21 April 2023
NumberWorks’nWords has opened a brand new centre at 26 Ridge Street North Sydney, owned by experienced NumberWorks’nWords franchisee, Eimear Hughes.
If you are interested in learning more about where your child is at with their learning, contact Eimear and the team at NumberWorks’nWords North Sydney for a free assessment today!
We spoke to Eimear about the launch.
Can you tell us about your background and how you came to start the company?
Before moving to Sydney in 2007, I was a teacher and senior manager of a large Primary School in Belfast for 13 years. In 2009, I took over NumberWorks’nWords Mosman. Since then, I have seen thousands of students gain confidence in themselves while they learn and develop a love of learning. It was my goal to apply the same passion, dedication and expertise to the new North Sydney centre, which is located near a number of local schools in the area. Joining me are the two managers of the North Sydney centre, Nick Gardiner and Jess Linney, who both spent many years as tutors at the Mosman centre.
How does the free assessment work?
We offer free assessments in maths and English which identify gaps and weaknesses. The maths assessments cover all aspects of the curriculum, while the English assessment addresses the core areas of reading, comprehension, spelling and writing. With this information, in conjunction with the parents and child, we develop a personalised learning programme to meet each child’s learning needs, which can often get overlooked in the classroom. With a small tutor to pupil ratio, our in-centre tuition is customised to each child, and delivered by trained tutors who are experts in their subjects. This personalised approach to tuition caters to students of all abilities, and complements the work that students do at school. Our tutors also place a priority on getting to know the whole students, including their hobbies and interests, and provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.
What are the advantages of going with an established tutoring company over a freelance private tutor?
Using a combination of our bespoke tutoring software and experienced and engaging tutors, NumberWorks’nWords incorporates traditional learning methods into teaching practices. Maths and English tutoring with NumberWorks’nWords is beneficial for students who need extra support or are falling behind at school, as well as those students who require extension work that challenges them. We find that one-on-one private tutoring can often make the student feel more pressure and can make them afraid to get the answer wrong. With our small pupil-to-tutor ratio, we provide a safe learning environment where the tutor and the student come to the answer together, with a focus on mental strategies, rather than just getting the answer correct. We find that this type of tuition creates more independent learners with a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Our tutors also go through a thorough hiring process, are trained by me and my experienced managers, and all have valid Working with Children Checks, so you know your child is in safe and capable hands.
How have you been getting involved in the North Sydney local community?
We love to give back to the local community and have donated a free term of tuition to many local charities, including Mary’s House, a refuge for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. We also regularly donate free term vouchers to local primary schools and sports clubs, including Neutral Bay Public School, Middle Harbour Public School and Collaroy Plateau Cricket Club. If you are organising a fundraiser and would like to offer a NumberWorks’nWords free term voucher as a prize, please get in touch with us!
NumberWorks’nWords
North Sydney
Suite 802/803, 26 Ridge St, North Sydney, 2060
Phone: (02) 9698 9042
northsydney@numberworks.com