School entrance experience

Alanya has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

• Alleyn's School
• Bancrofts Preparatory School
• Blackheath High School
• Blackheath Preparatory School
• Bromley High School
• City of London School for Girls
• Dulwich College
• Dulwich Prep London
• Eltham College
• Forest School
• Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School
• Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls
• Highgate School
• James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS)
• Rosemead Preparatory School
• South Hampstead High School
• St Paul's Juniors
• St Paul’s School
• Streatham and Clapham High School
• Sydenham High School GDST
• Westminster Under School

Alanya has experience of preparing pupils for competitive schools across London with pupils gaining places at the schools listed for 7,8, 9 and 11 plus, including JAGS, Alleyns, Eltham, Dulwich College, Sydenham, Bromley and Streatham and Clapham. Most recently her pupils have secured scholarship awards at Bancrofts (11 plus), St. Paul’s Cathedral School (8 plus) and 7 plus places at Highgate, Bancroft's and Forest schools (7 plus).

Alanya's biography:

Alanya is an experienced tutor and classroom teacher and works as a teacher educator, tutoring trainee teachers and their mentors across London.

Alanya has a breadth of tuition experience, having worked with pupils for entrance at 7,8, 9 and 11 plus, as well grammar school entrance and general booster tuition. Alanya has also worked with younger pupils to build their confidence in early reading and maths. Many of her pupils have been successful at entrance to highly competitive schools, achieved scholarship awards and increased their confidence in school through regular 1:1 support.

Alanya has worked as a teacher across the key stage 1, 2 and EYFS age-ranges. As a classroom teacher, she shared her passion for literacy as English and Phonics lead for Key Stage 1 and the Early Years and Pupil Voice and Leadership Co-ordinator, leading on the curriculum for Philosophy for Children and the Rights Respecting School Award.

Alanya is a graduate of the University of St Andrews, where she read English. She went on to complete a masters degree specialising in Victorian literature. Alanya joined the Teach First Leadership Development Programme in 2013 and was awarded QTS from the Institute of Education.

Alanya is a firm believer that all children can make excellent progress with the correct support, helping children to develop confidence, resilience and an enthusiasm for learning. Her commitment to each of her pupils led Alanya to receive an 'Outstanding' grading in her PGCE.

Alanya is an imaginative practitioner and brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to her teaching, engaging children through their interests. She has particular experience of working with more reluctant readers and writers and enjoys supporting children to develop a love of reading and creative writing. Alanya has worked with children with a range of specific learning needs including autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, hearing loss and sensory and processing issues.

Alanya has worked with pupils online using zoom from 7-11 plus.

Alanya's qualifications:

Alanya qualified to teach Primary education in 2014, and holds a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from Institute of Education.

Recent testimonials:

Alanya has written the following:

Home learning: How to engage your child with reading using phonics

In this blog, Alanya sets out five resources to help your child develop confidence and fluency in their reading while having lots of fun along the way!

Alanya March 2020

Alanya is available for online tuition

Alanya is available for online tuition to students anywhere in the world. Find out more about online tuition.