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Alison
Alison
Tutor
Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40
Feedback Score:
+12
Member Since: 17/08/2015
Last Login: 1 hour ago
Response Rate: 100%
Expected Response: < 3 hours
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My Qualifications

QTS
General Teaching Council (GTC)
Qualified Teacher Status Secondary
Pass  (2001)
MSc
University of Hertfordshire
Business
Distinction  (1997)
BSc
Cardiff University
Biology
2:2  (1981)

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Information about Alison

I am a retired Secondary School Science Teacher from an outstanding north London school now relocated to east midlands. I was head of KS4 assessment in science, specialising in preparation for exams and supporting students who were struggling to achieve their predicted level. I teach all 3 sciences upto GCSE level and Biology to A level. I have experience of AQA, OCR and Edexcel exam boards and have been an OCR exam marker for GCSE. I tailor my lessons to the student, providing support and challenge to enable them to reach their potential. I have tutored a number of students with additional needs. I try and draw on creative illustrations to provide interesting and enjoyable lessons. Since retiring I have kept pace with the developments in the assessment of the subject and have tutored students every year.

Availability: I am available to book new students for lessons beginning in the new school year, 2023-4.

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: I was head of KS4 assessment in science, specialising in preparation for exams . I an experienced science teacher of all 3 sciences at key stages 3 and 4 and of Biology A level. I have experience of teaching to the AQA, OCR and Edexcel awards at GCSE and have been an OCR exam marker for GCSE. I have also taught in Further Education and vocational sciences.

DBS Check: Yes

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Feedback For Alison (12)

We have a total of 12 review(s) for Alison.

Zac (Mr)
28/11/2023

5/5 Rating

Alison has been really responsive and accommodating with our arrangements. She has worked hard to make the lessons relevant and my son is enjoying his sessions with her.


Muhammad (Mr)
17/11/2023

5/5 Rating

She is an amazing tutor. She used to teach my niece as well. My daughter likes the way she teach and she explain in details. I would definitely recommend her to others.


Sophia (Miss)
23/01/2023

5/5 Rating

For the past two months, Alison has been helping my daughter prepare for her (separate) GCSE exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Alison`s ability to cover all three subjects has been a major plus, enabling my daughter to focus each week on the subject she feels needs the most immediate help. We have already seen signs of improving grades in the range 7/8 towards the grades 8/9 which my daughter is hoping to achieve. Well done Alison!


Zaher (Mr)
30/11/2022

5/5 Rating

Ms Alison is a fantastic tutor and very friendly. Since she started tutoring my daughter, helping her with all science subjects (for GCSEs) my daughter`s performance improved significantly and the recent Term Report says it all. I would recommend Ms Alison to anyone. I wish her all the best.


Nicki (Mrs)
08/05/2021

5/5 Rating

Alison has helped my daughter over the past few months prepare for her gcse biology. We are very happy with the teaching she has provided, which has increased my daughters confidence in her own ability and given her the knowledge she needs to get her through the tests. Thankyou


Sharon (Ms)
05/04/2021

5/5 Rating

Alison was very helpful.


Caron (Mrs)
13/01/2021

5/5 Rating

From what I have observed over the past few months, Alison has built up great rapport and engages really well with my 14 year old daughter. Currently, due to covid-19 everything is online, but this does not prevent Alison from delivering targeted but fun tuition. Alison alternates a variety of science subjects, and prepares all her lessons in advance. Alison is respectful, professional, and flexible, and I feel very comfortable recommending Alison to anyone is looking for great tutor. Thanks.


Helen (Miss)
30/03/2020

4/5 Rating

We did not start tuition as planned with Alison, as exams were then cancelled. However on our initial contact with her, she was extremely encouraging and empathetic regarding a specific learning situation. We wish her well.


Jackie (Ms)
15/02/2020

5/5 Rating

Alison listens well. She has tailored her tutoring to my son`s specific needs making it interesting and directly relevant to the exam curriculum. My son is already feeling more confident.


Loveday (Mrs)
19/11/2017

5/5 Rating

Excellent! Spent time finding out exactly what my daughter needed and arranged appointments/lessons to fit in with her plans. Understood what we were looking for and made suggestions/solutions as to how this could be achieved. I felt she knew exactly what my daughter wanted from the sessions. Engaged very well with my child. Thank you


Thomas (Mr)
14/04/2017

5/5 Rating

My initial impression is very favourable. My son is enjoying is lessons and feels they are improving his chances of getting a good A Level grade.


Hussain (Mr)
16/11/2015

5/5 Rating

Alison is very competent tutor. During the last few months, she showed an excellent capability of teaching the subject for both of my children. It is really pleasure to have Alison leading my children towards a better understanding of science.

All the best,