

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English reading lesson.
Alex
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English reading lesson.
- Price $80
- Answer 4h
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Students50+
Number of students Alex has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Alex has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$80/h
This teacher is currently unavailable
- English reading
Watching your child struggle with reading is tough, especially with NAPLAN and high school ahead. I guarantee progress—50% off your first hour! Let’s start today!
- English reading
Lesson location
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At Alex's house: Perth
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at home or in a public space : will travel up to 20km from Perth
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Ambassador
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English reading lesson.
About Alex
***About Me***
My love for connecting with people, understanding their hardships, and helping them overcome English language barriers has enabled me to support hundreds of individuals in improving both their personal and professional lives. Above all, I recognize how deeply one's English proficiency can impact their personal, academic, and professional growth. That’s why I genuinely care about ensuring my students stay on track and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
**What Sets Me Apart:**
I bring a unique blend of expertise with a background in business studies, marketing, and entrepreneurship, complemented by 5 years of professional experience and 8 years as a self-employed English tutor. This combination allows me to provide practical business insights alongside effective communication strategies, ensuring my clients gain valuable, real-world skills.
**How I Can Help You:**
With eight years of tutoring experience, proven client results, and qualifications as a Teacher of English to Foreign Learners (TELF) alongside a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, I am confident in my ability to help you overcome challenges such as:
- Moving Abroad: You dream of relocating but struggle to pass the required English tests, keeping you stuck in your home country.
- Career Advancement: Financial struggles weigh you down, and securing a new job with better pay could ease your stress and provide stability.
- Fitting Into a New Country: You feel isolated because language barriers prevent you from forming meaningful relationships.
- Academic Success: Managing your studies feels overwhelming, and working with a tutor could help you structure your assignments, graduate successfully, and attract top employers.
- Supporting Your Child’s Education: As a parent, you worry that your child is falling behind in English, and consistent tutoring could help them thrive in school.
***My Background & Experience***
I discovered my passion for teaching while traveling in New Zealand in 2017. My experiences exploring the world helped me develop a unique ability to connect seamlessly with people from all walks of life. Additionally, my background in business and marketing taught me how to build strong relationships with global clients through effective communication and personalized solutions. This blend of cultural understanding, business expertise, and teaching skills sets me apart from other tutors.
***Outside Work***
Outside of work, I stay active by going to the gym, running, and swimming. I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, and Australasia, having lived in New Zealand and Australia for several years. I now offer both remote and in-person tutoring. Close friends and family describe me as open-minded, caring, and approachable.
***My Teaching Approach***
Every lesson is planned in advance after taking in time to really understand the individual's needs. After the first session, which allows me to meet and get to know what makes the person tick, I focus on creating personalised materials that look to address their most pressing challenges or pain points. I set after class practice material and guide learners to the most suitable resources to use. My teaching style guides learners but also fosters their ability to self learn, leading to longer term positive outcomes.
***English Tutoring Credentials***
- 8 Years Teaching Experience - English tutoring in New Zealand, Australia, UK & internationally
- Top Reviewed on Superprof (Ambassador) - 5 Stars / 47 Reviews & Recommendations
- High Google Ranking - 5 Stars / 41 Google Reviews ((concealed information)
- Qualified - Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - Distinction
- IELTS Average Score of 9! (November 2024)
***Business & Marketing Expertise***
- Graduate - Bachelor in Business Studies with Honors (Lancaster University, UK) - Second Class Honors
- Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing, UK
- 5 Years Work Experience in Marketing and Communications in London, UK
- 3 Years Work Experience in Advertising and Promotions in New Zealand and Australia
About the lesson
- Early childhood education
- Primary School
- High School
- +20
levels :
Early childhood education
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Adult
Undergraduate
TAFE
Diploma/Certificate
Postgraduate
PhD
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Adult
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Is Your Child Struggling with Reading?
If your child is struggling with reading, especially with NAPLAN and high school tests on the horizon, I’m here to help. These 90-minute online 1-2-1 sessions are tailored to boost their skills and confidence. Together, we’ll tackle key reading areas to make exams less stressful and set them up for success.
What We Focus On:
- Phonemic Awareness – Decoding words and understanding sounds.
- Phonics – Mastering letter-sound relationships for NAPLAN and high school exams.
- Reading Fluency – Smooth, accurate reading for better comprehension.
- Vocabulary – Expanding vocabulary for complex texts and exam success.
- Reading Comprehension – Strengthening analysis and interpretation skills for tests.
- Test Prep – Practicing multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-form exam questions.
Why Choose Me?
I know every child learns differently, so my lessons are tailored to your child’s needs. I make reading engaging and fun, ensuring your child enjoys the process while also getting results. My goal is not just to help them pass tests, but to ignite a lifelong love for reading.
The Go-To Tutor for Years 3-10:
I specialize in students from **Year 3 to Year 10**, the critical years for NAPLAN, scholarship exams, and high school success. I’ve helped many students thrive in these years by building strong reading foundations and ensuring they’re test-ready.
Proven Results:
Parents trust me because I deliver real results. Many students have gone from struggling with basic reading to excelling in exams like NAPLAN and high school English, boosting their confidence and academic success.
Lesson Structure & Details:
Each lesson is planned to focus on your child’s needs with engaging activities and targeted practice. We’ll track progress, build on skills, and ensure your child is always improving.
- Lesson Duration: 60, 90, or 120 minutes per online 1-2-1 session.
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hour notice required.
- Payment: Prepaid in packages of four sessions after the first 1-hour session (50% off).
Ready for Results?
Let’s get your child on track for NAPLAN and high school success. Book your first session today and watch them grow!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Alex is an excellent English tutor. His guidance helped me clearly understand how to approach academic essay writing for my university accounting course. His 30-minute free consultation was invaluable, and I highly recommend it!
Alex is exceptional at coaching individuals on how to answer questions during job interviews. As an experienced HR professional seeking a senior role, he has helped me work toward this goal in numerous ways. Specifically, he has improved my confidence, provided techniques for structuring my responses, and offered strategies to help me stand out in an interview—methods that 95% of other candidates are not utilizing. He excels at giving reassuring feedback along with clear steps for improvement. When he shares model answers, they are excellent, easy to follow, and simple to replicate.
Preparing for IELTS alongside a demanding legal career felt daunting—until I started working with Alex. As a lawyer from a non-native English-speaking country, I’m thrilled to have achieved an IELTS Academic score of 8.0, far exceeding the 6.5 I needed.
His mock speaking sessions were especially valuable, offering insightful feedback that revealed areas I hadn’t been aware of—skills I now use both professionally and personally. In the writing section, we worked through each task together, covering every aspect of the assessment criteria, which truly sharpened my approach.
Alex is organised, insightful, and genuinely expert in all things IELTS. His targeted strategies and the practical resources he shared after every class made all the difference. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.Alex is a personable and hard-working English tutor who values his students and their progress. I'd recommend him to anybody who wants to learn with an experienced teacher.
I worked with Alex in London at a marketing agency and what stood out was his ability to communicate effectively, which I can see translating into his tutoring. He’s also passionate about forming strong relationships with his clients and delivering value for them. Definitely recommend!
I met Alex through a mutual friend, and we occasionally catch up in Bangkok over a game of tennis. He’s a genuinely kind and approachable person who is easy to get along with. Above all, I recommend him for his reliability, which I’m sure translates directly into his tutoring practice.
Alex has been a great teacher. It is very clear he takes his time and effort into our sessions. I felt very comfortable and he ensured our session matched the pace I was learning at.
Thanks again Alex, highly recommended!Alex is a great listener and really takes pride in his teaching. Alex takes all the information on board and delivers the best possible teaching experience, and can be trusted 100% with any education needs.
I’ve known Alex since childhood and have watched him grow both as a friend and as a professional. We often catch up as sauna buddies whenever he’s in the area. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a trustworthy individual who genuinely values his students and prioritises their progress.
I worked with Alex for more than six months in 2021. He’s a great worker, honest, and very reliable. A fantastic person with a constant smile and a positive attitude towards others. Alex also helped me improve my English, and he has a great teaching method.
I met Alex in 2017 when he began as an English teacher in Auckland, New Zealand.
He’s very personable, hard-working, and adaptable. He’s also very empathetic and relates with his students well, both of which I think are critical traits when looking for a language teacher.
I can highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalised and fun learning experience.I've known Alex since October 2022 and while he has been living in Perth, WA.
He is a hard-working English tutor and a good friend. I can guarantee anyone looking for a top tutor will be in good hands if they study with him.I found Alex's profile which stood out because of his proven experience teaching IELTS. I reached out to him to request assistance to improve my score for this exam and increase my grade in a short 2/3 week time-frame. He responded immediately in a friendly and professional manner and from there we setup private sessions where he has been guiding me through home-tutoring classes and I am feeling confident that his blended teaching approach will allow me to achieve the results I want!
I've had the privilege of knowing and adventuring with Alex for quite some time, and I can confidently say that he's one of the most positive, inspiring, motivated, and driven individuals I've ever met. Our shared adventures have been filled with incredible moments, and it's no surprise that he's just as passionate about what he does as he is about exploring the world.
Alex has an extraordinary ability to infuse positivity into every situation. His enthusiasm and boundless energy are contagious, and he has a unique talent for turning even the most ordinary moments into memorable adventures. Whether we're embarking on a hiking expedition, a road trip, or simply a coffee catch-up, his zest for life shines through.
Alex has excellent communication skills and is very patient and thorough in his methodology . Extemely diligent and goes above and beyond to help his students with English along with life skills he's gained through his travels and experience. I highly recommend him . Great help and an all around great bloke .
I spent time working with Alex, as a director at one of the UK's top marketing and communications firms. He led on work for some of our largest global clients, using the English language across different contexts to help audiences understand complex ideas - and, in the end, create great business outcomes for clients. He was also diligent, a great communicator, and easy to work with. His background in business and ever-growing teaching experience are what separate him from others, making him an outstanding choice as a teacher.
I was looking for an English tutor for my little brother who needed to pass his IELTS test. Upon getting in contact with Alex, we informed him of my brother's learning difficulties due to his dyslexia. Alex has gone above and beyond in adapting his style and accommodating to my brother's difficulties to help him achieve his goal. He even suggested going on walks to have conversations about the IELTS requirements to my brother who learner better that way, and he also was extremely diligent and helpful with the reading and writing practice. His class planning and homework assignments as well as his followups were professional and very well organised. My brother has exceeded expectations with his IELTS score thanks to Alex. With his knowledge, wisdom and dynamic teaching method I cannot recommend him enough.
Alex is a patient and professional English teacher, He had been teaching me for over 2 years. He always had different materials help my to study. My English improved a lot and found a job in New Zealand after graduate from Uni. Anson
I am working with Alex on enhancing my spoken communication skills to achieve my professional goals and it is a turning out to be great learning engagement. He creates a conducive learning environment and shares some great techniques to improve weak areas. He works with you on setting your learning goals which are easy and achievable. I have started seeing a change in my communication. He is an experienced and competent teacher.
I definitely recommend Alex to everyone who is looking to improve their language proficiency. .I am working well with Alex, he is a native English
and professional teacher with a great attitude and working hard to try to help my English to achieve another level.
Alex recommended many tools to me for learning English, and I can use many different ways to practice after lessons. Some of them are quite useful, and I like them.I found Alex through a friend's recommendation. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the area of English language. We worked together to build my confidence to speak more fluently through a focused study plan and even after a few sessions, I feel like I can express myself better!'
Alex helped me successfully pass the IELTS General test within 3-months. All his lessons felt personalised to my needs. Recommend!
Alex is experienced and knowledgeable. He has the patience to listen and guide students to improve and succeed
Alex is a very kind and approachable English tutor. He customises each lesson for students depending on their levels. I have gained tremendous English speaking skills and confidence from the tutoring sessions with him. I believe he is a great teacher and very helpful.
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- $80
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- 5h: $400
- 10h: $800
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