Sophie

Certified Tutor

In 2018, I decided to study psychology abroad at the University of Groningen. I completed my bachelor's degree in August 2021. After a short break, I then returned back to the Netherlands (from the UK) to complete my Master's degree in positive clinical psychology. I am currently just finalising my thesis and hope to complete a PhD after.

I have done a lot of advanced research methods courses and statistics courses. I often put this to good use by correcting or proofreading others' papers. As a native English speaker, I am also able to correct grammar and language.

I have also had a lot of courses on motivation. From a psychological perspective, I learnt what the best motivators are and how to increase intrinsic motivation. I also applied some of these motivators to my own studies. Therefore, I have a lot of study tips to help save time and increase productivity.

In my studies, I often worked with others and in my experience, a good teacher can really make a difference and can stimulate further interest. One of the things that can really help progress is encouragement and consistent evaluation. There are many many many ways to learn and I have personally tried out many methods.

I love learning and I wish to teach in a way that translates this. I also want my lessons to be fun and enjoyable. I want my lessons to be an active collaboration and for my students to be able to ask any questions and for us to come up with the answer together.

I understand that different people have different needs for a tutor and I am very adaptable. I think its important to set these expectations and create realistic goals for our sessions.

On a personal level, I am a friendly and enthusiastic person. I was born and raised in the UK and I moved abroad to study and love meeting people from all over the world. I am a very patient person and I do not mind putting in extra time and effort just to see you thrive. I would like my lessons to be productive but also fun!