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Maths grinds · Athenry, Co. Galway

Your maths grade,
on the way up.

Private Junior & Leaving Cert tuition with Teresa — a qualified Secondary School Teacher, SEC Written Maths Examiner and SEC Superintendent who knows exactly what the exam questions are looking for.

SEC Maths Examiner & Superintendent Member of Teaching Council of Ireland Higher · Ordinary · Foundation
H6 H5 H3 H2 H1 Grade ↑ Weeks with Teresa → Week 1 Goal ✓
Working towards the grade each student wants

Why parents and students choose Athenry Maths Grinds

SEC Maths Examiner & Superintendent

I mark the real Leaving Cert and Junior Cert papers as an SEC Maths Examiner, and I work for the State exams as a State Examinations Commission superintendent — so I teach to exactly what earns the marks.

Member of the Teaching Council of Ireland

I'm a fully qualified, experienced Secondary School Teacher and a registered Member of the Teaching Council of Ireland.

Results for every student

A strong record of top grades — and real progress and growing confidence in maths for students who genuinely struggle and put the work in themselves with what they are given in the maths grind.

Who it's for

First year through to Leaving Cert

Tuition for secondary students at every stage and every level — one-to-one for full attention, or in small groups for a lower cost without losing the individual focus.

Higher Level

Aiming high

Stretch towards H1–H3 with deeper conceptual understanding and the exam strategy to back it up.

Ordinary Level

Solid and steady

Build a dependable grade through clear method, plenty of past-paper practice, and confidence under pressure.

Foundation Level

Getting there

Patient, supportive teaching that turns "I can't do maths" into a result the student is proud of.

Summer 2026 · one-off

Improve your grade this summer

Revise last year’s work over the summer and start the new school year ahead — targeted revision for students going into Junior Cert or Leaving Cert.

  • Revise last year’s work while the topics are still fresh
  • Close any gaps before the new term starts
  • Go into your Junior or Leaving Cert year with confidence

Courses

Four ways to work together

From year-round grinds to intensive exam-season revision — each one focused on understanding the topics and mastering the papers.

Year-round · 1:1 or group

Junior Cert tuition

Build a strong foundation before senior maths, with the core concepts taught properly the first time.

  • Focus on core concepts and problem-solving
  • Regular practice on real exam papers
  • Sets students up to thrive at Leaving Cert
Individual or small group · all levels
Year-round · 1:1 or group

Leaving Cert tuition

Expert guidance across the full course, taught by someone who marks the exam for a living.

  • Complete cover of Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • The key elements that come up every year
  • Exam-focused strategies for top grades
Higher · Ordinary · Foundation
Easter break · intensive

Easter revision course

Intensive sessions over the Easter break to consolidate everything and lift your mock grade before the real thing.

  • All topics across Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • Notes and exam-question practice provided
  • Refreshments to keep you focused
Held at the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry
10 weeks · pre-exam

10-week Easter & exam countdown

A structured run-in to the Junior & Leaving Cert — one key topic every week to fine-tune skills and timing.

  • A different topic each week, fully covered
  • Exam technique and question strategy
  • Timed practice to nail your pacing
For Junior Cert & Leaving Cert students

The approach

A calm room where maths finally clicks

Small class sizes mean real individual attention. Teaching adapts to how each student learns and the pace they need — going beyond rote memorisation to genuine understanding and lasting confidence.

Experienced in supporting students with additional needs, including:

DyslexiaAutismADHDIndividual needs
Individual maths grinds
One-to-one sessions built entirely around the one student and the topics they need.
Small group maths grinds
A lower-cost group option that still keeps individual attention on every student.
Paper 1 + Paper 2
Complete syllabus cover with the exam techniques to use it under pressure.
Struggling → confident
Great results for high achievers and for students who find maths hard.
Athenry Maths transformed my approach to maths. I went from struggling to confident, my grades improved significantly, and Teresa helped me get my college course. She's so patient and always made me feel relaxed.
Áine McKenna  ·  Leaving Cert student
I always thought I was just bad at maths. Teresa broke everything down until it actually made sense, and showed me exactly what the exam was looking for. I jumped two grades from my mocks to the real thing.
Cathal Byrne  ·  Leaving Cert student
The difference in our son wasn't just his grades — it was his confidence. Teresa knows the exam inside out and kept us updated the whole way. Worth every cent, and I'd recommend her to any parent.
Marie Donnelly  ·  Parent

Get in touch

Book a place or ask a question

Tell Teresa the student's year and level and what you're after — a place is usually sorted with a quick text or email.

Cancellations

Cancellations with 24+ hours' notice are free. Cancellations with less notice, or no-shows, are charged the full session fee, as that time is reserved for you.

Prefer email? Write to Athenrymaths1@gmail.com.