Zaynah is an Academically Gifted Maths Graduate and Aspiring Teacher, Available Now for TA / Academic Mentor Roles
Zaynah is a bright, personable and enthusiastic First-Class Mathematics with Data Science graduate who is looking to begin her journey towards becoming a Maths teacher. She is keen to join a secondary school as a Maths Academic Mentor or Teaching Assistant, where she can use her excellent subject knowledge to support pupils, build confidence and make Maths feel more accessible.
Having already worked as both a Mathematics Tutor and volunteer Teaching Assistant, Zaynah understands the importance of adapting explanations, encouraging perseverance and creating an environment where pupils feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Data Science – First Class: City St George’s, University of London
- A Levels: Maths (B), Psychology (B), Chemistry (C) – Winchmore School
- GCSEs: 10 including Mathematics (8), English Literature (8), Combined Science (8–8), Business Studies (8), Computer Science (8) and English Language (7)
Experience Summary
Zaynah combines excellent mathematical ability with practical experience supporting young people academically. Her tutoring background has given her first-hand experience of breaking down challenging concepts, adapting to individual learning needs and helping students become more confident mathematicians. Alongside this, her previous Teaching Assistant experience and strong interpersonal skills would enable her to quickly become a positive and dependable presence within a school.
- Delivered personalised Mathematics tuition, planning engaging sessions around individual abilities, learning needs and academic goals.
- Built pupils' confidence in Maths through clear, structured explanations, helping learners approach challenging concepts with greater understanding and resilience.
- Adapted her teaching methods to suit different learning styles and levels of ability, demonstrating the flexibility needed to support pupils both one-to-one and in small groups.
- Gained direct Teaching Assistant experience supporting children aged 5–16, adapting activities for different ages and abilities while contributing to a positive learning environment.
- Brings excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills from her First-Class Mathematics with Data Science degree, alongside knowledge of statistical modelling, data science and Python.
- Developed strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills through education and customer-facing roles, enabling her to work confidently with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Key Strengths
- First-Class Mathematics graduate with excellent subject knowledge
- Clear ambition to progress into a career as a secondary Maths teacher
- Practical experience as both a Mathematics Tutor and Teaching Assistant
- Able to make challenging mathematical concepts clearer and more approachable
- Patient and adaptable when supporting different abilities and learning styles
- Passionate about developing pupils' confidence, curiosity and resilience in Maths
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Warm, positive and dependable approach with the potential to make a fantastic contribution to a secondary school community