Tutor profile - Sophie

Sophie holds an Upper Second degree in Philosophy from the University of York and a PGCE in Secondary Education (Religious Studies) from Cambridge University. She has ten years of experience in education - both state and independent, in UK and International settings - as a classroom teacher, Assistant Housemistress, Head of Department and Head of Teaching and Learning, as well as holding a Senior Management position for four years. She has now moved into tutoring full-time.

Sophie has experience tutoring across a number of subjects including Philosophy, Religion & Theology, English Literature, English Language, History and Geography, as well as Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, ISEB pre-tests and Common Entrance preparation, 11+ and Entrance Preparation for Senior Schools. She also offers UCAS advice and Oxbridge preparation. Sophie has also been an examiner for AQA Religious Studies.

Sophie believes that education must be engaging, inspiring and enjoyable, and that matching the right tutor with the student is paramount in enabling that student to reach their potential. Fostering a positive student-teacher relationship is fundamental in allowing a pupil to feel safe to ask questions and push themselves out of their comfort zone to achieve their very best. As a tutor, Sophie facilitates learning through a skills-based approach to teaching that fosters curiosity and creativity to engage students to become active and independent learners. She is friendly and personable in her approach but maintains clear boundaries to ensure that students use the time effectively to achieve the very best outcome by the end of each lesson.