Information About Sophie - Manningtree teacher -
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Sophie offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!

English	Price Guide
Beginner	£15.00
Intermediate	£15.00
Spanish	Price Guide
Beginner	£15.00
Intermediate	£15.00

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Personal Description:

I am a freelance translator, with an MA in Literary Translation obtained from Exeter University in 2008. I originally graduated in Spanish and German from Kent University in 2002, after which I worked for some time in London as a PA at the Chartered Institute of Linguists. I love anything to do with language(s) and would like to continue to my involvement in education.

Teaching Experience:

In 2002 I spent one year teaching English in Spain, and for the next three years I worked as a Saturday morning Spanish teacher for children aged 5-11. Alongside my primary role as a translator, since 2006 I have offered occasional private tuition in Spanish (at GCSE and beginner level), English as a Foreign Language and GCSE English (literature & language). I would like to emphasise that I am not a qualified teacher and have not had any formal training in teaching, but I have nonetheless gained some very nice feedback.

Teaching Approach:

After the tutee lets me know what areas he/she would prefer to work on, I can prepare some relevant material and build on that. I am keen to let pupils work at their own pace and not feel overloaded with information, although it is also important to feel challenged. Particularly for children's lessons, I would be using games and pictures. I aim for lessons to be relaxed yet productive, and above all try my best to ensure that pupils feel comfortable and encouraged, and not awkward about making mistakes.

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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

University of Exeter (2008) - MA Literary Translation, Distinction (Masters) (✔ On File)
University of Kent at Canterbury (UKC) (2002) - BA (Hons) German & Spanish, Grade 2:1 (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
University of Kent at Canterbury (UKC) (2002) - BA (Hons) German & Spanish, Grade 2:1 (Bachelors) (✔ On File)

Sophie's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	8
Total Positive Feedback:	8 Av. 5.00/5.00

From Diane (5/5): Sophie is a great teacher of the Spanish language. I'm a complete beginner and she has really helped with my pronunciation! She is very patient & I feel I will learn a lot.

Reply from: Sophie: Oh thank you, I appreciate your comments. It is a pleasure to help you on this new adventure! I look forward to seeing you progress. :)

From Clare (5/5): Molly has found Sophie's tutoring very helpful to her English studies and is building her confidence in the subject.

Reply from: Sophie: Thank you for your positive comments - I'm glad Molly has found things useful so far, and I hope to make sure that she continues to grow in confidence. :)

From Liz (5/5): Sophie is a very gentle and caring tutor who has helped both of my children with GCSE Spanish with amazing results. Her tutoring is excellent and always planned in advance to make the most use of the teaching time. Both my children really enjoy working with her and have found it very useful in preparing for exams. I would highly recommend her!

Reply from: Sophie: Much obliged to you for your kind feedback! I've been very glad to help such lovely pupils, and I'm just sorry that I won't be able to continue with you next year. They have both worked so hard and I wish them plenty of success. :)

From Michael (5/5): i was well impressed from the moment she started made me feel at ease ,glad i made this decision

Reply from: Sophie: Thank you for your kind comment, Michael! I look forward to continuing lessons with you.

From Jinsoo (5/5): My two sons are learning English as a second language from Sophie.
She is a very competent and experienced tutor. She is also considerate and kind so my sons like Sophie very much and always look forward to seeing her. I think it is very lucky for them to meet her as their first tutor in the UK. With her help, they could get accustomed to new life in the UK. I recommend her for your tutor!!!

Reply from: Sophie: I very much appreciate your comments, Jinsoo. That's lovely. Your sons are a pleasure to teach - very bright and diligent - and I'm happy to be able to help. I'm sure they'll continue to progress well! :)

From Sally (5/5): Sophie helped my son to pass his Spanish GCSE with a top grade and ensured he enjoyed it in the process. He was struggling with the subject at school but Sophie transformed this and gave him the confidence to participate in class and go on to excel in the subject. Her commitment and love of teaching the language is evident in her approach with excellent well structured and planned lessons covering work to correspond with lessons at school, reinforcement of weak and problem areas, speaking and conversation practise, homework sheets and spellings. All of which helped my son to improve and gain the confidence he lacked. Her caring, kind and very patient teaching skills made for a fun, happy and relaxed environment in which to learn in and lessons that my son looked forward to. Sophie is truly a dedicated tutor, simply the best and I cannot thank her enough for helping my son to achieve a top grade when he was struggling so and inspiring a lasting interest in the Spanish language and culture. Many thanks Sophie, Kind regards, Sally Harris

Reply from: Sophie: Dear Sally,

Thank you so much for your comments; I'm really touched. :) It was a great tutoring experience for me as well, and I'm just so pleased that T did well at school and actually enjoyed learning the language in the process. He worked very hard by himself and deserved to do well! Wishing you both all the best. :)

From Sarah (5/5): Sophie was very frindly, helpful and supportive and I would definately recommend her

Reply from: Sophie: Thank you, Sarah! It was a pleasure to help Laura and I wish you both all the best. :)

From Angela (5/5): Sophie has proved to be excellent tutor. She has developed materials to help Jonathan with his German and uses a range of approaches in her teaching. She is very patient during sessions and focuses on encouraging Jonathan to expand his vocabulary and understanding.

Sophie is easy to contact by email and has been flexible when it has been necessary to change the date of seesions. I would not hestitate to recommend her for GCSE German tuition.

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