1st lesson free
Alistair
- Rate £39,914
- Response 1h
£39,914/hr
Contact
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
Law graduate and experienced primary teacher across all subjects, particularly English and Maths
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
Lesson location
About Alistair
I am an experienced and enthusiastic teacher.
My approach to tutoring is centred on creating a supportive, professional, and engaging learning environment where every student feels confident in their ability to succeed. I take the time to understand each student’s individual needs, learning style, strengths, and areas for development, allowing me to tailor my lessons accordingly.
I believe effective tutoring goes beyond simply providing answers. I focus on building a strong understanding of the subject, explaining challenging concepts clearly, and encouraging students to think critically and solve problems independently. I regularly check understanding and provide constructive feedback so that students can recognise their progress and know exactly where they can improve.
I aim to build positive relationships with my students while maintaining a professional and structured approach. Patience, clear communication, preparation, and reliability are central to the way I work. Most importantly, I want students to leave each lesson feeling more knowledgeable, capable, and confident than when they arrived.
My goal is not only to help students achieve their academic objectives, but also to develop the confidence, skills, and independence they need to continue succeeding beyond tutoring.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- secondary
- Seconde
- +11
levels :
Primary
secondary
Seconde
Première
Terminale
BTS
Professional training
Facultate (Licență)
Masters
Diplomgrad
Doctorate
Bar Professional Training Course
MBA
Pre-primary
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I have extensive experience of teaching primary pupils, with a particular focus on KS2 English and Maths.
My approach to tutoring is as follows:
• Understand the student first: I start by identifying the student’s current level, strengths, difficulties, and learning goals.
• Build understanding, not memorisation: I explain concepts clearly and encourage students to understand why something works, rather than simply learning answers.
• Adapt to different learning styles: I adjust my explanations, examples, pace, and activities depending on what works best for the individual student.
• Encourage active participation: I use questions, discussion, practice, and problem-solving so students are actively involved rather than just listening.
• Build confidence: I create a supportive environment where mistakes are treated as part of learning and students feel comfortable asking questions.
• Track progress: I regularly check understanding and use feedback to identify areas that need further attention.
• Develop independence: Ultimately, I want students to become confident learners who can approach problems and learn independently.
In short: my approach is to meet each student where they are, make difficult ideas accessible, build their confidence through practice and feedback, and gradually help them become independent learners.
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Rates
Rate
- £39,914
Pack prices
- 5h: £195
- 10h: £390
free lessons
The first free lesson with Alistair will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £39,914/h
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