Our Story
Meet our Founder & Principal, Sia Goutzas
“Teaching is something I truly enjoy. Seeing the expression on my student’s face once they have understood a new concept is rewarding and motivating for us both”.
Beginning her teaching journey in a school classroom, Sia Goutzas quickly realised that each student learns differently and at their own pace. Motivated by this insight, she founded Maths Words not Squiggles (MWNS) in 2003, with the goal of offering personalised lessons that cater to individual learning styles and speeds.
Sia has successfully combined the insights gained from her Bachelor of Education Degree (USYD) with her hands-on experience in both public and private school classrooms, alongside her deep passion for empowering students.
This unique blend allows her to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, exploring new ideas, and discovering their own possibilities – all while building confidence and achieving their personal best.
Meet our Founder & Principal, Sia Goutzas
“Teaching is something I truly enjoy. Seeing the expression on my student’s face once they have understood a new concept is rewarding and motivating for us both”.
Beginning her teaching journey in a school classroom, Sia Goutzas quickly realised that each student learns differently and at their own pace. Motivated by this insight, she founded Maths Words not Squiggles (MWNS) in 2003, with the goal of offering personalised lessons that cater to individual learning styles and speeds.
Sia has successfully combined the insights gained from her Bachelor of Education Degree (USYD) with her hands-on experience in both public and private school classrooms, alongside her deep passion for empowering students.
This unique blend allows her to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, exploring new ideas, and discovering their own possibilities – all while building confidence and achieving their personal best.
Celebrating 20 Years of Teaching
Our team at MWNS consists of qualified teachers and experienced tutors who are passionate about your child’s education.
Our team is selected for their expertise, passion, talent in explaining concepts clearly and ability to connect with students, making learning engaging and enjoyable.
All our staff undergo training and receive ongoing mentoring, with performance and wellness reviews conducted each term. All our teachers have a valid Working with Children Check.
Our Teaching Ethos
At MWNS, we tailor lessons to each student’s learning style and pace, building on their existing knowledge to help them achieve their personal best in Maths and English – both in and beyond the classroom.
Lessons Aligned with School
Our lessons align with your child’s schoolwork, helping them understand assignments, complete homework, and gain the confidence to participate in class.
Mastery Based Learning
Our tutors identify the current level and ability of your child before building upon their existing knowledge. This ensures that each concept is mastered before progressing to the next.
Enjoyable & Productive Lessons
Our students love attending their tutoring lesson and we believe that is the key to building their confidence and academic success.
Application-Based Learning
Teaching beyond memorisation allows us to focus on deeper understanding of concepts, which directly benefits our students as they apply their learning both inside and outside our classrooms.
Our Tutoring Centres
Our tutoring centres are inviting, well-equipped spaces designed to foster a positive learning experience. With access to a range of resources and a comfortable, supportive atmosphere, each centre is tailored to help students feel at ease while achieving their academic goals.
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Meet our Centre Managers
Sia
Jodie
Marianna
Declan
Lhara
Elizabeth
Jessica
Joey
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Since 2003, MWNS has been helping build confident learners by teaching personalised, enjoyable, and productive Maths & English lessons both face-to-face and online.
Our Maths and English tutors focus on helping our students achieve their personal best.
Check availability on our website or contact us to enrol and start your child’s journey with MWNS towards confidence, enjoying school, and academic success: