Kumon Berkhamsted

My name is Mary Phung-Wells and I will be the Kumon instructor for the Berkhamsted study centre from 1st June 2022.  I first opened a Kumon centre in August 2017 and I'm very proud to say that within 5 years and with a pandemic to endure, that centre successfully grew from just 2 students to over 80, studying 120+ subjects between them.  When Kumon Berkhamsted became available, it was an opportunity too good to miss.  I live very close by in Boxmoor and spend a lot of time in Berkhamsted, my children have clubs here, my NCT group was here and I know the community well. 
 
My background is in Physics teaching. After completing an engineering degree and my teaching qualification, I became a science teacher and head of Physics at Hemel Hempstead school for 12 years. I decided to pursue something more flexible when my children came along. I looked into various tutoring options, and the Kumon method echoed with my own values and I could see that if only more children in my science classroom had had something like Kumon, they would not encounter some of the difficulties they had in their studies.  I wanted to offer something I truly believed would help. 
 
My children both started Kumon when they reached Year 1 and I see the benefit of their study first hand. It’s truly incredible what Kumon can do. With 9 months to spare, my eldest started preparing for the 11+ exams and was able to complete tasks independently, confidently and competently.  I 100% believe that his Kumon study enabled this.   By Year 2, my youngest was able to do column subtraction faster than most adults I knew and his time management skills and previously weak handwriting ability came on leaps and bounds.
 
As a Kumon parent and instructor, I strive to ensure the right level of progress is being achieved in a manner that is manageable and effective for busy families. When we get the balance right, there is no more powerful way for young children to learn and advance beyond school level.  Kumon students develop the confidence to attempt new things by themselves, they persevere and aren't afraid of working hard to see results.
 
I love my job. I love what Kumon can do for learners. I'm excited to be here to deliver the Kumon programme to more families in my local area and witness Kumon Berkhamsted go from strength to strength.  
 
I look forward to hearing from you soon!