Meet Our Tutors
Alison Bolsover
Founder, Client Manager & Specialist Tutor
Delivery: In-Person (Dorchester) & Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: KS3 & GCSE Mathematics; Religious Studies; Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
About: Holds a BSc Honours degree in Social Science and a PGCE in Secondary Education (Maths & Religious Studies).Teaching children and young people across primary, secondary and further education sectors since 1996. Experienced GCSE examiner, well-equipped to help students navigate assessment criteria and achieve exam success.
Approach: Dedicated to low-stress, confidence-building pedagogy that helps students navigate assessment criteria and achieve exam success.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £35/hr.
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Dr. Tracy Hayes
English & Humanities Specialist
Delivery: In-Person & Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: KS3, GCSE & English Language, English Literature & History
About: Holds a First Class Honours degree in English Literature, an MA in Victorian Studies, and a PhD in Victorian Literature and History. Extensive secondary school experience across departments, exams offices, and SEND intervention, as well as teaching with The Brilliant Club.
Approach: Warm, patient and highly discursive. Specialises in demystifying exam questions, finding alternative methods that suit the individual learner, and turning subject anxiety into active engagement.:
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £35/hr. A-Level: £40/hr
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Damian Brown
Secondary & Further Maths Specialist
Delivery: Online UK-wide & Local Home Visits
Subjects & Levels: 11+, KS2 SATS, KS3, GCSE & A-Level Mathematics & Further
About: Over six years of teaching experience across grammar, independent, and state secondary schools. Deep familiarisation with the updated GCSE and A-Level specifications across Pure, Mechanics and Statistics.
Approach: Provides a supportive, calm environment that breaks complex problems into bite-sized chunks. Uses purposeful, diagnostic homework to tailor each session to individual gaps rather than following rigid schemes of work.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £42/hr. A-Level & Further Maths: £48/hr
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Simon Rule
Advanced Mathematics & Examiner Specialist
Delivery: In-Person (Dorchester) & Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: GCSE , A-Level Mathematics & A-Level Further Mathematics
About: Over 35 years of secondary mathematics teaching experience, including more than a decade as Head of Department across three good and outstanding schools. Exteran; Edexcel/Pearson marker since 2006 and senior Team Leader for A-Level Core Maths.
Approach: Brings examiner-level insight directly to students, focusing on Pure Maths, Mechanics, Statistics, and precise mark scheme strategies to elevate grades at both GCSE and A-Level.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £42/hr. A-Level & Further Maths: £48/hr
Tamara Collier
Geography, STEM & Maths Specialist
Delivery: In-Person & Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: KS3, GCSE & A-Level Geography; KS3 & GCSE Mathematics
About: Holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Reading and an MSc in Applied Meteorology, working professionally in climate science. Former Geographical Ambassador with the Royal Geographical Society running STEM initiatives in schools.
Approach: Highly interactive and practical, connecting curriculum concepts to real-world environmental science and modern industry applications to spark natural curiosity.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £35/hr. A-Level: £40/hr
Alastair Greenshields
Sciences & EFL Specialist
Delivery: Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: KS3, GCSE & A-Level Science; KS3 & GCSE Mathematics, English as a Foreign Language
About: Holds an Honours Degree in Applied Chemistry with professional industry background across chemistry, genetics and programming. Extensive experience teaching youth and adult learners.
Approach: Focuses on inquiry and discovery, guiding students to question and observe scientific patterns rather than relying on rote memorisation.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £35/hr. A-Level: £40/hr
Christine Smith
French Specialist & Native Speaker
Delivery: In-Person & Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: KS2, KS3, GCSE French
About: French native speaker residing in England for over 30 years, fully bilingual in French and English. Works in a local primary school supporting French language curriculum delivery across Years 3 to 6.
Approach: Immersive, encouraging, and structured. Builds authentic pronunciation, vocabulary confidence, and thorough preparation for GCSE French exams.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £35/hr.
Samson Obadofin
GCSE Maths Specialist
Delivery: Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: KS3 & GCSE Mathematics
About: Currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with a strong background in analytical mathematics and computing principles..
Approach: Methodical and encouraging. Diagnoses specific mathematical misconceptions and breaks questions down into clear, structured steps with consistent exam-style questions practice.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £35/hr.
Dr. Xuxin Pooley
Advanced Mathematics & Admissions Specialist
Delivery: Online UK-wide
Subjects & Levels: GCSE & A-Level Maths, Further Maths, STEP, MAT, TMUA, ESAT & 11+/13+ Entrance exams
About:. Holds a degree in Mathematics, a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics, and a PhD with the Environmental Mathematics Group from the University of Exeter. Experienced classroom teacher, university lecturer, and private tutor since 2013.
Approach: Combines rigorous university-level mathematical understanding with adaptive digital learning tools. Expertly prepares students for competitive school entrance exams, Olympiads (JMC/BMO), and elite university admissions.
Tuition Rates: KS3 & GCSE: £49/hr. A-Level: £52/hr