Alison W Tuition
Maths Science Tutor in Wilmslow area – BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Experienced Maths, Science tutor for all levels, including GCSE and A level, 11+ and entrance test preparation in Wilmslow & local areas (Alderley Edge, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Didsbury, Gatley, Handforth, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Poynton), Cheshire, UK.
To get in touch… Call Me on 07914 568 259, WhatsApp, or email…
Tutoring ages 9+ to adult: primary numeracy to keystage 2 SATS, entrance exam tests, eleven plus (11+), secondary, GCSE, iGCSE and A level (AS and A2) and adult learning.
Qualifications and Experience
PhD science graduate – BSc (Hons) (Biology, Chemistry with maths, economics); MSc (physics chemistry), PhD neuroanatomical, biomedical sciences.
15+ years tutoring experience. Previous experience as College & University teacher, examiner, tutor, lecturer and teaching assistant trainer. Published author (research papers and academic textbooks). Enhanced DBS (police check).
Subjects Tutored
Entrance exam test, Eleven plus (11+) preparation
- English, Maths, Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
- Grammar or private school entry
Maths tuition
- primary maths tuition from year 4 to year 6
- eleven plus (11+), entrance test maths preparation
- secondary maths (KS3)
- GCSE and iGCSE 9-1 maths
- Additional Maths (level 2/GCSE)
- Further Maths (level 2/ GCSE)
- Level 3 FSMQ maths for OCR
- Core Maths (level 3)
- Maths for science
- A level Maths: Year 1 (AS), Year 2
Science tuition
- secondary science, yrs 7-13
- GCSE (and iGCSE) science
- Combined Science
Biology tuition
- GCSE Biology, iGCSE Biology
- AS level Biology
- A level Biology
Chemistry tuition
- Key Stage 3 (KS3) Chemistry,
- GCSE Chemistry, iGCSE Chemistry
- AS level Chemistry
- A level Chemistry
Physics tuition
- GCSE Physics, iGCSE Physics
- AS level physics (AQA, OCR; year 1)
Levels Tutored
- Primary, keystage 2, SATs, eleven plus (11+), entrance exam tests,
- lower secondary – years 7,8,9 – keystage 3,
- GCSE, iGCSE, GCSE 9-1
- AS, A2, A level
- Adult learning
Areas Covered
I can travel within 5 mile radius of my home* for after school, evening and weekend tuition or accept students in my home. Local areas I can travel to tutor include Alderley Edge, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Handforth, Heald Green, Poynton*, Wilmslow.
*dependent on time/ traffic
Rates / Availability
From £40 per hour. Rates variable dependent on level , travel time and distance; base rates currently, £40 primary, £40 11+, entrance test prep, £45 GCSE/iGCSE, £50 Alevel (AS, A2), £60 for degree/bespoke tuition.
Various time slots weekdays, evenings and weekends – please ask about current availability.
Call 01625 531 360 or mobile 07914 568 259 [please text if no answer] or Email>>
Tutor Profile
Maths, Science, 11+ / entrance exam test Tutor in Wilmslow, and local areas, with track record of improved grades.
Experienced tutor (15yrs+) of Maths and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at all levels and of basic skills (English, maths and verbal reasoning) to lower secondary level. BSc, MSc and PhD qualified in Wilmslow and surrounding areas.
Friendly, approachable and patient with an adaptable/ flexible tutoring style catering for individual student needs. Particular focus is on exam technique and practice for those requiring SATS, entrance exam test or eleven plus (11+), GCSE, iGCSE and AS, A2 (A level) preparation and up to degree level tuition in some subjects.
Past/current students provide a personal recommendation and report that their confidence and grades have improved as a result of the tuition. Many past clients have re-used my services for younger siblings, which speaks volumes.
I have experience teaching, lecturing and providing 1-2-1 tuition at all levels and hold an enhanced DBS check. If you have any questions about tutoring or availability please feel welcome to ask. If I can’t help, or have no current availability, I can often recommend a tutor who can.
Recommendations
Here is just a selection of the comments I’ve received from satisfied parents/students:
“He got an 8 which we are really happy with. Thanks for your help in getting him there ..” Kelly Woodford – iGCSE Physics (a massive improvement from a mock result that came in at a grade 3!)
“Just collected Sophie’s A level grades and she has an A for Biology. She’s over the moon and off to Sheffield to study BioMed. Many thanks for all your help” Sophie, Wilmslow – A level Biology
“More than happy, she did very very well. Very comfortable B. She’s super happy” – EF, Wilmslow – A level Chemistry resit, improved from a D
“Hi Alison, All went very well in the end! I got all A*s which I’m really happy about and I’m going to Leeds medical school. Thank you so so much for all your help over the years, I could not be more grateful for you support both academically and personally in all my endeavours! I hope you are well! Thank you ever so much” RG, Didsbury – A level Biology and Chemistry
“Tom has got an A for chemistry and he is going to Lancaster University to study Biological sciences. Thank you very much for helping him get the grade” online – A level Chemistry.
