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Sophie

Sophie

Sophie is a positive and encouraging Maths and Physics tutor. She has a degree in Experimental Physics from the University of York and has now made tutoring her main focus.

Sophie teaches: GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Maths, GCSE Physics, AS/A Level Physics

''I think Sophie will be a great fit. My daughter liked her a lot and found the first session really helpful.''

Mother of Student

About Sophie:

Experience

- GCSE Physics (AQA, Edexcel and OCR including iGCSE specifications).

- GCSE Chemistry (AQA, Edexcel and OCR including iGCSE specifications)

- GCSE Biology (AQA, Edexcel and OCR including iGCSE specifications)

- GCSE Maths (AQA, Edexcel and OCR including iGCSE specifications)

- A Level Physics (AQA, Edexcel and OCR)

Prior to working full time with the NHS, I provided one to one tuition for secondary school students studying science and maths for around 14 months. I tutored Mathematics at GCSE level and Physics at both GCSE and A Level. I now work full time as a maths and science tutor (all sciences) and have taught over 500 hours with Keystone.

From my work in private tutoring, I have experience with the specifications covered by AQA, OCR and Edexcel and am familiar with the grading scheme implemented in 2016 for GCSE qualifications. Through setting work for my students I have graded work against mark schemes and am proficient in using standardised marking criteria.

Furthermore, I have worked one to one supporting disabled students, affording them the same opportunities to access higher education as their peers. I attended lectures, recording comprehensive notes in manual and electronic formats. As well as note taking I have provided practical support including study support and sighted guide support for the visually impaired.

Biography

I completed my secondary education at Queen Mary's High School for girls (a grammar school in the West Midlands). I obtained A levels in Physics (A), Biology (A), Spanish (A) and General Studies (A). After completing my A Levels, I studied for a Bachelor's degree in Experimental Physics at the University of York, in which I achieved a First Class Honours with Distinction.

Following my undergraduate study I wanted to use my scientific ability to make a positive difference so I completed the Scientist Training Programme with the National School of Healthcare Science. As well as registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, I completed a Master's degree in clinical science at the University of Liverpool; for which I received a pass with Distinction.

From 2019-2021 I worked as a medical physicist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and acquired over a year of experience working as a tutor in Mathematics and Physics. Over this period, I also provided study support for students with disabilities to assist them in achieving their goals within their university education.

I now work full time as a maths and science tutor and since joining Keystone I have taught over 1000 hours.

Approach to Tutoring

I provide online tutoring in which I employ an interactive approach to keep the sessions engaging and place the student at the centre of the work we do. I also adapt my online tutoring style to accommodate the technology and resources that each student has available to them.

Every student is different and I tailor my communication and tutoring style to suit the individual student’s needs. My tutoring sessions include a variety of activities to improve focus and engagement. I work through taught material throughout which I ask questions to encourage independent thought and discussion. I also use plenary activities to help embed knowledge and practice problem solving skills. Furthermore, I incorporate exam questions in order to get students accustomed with how to maximise their marks based on the requirements of the mark scheme. This also builds confidence in approaching exam style questions.

Above all, I aim to build confidence and esteem in subjects that can be challenging for students. I take a positive and patient approach to my work and I believe that when a student’s confidence in their ability grows, the results naturally follow.

When not tutoring

When I am not tutoring I enjoy painting, drawing and most of all walking my dog Jarvis.

What clients say about Sophie:

"Thank you so much for all the help and guidance you have given to my daughter with her maths. She has come on leaps and bounds and has really thrived with your calm, patient and focussed approach. She has grown in confidence and found the notes and techniques really useful."

Mother of GCSE student

Sophie has been a significant help in helping our daughter to prepare for GCSE maths and physics. Sophie’s patient, kind and child led approach has paid dividends over the preceding months, giving our daughter the support and confidence she needs to navigate these topics. We thoroughly endorse Sophie as a kind, responsive and expert tutor.

Mother of Student

My daughter has always struggled with maths. She had got to the point of panicking so much about having a maths lesson that she wasn’t leaning anything. We have been so lucky to find Sophie. Sophie teaches maths but she also cares. Sophie works at my daughters pace and my daughter isn’t afraid to ask her questions. Sophie is professional and she communicates brilliantly with me. I always have an email with regards to the lesson Sophie has had with my daughter.We are so relived and we can’t thank Sophie enough.

Mother of Student

I only heard positive feedback from Clarissa. She likes to work with Sophie and they both get along pretty well. I think they clicked and we would like to continue with Sophie until the end of summer

Mother of Student

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