About me
Hi I'm Sophie!
A recent graduate with a First from Durham in History, I am eager to put the knowledge and tips I have acquired over the past few years into practice!
Indeed, while History is a vast subject and I have my own specialisms, the basic technique of essay structuring, exam preparation and primary source handling remains the same, and thus can be applied to any historical topic. In any case, I strongly believe studying History cultivates a skillset that makes it essen...
Hi I'm Sophie!
A recent graduate with a First from Durham in History, I am eager to put the knowledge and tips I have acquired over the past few years into practice!
Indeed, while History is a vast subject and I have my own specialisms, the basic technique of essay structuring, exam preparation and primary source handling remains the same, and thus can be applied to any historical topic. In any case, I strongly believe studying History cultivates a skillset that makes it essential to academic development across the board. It requires scientific analysis when assessing primary sources, creativity when constructing arguments, and clear communication skills in order to coherently present ideas. Alongside History, I am also available to help with English Literature and Spanish (both subjects I studied until A-Level and remain passionate about) as well as personal statements.
As a tutor my ultimate aim will be to help the student so that they can independently implement what they have learned through our sessions. I understand how stressful studying can be for everyone involved (parents included!), so feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to help.
About my sessions
Having tutored younger years in school through my Sixth Form's Mentoring Scheme, I have experience in dealing with students of varying abilities and with diverse needs. As such, I am passionate about creating a relaxed and comfortable learning environment for students (there is no such thing as a bad question!) and am very flexible with the structure of sessions.
Examples of areas which I can help with alongside exam preparation/technique...
HISTORY
Essa...
Having tutored younger years in school through my Sixth Form's Mentoring Scheme, I have experience in dealing with students of varying abilities and with diverse needs. As such, I am passionate about creating a relaxed and comfortable learning environment for students (there is no such thing as a bad question!) and am very flexible with the structure of sessions.
Examples of areas which I can help with alongside exam preparation/technique...
HISTORY
Essay structure/planning
Historiography
Primary source handling
Knowledge (dependent on subject)
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Essay structure/planning
Literary context
SPANISH
Grammar
Writing and speaking (advice on bonus phrases, constructions and talking points to boost answers)
PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Having successfully applied to both British and American Universities (accepted into Brown, Amherst and Northwestern), I have a wealth of experience in crafting a personal statement that not only represents you, but appeals to the institution to which you are applying
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