Alison

Alison is an experienced IB Primary Years Programme PYP tutor with a broad background spanning Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, Geography and interdisciplinary learning. Her career has included classroom teaching, curriculum development, subject leadership and co-curricular programme management, giving her a well-rounded understanding of both academic learning and the wider development of young learners.

With IB PYP Category 2 training and extensive international-curriculum experience, Alison supports internationally minded families looking for a warm, structured and academically rigorous tutor who understands how the IB develops independent, confident learners.

Alison creates engaging, personalised lessons built around inquiry, critical thinking and meaningful connections. She identifies where a student needs support and adapts her approach to build both understanding and confidence.

Her focus extends beyond academic content, helping students develop independence, self-management, communication and the confidence to think for themselves.

IB PYP | Primary Years Programme

• Mathematics
• English
• Science
• Social Sciences | Geography & History

IEB & CAPS Primary / Lower Secondary

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Geography
• Humanities
• General Primary Subjects

For younger IB learners, Alison focuses on building the academic foundations, confidence and independence needed for a successful transition into secondary school.

• IB PYP inquiry-based learning
• Science understanding and application
• Research, presentation and academic communication
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Question interpretation and independent thinking
• Organisation and self-management
• Confidence as an independent learner
• Transition from PYP into Grades 7–9

• IB PYP Unit of Inquiry Teacher — currently teaching Grades 5 & 6
• IB PYP Category 2 — Leading the Learning
• Experienced in designing and delivering Units of Inquiry
• Extensive experience across primary education, teaching, leadership and learner development.
• Leads curriculum design and delivery, assessment and reporting
• Experience in public speaking, reading and co-curricular programmes.
• South African SACE-registered teacher

Postgraduate Diploma in Management — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Physical Education — University of the Witwatersrand

IB Leading the Learning – PYP, Category 2 — International Baccalaureate

IB Making the PYP Happen — International Baccalaureate

South African Council for Educators (SACE) Registered Teacher