About Pearlynne Leong

Pearlynne Leong, BSc, BEd.

Award-Winning Educator | Founder of Pro Math Coach | Creator of Simplicity Counts ™ Math | BC Certified K-12 Teacher | Certified Life Coach

Math Anxiety & Life Transformation Specialist

Award-Winning Educator

Pearlynne Leong is the Founder of Pro Math Coach, a BC Certified Teacher, a Certified Life Coach, and the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching - Best of Coquitlam Award (2023).

Educated in Singapore’s world-renowned mathematics system and professionally trained as an educator in British Columbia, Pearlynne developed Simplicity Counts™, a proprietary program integrating the elegant rigour of Singapore Math with North American mindset-based instructional strategies.

This exquisite math program develops deep mathematical mastery, strengthens confidence, and cultivates a growth mindset that transforms how individuals experience math and opens new possibilities for their future.

With over 30 years of experience coaching individuals, she is a certified life coach and holds a certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Pearlynne is also a strong advocate against bullying and was honoured with the Iconic Leaders in Education & Skill Award from the All Ladies League (2014).

Her life mission is to inspire greater compassion and meaningful change through education, collaboration, and the pursuit of world peace.

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Introduction

Hello, I’m Pearlynne Leong.

After over 30 years of tutoring, my journey has brought me full circle to math education, where I now serve as a Math Anxiety and Life Transformation Specialist.

In this role, I rebuild shattered confidence, restore dignity, and change the trajectory of individuals’ lives through math and numbers.

The Original Singapore Math

I was born and raised as a third-generation Singaporean and have been residing in Greater Vancouver, Canada for over 30 years.

Growing up in Singapore, I was taught the “Original” Singapore Math by a highly skilled, dedicated team of teachers at Methodist Girls’ School.

Additionally, I received further support from a math tutor who has played a key role in developing my problem-solving skills and sharpening my math techniques.

Through this rich learning experience, I had the privilege of mastering the purest form of mathematics—the original Singapore Math—now recognized worldwide as the gold standard.

With the accumulation of this treasure trove of precious tips, secrets, and strategies, my goal is to make math as easy to learn and as stress-free as possible, empowering individuals to develop inner strength and confidence, so they can overcome their fears and limitations over math, and gain powerful problem-solving skills.

The Story of Kimberley

During my university days, I was hired by Kimberley’s father, an architect, to tutor her daughter in math. At that time, Kimberley was barely passing Grade 11 math and had an aspiration to become a Pediatrician.

Despite our numerous sessions together, her math grades continued to fluctuate and eventually settled at a 50% margin. Unfortunately, this grade was insufficient for her to apply to college or university, and sadly, she had to give up her dream.

This weighed heavily on me. I felt helpless and wished I had known how to do more. It was a tragic loss, as Kimberley’s genuine love for children and nurturing spirit would have made a positive and significant impact on our community.

Becoming a Teacher

For many years, I struggled with the guilt and shame of failing Kimberley and have shy-ed away from tutoring altogether.

Through a series of life situations, I was led to pursue a second degree in Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC), embarking on my journey to become a teacher.

During my time as teacher, where I had tutored students on the side, I encountered similar challenges.

By the time these students seek tutoring, they were already battling issues where they completely loathe math, and their confidence and self-esteem had plummeted to rock bottom. Some even felt so abhorred just at the sight of math and numbers, they shudder with fear and freeze up.

Witnessing these struggles reminded me of Kimberley and I felt so helpless. At one point, I even contemplated giving up teaching altogether due to the recurring challenges I faced.

The Quest for a Solution Began

One rainy November evening, while sitting at a local café and sipping on my latte, I found myself completely lost in thought as I journaled about my frustrations and challenges with tutoring math. “There has to be a better way,” I kept mulling over.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a little voice whispered, “Why not combine your training in Singapore Math with your teaching experience at UBC to create something new?”

In that instant, a light bulb went off. Why not?

Feeling hopeful, I began experimenting with my students. Within a short time, their math grades improved—some even jumped 1 to 2 letter grades in just 4 months!

Students felt less stressed, and their morale and confidence had a remarkable boost. It even spilled and dominoed over to other subjects as well! Students’ eyes lit up, as though they had a renewed start in life. It was unbelievable!

This was the birth of Simplicity Counts™ Math.

The Simplicity Counts™ Math

Simplicity Counts™ Math is a powerful, effective, and innovative math mastery program designed to strengthen students' math foundations, boost their confidence, and restore their self-esteem in as little as 4 to 12 months*.

This proprietary program has helped countless students open academic and career doors they once thought were closed forever.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to help transform lives — students like Kimberley, who struggled with math for many years. By rebuilding strong foundational skills, students regain confidence, restore their self-esteem, and develop the courage to pursue their goals, dreams, and aspirations with renewed belief in themselves. I honour the light in you.

To Your Best Self,