“I am writing extend my heartfelt gratitude for your guidance and support in Biology and Physics throughout Fred journey from year 9 ( I hope my memory is right) until year 11 when he sat for GCSE exams . It is with great joy and pride that I share the news of Fred’s exceptional achievement in Physics with grade 9, and grade 8 in Biology.
“Hi Alison. Hope all good with you.
I have Edward’s results for you:
Biology – 8
Chemistry – 7 ( 3 marks off an 8 so we’re going to request a remark)
Maths – 8
Physics – 7 ( 1 mark off an 8 so we’re going to request a remark)
Further Maths – 7
He has the grades he needs to enroll at his college of choice.
Thank you again for helping him with all of the above. He is very pleased.” Online – GCSE maths, further maths, sciences
“Hi Alison, Just to let you know that Ellie got an A in her Chemistry so thanks for all of your support and help in achieving that. Best. Gareth “ Macclesfield – A level Chemistry
“I got both A’s in Maths and Science !!!!!! Thank u so much for helping me during my school years or else I would have hated both subjects even now ..” Misha, Wilmslow – yr 8- GCSE maths & Science
“My son was predicted a C in Physics and achieved an A in his GCSE examinations! Needless to say we are continuing with Alison at A-Level. He has told me on numerous occasions that she explains the tricky concepts very well! Many thanks Alison.” Elin0r, Wilmslow – GCSE physics
“Hi Alison just to let you know, I got a C in chemistry, I’m very pleased and couldn’t have got it without you, I’ve now got a place at Reading uni to study pharmacy, thank you very much for all your help :)” Emma, Handforth – A2 Chemistry
“I recommend ALISON not only in Maths but also in the 3 sciences. My daughter was very weak in these subjects when I went to Alison as a worried parent. My daughter achieved an A star in Maths when she had been predicted an B and A in all the 3 sciences when she had been predicted C’s and D’s. I can only recommend Alison to the highest degree. Trustworthy. Professional and extremely competent. Would go back to ALISON IF I HAD OTHER KIDS” Sanjay, Wilmslow – GCSE maths, science
“Hi Alison, Al did well – got A and 2 Bs. He got 439 in Chemistry overall, with 95 in the last paper. You were right he should have re-sat the Christmas one where he got the C, as with your tutoring he did much better. Never mind, you live and learn and he got what he needed. Thanks again” Andrea, Wilmslow – A2 Chemistry, unit 5
‘Hi Alison, We wanted to let you know that Misha got the results for the AGGS exam last Friday and to our delight, she passed! Obviously we wanted to say many many thanks for tutoring Misha over the past few months, without your help Misha would never have been at the level she needed to be to pass. Many thanks again’ Chris, Wilmslow – entrance exam prep. (Update 2012, now tutoring Misha for lower secondary maths. Update 2015 Misha got an A in Core science – now awaiting final GCSE maths and science grades)
‘Hi Alison, Halima did really well in her GCSE’s and we would like to thank you for your great help, without which Halima would have been unable to even write some of the subjects she has now passed. She got 7 A*’s and 3 A’s. Physics and Chemistry -A * Maths and Biology- A. I am sure she will give you a call when she comes down to earth. Again our thanks.’ Nazir, Stretford – GCSE maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
and now at AS level…‘Hi Alison, Hope you are well. Just to let you know Halima got A’s in both Chemistry and Biology AS levels, you must be doing something right!!’ Nazir, Stretford – AS Chemistry, Biology
What to do now
You can either email me, WhatsApp, or if you prefer to speak, give me a call on 07914 568259, and I’ll do my best to help. Note, I tend to be tutoring between 4 and 8 weekdays so please leave a message/text if I am unable to pick up.
Please contact me if you are looking for a maths, science tutor in Wilmslow & local areas (Alderley Edge, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Didsbury, Gatley, Handforth, Heald Green, Poynton, Sale, Stretford, Styal), an english & verbal reasoning & maths tutor for 11+, grammar and independent school entrance exam tests in Wilmslow and local areas (Alderley Edge, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Didsbury, Gatley, Handforth, Heald Green, Poynton, Sale, Stretford, Styal), a maths, science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE), tutor for primary, secondary, GCSE, iGCSE or A level (AS, A2) tutor in Alderley Edge, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Didsbury, Gatley, Handforth, Heald Green, Poynton, Sale, Stretford, Styal or Wilmslow. Thank-you
