Hi, I'm Alison! Nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Alison! Nice to meet you.

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Before I taught English, I worked in the luxury fashion industry with designers, buyers, and creative teams from around the world. I often saw talented people hold back their ideas because they didn’t feel comfortable speaking in English. I also saw how things changed when they felt able to express themselves: meetings became smoother, relationships grew, and new opportunities appeared.

That stayed with me.

When I started teaching, I focused on helping people in real professional situations — the moments that matter every day. Over the years, I’ve worked with creatives, entrepreneurs, as well as NATO personnel across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Language is simply a tool we use to communicate. It affects confidence, connection, and how you show up at work.

Living in Italy has also taught me what it feels like to communicate in a second language. I understand the hesitation and the desire to sound like yourself.

My approach is supportive and practical. Together, we work on the situations you face: meetings, presentations, small talk, and professional conversations at work. I believe everyone deserves to feel confident in their voice.

And I’m here to help you find yours in English.

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Why work with me?

Real Business Experience

  • Barneys New York — Buyer

  • Aritzia — Senior Buyer

  • Iconix Group — Brand Manager

  • University of California, Irvine — Senior Buyer

These roles gave me firsthand experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments where effective communication matters. I understand how language affects meetings, presentations, negotiations, and cross-team work.

Professional Teaching Experience

  • Taught personnel at a military language school

  • Worked with hundreds of international students, one-to-one, specializing in business English

Who I’ve Worked With:

Professionals in journalism, performing arts, luxury fashion, tech, travel, jewelry, and global advertising — including financial journalists, Broadway performers, CEOs, project managers, founders, and creative directors.

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