MATHS TUTORING
20+ Years of Experience
Testimonials
My two children started working with Jennifer from very different ability and motivation levels. My daughter, was already quite successful but hungry for more. My son, was struggling with concepts and becoming disheartened with poor results. Fast forward 2 terms and my daughter’s results have sky rocketed, finishing the year with her being placed in the top stream for next year. My son’s motivation and commitment has changed for the better, and while the upwards movement in his grades has been a lovely result, the incredible change in his attitude and desire to achieve has been the most pleasing result. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone, whether their child/ren require/s an extra hand to understand concepts or are seeking to achieve phenomenal results. She is a perfect fit for not only differing skill levels but motivation and desire to achieve levels, as well. Both myself and the children couldn’t be happier!
Diana (Crows Nest)
In a hectic world praise is often easily overlooked. My career is dedicated to finding and developing outstanding leadership – often sought, but rarely found.
I wanted to acknowledge a teacher in the Knox community that I believe is outstanding – someone who displays extraordinary human qualities, is committed to her profession and clearly understands how to inspire, motivate and challenge her students to ‘reach for the stars’. Jennifer Tran taught Callum in Terms 1 and 2 and was able to foster a passion for Mathematics that was incredible. Jennifer displayed nothing but consummate professionalism in her teaching, was inspirational, giving of her time and an exemplary example of what great teaching can nurture and grow.
From Callum, Cheryl and Myself it’s a simple, but heart felt thank you.
My son joined Jennifer’s Yr 12 Advanced class halfway through Yr 12. Jennifer helped consolidate his understanding of the more difficult concepts with her clear explanations and patience, and by ensuring he did more practice questions. He went in finding Maths a chore, and came away with more confidence and improved marks. We would recommend Jennifer as she is highly experienced and works to the student’s ability level to improve their understanding and competence in Maths.
Carmen Seeto
We are so grateful for Jennifer. She has helped elevate my daughters competence in Maths in preparation for the HSC. Jennifer’s friendly disposition, professional demeanor and creative methods have all come together to help bolster Hana’s existing knowledge. Jennifer’s guided problem solving and encouragement have also given Hana the confidence to sit the HSC with calm in the knowledge that she has done the work. Thanks Jennifer, Hana has really appreciated the kind help and gentle guidance you provided.
Meagan Maguire
My daughter was starting to fall behind in her Maths class and asked me if she could try a tutor. At the same time I had received a flyer from Jennifer in the post. The reviews were excellent so we thought we would give her a try. We have been delighted with the small classes and my daughter has gone from strength to strength. Although they are in a small group, the students work independently.
Jennifer has given my daughter the confidence she needed and her grades have improved greatly. She is currently in Year 12 studying the IB and we are happy to have Jennifer as extra help in this difficult and final year. My daughter warmed immediately to Jennifer, her experience and professionalism definitely shines through. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Jennifer has tutored both my children over the years and has proven to be very professional, committed and proficient at teaching mathematics to HSC level. She is thorough and patient in her teaching methods, breaking down difficult concepts in many different ways if needed. Her additional classes were of benefit leading up the HSC, focusing on specific topics as well as additional resources being provided to enhance understanding. I am very happy that I went with Tiger Tutoring, and would highly recommend Jennifer.
Mary Rose Scalia
Jennifer has been tutoring our daughter, who was struggling with Maths, during years 11 and 12. Thanks to Jennifer’s help, she recently scored 100% in her term exam. Jennifer is excellent at demystifying mathematical concepts and building skills and confidence. She is also friendly and approachable, and makes the lessons enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to any students needing help with Maths – our year 9 son is now also seeing her for tutoring!
Anna Scobie
Tiger Tutoring was a game changer for our son in year 9. He moved up from being a B student in the general cohort to being invited into the accelerated maths stream mid-year. Jennifer is an excellent teacher who really breaks down the concepts they need at the time they need them. I highly recommend her.
Kristin Westlake
Jennifer has simplified explanations to make learning maths far easier for my daughter. Her support when my daughter recently moved schools made all the difference when she had to catch up on a missed topic just before exam time. My daughter’s confidence in her ability with maths has improved since she commenced with Jennifer & I would highly recommend her services as a tutor.
Jennifer has taken my children from average ability to top of their class in their respective year math cohorts. But most importantly – and the most fantastic thing – above all else, is that they truly enjoy their tutoring sessions with Jennifer. Their eagerness to become better at the topic at hand is so wonderful to see. They now all ENJOY maths! Jennifer is definitely the best!
Jennifer has been a key factor in keeping our son on track and staying positive about his exams. For a child who struggled with Maths, it ended up being his best result 93/100. Thank you so much! We are eternally grateful.
Yvette Lever
Jennifer has the exceptional ability to explain difficult concepts and made them easy to understand. She comes well prepared before each lesson to ensure optimum time with her student. I wish we had found Jennifer well before the HSC but even in a short time, she made a huge difference for our daughter’s confidence. Thank you so much, Jennifer.
Jennifer is without a doubt one of the best Mathematics teachers I have ever had the privilege of working with during my 13 years of schooling. Her passion for the subject of Mathematics is second to none, and the manner in which she is able to simplify even the most difficult concepts, are qualities which have enhanced both my Mathematics success and my appreciation for Mathematics itself.
After only two terms of tutoring with Jennifer, my daughter’s marks increased immensely. She not only has more confidence, she is enjoying maths.
Anita McDonnell
Jennifer has been a great support to my sons for the past couple of years. She helps them with concepts that may not have been understood or missed in class and works with them until they do. Her expert teaching skills and experience make this possible. They have done far more maths revision and study than they ever would have on their own, resulting in a greater understanding and comfort with maths. We highly recommend Jennifer.
