About

Sarah Lakerink

Hi, I'm Sarah Lakerink, the founder and sole tutor behind Lakerink Mathematics.

At Lakerink Mathematics, my goal is to help students build confidence in mathematics by strengthening their understanding and creating a space where it's safe to take risks, ask questions, and make mistakes. I believe that when students feel supported and capable, they become more willing to engage, explore, and enjoy learning maths.

I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Mathematics, and bring over 10 years of experience teaching secondary mathematics, including more than a decade in Units 3 and 4: General Mathematics.

Term Based Weekly Sessions

One-on-one sessions run weekly for the duration of the term. You enrol for the whole term rather than booking session by session, with term dates set by Lakerink Mathematics. After-school and weekend sessions run for 50 minutes at $132 per week. For sessions during school hours, length and pricing can be adjusted to fit students' timetable.

Each session is shaped around your student, and may include:

  • Completing set homework tasks
  • Revisiting concepts that need extra reinforcement
  • Building confidence in areas of difficulty
  • Extending learning beyond what's covered in class

For more details, see our term policy.

Sessions are currently full, with most students continuing from term to term. New families are welcome to join the waitlist and will be contacted by email as places become available.

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Student Success Stories

  • VCE

    "Sarah Lakerink was an exceptional maths teacher who made a real difference in my learning journey. Her deep knowledge and genuine care for her students created a supportive environment that made maths easier and more enjoyable."

    - Will

  • Grade 10

    "Thank you so much for all the help with my maths. I was actually the one helping someone in class this week and it feels great."

    - Jayden

  • Parent

    "Sarah has been invaluable in helping our son complete Grade 10. Online independent learning at school had seen him fall behind and no longer enjoy maths. Thanks to Sarah's enthusiasm, encouragement and comprehensive tutoring he is now coming forward in leaps and bounds."

    - Jayne

  • Student

    "For the longest time I HATED maths, dreaded every single lesson. I felt like I was working really hard but getting nowhere. THEN Lakers became my teacher, and I LOOKED FORWARD to maths! Words I thought would NEVER come out of my mouth!"

    - Joe

    Location

    Sessions take place in a dedicated tutoring space at the Ballarat Business Centre, located at 6 Lowe Street, Ballarat (near the Big W carpark).

    There's plenty of free parking nearby, and the Curtis Street bus stop is just around the corner. The tutoring space is on the ground floor with easy access. During business hours, the front doors open automatically and there is usually a receptionist at the front desk. For after-hours sessions, I'll meet students at the door to let them in. Parents are welcome to wait in the foyer or return at the end of the session.

    Contact

    • 6 Lowe Street, Ballarat, VIC
    • 0439 000 629
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