Math Coaching with Vasudha
Building Independent Problem Solvers through Beast Academy & AoPS, and math competitions
I help motivated students develop deep mathematical thinking through Beast Academy, AoPS, competition math, and enrichment programs. Rather than simply teaching students how to solve problems, I help them become confident, independent problem solvers who can tackle unfamiliar challenges on their own.
Who This Is For
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Students using Beast Academy or AoPS
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Curious and advanced math learners who need more challenge or depth
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Students preparing for math competitions
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Children who are capable—but need help thinking independently
My Experience
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10+ years teaching AoPS curriculum
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7+ years working with Beast Academy
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Extensive experience coaching students for math competitions
This experience helps me strike the right balance between productive struggle and targeted guidance—knowing when to step back and let students think, and when to step in to keep them moving forward.
Ways I Can Help
1. Beast Academy & AoPS Coaching - $60 per hour
Beast Academy - Levels 2-5
AoPS Introductory Series
This is not traditional tutoring.
I guide students to:
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Think through problems independently
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Understand concepts deeply (not just follow steps)
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Develop strong reasoning and communication skills
How sessions work:
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Students attempt problems first
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I guide using questions and targeted hints
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We discuss multiple approaches and strategies
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Focus is on how to think, not just what to do
2. Competition Math Preparation - $60 per hour
Grades 3-5 Elementary
Grades 6-8 Middle School
I prepare students for:
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MOEMS (Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools)
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APSMO (Australia) (Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads)
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AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competitions)
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AMC (Australian Mathematics Competition) (Australia)
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Math Kangaroo
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UK Maths Challenges (Primary, Junior, Intermediate)
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MathCounts
Focus areas:
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Non-routine problem solving
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Pattern recognition
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Strategy building
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Time management (when needed)
3. Enrichment & Challenge Work - $60 per hour
For students who need more:
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Curated puzzles and advanced problems
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Structured progression (easy → challenging)
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Exposure to Olympiad-style thinking
4. Want Group Lessons? (For groups of 2 or more) - $35-45 per hour per student
(depending on group size)
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Works great for doing puzzles
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Sudokus, Ken Ken puzzles, Logical reasoning puzzles, Cryptograms and more
My Approach
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I don’t give answers—I guide students to discover them
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I prioritise thinking and accuracy over speed
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I encourage productive struggle
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I step in before frustration becomes discouragement
The goal is simple:
To build confident, independent learners who can tackle unfamiliar problems.
Why This Works
Most students are used to being shown how to solve problems.
But programs like Beast Academy and AoPS are designed differently—they require students to:
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Explore
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Question
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Think deeply
My role is to help them transition from:
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“Tell me how to do it”
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“Let me figure this out”
Student Success Stories
From Low Motivation to National-Level Achievement
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Zayed began with me at Beast Academy Level 3. While he was a bright student, staying motivated to practice math was a challenge.
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Now he won several math competitions and qualified for the Cayley Olympiad after clearing the Intermediate Maths Challenge—placing him among a very small group selected from hundreds of thousands of students.
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As his parent shared:
“My son is bright, but getting him motivated to practice Maths was difficult, like many children. Since starting with Ms Vasudha, there has been a significant improvement in his motivation as well as performance, which his school teachers have noted.”
From Rushing Through Problems to Structured Thinking
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Kaavya started with me at Beast Academy Level 2. She was capable, but struggled with focus and consistency. She would often rush through problems, avoid showing her work, and provide multiple quick answers without fully considering them.
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We worked on slowing down her process, building clarity in her reasoning, and developing the habit of structured problem-solving.
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Today, she has progressed to AoPS Pre-Algebra and demonstrates a much stronger, more disciplined approach to math.
Her results reflect this transformation:
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Consistent distinctions in AMC (Australia) being in the top 10%
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Accepted into Selective School’s specialist mathematics program—one of the top programs in Western Australia, with only 7 students selected from over 500 applicants
These stories reflect what I focus on most: not just improving performance, but fundamentally changing how students think, approach problems, and engage with math.
Long-Term Growth, Acceleration, and Exceptional Results
Poshya began working with me in Grade 3, starting with Beast Academy Level 3.
Over the 2.5 years, she has shown remarkable growth, progressing through:
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Beast Academy Levels 3, 4, and 5
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AoPS Prealgebra and Introduction to Algebra A
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Currently working on AoPS Geometry
What stands out is not just her acceleration, but her ability to apply her learning in competitive settings.
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Participated in middle school competitions as early as Grade 4 and scored the highest.
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Placed 1st in her school while competing with older students
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Achieved Honour Roll in AMC 8
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Scored a perfect score in Math Kangaroo
Outcome
Students I work with:
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Become independent problem solvers
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Build confidence in tackling difficult problems
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Develop a genuine interest in math
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Are well-prepared for competitive math environments
Final Note for Parents
If your goal is:
✔ Better scores → this will help
But if your goal is:
✔ Strong thinking skills
✔ Confidence with challenging problems
✔ Long-term mathematical growth
Then this approach is exactly what your child needs
Interested in learning more? Contact me to discuss your child's goals and determine whether Beast Academy, AoPS, competition math, or enrichment coaching would be the best fit.
