"A solution for my daughter became a way of rediscovering myself"

Shalini Lalwani, from Pune, came to Cuemath as a parent searching for a better way for her daughter to learn maths. Eight years on, she teaches early-grade maths and English to students in the US and Canada. Here is her story, in her own words.
Shalini Lalwani, Cuemath online math tutor

Cuemath Tutor For

8 years

Teaches Students In

USA & Canada

How Cuemath First Came Into Her Life

"Before Cuemath, I was caught in the typical corporate cycle — long, unpredictable hours and constant deadlines. Yet, the part of my work that truly fulfilled me was being in the Learning and Development vertical, where I worked on training and onboarding programs that helped people grow and feel more confident."
"Cuemath entered my life through my daughter, Kyra. In Grade 4, I saw her develop a real dislike for Math, and I knew I did not want another rote-learning solution focused only on marks. I wanted her to experience Math as something meaningful, logical, and worth learning and not look at it as just another stressful subject."
"What stood out immediately was the way Cuemath approached learning — through understanding, curiosity, and confidence rather than fear and memorization. Watching the positive impact her teacher had on her not only changed her relationship with Math, but also inspired me personally."
"Today, my world revolves around education, growth, and helping children believe in themselves. What began as a solution for my daughter eventually became a deeply personal and fulfilling journey for me too."

What Teaching Gave Back To Her

"Being a Cuemath tutor has changed my life in ways I never expected. What began as a solution for my daughter slowly became a journey of rediscovering myself."
"At home, it gave me something invaluable — presence. Stepping away from the chaos of corporate life allowed me to be more available for my family while still doing deeply meaningful work."
"Professionally, Cuemath made me realize that the skills I built in the corporate world were always leading me toward teaching. Watching a child move from fear and self-doubt to confidence and curiosity is far more fulfilling than any corporate milestone I ever achieved."
"Financially too, Cuemath transformed my sense of self-worth. During challenging times like COVID, being able to support my family single-handedly gave me a different kind of confidence. It gave me independence and reinforced my belief that meaningful work and financial stability can coexist."
"But the biggest transformation has been internal. Cuemath helped me move beyond being ‘just a learning and training programs designer’ to becoming an active part of a child’s learning journey. Somewhere along the way, teaching stopped being just something I do — it became a part of who I am."

What She’d Tell Anyone Still Deciding

"I would recommend Cuemath to anyone considering becoming a tutor because it is much more than just a job and offers far more than just financial independence — it transforms you as a person."
"Yes, the financial flexibility and independence are important. But what truly makes the journey special is the growth that happens within you along the way."
"Teaching at Cuemath pushes you to become more patient, empathetic, observant, and adaptable. Over time, you stop seeing yourself as someone who merely teaches Math and start becoming a mentor who shapes the way children see themselves and their abilities."
"What I value most is that Cuemath does not encourage rote teaching. It encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and genuine understanding — not just for students, but for tutors too."
"In many ways, Cuemath does not just create tutors — it nurtures mentors, lifelong learners, and more aware human beings."

Shalini came looking for her daughter’s confidence and found her own second act.

If your skills are ready for more meaningful work, her path is open to you too. Take the first step today and become a Cuemath tutor.

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