Striving Stars
Private Tutor in Trafford
5.0
My Summary
Experienced Primary School & 11 Plus Tutor And Specialist Dyslexia Teacher
About Me
I am a qualified primary school teacher and SpLD Dyslexia Specialist teacher. Helping children build confidence, close learning gaps and achieve success through personalised, supportive tuition.
My Experience
If you're looking for high-quality 1:1 tuition, either face-to-face or online, from September 2026, or a Dyslexia Specialist teacher please read on and feel free to get in touch.
Why Choose Me?
I currently teach Year 5 and Year 6, giving me an excellent understanding of the upper Key Stage 2 curriculum. With Trafford Grammar School entrance exams now moving to a greater focus on the Year 5 curriculum, my day-to-day experience places me in a strong position to help children develop the skills and knowledge they need to be fully prepared for entrance school examinations.
While Trafford's assessment arrangements are changing, the process for independent grammar school entrance preparation remains the same, and I continue to provide tuition and support for these examinations.
About Me
I have over 20 years of experience in education, having worked in schools since 2004 and in Trafford schools for the past 12 years. As a parent of a secondary-school-aged child, I understand educational needs from both a professional and personal perspective.
My experience spans:
Early Years to Year 6 in mainstream schools
11+ preparation
Special Educational Needs (SEND)
Dyslexia Specialist Teacher
Speech and Language difficulties
Targeted support for children with gaps in learning
Services Offered
11+ Tuition
Preparation for Trafford Grammar Schools and independent school entrance exams. £36 per hour
Maths & English Tuition
Support for children who may be struggling, lacking confidence, or needing to close learning gaps. £34 (KS1) £36 per hour (KS2)
Specialist Dyslexia Intervention providing tailored, evidence-based intervention programmes designed to support learners with dyslexia. £40 per hour
Additional Support
Assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses and learning gaps
Experience supporting children with additional needs
Individualised learning programmes tailored to each child
Flexible Tuition Options
I primarily offer 1:1 face-to-face tuition, but I also provide online sessions when required. This flexibility is particularly useful for busy families, allowing occasional online lessons to ensure continuity when circumstances change.
September 2026 Places
If your child is entering Year 4 or Year 5 and you are considering 11+ preparation, now is the ideal time to reserve a place for September 2026.
Please note that lesson times are generally fixed during term time, although there is often greater flexibility during school holidays.
I would be happy to discuss your child's needs and how I can support them in reaching their full potential.
My Qualifications
B.Ed (hons) primary education from manchester metropolitan university.
I am also a Elklan speech and language practitioner and qualified as a dyslexia specialist teacher from sept 2026
My Availability
Now taking bookings for September 2026
Also available for primary english and maths tuition for other year groups or non 11plus needs, such as dyslexia specialist support.
My Fees
- Tutoring from £36.00 per hour
£36 per hour for tuition (£40 per hour for dyslexia tuition)
My Documents
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Latest reviews
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Striving Stars tuition has been a wonderful support for my daughter through the 11+, which, despite dyslexia and autism spectrum challenges, she recently passed with flying colours.
We have been delighted with Striving Stars’ sensitive and flexible approach, and will be continuing supportive tuition beyond the 11+. Thanks so much!
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RuthT
on 31/10/2025
We came to TutorHal with no tutor experience when my daughter was in Year 4, whilst we were starting our 11+ prep. TutorHal quickly picked up her areas of difficulty and outlined all her gaps almost immediately. I noticed the confidence in my daughter very quickly and most importantly she began to enjoy the prep TutorHal was doing with her. I couldn't have asked for any more with the 11+ prep, TutorHal set homework according to what she knew my daughter could handle and pushed my daughter to what she was capable of achieving. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found TutorHal for my daughter as she has always been so supportive and honest with us. My daughter is about to take the exam and I can honestly say my daughter is feeling very positive and confident with her prep, it's all down to TutorHal. She has always taken the time to give us detailed feedback after the sessions and is always happy to help us with anything we need during the week via messages. She has been going beyond our expectations from a tutor. TutorHal has such a caring nature and my daughter will really miss her.
We've been so pleased with the tutoring for my daughter, I've also started my 5 year old with TutorHal. Again, she is amazing with closing the gaps he has and the best part is the fact that even my 5 year old really enjoys going to the tutoring lessons with her!. I feel so relieved we found TutorHal and look forward to continuing our tutoring journey with her.
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Amna
on 10/09/2024
With the help of TutorHale, my 4 year old son learned how to blend words. He now enjoys reading CVC stories. Thank you.
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Mariam
on 05/09/2022
It was lovely to speak to TutorHale on the phone. She arranged for us to come round and meet her in her setting. Great little set up with separate entrance to the office. She was able to answer all our questions and we started our first lesson with her. So far so good!! Thank you!
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on 17/07/2020
TutorHale was able to get my eldest through the 11 plus and pass. She really helped put our minds at rest and was very clear with expectations from the beginning. The 1:1 tuition we received helped target the areas my son was weaker on and so helped improve on these areas further.
We are now back with her for our youngest! Who unfortunately has not been in one of the allocated year groups since the schools partially re-opened, so we have started her with TutorHale now that she will be starting Year4 to help cover any gaps in english and maths and prepare for the 11 plus.
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on 04/07/2020
Exactly what we needed! We needed someone who could support our daughter with dyslexia and offer some flexibility in helping with homework tasks that were tricky. TutorHale understood how to approach this and helped our daughter improve in literacy, in particular strategies to help with spelling and reading were really helpful and we could use those at home too.
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