Pooja R.

Very responsive
Private Tutor

Tutoring near Glen Waverley, Melbourne, VIC & Wantirna, Melbourne, VIC & Vermont South, Melbourne, VIC & Bayswater, Melbourne, VIC & Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC

About

Experienced Mathematics Teacher with 15+ Years of Expertise With over 15 years of teaching experience across secondary schools and private tutoring, I am a dedicated Mathematics educator committed to helping students achieve their full potential. I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science, a B.Ed., and an M.Sc. in Mathematics. My teaching career spans Melbourne, London, and India, where I’ve worked with secondary-level students specializing in VCE Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, and Further Maths. For the past five years, I have been teaching mathematics to students from leading private, public, and selective schools in Melbourne, fostering a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and building students' confidence. Hourly Rate Individual Lessons: $90/hr Group Lessons (3-4 students): $40 per student Teaching Philosophy What I find most rewarding about teaching is seeing students transform from disliking maths to truly enjoying the subject. Many of my students have gone from struggling with complex concepts to excelling in their exams, often citing their newfound love for maths. My approach centers on ensuring students not only arrive at the correct answer but also understand the reasoning behind it. I focus on breaking down problems into manageable parts, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging students to approach challenges with confidence. Strengths & Values I pride myself on my determination, positive attitude, and commitment to student success. I am punctual, sincere, and adaptable to each student’s needs, with a strong focus on continuous improvement—both for my students and myself. I believe in the power of hard work and the importance of learning from every experience.

Education

Master of Science (Mathematics), Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education


