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Sydney
- Rate L772
- Response 24h
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Students21
Number of students Sydney has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Sydney has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

L772/hr
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- Reading
- Literacy
- Test prep
- International Baccalaureate
Master's degree in education from the University of Edinburgh, certified and experienced primary and early secondary teacher. Lessons tailored to fit your individual needs!
- Reading
- Literacy
- Test prep
- International Baccalaureate
Lesson location
Super Prof
Sydney is one of our best Reading tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Sydney
Hi everyone, Welcome to my profile! I'm Sydney, and I am thrilled to embark on this educational journey with you. As you explore my background and approach to tutoring, I hope to inspire confidence in my professionalism and experience. I have a robust foundation in education and a passion for fostering learning and I bring a wealth of experience to our tutoring sessions. As a certified elementary school teacher, I have dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and instilling a love of learning in every student I encounter. My experience extends beyond the traditional classroom setting, encompassing roles as a primary teacher trainer specialist in West Africa, camp director, art teacher, and online teacher during COVID. These diverse experiences have equipped me with a wide range of teaching strategies that I use to make each of my lessons as unique as the students they are for! I believe in the transformative power of education and am committed to providing each student with an enriching and supportive learning environment. By tailoring my approach to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of each student, I strive to inspire confidence and foster a sense of empowerment in their academic journey. Whether we are exploring foundational concepts, revisiting trickier problems, or delving into advanced topics, my goal remains the same: to ignite curiosity, stimulate critical thinking, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. I approach every tutoring session with the utmost professionalism, ensuring punctuality, preparedness, and clear communication at all times. You can trust that I will uphold high standards of integrity, respect, and ethical conduct in our educational partnership. As we move through this educational adventure together, please know that you are in capable hands. I am here to support you and guide you every step of the way, empowering you to unlock your full potential and achieve academic success!
About the lesson
- Primary
- Lower Secondary
- Senior Secondary
- +6
levels :
Primary
Lower Secondary
Senior Secondary
Post Secondary Education
Adult Education
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
MBA
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Hello, all! My name is Sydney, I'm excited to work with you! I am an experienced primary and early secondary school teacher with a Master's degree in Comparative Education and International Development and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. My approach to tutoring is grounded in the belief that education is a transformative tool that empowers students to become critical thinkers and global citizens. Through my experience as a primary school teacher, camp director, art instructor, special needs companion, and teacher trainer specialist, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to my tutoring sessions. Everything I do is student-centred and interactive, I think it's important to foster active engagement and collaboration with my students. Rather than simply lecturing, I believe in creating a dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore concepts through hands-on activities, and participate in meaningful discussions. I use visual aids, manipulatives, games, and multimedia resources to cater to diverse learning styles and interests as well as make my lessons accessible to all students. Each lesson is unique and lengths will vary depending on the topic and the age of the student. As younger learners do better with shorter lessons, primary age group lessons range from 25 minutes to 45 minutes. For older students, lessons may extend up to 1.5 hours, allowing for more in-depth exploration and discussion. However, I am incredibly flexible depending on the needs of the student and will work with you to decide on a length that works best. In terms of qualifications and experience, I hold both a bachelor's and master's degree in education and have experience teaching in formal classroom settings, as well as providing training and support to fellow educators around the world. My background and experience as a camp director, art teacher, and primary teacher have honed my ability to create engaging and enriching learning experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting. Each of my tutoring lessons is tailored to meet the needs of each individual student, whether they are struggling with specific academic concepts, preparing for exams, or seeking enrichment opportunities. I work with students of all levels and ages, from elementary to adulthood, and take a personalised approach to address their unique learning goals and challenges. Overall, my approach to tutoring is rooted in the belief that education should be a collaborative and empowering process, where both the teacher and student play active roles in the learning journey. By fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment, I strive to instil a lifelong love of learning in my students and equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond. I can't wait to work with you!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
We trusted both of our boys with Sydney because she immediately fosters creative connections and strong relationships in a safe and trusting environment. Her passion for learning is evident, and she finds engaging ways to foster the same passion with her students. We've known Sydney for almost 9 years and have been consistently impressed with her heart for teaching.
I've known Sydney for 6 years and have had the pleasure of watching her career progress from a student teacher working towards her degree in Elementary Education to serving as a Primary Teacher Training Specialist through the Peace Corps and teaching full-time as a first-grade teacher in a hybrid classroom environment.
Not only does Sydney hold 2 degrees in education (from both the USA and UK), she is also a fully licensed and credentialed primary school teacher in the US (equivalent to earning her PGCE).
Sydney has taught, studied, and trained educators abroad, giving her an invaluable international perspective and the ability to relate to students from all backgrounds, including those who speak English as a foreign language.
Sydney is wonderful with students of any age: she is professional, personable, and genuinely invested in their success. She creates personalized lesson plans that are tailored to suit the broad spectrum of learning styles and needs of her pupils.
What Sydney brings is a positive, encouraging attitude, infinite patience, and the type of attentive, individualized teaching that distinguishes her in her profession.
She supported her students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic calmly and steadily as classroom instruction regularly shifted from online to in-person and went above and beyond for them at every opportunity.
I am continually impressed by how well her students thrive under her instruction and how Sydney manages to foster a true enthusiasm for learning even among the most reticent of students.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sydney and hope you will consider her as your tutor.
Sydney demonstrates patience, kindness, and the ability to meet anyone at their level of need.
Sydney is a great and passionate teacher. She makes sure her lessons are personalised and accessible for each student. Sydney is enthuiastic, passionate and encouraging, making each lesson so fun.
Sydney is an attentive and patient tutor that explains concepts clearly and concisely. Her enthusiasm also helps keep momentum going so that the learning is made fun and exciting!
I worked with Sydney for quite some time. She not only is responsible, punctual, and intelligent, but she also has a heart of gold and patience working with students. She knows how to make learning fun with her creative ideas and methods.
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Rates
Rate
- L772
Pack prices
- 5h: L3,749
- 10h: L7,278
online
- L772/h
Travel
- + L4
Details
Please note that I require at least 24 hours notice if canceling a lesson. Cancelations within 24 hours will be charged full price.
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