Hi, I'm Alison.

Thank you for considering Peachy Tutoring — and for taking the time to look for the right support for your child. I know that search can feel overwhelming,

For over 25 years, I've helped students become confident, successful learners, and supported parents. I'd love to help you too.

My Background

I've worked as a teacher, learning specialist, executive function coach, curriculum designer, administrator, and school principal — supporting students in public and private schools, from elementary school all the way through college.

That range matters. It means I don't just know what to teach — I understand how schools work, how IEPs and 504 plans come together, and how to advocate for a student inside a system that doesn't always move at their pace.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Special Education (Learning Disabilities and ADHD) — American University

• Master's Degree in Education — Oxford University, UK

My Specialization

I work with students who learn differently — including those with dyslexia, ADHD, spectrum diagnoses, and executive functioning challenges.

I'm trained in Orton-Gillingham and have extensive experience with structured literacy programs to build reading, spelling, writing, and comprehension skills from the ground up.

For students with ADHD, I also focus on the skills that don't always show up on a report card but make all the difference: organization, study skills, time management, self-advocacy, and standardized test strategies.

My Approach

Every student I work with is different, so every plan I build is different too.

I start as an educational diagnostician — identifying each student's specific strengths and needs before we ever begin a lesson. From there, I design instruction that's individualized, research-based, engaging, and practical, targeted to help them make real, measurable progress.

I believe every student can succeed when they're taught in the way they learn best — not the way a classroom is designed to move on average. My goal isn't just a better grade on the next test. It's a student who becomes an independent, confident learner — one who starts to enjoy learning again, and believes in their own potential.