Reviews

Mrs Pooja is an amazing tutor as she shows traits of patience, passion for teaching, she’s encouraging as well as adaptability. I am really grateful to her as she’s given me a numerous amount of help. Whenever I struggled with a concept, she was always there to help me understand it better. Her patience and dedication made a huge difference in my learning experience. Beyond her teaching skills, she is genuinely a good person, kind, approachable, and always ready to lend a listening ear. I truly appreciate everything she has done for me and feel lucky to have her as my teacher. Regards Saran Karthik
Saran Karthik on 22nd October 2024
Pooja is an amazing tutor, who individually caters for all her students. She breaks down the topics really well and provides a lot practice material. I highly recommend her 10/10! :D
Daryl on 20th October 2024
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Pooja as my math tutor for the past three years, and it’s been a wonderful experience. She has a deep understanding of math and explains complex concepts clearly and effectively. Pooja is patient and takes the time to ensure I fully grasp the material, which has significantly boosted my confidence. Her tailored approach has led to noticeable improvements in my skills. I highly recommend Pooja to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and approachable math tutor. She has truly made a positive impact on my learning!
Amanda on 20th October 2024
Mrs Pooja is a great maths teacher, as she has been the main reason why I continue to enjoy and do well in maths methods. Her notes and teaching technique is engaging and easily understandable and we were always ahead of my school while going through the chapters, which goes to show just how brilliant she is. I would definitely recommend students try out her classes.
Nikhil Nanayakkara on 20th October 2024
Pooja is an excellent tutor who has been incredibly helpful in math methods. She doesn't just teach the subject but ensures I truly understand what I'm doing. If I struggle with a concept, even after an explanation, she finds alternative ways to teach it until it clicks for me. She also offers a variety of helpful resources for extra practice and introduces problem-solving techniques that aren't covered in school. I highly recommend taking lessons with Pooja.
Haana on 20th October 2024
Pooja is an amazing tutor who is very good at passing her knowledge down to others. I had skipped unit 1 and 2 for general maths and had no clue what to do for 3 and 4, however Pooja was able to help me learn quickly with her amazing notes and skills and I am now beating majority of my year level who did general from the start and I am top 10 for my year. Pooja is very flexible with her sessions making it easy to get help whenever you need and very helpful for upcoming sacs. Pooja provides many many many practise sacs and exams before the test/exam arrives so that you are fully prepared and makes the sessions fun by having some jokes and putting a smile on everyone’s face. I would highly recommend going to Pooja for maths tutoring as it is money well spent as you will receive the best outcome and receive a high study score. An 11/10 tutor. I enjoy all my sessions and am very thank you for all the help she has given me
Lachie Emanuel on 8th October 2024
I studied Maths Methods with Pooja when I was in year grade, and she helped me build my maths foundation skills. Further helping me take Maths Methods and teaching me all the essential skills in a very clear and concise manner, as opposed to the textbook. Her teaching style is not too strict but also not too laid off.
Tharen on 7th October 2024
I highly recommend Miss Rathore to anyone looking for a knowledgable and reliable math tutor. She have an incredible ability to translate difficult problems and concepts into simple, easy-to-understand steps. Her skills encompass all topics, whether it’s algebra, calculus, or statistics. She ensures I grasp the material before moving forward. One of the best things about Miss Rathore is her patience. No matter how many questions I ask or how long it takes me to understand something, she can explain it to me over and over again. She also provides practical examples and different methods to solve problems, which schools do not teach. This makes tackling assessments much more efficient. Thanks to their support, my confidence in math has improved significantly, and I’ve seen great progress in my grades. Therefore I highly recommend going to Miss Rathore for support, especially for VCE!
Rhea Godse on 7th October 2024
From my over an year experience going to Pooja, I find her classes very helpful in aiding my maths grades. My grades after going to Pooja increased drastically after going to her. She provides countless exam papers/ sacs that you can use for practice to improve your grade. Overall, I am extremely happy with Pooja's classes.
Kush Gupta on 7th October 2024
Pooja was a great tutor. She consistently tailored her teaching to accommodate the unique strengths and weaknesses of each student, ensuring that everyone could grasp the material effectively. Her provision of numerous practice papers and exams was invaluable in reinforcing concepts and preparing us thoroughly for the VCAA exams. Her dedication and support made a significant difference in my understanding and confidence in maths.
Vishant on 6th October 2024
Great resources and great understanding of methods and specialists courses from units 1-4. Really helped me optimise my learning by focusing on important areas of the subjects that are high yielding on the exams.
Rohan on 5th October 2024
This year, Pooja was my tutor for 3/4 Methods, and she was amazing! I can assure that Pooja's explanations and patience really helped me understand concepts and apply them in a variety of questions, even if methods wasn't my strongest subject. Whenever I contact her a doubt, she always responds very quickly. She breaks down difficult questions into manageable parts and offers several explanations to help you understand them. She encourages you to approach the topic logically and offers assistance if you get stuck. She has been incredibly helpful all year, especially as examinations got closer. I highly recommend Pooja to everyone!
Prachi Patel on 5th February 2024
Pooja, my Mathematical Methods teacher, was not just an educator but a mentor who played a pivotal role in my VCE journey. Her profound understanding of the material, evident in both regular classes and assessments (SACS and exams), ensured a solid grasp of complex concepts. Pooja's adeptness at breaking down intricate problems and providing guidance beyond the curriculum was invaluable. Her flexibility and adaptability tailored the learning experience to individual needs, creating an inclusive environment. Pooja's patience and approachability struck a balance between being understanding and strict, fostering a positive learning atmosphere. With her encouragement, I achieved a remarkable ATAR of 98+, a testament to her dedication and effective teaching methods. I highly recommend Pooja not only as an outstanding teacher but also as a mentor who goes above and beyond to ensure students succeed
Dhanika Nanayakkara on 30th January 2024
Pooja is an exceptional maths tutor! She provides clear explanations with a personalized approach, and has a knack for making difficult concepts understandable. She truely boosted my confidence and ensures success. Highly recommend her for anyone wanting to see real results!
Aliyah S on 21st January 2024
I highly recommend Pooja to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective VCE Maths educator. Her expertise, combined with a genuine passion for teaching, has significantly improved my mathematical concepts and helped me achieve my desired VCE score
Aaryan on 19th January 2024
