Hamilton, NZ · Year 9–13
STEM tutoring from people who just sat these exams
One-on-one maths, physics, chemistry and engineering tutoring, taught by current university engineering students who know NCEA, IB and Cambridge inside out.
Progress tracking
You'll always know how it's actually going
A short quiz, every week
5–10 minutes on whatever was covered that session, so gaps show up early instead of at exam time.
Scores get logged and tracked
Your tutor keeps a running record for your child, not just a gut feeling of "going okay."
A written update, monthly
A plain-English summary of what's improved, what's still shaky, and what we're focusing on next.
Example report
Illustrative example only, not an actual student's results.
Subjects & rates
What we cover
| Subject | Levels supported | Typical focus |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | NCEA L1–L3, IB, Cambridge | Algebra, calculus, statistics, exam technique |
| Physics | NCEA L2–L3, IB, Cambridge | Mechanics, electricity, waves |
| Chemistry | NCEA L2–L3, IB, Cambridge | Mole calculations, reactions, structure & bonding |
| Engineering | NCEA L2–L3, intro standards | Technical drawing, mechanics, problem-solving |
No packages to buy upfront. Book session by session, or set up a regular weekly slot once you know it's a good fit.
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Taught by people who just did this
Thomas Hocking
Founder & Tutor
3rd year Mechanical Engineering student
Started Catalyst Tutoring after seeing how much a bit of engineering-minded explanation could unstick a maths problem. Currently tutoring Year 9 maths.
Emily Broughton
Tutor
3rd year Mechanical Engineering student
Brings the same problem-solving approach from her engineering coursework into how she explains maths and science to students.
Every tutor here is a current STEM or engineering student, not just someone who did well at school years ago. They're solving real technical problems in their own coursework right now, and that habit of breaking a hard problem into steps is exactly what makes tricky NCEA topics click for a Year 11 or 12 student.
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What happens next
- → We reply within a day or two to find a time that works.
- → First session is a chance to see if it's a good fit, no pressure.
- → From there it's $55/hr, booked session by session or as a regular weekly slot.
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