Sophie Horton - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

From 2004- 2005 I worked as a private tutor teaching English and flute to ages 10- 18. Post degree, I began focusing on English Language and Literature with ages 8- 18, working particularly with GCSE and A-Level students. I have since extended this to working with pupils on 11+ papers and exam technique, Drama and Theatre Studies at A-Level, History up to and including GCSE, Music for GCSE and teaching creative writing to younger pupils. I have taught English as a foreign Language to a variety of age groups and I also work with younger children in assisting them with their hand- writing and general English skills.

Recent Keystone Work:

AS/A2 English : A level English (Started: June 2011)

GCSE English: GCSE English (Started: October 2011)

11+ English: Consortium 11+ (English), SPGS 11+ (English) (Started: October 2011)

11+ English: English tutor needed for a girl's 11+ (Started: December 2011)

Biography

I graduated from Exeter University with a 2:1 in English Literature. Upon leaving university I worked for Cardboard Citizen’s, the UK’s first homeless people’s theatre company. I continued my interest in theatre through performing with various companies and co- founding my own company, Catch the Conscience Theatre, in the summer of 2008. By the autumn of the same year I decided to resume my love of English through private tuition to students of all ages. This has since extended to teaching Drama and Theatre Studies, History, Music and Flute. In September 2010 I moved to Paris to study at the Jacques Lecoq Theatre School where I learnt French and how to do handstands (amongst other things!) I then merged Catch The Conscience Theatre with a new company, Le Mot Juste, which I co-founded in Paris. After completing the course I returned to England this Summer to work with Le Mot Juste and continue private tuition.

Personal Approach

My method of teaching varies with each pupil I work with. However, in the first stages I believe it is essential to ascertain the immediate needs of the pupil, and discover where they think my help is most required. Once established, I encourage them to be as honest as possible throughout the teaching process by meeting them on their level, supporting an atmosphere of vocal and written exploration, and above all, inspiring them to learn.

What I do when I am not tutoring

Since returning from France I have continued my work as a team motivational leader with M&MR, a company who specialise in team building events. I have also been re-writing a play that was recently produced in France with my theatre company and have worked as an Assistant Stage Manager on a workshop for a company called Playful Productions. When I'm not cycling around London going to work, or to the theatre in the evenings, I enjoy baking and working in the garden at home, cooking for friends and playing music.

Testimonials

21/12/2011: We really like Sophie, thanks so much! (Mother 11+ English student)

24/11/2011: Sophie is perfect and understands exactly my daughter's needs (Mother of 11 English student)

21/11/2011: Sophie is a great help - many thanks!

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