Sophie

"Sophie is an amazing tutor. My son was a very reluctant learner and school-attender and he has been completely turned around by Sophie’s patience and hard-work. She makes his learning really fun and tailored to his interests. He always comes away beaming and cried recently when we missed a session at half-term! I thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for Maths and English help for their children. She will make a significant and lasting difference straight away, and give your child’s learning the focus and attention it needs." Clare, parent.

"Since starting with Sophie, my Daughter's confidence in both maths and literacy has improved greatly. Sophie has been a very positive, encouraging and supportive teacher enabling my Daughter to learn at her own pace whilst building upon her skills to improve her understanding. I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone considering a tutor as her approach has been the nurturing and reassuring influence my Daughter has needed to grow her confidence and ability." Sharon, parent.

With over 10 years teaching experience, I am comfortably qualified to teach KS1, KS2 and KS3 children in both maths and English. I am an enthusiastic, reliable and hard working qualified teacher, fully committed to unleashing the potential of pupils in positive and safe surroundings. I have extensive experience of teaching a variety of children with differing needs and abilities, from a range of backgrounds. I have the necessary skills and experience to boost children's confidence and to make their learning fun, rewarding and meaningful, resulting in rapid and sustainable progress. I am available long and short term, during term time, half term and holidays - whether you'd like regular sessions, top up sessions or SATs/Entrance Exam preparation, please get in touch.

Lessons take place at my home (next to St Ann's Well Gardens), in a bright and welcoming classroom, that is well equipped with a plethora of useful and engaging learning resources.

Please contact me to request any additional information or to discuss arranging an initial meeting / trial lesson. Thank you.

Tutoring Experience

I have been tutoring privately for over a decade. It is a rewarding job that I love, and put my heart and soul into. My main ethos is to to build children's confidence and make learning fun. Once they feel good about themselves and the subject matter, everything else (e.g. progression and attainment) falls into place. Tuition isn't a chore for the children, but something to look forward to and enjoy.

I undertook my teacher training in London, where my school placements were located in Hackney and Tottenham. I moved to Brighton after qualifying in 2011, where I taught as a supply teacher for a year in various schools around Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Supply work led to my employment at a Junior School in Hove for 3 years, where I was involved in running a number of intervention classes. Whilst working at school, I set up my tutoring business, which I now focus on full time.

Tutoring Approach

I use a positive approach with pupils, striving to build up children's confidence and enable them to see that learning can be fun, enjoyable and rewarding. I carefully tailor work to each child's requirements and adapt my style of tutoring to fit in with each individual pupil. I use many practical resources along with discussion and modelling examples, so as to really solidify a true and deep understanding. Only when a child really 'gets it', will we move on to more formal written work. My positive reinforcement really encourages pupils and I am able to provide a safe working environment where it's OK to make mistakes.