Smith Mathematics Coaching Sydney

All about John Smith

Teacher, Tutor, Coach, Educator, Author

My name is John Smith and I am the Head Teacher at Smith Mathematics Coaching.

At Smith Mathematics Coaching, I have taught Mathematics, providing encouragement and motivation, and showing Study Techniques to students for 20 years.

Experience – a must for teaching and coaching

I have been tutoring, coaching and teaching Mathematics for 40 years and have helped thousands of students, from Year 5 to Year 12 HSC (Higher School Certificate). I spent 25 years as Head of Mathematics at Moriah College in Bondi Junction. I resigned to continue to build Smith Mathematics Coaching.

Qualifications – Mathematics and Other

I have a degree in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics as well as tertiary studies in Philosophy and the History and Philosophy of Science. I am interested in my students' progress as individuals: they are not just members of a class. And I spend a lot of time with parents, discussing schools, maths tuition, teaching and learning issues.

Published Books – all aimed at students' understanding and exam success

I wrote my first book, How to Study Effectively in 1984. I published it with Jim Coroneos who, at that time, was the top author of mathematics texts in NSW. Since then I have published eighteen other books – all directed to examination success. They are used by teachers and students throughout Australia and are available at any good bookshop or from my distributors Five Senses Education.

My Teaching Technique

Progress in Mathematics occurs when students understand the basics of each topic. But this understanding can be achieved in many ways. My way works on sound teaching + revision + revision + more revision until I am satisfied that all students in the class have mastered the problem.

This may take time – but it is time that must be spent.