Meet the Pin-tuition team!
Heather Whelan
Owner and Head Tutor
My Role
I am the owner and founder of Pin-tuition.
It's my job to deal with all enquiries, organise 1:1 lessons and run group lessons.
About Me
I've been tutoring for 3 years now. Prior to that, I was a classroom teacher both in Scotland and in the Middle East.
Favourite...
Colour: Pink
Hobby: Walking the wolves
Subject: Maths
Part of my job: When our students recommend us to their friends/siblings because we've helped boost their confidence!
Cody Rushford
Tutor
My Role
I offer 1:1 online English and Biology tuition up to Higher level.
About Me
I've been tutoring with Pin-tuition for the last year whilst studying myself towards becoming an English teacher.
Favourite...
Colour: Pink
Hobby: Wild water swimming and hiking
Subjects: English & Biology
Part of my job: Seeing my students grow in their independence and confidence in themselves!
Niky Maguire
Tutor
My Role
I offer 1:1 lessons online for Nat 5 History and Biology
About Me
I've been tutoring with Pin-tuition for a few months now whilst studying and gaining experience towards becoming a teacher.
Favourite...
Colour: Green
Hobby: Baking and going on walks
Subjects: Biology & History
Part of my job: Seeing my students have a lightbulb moment when they start to understand something.
Ava Bell
Tutor
My Role
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I offer 1:1 Chemistry lessons online for Nat 5 and Higher students.
About Me
Hello, my name is Ava and I specialise in Chemistry tuition!I've been turtoring with Pin-tuition with a few months now whilst studying Chemistry at University and hope to complete my teaching degree after this.
Favourite...
Colour: Burgundy
Hobby: Piano
Subject: Chemistry
Part of my job: When students start to find questions really easy after finding them very difficult.
Jilly Lefebvre
Tutor
My Role
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I offer 1:1 Chemistry, Biology and Human Biology lessons at Nat5, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.
About Me
I'm in my second year of studying Genetics at University and will complete my teaching degree soon after.
Favourite...
Colour: Green
Hobby: Travelling to remote islands in my converted campervan.
Subject: Biology
Part of my job: Watching my students grow up and gain confidence in their academic abilities.
Ryan Barrowman
Tutor
My Role
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I offer Mathematics and Physics tuition for Nat5, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.
About Me
I am a fully qualified Mathematics teacher with a background in Engineering, having ran my own engineering company and worked in the space industry.
Favourite...
Colour: Orange
Hobby: Too many to count!
Subject: Mathematics
Part of my job: Seeing a student experience a lightbulb moment on a topic/question that's been stumping them.
Quincey Matthew
Tutor
My Role
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I offer English, Maths and Primary Education tuition.
About Me
I am a fully qualified practitioner in Broad General Education from ages 3-15 with experience teaching in different settings in Scotland and overseas.
Favourite...
Colour: Green
Hobby: Travelling
Subject: Geography
Part of my job: When a pupil tells me something they remembered about a lesson I taught long ago.
Niamh Haran
Tutor
My Role
I offer Maths tuition up to Advanced Higher level.
About Me
I am currently studying Mathematics at University. Once I have finished my degree, I plan to complete a Post Graduate degree to become a Maths teacher.
Favourite...
Colour: Pink
Hobby: Spending time with friends
Subject: Maths
Part of my job: When students find their confidence with questions they've found challenging. It's so rewarding to see how happy it makes them!
Sean Whelan
IT Support
My Role
I maintain the website and handle IT tasks in the background.
About Me
I'm Heather's brother and have been handling the IT for Pin-tuition for a year.
Favourite...
Colour: Green
Hobby: Music
Part of my job: Fixing problems with technology
Apply Today
Email heather@pin-tuition.com for career opportunities