• Confidence unlocks success


    If we're confident with what we do, we enjoy it.
    If we enjoy what we do, we do more of it.
    If we do more of it, we see results.

    Success breeds success.
    - Sumantha McMahon
    ​1st class BSc(hons), QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), Enhanced DBS

Confidence unlocks success

If we're confident with what we do, we enjoy it.

If we enjoy what we do, we do more of it.
If we do more of it, we see results.

Success breeds success.

- Sumantha McMahon
​1st class BSc(hons), QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), Enhanced DBS

"My daughter really enjoys her lessons. She usually hates studying and be difficult to motivate.  But now she actually wants to study and improve." 
- Nahla S

Learning can happen anywhere

Hi, I'm Sumantha, founder of The Upgrade Project.


Based in Berkshire, UK and with clients all around the world, I use online tools and teaching techniques, to deliver lessons that are:


- Engaging

- Focused

- Interactive

You're fully supported

Students' needs are at the heart of everything I offer.  


My 12+ years of teaching has taught me that for children to reach their potential, they need to be supported from all angles.  That's why I work closely with parents/guardians too.

My Professional Journey

2004

Graduated with 1st class BSc(hons)

2006 - 2011

Qualified Business Trainer & Project Manager

2011 - 2017

Qualified Secondary School Teacher 

Esher C of E High, Langley Grammar & St. Paul's Catholic College

Additional Responsibilities

Teacher trainer, IT Coordinator, Deputy Head of Department, Deputy Head of Year

Jan 2017

Left teaching for full-time private tuition.

Now

Providing 1:1 tuition, group classes and courses.  Training and mentoring other educators.

2004

Graduated with 1st class BSc(hons)

2006 - 2011

Qualified Business Trainer & Project Manager

2011 - 2017

Qualified Secondary School Teacher 


Esher C of E High, Langley Grammar & St. Paul's Catholic College

Additional responsibilities: Teacher Trainer, Dep. Head of Department, Dep. Head of Year

Jan 2017 - Now

Left teaching for full-time private tuition.


Providing 1:1 tuition, group classes and courses.

The Tutor Team

As the Lead Tutor, I'm very much involved in tutoring.


However, I'm often fully-booked which is why I work with specialist tutors who I interview, observe and support.


You will always have the choice of:

  • Booking me as your tutor, if I have space
  • Being matched with a tutor, if there's a suitable match
  • Joining the waiting list