I am now studying a first year calculus paper at University.
I would highly recommend The Maths Room to anyone seeking that extra bit of help, it will take you a long way. Ollie Salt.
Friday 25 November 2022
"Both of our children have been seeing Catherine at the Maths room over the past 7 years. Maths has ended up being one of their strongest subjects at high school, and I would credit a large part of this to the one on one tutoring, and Catherine's great ability to relate to her students and tailor her approach to their specific needs." She has helped them immensely and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone. MT
Friday 9 September 2022 (Google maps review)
I had the privilege of being taught by Catherine for 2/3 years from 2016 to 2019 and Catherine also tutoring my brother for a similar period. After us both having trouble with poor teachers from St Andrew’s, Catherine was able to help me fill the gaps and more by setting me up for UC engineering calculus. Catherine is passionate about mathematics and it shows through in her tutoring. I would very highly recommended The Maths Room for anyone looking for mathematics tutoring. Michael Coats
Monday 11 July 2022
"Catherine has a no-nonsense approach to each problem and being able to work through them at my own pace was immensely helpful. Not only do I feel that my skills have grown, but also my confidence. I enjoyed each session and now feel well equipped for my exams!" TH
Monday 6 December 2021
Although I was reluctant to start maths tutoring, Catherine’s lessons gave me a different perspective on the maths work which was extremely helpful. Catherine was always willing to help and and made things much clearer. (Year 12 allgebra student) PJ
Wednesday 29 Sept 2021
Oh Catherine! Jack just told me he got 4a in today's e-asttle test which is a huge leap from his 3p earlier in the year. He says that you make maths understandable. So huge huge thank you for making such a difference to my boys life.
Thursday July 2021
Going to Catherine for maths tutoring has helped me pass Pre-Health Level 4, which has now given me the opportunity to get into the Bachelor of Nursing. I had tried three maths tutors before Catherine and I still couldn't understand how to do most maths equations. I found Catherine's way of teaching maths very simple and clear which is what I needed. I found Catherine only a few weeks before my exams and I still passed. She has taught me what to look for and ways to remember equations and how to approach word problems which I couldn't do before. I highly recommend her and will continue to use her for the future. SM
Saturday 1 May 2021
I cant thank you enough for your patience, understanding and putting up with me. I had always wanted to study maths but it was finding the right place. It took me years just to work up the confidence to approach this. I feel a changed person now and this has helped me in more ways than just maths. You were exactly what I needed. I’m a strong believer that its never to late to learn anything or do anything, its perhaps just the level you want to operate at. You’re a rare find. Thanks again. SJ
Mon 2 Nov 2020
Thanks to The Maths Room for the support given to my son who had lost his confidence and helped him gain both L1 and L2 NZQA. Would recommend. Barb Toomey
Wed 30 Sep 2020
My daughter has been attending tuition with Catherine for approx 2 1/2 years. She really struggled with maths at Primary School and subsequently she had lost all confidence. She is now getting Merit and Excellences in her exams at High School. Catherine is extremely patient and caring and has given my daughter so much confidence and encouragement, it's been such a joy to see her blossom. I wish I had discovered Catherine years ago when my daughter was at Primary school. Highly recommended. SK
Tues 5 May 2020
"Thank you for your continued maths support for the girls during the Lockdown, it’s been fantastic. The girls have said your sessions are the same as if they were with you in person which is great feedback." VK
Wed 5 Feb 2020
"I started getting tutoring from Catherine midway through year 12 as I was struggling with the material I was learning at school and the speed at which it was being taught. As soon as I began these sessions my skills really started to improve due to Catherine's expansive knowledge on everything maths, and the way in which she personalises her teaching style in order for you to really understand the content your covering. I also found that as I continued with the tutoring sessions I was better equipped with the skills and confidence to be able to teach myself more. I could then refer to Catherine for harder questions and details I didn't understand, allowing me to attain higher grades. Over the time I spent with Catherine in years 12 and 13 my maths skills improved immensely, resulting in the subject being far more enjoyable and giving me the skills to continue into tertiary education. " HN
Thur 14 Nov 2019
"Catherine is a brilliant teacher of maths, able to explain complex concepts in a way children can understand. She has been an enormous support to my children through their NCEA exams, offering practice tests and answering last-minute email questions. My sons had been floundering in maths under poor teaching at their school but thanks to Catherine's help have flourished and are passing their NCEA exams with excellence endorsements. I would recommend Catherine to anyone. I just wish there were more Catherines so all students could benefit from her excellent teaching." KH
Sun 3 Nov 2019
"Chelsea loves coming to maths & she comes out so happy, and that she can actually understand it. You have really boosted her confidence. I thank you for your time & effort." AR
Thur 31 Oct 2019
"The reason I go to Catherine at The Maths Room NZ is because she has helped me so much with my maths abilities. Without her I would have never have been able to understand and keep up in class. Not only have I learnt how to solve difficult math equations, but I have also learnt how to lay out my work nicely and I have begun to learn good habits in maths. In my time at being at The Maths Room I have gained so much more confidence in maths and my day to day life. I am so happy that I decided to go to Catherine and I will definitely continue going until I finish high school." GW Year 11 student who has attended since Year 7
Mon 12 Oct 2019
"Since Jess has been coming to see you this year, she is so much more confident about maths and her skills have improved significantly so please enrol her for next year."
