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Alison

Alison

Hi, I'm a BSc, MSc, PhD qualified Maths, Science tutor with over 15years tutoring experience. I offer tuition at primary KS2, 11+ entrance test, KS3, GCSE and A level in maths and sciences (Biology, Chemistry).

Experience with both face to face and online tuition.

Tutoring Experience

15yrs+ private tutoring of all age groups and experience of college and university lecturing and small groups.

I have experience in teaching, academic research and lecturing (Universities of Cardiff, Oxford and Manchester in Medical, Dental and medical and health related sciences ), FE college lecturing (Science for Public Understanding A level modules), student mentoring and counselling (high school and university level), training TA's (delivered maths modules) and providing 1-2-1 private home tuition at all levels. I am also a published author, having written and co-written numerous academic, peer-reviewed, papers as well as a book chapter and, more recently, have been involved in the production of a level 3 further maths (OCR) textbook

My tutoring experience spans over 15 yrs for general primary, KS2 SATs, 11+ and entrance tests for local schools, lower secondary maths and sciences, GCSE and iGCSE maths and sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), level 2 Additional/further maths, level 3 OCR FSMQ, A level (yr 1 and yr 2) Biology, Chemistry, A level yr 1 Maths

I have tutored many students from local state and private schools including Wilmslow High, Cheadle Hulme School, Bramhall High, Withington Girls', Manchester Grammar, Altrincham, Sale, Stretford Grammars, Kings Macc, Alderley Edge School for Girls, Loreto, Knutsford Academy, Fallibroome, Stockport Grammar, St Ambrose to name a few and am familiar with the exam boards and syllabuses used

In addition, I've tutored students during holidays and exeat weekends from various boarding schools, Ellesmere College, Winchester, Repton,

I offer both face to face and online tuition

Tutoring Approach

Friendly, approachable and patient with an adaptable/ flexible tutoring style catering for individual student needs.

A particular focus is on exam technique and practice for those requiring SATS, entrance test/11+ preparation, GCSE, iGCSE and A level tuition, though many of my tutees simply want to improve their confidence and school grades. Many past/current students would provide a personal recommendation and report that their confidence and grades have improved as a result of the tuition.

Terms: rates quoted are per hour [minimum 1hr bookable] and exclusive of travel costs*. A minimum 24hrs notice of cancellation is required else the full fee is payable (I will try to offer an alternate slot, providing one is available)
* I can travel to local areas (prefer that students travel to me) and prefer areas that are easily accessible when traffic is taken into account. Journeys over 10 minutes incur an extra charge to cover expenses.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Cardiff1995DoctoratePhD Neuroscience
Liverpool University1991MastersMSc Surface and Interface Science

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