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Sylvie

Private Tutor in Manchester

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Female Member since Jul 2021 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 08 Aug 2025

My Summary

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Maths Tutor
English Tutor
Spanish Tutor
Primary up to 11 years
SEND Tutor
11 Plus
Virtual Tutor
Home School Helper
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

My name is Miss Edwards (Sylvie) and I am a fun, animated and lively teacher but have a firm attitude to progress and have very high expectations of all of my students.

I am a highly experienced senior teacher running my own team of teachers and overseeing the progress of 90 children as Head of Year. I am also Head of English at a large school overseeing the learning of 22 classes.

I have extensive experience tutoring all age groups from Early Years through to year 6 and have been class teacher to years 1, 2, 4 and 5.

My Experience


A little information about me:
-I am Head of Year, Head of the English department and have been a teacher for 8 years

- Specialising in fast-tracking children’s progress (For instance, I have had multiple students make 3+ years’ progress within one academic year)

-Experience teaching and private tutoring all age groups throughout EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3 (primary and secondary)

- Maths & English plus all other curriculum subjects offered

- Dramatically increasing pupils’ confidence

- Building a fun and engaging rapport

- Trained and qualified at an ‘Outstanding’ school rated by OFSTED

- Rated personally by the DFE as ‘Outstanding’ in my teaching practice

- 1-1 bespoke and targeted sessions

- Discounted rates for more than one child learning within the session

- 100% success rate in preparation for Grammar School entrance examinations

-one to one 1 hour sessions

I am a fully qualified experienced senior teacher currently working as Head of Year and Head of Department in two curriculum areas (English & Oracy). I offer mainly Reading, Writing and Maths tutoring online and in person, providing bespoke lessons which follow the National Curriculum closely and ensure children are confident in demonstrating all of the skills required to meet the expected standard for their year group and beyond. I also provide preparation for SATS, 11+ and 7+ entrance examinations where required.

My Qualifications

I have a 2:1 degree in Sociology from University of Sheffield

I have an Outstanding PGCE teaching qualification from University of Manchester.

My Availability

After school from 4:30pm and during the summer holidays I will be available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

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Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 08/08/2025

My Fees

  • Tutoring from £35.00 per hour

From £30

My Documents

  • UK Passport (added 14/07/2024)
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