About Us.

At Aspire2Shine, we are more than just a tutoring service; we are invested in nurturing well-rounded individuals. We combine expert academic tuition with a supportive mentoring approach to empower students to not only excel in their studies but also thrive in life.

Our Values

Nurturing


We create a warm and supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring concepts, asking questions, and taking risks.

Holistic Growth


We address both academic needs and personal development, fostering a growth mindset and celebrating individual strengths.

Mentorship


Our tutors go beyond curriculum delivery, acting as mentors who guide, motivate, and inspire students.

Empowerment


We equip students with strong study skills, critical thinking abilities, and the confidence to become independent learners.

The Guiding Light of Aspire2Shine; Alison Stewart

Aspire2Shine is driven by the vision of Alison Stewart, a passionate educator with a remarkable 25 years of experience in education.


Having successfully led and taught in all five key stages of education, from the formative years of Nursery to the crucial Year 13, Alison possesses a profound understanding of a child's learning and development journey.

 

Following her tenure as Senior Deputy Head at a thriving Oxfordshire independent school, Alison's dedication to youth empowerment didn't wane.  She embarked on a mission to continue fostering academic success and personal growth in young minds through Aspire2Shine.  Furthermore, she's currently pursuing a degree in counselling, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to student well-being.

 

Beyond Alison's impressive leadership roles – Head of Primary, Head of Safeguarding & Pastoral Care, and Senior Deputy – her experience extends to working with children of all ages (3-18). This comprehensive perspective allows her to build a team of tutors and mentors who share her vision and possess the skills to cater to diverse needs.

Why Choose Us?

Testimonials

What an amazing addition to have! Alison is a fantastic teacher, inspiring and highly motivating! My daughter thoroughly enjoys her sessions with her.

Sonia Smith

March 2024

I would highly recommend Alison. She has taught two of my children and made such a difference to their confidence in learning and progression.

Kerri Byrne

February 2024

Alison is a wonderful tutor and has helped and supported all of my children over the years. Would highly recommend her and her services, a true asset!

Juliette Coles

April 2024

Before I started my tutor sessions with Alison I felt very scared and nervous about doing my gcses thinking I was going to fail. But as time went on, because of these sessions with Aliosn, I felt more and more confident each time.

Amelie

Y11 Student

My daughter really needed a tutor and when we found Alison, we were over the moon. My daughter grew in confidence and was happy to attend every session knowing she was learning and understanding. It was a huge relief for me, as her mum, seeing the change in her in the lead up to her exams.

Y11 Parent

April 2024

What an amazing addition to have! Alison is a fantastic teacher, inspiring and highly motivating! My daughter thoroughly enjoys her sessions with her.

Sonia Smith

March 2024