Tutor profile - Sofia

Sofia graduated from Oxford University with a BA in Modern History, She has taught in secondary schools in SW London for ten years and has a passion for helping each and every student on their learning journey.

Sofia is a very experienced and creative teaching who tailors her lessons to the individual student and their learning style. She believes that building up a pupils confidence and fostering a love and desire to learn is one of the most important stepping stones in helping students achieve their potential. She believes that students can learn best when they are equipped with the correct tools. This involves helping students understand their own learning style, the types of resources that they find most useful in breaking down complex information and creating checklists to help organise what they need to know.

Sofia graduated from Oxford University in 2008 with a BA (hons) 2:1 in Modern History. Her passion for her subject and her love for learning led her to complete a Masters the following year at SOAS, University of London in Near and Middle Eastern Studies. She studied political as well as history focused modules. After spending a few years working in public relations for international charities she went back to University to undertake her PGCE and become a secondary school teacher. She graduated from UCL's Institute of Education with a PGCE in History in 2014.

Sofia has taught History, English, Politics and Citizenship during her time as a teacher. She is experienced at working with large classes as well in 1:1 settings. She has also worked with groups of 6th formers wishing to apply for Russel Group Universities in particular Oxbridge. She has helped guide them through the process and advised them on their UCAS application.

Further to this Sofia has also undertaken specialist dyslexia training and emotional regulation training and has a passion for helping students with neuro diverse needs. She also has experience in helping students with their executive functioning skills including their ability to organise themselves, structure their essays and efficiently research and note take in a systematic manner.