Susan Dearn
I wish we had found Jennifer sooner. My daughter is getting so much benefit from the tutoring and she really likes Jennifer. Highly recommend.
Jennifer is an outstanding maths tutor. She is prompt, polite and professional and was a great support during my son’s HSC year. I found Jennifer to be always committed and patient and easily approachable. Her teaching methods helped my son achieve outstanding HSC results. I can’t speak highly enough of Jennifer, I strongly recommend her to any HSC student seeking to attain excellent results.
We have had both of our children (13 and 17) attending Tiger Tutoring with Jennifer since Jan 2023. Jennifer’s knowledge, experience and ability to explain has made a big difference to their understanding, attitude, results, and confidence in mathematics. We are very lucky to have found Tiger Tutoring with Jennifer and she is highly recommended by us all.
Bengt Johansson
My daughter came to Jennifer with an average understanding of maths and not really enjoying the subject at all. She has always excelled in the arts and English. With gentle encouragement and sharing of the extensive knowledge that Jennifer has, my daughter not only enjoys maths but is now excelling in her maths class. Her last year 12 exam resulted in a perfect score. Tiger Tutoring is making a difference.
Mary Lozina
I honestly cannot recommend Tiger Tutoring enough. My daughter is in year 12 standard maths at a public school where the teachers do not have the time or resources to devote to helping each student understand the curriculum properly. Jennifer is a patient, friendly and highly capable teacher who has the ability to ensure her students fully understand mathematical concepts. She helps students visualise how improved understanding translates to improved marks.
Cathy Herlihy
What do you call a fantastic Maths Tutor? It’s Jen from Tiger Maths Tutoring. Her ability to workout what her students really need is her strength, and results matter! My daughter’s HSC Maths result is as shining as the 5 stars we give Jen for her work. Thank you, Jen!
Amanda Bowyer
My daughter was quite particular in her choice of tutors in preparation for her HSC and immediately found confidence through Jennifer. Each week she would look forward to the lessons with Jennifer and highly commended her teaching abilities, methods and her lovely nature. My daughter seemed to enjoy the challenges with her peers of solving difficult problems to reinforce her learning during her time with Jennifer. Attending the 2019 Monte Laureate Assembly, she is grateful to have Jennifer part of the journey. Our family, in particular my daughter, is keen for my son to have the same enjoyment and confidence with his studies in preparation for the senior years.
Deanna Salis
Jennifer has been a wonderful tutor to my three children. She has made learning maths easy and has helped to improve their grades. With Jennifer’s help my daughter Isabella was awarded Academic Excellence in Maths, a subject she had previously always struggled with. But Jennifer’s support made a big difference when it really counted. I am so confident in Jennifer’s ability that we have asked her to help our youngest daughter Jessica. I have no hesitation in recommending Jennifer, should you be looking for an excellent maths tutor.
Tiger Tutoring has made an incredible difference to my Year 9 daughter’s maths. In just six months she has gone from being a D student to a B student which has had a huge impact on her confidence in the classroom. Jennifer brings energy to all her sessions with my daughter and challenges her in a constructive and encouraging way. We are so happy with the results.
Mimi Cullen
My daughter has been attending a weekly small group session with Jennifer for Year 9 maths tutoring. I never have to drag her to the sessions as she recognises how valuable they are to her confidence and understanding of maths. Her feedback is that Jennifer’s way of explaining and breaking down problems helps her ability to engage with class work immensely. This year my daughter has grown in confidence and motivation going from inconsistent, low grades in Years 7 and 8, to a solid overall B grade for this semester. Jennifer ensures she is covering content that my daughter will be doing in class, or in upcoming assessments, and then goes through returned test papers to consolidate concepts and spot weaknesses in her knowledge and understanding. We will be continuing with Tiger Maths Tutoring in 2021 and look forward to even more positive results!
Monique Kowalczyk
Jennifer and her team have and continue to provide fantastic support to my son with his year 12 maths. Since attending tutoring sessions with Jennifer, his subject confidence has improved, his test results have improved and his willingness to engage with maths study has improved. He is even enjoying doing maths which is an absolute first in his time at secondary school.
Jason Matthews
About Jennifer
20+ years of experience. If your child is struggling with mathematics and you are looking for an experienced Maths teacher to simplify the concepts so that it is easy to understand, contact Jennifer at Tiger Tutoring.
Teaching experience includes Knox Grammar School, International Grammar School, Australian International School Singapore and Caringbah Selective High School.
Jennifer is results driven and in the last school she taught at, 100% of her HSC Mathematics Advanced students achieved a Band 6 (90% or above) and 93% of her Mathematics Extension 1 students received an E4 (90% or above).
Tiger Tutoring offers face-to-face tuition and online lessons.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Arts / Education (Pure and Applied Mathematics), University of New South Wales
• Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting), University of New South Wales
• Accreditation as an Experienced Teacher (The Independent Schools Teachers Accreditation Authority)
• Teaching Certificate (New South Wales Department of Education)
Educational Philosophy
I believe in instilling a sense of enjoyment and personal achievement from learning.
Through the use of encouragement and positive reinforcement, I cultivate in each student
the confidence in their own ability to work through any problem.
By fostering the development of a growth mindset, I encourage students to understand that their
intelligence is not fixed, and that they are capable of building and expanding their knowledge
regardless of how difficult the concept seems at the time!
Service to The Community
I am privileged to be a Coordinator of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
This program aims to create a well-rounded individual who learns a skill, plays a sport and serves his or her community.
As I endeavour to lead by example, last July I took a group of students to Cambodia to teach English to underprivileged children.
The goal was to educate students about the conditions faced by less privileged people around the world and instil in them
a desire to make a difference. We are currently raising funds for high school scholarships for Cambodian children
to attend school from years 7-12 and to provide water filters to villages to reduce waterborne diseases.