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Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow talks with fellow tutorpreneur Ali Tozer, who shares her experiences and insights from the tutoring industry. They explore Ali's approach to personalized tutoring and how she tailors her methods to meet the needs of each student.Ali discusses her vision for expanding SPS Tutor LLC, which has branches in Florida and Tennessee, and her commitment to reaching more learners. While her company mainly operates online, students can also come in person to local branches for a hands-on experience. A key part of her approach is hiring tutors who are certified teachers with a STEM background, ensuring her team can provide quality education.By adding more tutors, Ali can offer tutoring in a wider range of grades and subjects, filling any gaps in her own skills. To keep high standards, Ali's tutors record their sessions, allowing her to review them and improve her own tutoring methods. She also shares these recordings with parents for transparency, helping them stay informed about their child's progress.Ali, who has ADHD herself, emphasizes the importance of supporting neurodivergent learners. She highlights the value of incorporating sensory breaks during sessions, allowing students to reset and refocus when needed. K-2 students typically have 30-minute sessions, while all other students usually have 1-hour sessions, ensuring that the duration fits their attention spans and learning needs.The conversation underscores the importance of having a diverse team of tutors, which enhances the learning experience. Join us for this engaging discussion that emphasizes the importance of education while offering practical advice for aspiring tutors and educators looking to make a difference in their students' lives!Who is Ali Tozer?Ali Tozer is the owner of SPS Tutor LLC and founder of the Rising Scholars Foundation, dedicated to expanding access to quality education. A passionate educator and unapologetic science geek, Ali brings energy, creativity, and compassion to every student interaction. Her mission is to empower learners of all backgrounds through personalized support and strategic programming. When she’s not building curriculum or mentoring future scholars, Ali is a devoted dog mom and globe-trotting travel guru—always seeking new cultures, ideas, and inspiration.You can find Ali:On the web: https://spstutor.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPSTutorSRQ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spstutor/ Discount: Try a FOCUS session for $35. That's $20 off of the original price! Email Ali at [e-mail] and say you heard about it from "Hot Topics!"Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Pn3UVcODI-IRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt39216425/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [e-mail] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal Date of Episode: July 28, 2025