Profile of Alistair Smith

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Alistair
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As a former deputy headteacher of a north Wales primary school, I have 12 years of teaching KS1 and KS2. I spent much of this time working with children with SEND. Since starting my tuition company, I have a further 16 years of tutoring (face to face and online) students from Key Stages and adults too. As well as teaching a wide range of subjects, I have also successfully helped a number of stud...
As a former deputy headteacher of a north Wales primary school, I have 12 years of teaching KS1 and KS2. I spent much of this time working with children with SEND. Since starting my tuition company, I have a further 16 years of tutoring (face to face and online) students from Key Stages and adults too. As well as teaching a wide range of subjects, I have also successfully helped a number of students with entrance exam preparation and mentored a number of secondary students who have faced significant challenges with their schooling. DBS on request.

I like to support students in a stimulating, fun and successful manner. A very patient, empathetic and highly experienced teacher/tutor, I have a good sense of humour and like to see students gain confidence and skills so that they can tackle exams - and their future - more easily.
The prices listed are for an hour and don't include any travel expenses, but online prices are £28 for 45 minutes. Travel expenses are additional, but I aim to keep these low depending on the distance involved. If a student wishes fortnightly lessons, this is also something I might be able to arrange. I teach Welsh 2nd Language and adult beginners as well.
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My classes

I teach In-person and Online classes
Classes of Maths Maths, English, History, Geography and 2nd Language Welsh Tutor Milford Haven, Johnston, Merlin's Bridge, Haverfordwest
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Level of the classes

PrimarySecondary schoolGCSEAdults

Languages that I speak

English

Education and qualifications

University Degree: BA Humanities and PGCE

Reviews from my students

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Joanne Worsell
October - 2026
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I can’t recommend Alistair highly enough! He’s helped two of my children study for their GCSE Maths. Both struggled with confidence in the subject finding it difficult to grasp some of the more complex elements of the syllabus. With Alistair’s help, support and guidance both flourished. He quickly assessed their ability levels and learning styles then proceeded to teach in a way that was fun, engaging and personalised to them. Lessons were well structured and taken at the perfect pace, ensuring they understood the key principles and had the skills/knowledge to break down questions into manageable chunks demonstrating their workings out in a way that helped provide extra marks when it came to exam time. His friendly, chatty nature put them at ease and helped build their confidence, enabling them to ask questions they probably wouldn’t have in school for fear of embarrassment. Both children excelled in their exams gaining the pass grades needed to further their studies to A-Levels
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Rachael Thomas
September - 2026
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Alistair has taught Maths / English to two of my three children, my eldest is now 26 and he really struggled in school, Alistair turned his focus around and Arthur left school with a B and C respectfully. My Daughter hasnt got a very good short term memory, the pace in school was running away from her, Alistair started teaching her before she started senior school, he has been so patient, he has dealt with tears and tantrums, but i have also witnessed my daughter develop confidence with her maths skills. TWO children with very different needs, but Alistair adapted and has evidence amazing results. I would highly recommend him as a tutor,
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Emma Morgan
September - 2026
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My daughters have had maths tuition with Alistair on a weekly basis, for a few years now and they are about to sit their GCSEs. The sessions have been invaluable! Not only in building their knowledge and skill set, but their confidence. My daughters enjoy the sessions, Alistair brings an element of fun, he’s professional, reliable, efficient and always happy to help. If the girls have a specific topic they would like to cover, Alistair plans the lesson around this. I highly recommend Alistair.
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Location of my classes

Haverfordwest · Merlin's Bridge
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