Teaching Experience

• Qualified teacher since 1987 with 15 years’ tutoring experience

• Warm, friendly, and approachable style that helps students feel at ease

• Skilled at building confidence as well as academic ability

• Extensive experience supporting SEN and neurodivergent learners, with a focus on Years 3–6 (but also working across nursery to Year 11)

• Professional and reassuring, with regular feedback for parents to track progress

. I have helped children struggling in the bottom set in school to achieve top marks in their SATs and get into the secondary schools of their choice.

Tutoring Approach

I specialise in building confidence to guide students from Year 3 onwards in English and maths with a strong focus on SATs preparation and 11+ preparation.

I cover the Maths and English national curriculum and focus on the areas that your child needs extra support with, working towards their SATs tests or 11+ exams to achieve their potential.

My approach is warm and relaxed with an emphasis on confidence-building. I encourage children to let me know what they struggle with, ask questions and to be inquisitive about what they're learning.

Each lesson is tailored to your child’s needs and learning style. Whether your child needs help with maths, literacy, reasoning or exam preparation, I provide the tools and encouragement to help them shine.

My lessons are conducted in a supportive environment where your child can learn and achieve in a safe place where mistakes are learning opportunities. Each child is encouraged to take pride in every achievement, helping them to build strong foundations in reading, writing, comprehension and maths.

I teach practical strategies and encourage steady progress towards classroom success and exam readiness.

I aim to make my lessons both enjoyable and rewarding, with a variety of resources, where a child is able to work at their own pace. When a child is successful at each small step, confidence grows and learning can really begin.

My lessons take place at my home or online through Zoom if preferred. Lessons are usually for one hour, although this can be flexible.

Reviews (9)

kevinFirst Tutors

Alison has tutored Lillie for six years, and throughout that time she has been truly exceptional. Lillie is dyslexic, and Alison has always adapted her teaching with patience, creativity, and genuine understanding. She explains concepts clearly, breaks material down in a way that makes sense to Lillie, and uses strategies that help her learn confidently and independently. Lillie’s progress has been remarkable. When she started Year 7 at Hertswood Academy she was placed in the lower set, but by Year 10 she had moved into the top sets — a transformation that boosted both her academic performance and her self-belief. As Lillie got older, she was so comfortable with Alison’s teaching style that she didn’t want to work with any other tutor. Alison kindly agreed to continue supporting her right through to her GCSE mock exams, ensuring consistency, stability, and ongoing progress at a crucial stage in her education. Alison’s dedication, reliability, and genuine care have made an enormous difference to Lillie’s learning journey. I would highly recommend Alison to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and exceptionally effective tutor.

JanetFirst Tutors

Alison has been a fantastic tutor for my daughter, helping her prepare for and confidently pass her SATs exams. Her clear explanations, patience and supportive approach made a real difference. My daughter's confidence grew with every session and we are incredibly grateful for Alison's help. Highly recommended!

MinnaFirst Tutors

vladaFirst Tutors

Alison is excellent in tutoring both maths and english. She is very experienced and the most friendly tutor we have met. All recommendations, 5* !

ClareFirst Tutors

Child really clicks with Alison and enjoys the session. More specifically, my child does not consider the assignments 'work' so it's more engaging. Still early days but hoping it can be sustained.

Tutor response

Hi Clare, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I'm glad that Ronan is enjoying his sessions with me. Perhaps you could let me know how I could turn that 4/5 to a 5/5 for you and Ronan!

SenFirst Tutors

My son has just recently started his tutoring lessons with Alison, he absolutely looks forward to his lessons every week. Would 100% recommend Alison to anyone whose child needs their confidence boosted.

KellyFirst Tutors

Alison has been an excellent tutor for my two children for the Yr 3 - 6 curriculum in Maths and English. They have both improved academically through tutoring and are more confident when sitting exams as a result of Alison’s help.

TanyaFirst Tutors

Alison has helped my son enormously over the past 2 years by patiently working through his weaknesses, encouraging him and making sure he has grasped new concepts. Thank you Highly recommended

NicolaFirst Tutors

Very pleased with my daughters progress even after only a couple of weeks.

Tutor Profile

Alison

Alison

Teaching Experience

Tutoring Approach

Qualifications

B.Ed

Reviews (9)