Mon 26 Nov 2018
"Catherine at The Math Room has been fantastic! My daughter had missed some school and was struggling with Calculus for Level 3 exams. Catherine not only provided expert knowledge and skill in Math theory but also offered the encouragement and guidance that she needed. We highly recommend Catherine as an excellent and highly capable teacher." Nicola O'Brien
Tues 20 Nov 2018
"It came to me that I never really thanked you for all your time spent with me this year- and I very much would like to do so. Looking back, I remember (not-so) fondly hardly being able to complete even the simplest of algebra- and now being able to pass a Cambridge exam with confidence, I can say that I've come quite the distance. So, I thank you for all the knowledge you've provided me with this year- and hope very much that we'll accomplish the same if not more next year." ML Year 11 student
Wed 14 Nov 2018
"Dan is keen to return to The Maths Room next year. He enjoys working with you and finds the one-on-one approach really works for him. You have not only helped with his skill and knowledge development, you have had a tangible impact on his confidence and self-esteem. We can’t thank you enough for this." AB
Mon 29 Feb 2018
"Catherine tutored both my children in 2017. She had a great rapport with both kids and they found her extremely supportive. My youngest struggled with confidence but after just one term it was great to see her enthusiasm for Maths had returned. She moved up a couple of maths classes during the year due to improvement. My eldest child faced their end of year NCEA exam with a lot more confidence and understanding of calculus. We would highly recommend Catherine." K. Hill
Tues 16 Jan 2018
"I can honestly not imagine trying to do Year 13 calculus without the help of The Math Room NZ. It is crazy to look back and see how much I struggled through Year 11 and 12 and then to see how breezy Year 13 was for me all thanks to the amazing service that The Maths Room provides. The one on one atmosphere cannot be replicated anywhere else and the environment allows students to ask all those "funny" questions without having to worry about what other classmates would think. The extra knowledge that you gain through this course is invaluable. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone who asks."
Rebecca Anderson
Wed 7 Dec 2017
"Our daughter Sarah has attended The Maths Room for two years now. During this time we have seen her self confidence grow and her anxieties around maths dissipate. The one-on-one approach made her feel at ease and she developed a high level of trust in Catherine which improved her self-confidence and willingness to try new things. She has gone from describing herself as 'bad at maths' to telling her new teacher that maths was her favourite subject! From our perspective it has been great to have a tutor who has great knowledge about the current curriculum and the strategies for teaching maths now so that Sarah could discuss any queries with her. I would fully recommend The Maths Room to both students who are struggling with maths but also those who just need to build their confidence in this area." R&J
Tues 5 Dec 2017
"Thanks so much for all your help with Joe this year. He has gone from a boy who when referring to school said “I am useless at maths, it’s my worst subject!” to “Maths is easy!”. He seems to get it now and is not stressed whenever he has to do homework. Your approach to teaching has been ideal for him. Thank you." RM
Sun 03 Sep 2017
"What we have found with our son attending The Maths Room for just over two terms is the confidence Catherine is giving him in his maths class is starting to filter through to many other sections of his schooling. He has recently done amazing book reports and is motivated to do his best. He has even told me he feels more confident in class because of his extra maths." LNG
Tue 03 May 2016
"After a long period away from study I needed to complete a maths paper as part of my degree. With limited time and a lot to learn Catherine took up the challenge to explain the concepts, terminology and offer problem solving tips that helped me gain my confidence and understanding quickly. If you are studying at University or Polytech level and want to improve your maths, practice and invest in an exceptional maths tutor. I can highly recommend Catherine to help achieve your goals!" Dave
Sun 24 Jan 2016
"My daughter struggled with maths for years. However, in the past two years (Years 10 and 11), we have been very fortunate to have found Catherine who has not only assisted my daughter to achieve great results but also, to gain confidence in her ability in the subject. I highly recommend Catherine for her professionalism, knowledge of the curriculum and her genuine care for her students. My daughter will be back again for more tuition at The Maths Room in 2016. Thanks Catherine!" Helen
Wed 23 Dec 2015
"I am a 15 year old student who has been attending tuition sessions with Catherine for the past two years. Catherine continues to aid me in my work but at the same time she has also changed my negativity towards the subject by explaining the relevance of Maths and the importance of it. She creates a caring environment while providing humour regularly! Most importantly, I feel comfortable with asking questions. Overall it has been a great experience so far, and one that has really helped." FHB