Founder of Learning Curve Tutors

About me

Qualifications

• PGCE (Sussex University)
• BSc Hons Mathematics (Queen’s University Belfast)
• ALCM Pianoforte (Trinity College, London)

Experience

My educational journey has been varied including responsibilities in both the pastoral and academic fields. Being fortunate to travel with my teaching qualifications, I have gained experience in Hong Kong, Prague and Dubai following my first teaching post in Sussex, UK. This has allowed me to become very knowledgeable about a vast variety of nationalities, cultures and learning styles. I have led Mathematics Departments in Prague and in Dubai and held the post of Assistant Head, Academics in my last school before taking a career break to focus on my children, leaving expatriate life behind. This has given me the most wonderful opportunity to focus solely on the other side of the fence where I can enjoy the privileges of being a full-time mum supporting my children on their learning journey and whilst doing this I have discovered a new direction in my educational journey where my work is now home-based and focuses on homeschooling and online learning.

More

Teaching is my vocation. I am a people person and enjoy helping my students achieve their full potential. I especially love to see their progression in mathematics particularly because both of my children have struggled to grasp this subject with the ease that I did. The blessing in this is that I have had first-hand experience with my own children of the frustrations that learning mathematics can bring and this has developed my ability to empathise with students and become a compassionate, flexible and student-centred teacher/tutor.

Reviews

Steve M (Parent) – Jan 20

My son had been having problems with maths in Year 8. He performed well in his transfer test in P7, but found the step up to more complex mathematics very challenging. After his first term in senior school he achieved 67% in his Christmas exam. His teacher informed me at Parent/Teacher interviews that he was struggling with the subject and would benefit from some extra help. We approached Jill about doing some short sessions with Mick. Mick has Aspergers and short sessions suit him better. Mick attended for two sessions with Jill which was all it took to get Mick back up to speed with his classmates. At the end of Year 8 Mick achieved 84% in his Summer exam which was very pleasing. I found Jill to be extremely professional in her manner, whilst also being friendly and approachable, which was important for Mick. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jill for further tutoring work. Mick said “Jill was very nice. She makes things easy to understand and shows you good ways of doing the sums. She really helped me”

Grace T (Past Pupil @ Repton School Dubai now employed with Alila Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur) – Jan 20

Ms. Pearson’s passion for teaching and mathematics resulted in me understanding the subject and giving me results better than I ever thought I would get. She constantly found new ways to inspire her students and brightened up the classroom everytime she entered. She remains one of the most influential people that I had the luck to be taught by in my secondary education. Her teachings of using numbers for analysis inspired me to pursue a career in Revenue Management.

Beverly L (Parent) – Sep 17

Jill tutored my son during his first year at senior school, helping him to make the difficult transition from junior school maths to senior school maths. Jill was a terrific tutor, taking time and patience to explain maths in a kind and engaging manner, injecting humour and keeping him focused on the tasks. My son improved significantly during the year due to her guidance and support. I have no hesitation in recommending Jill as a tutor, she has a genuine interest and desire to help children succeed at maths and a talent at making difficult topics appear easy.