Mathematics Educator & Researcher, Benin City, Nigeria

Ugo Happy Evawere

Mathematics Educator, Researcher & Curriculum Specialist

Mathematics & Science Tutor · Teacher Trainer · Digital/EdTech Educator

A secondary school Mathematics teacher of 15 years, PhD candidate in Mathematics Education, and founder of HappyMaths Academy, where I tutor students online for WAEC, NECO, JAMB, GCSE, IGCSE, SAT and more.

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Portrait of Ugo Evawere
Mathematics Educator
Open to: Lecturing Appointments Curriculum Consulting Teacher Training EdTech Partnerships
15Years teaching Mathematics & the sciences
1,200+Students taught directly
80–90%Consistent credit & distinction pass rate
5Peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals
About

An educator and researcher, with a classroom at the centre.

I head the Mathematics Department at Word of Faith Group of Schools, where I've taught Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology across a wide range of levels since 2017. HappyMaths Academy grew out of that classroom work — an online extension for students who want focused, one-on-one attention outside the regular school timetable.

I'm currently a PhD candidate in Curriculum Studies (Mathematics Education) at the University of Benin, and I've published five peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals locally and internationally, on how students actually learn mathematics — research that directly shapes how I plan every lesson.

QTS — Qualified Teacher Status
Google Certified Educator
TRCN-certified teacher (Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria)
Certified member, Mathematical Association of Nigeria
M.Sc.(Ed) Mathematics Education, University of Benin
Facilitator, National Teachers' Institute

Subjects & exam boards

Tutoring for students in Nigeria and abroad, nursery through advanced exam levels.

MathematicsChemistryPhysicsBiology WAECNECOJAMBGCSEIGCSE SATA-LevelJUPEBIJMBMaths Olympiad

Sessions are scheduled around your timezone — mornings, evenings and weekends available for students in Nigeria, the UK, US and beyond.

Professional expertise

Mathematics EducationCurriculum DesignEducational Research STEM PedagogyTeacher TrainingBlended Learning Digital LearningAssessment & EvaluationEducational Technology
Experience

Schools I've taught in, over 15 years.

Classroom experience across secondary schools and a teachers' training institute in Nigeria, before and alongside HappyMaths Academy.

2017 — Present
Mathematics Teacher & Head of Department
Word of Faith Schools, G.R.A., Benin City, Edo State

Also serves as Examination Officer and Secretary to the Mathematics Department Collaboration Committee. Taught over 1,200 students with a consistent 80–90% credit and distinction pass rate in WASSCE, GCE, JAMB, IJMB, JUPEB and NECO. Coached and led student teams to competition wins in the LAPO and SEPLAT inter-school competitions.

2023 — 2024
Facilitator
National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna State — Edo Study Centre (Shaka Momodu Polytechnic)

Taught Mathematics to over 50 undergraduate students (100–400 level), including Abstract & Modern Algebra, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Numerical Analysis and Educational Statistics, and supervised teaching practice and final-year projects.

2014 — 2017
Mathematics Teacher & Vice-Principal
Cream Crest International Secondary School, Benin City, Edo State
2011 — 2012
Mathematics & Further Mathematics Teacher
Pacific Group of Schools, Akowonjo, Lagos
2010 — 2011
Mathematics Teacher & Dean of Studies
Ifemba International Academy, Akanu Ohafia, Abia State

Taught Mathematics and Further Mathematics to over 100 JSS3 students and served as Internet Facilitator, alongside NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) service.

How lessons work

Three steps from first message to steady progress.

01

Book a free trial class

We meet online, I get a sense of where you're strong and where you're stuck, and you get a feel for how I teach.

02

Get a plan built for you

Lessons are structured around your exam board and timeline — WAEC, JAMB, IGCSE or otherwise — not a generic syllabus.

03

Track real progress

Regular practice, review and feedback, the same way I run my in-person classes that produce 80–90% pass rates.

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
Certificates

Continuing my own education, on purpose.

Alongside my teaching qualifications, I keep investing in how I teach online.

2024

Online Teaching Masterclass — Diploma

Sunrise Online Academy

2026

Online Teaching Masterclass — Diploma

Sunrise Online Academy

Research

Published work on mathematics education.

I'm a Mathematics Education researcher and PhD candidate — my published work examines how mathematics is actually taught and learned in Nigerian classrooms, and it directly shapes my approach to curriculum, assessment and teaching practice, both in and beyond tutoring.

View Google Scholar Profile
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
— John Dewey
Testimonials

What parents & students say.

Feedback from families across Nigeria and abroad.

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Through your online classes, my daughter has improved academically and gained greater confidence in preparing for her WAEC and JUPEB examinations. We truly appreciate the impact of your teaching and support.

— Mrs. N. Omoko, Nigeria
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I have observed that my child has become more focused and passionate about his studies, and this improvement is reflected in his SAT results. Thank you to you and your team for your support and dedication.

— Mr. & Mrs. Osagie H., United States
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Your learners, the duo of Charissa and Wisdom, are doing amazingly well academically. We have great trust in you and your team, and we truly appreciate all that you do for our wards.

— Mrs. Ewemade E., Canada
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Your lesson delivery and follow-up are top-notch. Since your services were recommended to us, our children have improved from C grades to A grades in their GCSE Mathematics. We hope they maintain this excellent progress. Kudos to you and your team.

— Mr. & Mrs. Harrison, United Kingdom
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Your commitment and service delivery are truly commendable. Your guidance and dedication to helping learners succeed, including following up and checking on them outside lecture hours, are exceptional. Thank you once again for all that you do.

— Miss Kate O., Australia
FAQ

Common questions.

What subjects and exam boards do you cover?+

Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology — for WAEC (West African Examinations Council), NECO (National Examinations Council), JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), GCSE, IGCSE, SAT, A-Level, JUPEB (Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board), IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board) and Mathematics Olympiad.

What age or level of student do you tutor?+

Students from nursery through advanced exam levels, based in Nigeria and abroad.

How do lessons work?+

We start with a free trial class online so I can see where you're strong and where you're stuck. From there, I build a plan around your exam board and timeline rather than a generic syllabus.

Do you tutor students outside Nigeria?+

Yes — sessions are scheduled around your timezone, with mornings, evenings and weekends available for students in the UK, US and beyond.

How much does tutoring cost?+

Packages are tailored to your subject, level and how often you'd like to meet. Message me on WhatsApp and I'll share current rates and options.

How do I get started?+

Message me on WhatsApp or email to book your free trial class — I typically reply within a day.