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Sophia
- Rate £31
- Response 10h
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£31/hr
1st lesson free
- Academic tutoring
Qualified Teacher Helping Pre-Service Teachers Pass the LANTITE / GTPA and Succeed at University
- Academic tutoring
Lesson location
Recommended
Sophia is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Sophia
Hi, I'm Sophia!
I'm a qualified Primary and Special Education teacher with a passion for supporting future educators as they develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed throughout their university studies and beyond.
Through my experience in both mainstream and specialist education settings, I have developed a strong understanding of educational theory, inclusive teaching practices, curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation, and evidence-based instruction. I currently work as an intervention teacher, supporting students with diverse learning needs through targeted literacy and numeracy programs, while continuing to engage with current educational research and best practice.
I understand that studying education can be both rewarding and challenging. Balancing coursework, professional experience placements, assignments, and the LANTITE can feel overwhelming at times. My goal is to provide personalized, supportive tutoring that helps you not only complete your university requirements but also develop the understanding and professional skills that will benefit you throughout your teaching career.
I enjoy helping pre-service teachers build confidence in areas such as educational theory, lesson planning, assessment design, academic writing, reflective practice, curriculum interpretation, and preparation for the LANTITE. I also provide ethical guidance throughout the GTPA process, helping you understand expectations, interpret assessment criteria, organize your evidence, and confidently communicate your professional practice while ensuring all submitted work remains your own.
My tutoring sessions provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where questions are encouraged, challenges are worked through together, and learning is tailored to your individual goals and university requirements. Whether you're looking for ongoing support throughout your degree or assistance with a specific unit, assessment, or exam, I'm committed to helping you develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to succeed as both a university student and a future educator.
About the lesson
- BTEC
- Undergraduate
- Masters
- +2
levels :
BTEC
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Adult Education
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Whether you're preparing for the LANTITE, navigating challenging education units, or working through a major assignment, my tutoring sessions are designed to help you build confidence, deepen your understanding, and achieve your academic goals.
As a qualified Primary and Special Education teacher, I have a strong understanding of the knowledge, skills, and professional expectations required throughout an education degree and into the teaching profession. My sessions are personalised to your individual needs, whether you're seeking support with course content, assessment tasks, professional experience preparation, or the LANTITE.
Sessions can be tailored to focus on:
* LANTITE literacy and numeracy preparation
* Understanding education and special education concepts
* Assignment planning and organisation
* Academic writing and APA 7 referencing
* Interpreting assignment questions and marking criteria
* Critical reflection and linking theory to practice
* Understanding the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs)
* Lesson planning, assessment design, and curriculum interpretation
* Exam preparation and effective study strategies
* Guidance and preparation for professional experience placements
GTPA Support:
Completing the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) can be one of the most demanding components of an education degree. I offer guidance throughout the GTPA process to help you understand the assessment requirements, organise your evidence, interpret the rubric, and confidently communicate your teaching practice.
While I cannot write or edit your GTPA for you, I can support you by helping you:
* Understand each section and what assessors are looking for.
* Interpret the marking criteria and assessment requirements.
* Plan and organise your evidence and documentation.
* Link your teaching decisions to relevant research and professional standards.
* Develop a clear understanding of how to reflect on your practice and justify your pedagogical choices.
* Answer questions about lesson planning, assessment, data analysis, differentiation, and evidence collection.
My role is to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and help you develop the knowledge and confidence to produce work that is entirely your own while meeting your university's academic integrity requirements.
My approach is centred on building your understanding rather than simply helping you complete a task. Together, we'll work through concepts, develop problem-solving strategies, strengthen your academic writing, and improve your confidence so you can apply your knowledge independently throughout your degree and into your teaching career.
Lessons are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your university's requirements and your individual learning goals. Whether you're aiming to pass the LANTITE on your first attempt, improve your assignment results, or gain a deeper understanding of your coursework, I'll provide personalised guidance to help you succeed.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Sophia has been tutoring my son in English and Maths for the last 3 months and he has been making significant progress. She is friendly, professional and engaging and my son looks forward to his sessions with Sophia each week. I would highly recommend Sophia!
Sophia was a wonderful tutor who was very patient and encouraging while tutoring my daughter. Sophia has a wonderful way of explaining concepts which made it much easier to understand. Fully recommend this tutor.
I honestly cannot recommend Sophia highly enough. When I first reached out to her, I was a second-year pre-service teacher who had failed the LANTITE and was feeling completely overwhelmed. My confidence was at an all-time low, and I wasn't sure if I'd ever be able to pass the exam.
From our very first session, Sophia made everything feel manageable. She has an incredible way of explaining difficult concepts in a clear, patient, and encouraging way that actually makes them stick. She never made me feel embarrassed for asking questions and always adapted her teaching to suit the areas I was struggling with most. Thanks to her support, I finally passed my LANTITE, something I genuinely didn't think was possible before working with her.
Even after passing, I have continued seeing Sophia because her support extends far beyond LANTITE preparation. She has been invaluable in helping me improve my academic writing, teaching me how to structure assignments effectively and helping me break large university assessments into smaller, achievable tasks. Instead of feeling paralysed by a 2,000-word assignment, I now have a clear plan for tackling each section, which has made university so much less overwhelming.
Sophia is knowledgeable, approachable, professional, and genuinely invested in seeing her students succeed. She celebrates your wins, supports you through the challenges, and gives you the confidence to believe in your own abilities. If you're looking for someone to help you with LANTITE, academic writing, or simply navigating the demands of university, I couldn't recommend Sophia more highly. She has made such a positive difference to my studies and my confidence as a future teacher.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- £31
Pack prices
- 5h: £130
- 10h: £261
free lessons
The first free lesson with Sophia will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 45mins
online
- £31/h
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