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Macks Maths - Expert GCSE and A Level Tuition

About Me

Hi I'm Kirsten!

I'm a fully qualified maths teacher and examiner with over 15 years of experience. I'm passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their full potential in maths.

It’s always surprised me how some tutors claim to teach every subject across all year groups. My expertise is in maths—that’s why I focus exclusively on it.

I offer targeted support in Foundation GCSE, Higher GCSE, and A Level Maths through both group courses and bespoke one-to-one tuition. By specialising, I ensure that every session is high-quality, focused, and tailored to help students achieve their best.

While I’m focused on helping students achieve excellent results, I also pride myself on being approachable and patient. I believe that strong relationships and a supportive environment are key to helping students enjoy their sessions and make real progress.

Why I have a passion for getting girls into maths

I have a particular expertise in helping girls gain confidence and thrive in Maths and many of my students have gone on to achieve highly and pursue STEM subjects post-16.

As a girl growing up with a passion for maths, I often found myself in the minority—first in my Further Maths A Level class, and later at university while studying for a maths degree. There were times when I questioned whether I belonged and even considered changing direction. Fortunately, I had an inspiring and supportive maths teacher who encouraged me to stay true to my strengths and pursue what I genuinely loved. That support made a lasting difference and reinforced my belief that I was exactly where I needed to be.

Over the years as a teacher, I’ve witnessed first hand so many girls struggling with confidence in their mathematical abilities, despite being more than capable; often due to long-standing stereotypes that suggest the subject is better suited to boys. This false narrative, combined with lower encouragement and fewer visible role models, can lead girls to underestimate their own abilities—despite performing just as well as their male counterparts. While society is gradually shifting away from the outdated belief that “girls can’t do maths,” there is still significant progress to be made..

My sessions are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters both confidence and community. In these sessions, students are encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and learn from mistakes—without fear of judgment. Surrounded by like-minded peers, our girls begin to believe in themselves, challenge stereotypes, and discover that they are more than capable of excelling in maths.

We create an environment where girls feel seen, valued, and capable of achieving their full potential in maths. By removing societal pressures and focusing on support and community, they can explore and excel in the subject without the barriers that often exist in more traditional settings.

Girls are more likely to speak up, ask questions, and take risks in a space free from gender-based comparison or judgment.

INCREASED CONFIDENCE

Learning alongside like-minded peers fosters a sense of community, encouragement, and mutual motivation.

STRONGER PEER SUPPORT

ENCOURAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT

COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION

We all actively encourage each other. With the aim being to break down any barriers that may exist due to stereotypes about women in STEM fields, helping students to feel empowered and capable.

Rather than a competitive atmosphere, these sessions emphasize collaboration. Students work together, sharing ideas and problem-solving strategies, and supporting each other through challenges. This fosters a sense of community, where students feel like they’re in it together.

Mistakes are seen as a natural part of the learning process, and the focus is on learning from them. This mindset helps to reduce anxiety about getting things wrong and encourages risk-taking and perseverance. The focus is on effort, improvement, and progress, not perfection.

GROWTH MINDSET

Students are regularly acknowledged for their hard work and progress, reinforcing the idea that their efforts are valuable. Praise is specific, acknowledging the thought process behind problem-solving rather than just the correct answers.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT