Spanish tutor · Kingston upon Thames
Alexia A.
Native Spanish Teacher - Head of Spanish and Lead Examiner
Spanish tutor · Kingston upon Thames
Native Spanish Teacher - Head of Spanish and Lead Examiner
About
I am a Spanish teacher, native speaker who is working in a Grammar School as Head of Spanish.
I am from Madrid, Spain and I came to London 16 years ago. I have worked in teaching since I came and I have plenty of experience with students as I am Head of Spanish and also Gifted and Talented coordinator in a secondary school in south west London. I studied Journalism as a degree in Spain, therefore I have plenty of knowledge of literature and history of Spain, very important for A level, especially for essays and IRPs.
I have a good record of excellent results in my key exam groups due to having a deep knowledge and understanding of what the exam boards require in the new specifications. I obtained this good knowledge as I became an external examiner to know first hand what is expected from students.
I know very well EDEXCEL, AQA and Cambridge CIE exam boards so I know perfectly how the IGCSE, GCSE and A LEVEL exams are and how the students need to be prepared before their examination.
My exam results last year were excellent : 98% achieved 9-7 (old grades a*-a) and 53% of that 96 achieved grade 8-9 (old grades A*-A). In A level, I have an excellent record of results where 100% of my students achieved A*-A in 2026.
I have plenty of experience helping student boosting their grades and success in their exams which have been proved in the feedback from parents (please see the feedback section).
Regarding A level, I know perfectly how to help students to obtain the highest scores in their exams as I am an external examiner who marks A level exam for Edexcel and AQA. Due to my performance and expetise, I have become a Lead Examiner where I get involved in deciding the mark schemes and grade boundaries
I have attended numerous workshops for films and literature, besides my knowledge obtained from my Journalism degree and Spanish schooling.
I tailor the lessons according to the students` needs and I teach depending of your child learning style and his/her weakest points. I provide excellent exam techniques that help student to become confident on how to face the exam to be able to aim for the highest marks in GCSE and A level.
I can also provide real materials to reinforce what your child has learned in school or I can introduce new and more elaborated content to boost your child grade to his/her best ability.
With the recent major overhaul of GCSEs and A Levels, it is a great challenge for schools to cover all the course content in class and prepare students thoroughly for the external examinations. With large class sizes and often a lack of individual speaking practice, pupils can lack confidence and not achieve their full potential in their exams or lessons in school. This overwhelm students and could stress them as they may find they have not had enough time or opportunities to prepare themselves for the Speaking Exam or writing skills.
Students usually feel they are not able to succeed in their examinations, but with motivation and focusing in grammar and other skills needed to be able to achieve a good grade.
All of my lessons have been graded outstanding by Ofsted/ISI. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss your child`s educational needs and requirements.
I have tutored students from a variety of schools :
Alleyn’s, JAGS, LEH, Latymer Upper School, Witgift, Dulwich College, City of London Girls School, UCS Hampstead, King Alfred, Ibstok Place School, Winchester College, Emanuel School, St Paul’s Girls, Putney High School, Kings’ College, Graveney School, Tiffin Boys, Tiffin Girls School, Wimbledon High School, City of London Freemens, Nonsuch High School for Girls, Lady Margaret, Grey Coat Hospital, and Esher college, Hampton Boys, Surbiton High School, Ewel Castle school, Marymount, Grey Court school, etc.
I work daily with students in the secondary school and I have also been working as a private tutor since 2013. I am aware of the new GCSE and A level criteria and I know different exam boards criteria such as AQA, Edexcel, OCR..
I provide a variety of authentic resources which are included in the hour’s rate.
I have been described as a friendly, warm and enthusiastic person who gets very well with young people, therefore students do not take tuition as something tedious and boring.
I am a popular tutor with many happy students and parents! (See feedback/ratings).
Using platforms such zoom/googlemeets or Teams, the screen can be shared apart from the use of whiteboards.
Please contact for further information regarding my availability, it changes according to student’s exam, please enquire.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- Spanish Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Journalism Certificate checked · Universidad Rey Juan Carlos · 2007 Universidad Rey Juan Carlos · 2007 Certificate checked
- BA (Hons) Media and Communications · Universita degli studi di Firenze · 2009 Universita degli studi di Firenze · 2009
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Modern Foreign Languages · Goldsmiths - University of London · 2014 Goldsmiths - University of London · 2014
- QTS Modern Foreign Languages Certificate checked · Goldsmiths - University of London · 2014 Goldsmiths - University of London · 2014 Certificate checked
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Areas Alexia has experience with
Dyslexia & other learning differences
Support with specific learning differences affecting reading, writing, coordination or maths.
How Alexia teaches
Structured or Responsive. Alexia: Responsive. Adapts each session to that week’s work. No reviews yet.
Individualised or Standardised. Alexia: Standardised. Uses resources the student may already be familiar with. No reviews yet.
Scaffolded or Discovery-based. Alexia: Discovery-based. Gives prompts and space to work things out independently. No reviews yet.
Session-focused or Homework-integrated. Alexia: Homework-integrated. Sets work between sessions. No reviews yet.
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- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Sue
Alexia has started helping my daughter with A level Spanish, which she wants to study at University. Alexia has a lot of helpful resources and is keen and enthusiastic in her support. She has lots of knowledge about the exams and the marking scheme which will, I am sure, prove to be very useful. We look forward to continue to work with her in year 13!
Alexia A. replied
Thank you for your kind words. M is a very hard working student who puts in place all the things that the examiner wants to see. It will help her achieving a high grade :)
- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Jillian
I engaged Alexia to tutor my D for her final A level exams due to concerns on achieving required grades . The level of detail requested upfront helped with managing expectations on all sides. Alexia gave frequent updates on progress, areas of focus & offered time outside of the sessions to mark extra work. My D really enjoyed working with Alexia and I saw a huge improvement in her confidence . Thank you for all your support. D’s feedback - Alexia is a very supportive & thorough teacher . The resource’s she provided went above & beyond & made an impactful difference to my learning. The support given during the exam period was really appreciated & helped with my confidence .
Alexia A. replied
Thank you for your lovely words. It has been a pleasure working with M. She is very talented and I am glad her confidence went back according to her ability. I have really enjoyed seeing how she progressed. M has put all the guidance/strategies I gave her in place, worked really hard and prepared very well the speaking and essays. That’s why she achieved such a good grade A.Amazing opportunities are coming for her in university. I am very proud of her. Thank you for the opportunity. All the best.
- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
kelly
Alexia taught my son ahead of his Spanish A level. He found her very knowledgeable and with great understanding of the marking scheme. After the last session my son was much more confident. Thanks Alexia for all your help!
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks for the opportunity to teach him. It has been a pleasure seeing him how quickly he has progressed! I hope he achieves the A grade he has been working for :) All the best in the university!
- Jan 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Grace
Alexia is a very good teacher. She is conscientious and responsible. With her rich teaching experience. the student has progress on Spanish A Level courses and is more interested in Spanish learning. Really appreciate Alexia’s great help.
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks for your kind words. Grace is an excellent student and her grade is all due to her hard work.
- Jul 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Lou
Alexia is an excellent Tutor. Was motivational and gave lots of encouragement. She really helped our daughter develop confidence in her Spanish and enjoy learning the language.
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks for your words. It was a pleasure to help her and very happy with her results . All the best :)
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
previtha
Alexia is a fantastic tutor. She brought my daughter's grade from a fail in spanish to a gcse 8. She is organised, dedicated and cares for her students.
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks! I have to say that she worked really hard and it paid off!
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Kirsty
Alexia has been amazing with my daughter who wanted some help for her GCSE. She boosted her confidence, increased her written and spoken skills and also her love of Spanish. She is now predicted a 9 by the school! My daughter described her as so patient, positive and very very flexible in terms of organising the sessions when it suited her busy schedule. Alexia provided her with extra support during the exam time and loads of extra resources.
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks for your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure helping your daughter. She has worked very hard and therefore has made enormous progress. All the best!
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Emma
I can't rate Alexia highly enough! My daughter made a vast improvement in her Spanish as a result of Alexia's excellent tutoring, and this was reflected in her very high GCSE final grade. Alexia is kind, friendly and supportive, as well as highly committed and focused. She is extremely professional and an excellent teacher. Thank you Alexia!
Alexia A. replied
It has been very rewarding seeing how she progressed due to her hard work and commitment and by putting in place all the techniques taught. I am very proud of her grade 9. She deserves it! All the best in her A level!
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
laura
Alexia has been a fantastic support to my daughter in the weeks leading up to her Spanish A level. Alexia is always reliable and communicates well regarding appointments. My daughter, who at times can be a little reticent, looks forward to her lessons with Alexia. Alexia checks with my daughter what she would like covered but also identifies areas where she needs support and prepares for the lessons. Alexia has been brilliant at improving my daughter's confidence and due to Alexia's positive feedback, I think my daughter has really increased her engagement with and enjoyment of Spanish. I cannot recommend Alexia more highly.
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks Laura for your kind words. It has been a pleasure helping your daughter to become a stronger linguist!
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Suzy
Alexia responded immediately to our enquiry and is exceptionally professional. Alexia genuinely cares about her students achieving their best and ensures all lessons are well planned and prepared. Alexia is able to identify quickly areas for improvement and is so very conscientious in teaching engaging lessons that our daughter really looks forward to. Alexia’s subject knowledge and knowledge of exam boards and exam techniques is amazing. Alexia’s communication is excellent and we wholeheartedly recommend her, a fantastic Spanish tutor for our daughter.
- Aug 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Georgie
Alexia worked very hard with my daughter during the last couple of months and she achieved an A in her oral paper as a direct result. She was focussed on the task, very organised and I'm delighted with the results.
- Apr 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Luisa
Alexia really helped my son, he gained so much confidence with Alexia, she helped him enormously
- Aug 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Cecilia
Alexia, came in last minute and helped our son sort out his presentation for his Spanish A level oral exam. She was extremely conscientious and knew the requirements of his exam board. He got an A* and we are all delighted. I wish I had found Alexia earlier and will definitely use her for my youngest son. I thoroughly recommend her.
- May 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Amy
Alexia was very quick to respond to our call for help. My daughter was not feeling confident with the speaking section of the A Level. Alexia was reliable and professional. She had good knowledge of the exam board my daughter was taking and helped her in preparation for the exam.
Alexia A. replied
Many thanks Amy! It has been a pleasure helping your daughter. I am sure she’ll success in her A level and will achieve an A*. All the best for her in uni.
- Aug 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
marie
Alexia helped me return from a basic unterstanding of the language to a very good level of Spanish after just one intesive week of one to one lessons. She is friendly and professional, and teaches with both written and oral methods. It was overall a very good experience and one which I would certainly recommend.
- Jul 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Thomas
From our son's first lesson with Alexia, we knew that we had found the right teacher. Alexia played a vital role in preparing our son for his Spanish A level in 2021. She motivated him, giving him all the essential tools required to succeed in both his written and speaking exams. Not only did she help him improve his exam technique but she gave him confidence and interest in the Spanish language and its literature. We cannot thank Alexia enough and highly recommend her. Muchas gracias Alexia.
- Apr 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Rachel
Alexia is great at teaching my son Spanish. He loves the lessons and has really improved. As she works in a school she is update to date with all the latest curriculum. I would highly recommend.
- Apr 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Lucy
Alexia has been working with my son for the past two years (even throughout lockdown on Zoom) helping him with his GCSE Spanish. His confidence has grown considerably along with his ability and Alexia has helped him in all areas that he will be tested on from speaking, listening, translation, reading and writing. He will definitely achieve a higher grade because of her help. Alexia is very kind and patient, she is very adaptable with lesson times and has never missed a class. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hourly rates
£125–£130/hr
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