Recently I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional tutor Miss Pooja, and I am thrilled to share my positive experience. From the outset, it was evident that Miss Pooja possessed a deep understanding of math's methods and their excellent teaching methods were shown through each session. Miss Pooja is well aware of the Victorian education system and VCE which allowed me to increase my understanding of grading system, hence setting up a clear path for me work towards. Moreover, her commitment to my success extended beyond our scheduled sessions. Miss pooja provided additional resources, practice materials, and offered valuable insights that proved instrumental in my understanding of the subject. Hence i recommend this tutor to anyone seeking not only academic improvement but also a mentor who genuinely cares about their students' progress. Thank you
Nitanth Jayaprakash on 8th January 2024
A very good teacher. Always very patient to make you understand a concept even if you had the hardest time understanding it. She makes you understand concepts very easily and teaches you methods that would help you learn more efficiently.
Nathaniel on 8th January 2024
Pooja is an excellent tutor and my daughter found her extremely helpful when she taught her Methods Unit 3&4.
Lia on 2nd January 2023
Pooja is an amazing tutor who has a clear passion and dedication to teaching her students. I highly recommend her as a tutor especially for VCE, as she helped me a lot during my schooling years.
Hayoung on 22nd December 2022
Pooja is a conscientious and focused teacher, willing to help and encourage. She knows the syllabus and is able to transfer her knowledge and methods to reenforce the same with her students. She is flexible to allow for other commitments when necessary.
Nilmini on 27th October 2022
Pooja is a dedicated tutor and has helped me extend myself and my knowledge in maths. She is really great at teaching why certain things are done as well as how questions are solved. She breaks things down and thoroughly explains the steps needed. Pooja also sends solutions to questions I don't understand throughout the week. Overall, Pooja is a really thorough and helpful tutor and she has assisted me to excel and challenge myself in maths.
Isabella on 20th October 2022
My daughter struggled with maths methods after 2 years of remote learning. We found Pooja 2 months before her VCE exam. Pooja went above and beyond to help my daughter to gain confidence. Pooja worked with her with so much dedication and as a result I could see my daughter finally starting to enjoy the subject and did well in VCE exam. Only wish we found her sooner. Now my son has started lessons with her. He loves attending the classes. Pooja has an amazing gift to keep her students engaged, gain their respect, at the same time her ability to bring a little fun to her teaching makes him look forward to the lesson. Teaching is not just a job for Pooja, it’s her passion and the progress can be seen from her students. Can’t praise her enough and as far as my kids are concerned, she’s is the best teacher they’ve ever had and I wholeheartedly agree with them!
Malsha Wickramaratna on 30th December 2021
Pooja is a phenomenal tutor. Due to remote learning and lack of a school structure, our son started struggling in math methods in year 11. By Term 3 he had steadily declined to a dangerously low performance level. We found Pooja. From the first day, she knew exactly how to help our son. She is not only a great tutor who can explain things clearly and well, she knows the curriculum and knows what it takes to do well in the VCE. Unlike other tutors we've had in the past who were more just helped finish homework, she confidently directs our son in what he needs to do to catch up and also move ahead. She puts a good amount of pressure on him to put the work in and take initiative. She is strategic, she is consistent, and she is disciplined. These are all the things my son needs in a tutor. She expects a lot from her student, but if the student is willing to up the work in, he will see results and Pooja can help him get to any academic goal they have. We are extremely pleased with Pooja and recommend her to anyone who needs a math tutor.
Christine T on 21st October 2021
Pooja was a good tutor and if extra help was required, she would make sure to call you if needed and help you with any doubts. She also gives good notes. I was new to further maths in year 12 and was behind other students who did 1/2 further maths. Pooja helped me catch up and I am currently doing very well in Further. She also explains very thoroughly and if you don't understand something, she will try to explain it to you in different ways until you do understand. Thank you so much Pooja!!
Navneet Sokhi on 19th October 2021
Pooja is a great support who has helped me out so much in 1/2 methods this year. I personally struggle in maths and from the get go, she has always been supportive and encouraging in the subject, which has undoubtedly helped me improve. Every week, Pooja goes above and beyond, always ensuring that I am absorbing concepts, by providing in depth examples and extra materials to supplement my schoolwork. Best of the best. Thank you Pooja!
A on 26th November 2020
Pooja has been tutoring me in Specialist and Maths Method and I must say that she is really knowledgeable in maths. She simplifies the complex problems and finds multiple ways to explain it until you understand it. She motivates you to logically solve the problem and helps if you are stuck. During Covid time, we did our classes using Zoom and it was as effective as in-person teaching. It's been a great experience in learning with her and I highly recommend her for VCE
Simon on 25th November 2020
Pooja tutored me for 3/4 Methods this year and she was absolutely amazing! As someone who didn't like maths and wasn't the best at it before, I can confidently say that Pooja's patience and explanations genuinely helped me understand concepts and apply them in a range of questions. These skills truly helped me when approaching questions in all my SACs and exams. Pooja encourages you to work through problems step by step, in a simple and logical manner and our classes are very collaborative. She always pushes me to try my best and replies very promptly whenever I send her any doubts or questions I don't understand. Pooja is not only an incredible tutor but also extremely knowledgeable with maths - she also teaches Further and Specialist Maths and she has an excellent understanding and ability to teach all these subjects. She has been so supportive throughout the craziness of 2020 and I don't know what I would have done without her as my Methods tutor! She is also so kind and encouraging and we always have a laugh in our classes. I would very highly recommend Pooja to anyone looking for maths tuition!
Meghana Jonnalagadda on 25th November 2020
Pooja is an excellent tutor, who gives in all her effort and cares about her students’ education. Highly recommend her for VCE or just school in general.
Hayoung on 25th November 2020

Character references

Very dedicated and committed teacher. Takes complete interest in the performance of the student. An understanding teacher, especially for students who have relocated from other countries. She understands their emotions
By Sandra on 12th October 2022
Pooja tutored me for 3/4 Methods this year and she was absolutely amazing! As someone who didn't like maths and wasn't the best at it before, I can confidently say that Pooja's patience and explanations genuinely helped me understand concepts and apply them in a range of questions. These skills truly helped me when approaching questions in all my SACs and exams. Pooja encourages you to work through problems step by step, in a simple and logical manner and our classes are very collaborative. She always pushes me to try my best and replies very promptly whenever I send her any doubts or questions I don't understand. Pooja is not only an incredible tutor but also extremely knowledgeable with maths - she also teaches Further and Specialist Maths and she has an excellent understanding and ability to teach all these subjects. She has been so supportive throughout the craziness of 2020 and I don't know what I would have done without her as my Methods tutor! She is also so kind and encouraging and we always have a laugh in our classes. I would very highly recommend Pooja to anyone looking for maths tuition!
By Meghana Jonnalagadda on 20th November 2020

Availability

Around Glen Waverley

Around Wantirna

Around Vermont South

Around Bayswater

Around Burwood East

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