Tutor profile
Sofia Castro
Biology, Chemistry, and English Specialist
London, United Kingdom
Overview
A summary on Sofia
A quick look at how Sofia teaches and what families can expect.
- Sofia is our Biology, Chemistry, and English Specialist.
- Holds over 5 years of experience teaching KS2/3, GCSE, and AS/A-Level cohorts.
- Currently studying Medicine at St Georges University London.
- Volunteers at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, where she assists KS2 students in preparing for their SATs exams.
- Holds A*, A*, A for Biology, Chemistry, Psychology at A-Level.
- Holds A*, A, A, A for English literature, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE level.
- She charges £25.00 per hour.
- Lesson reports for each session you take with her.
- Homework can be arranged free of charge.
Short summary
Sofia Castro is a biology tutor, chemistry tutor and GCSE English tutor with 5+ years' experience from KS2–KS3 to GCSE and AS/A-Level. Medicine student at St George's, she volunteers in SEN settings and provides lesson reports plus optional homework.
Subjects and levels
What Sofia can teach
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels Sofia can help with.
English
English Language
GCSE
English Literature
GCSE
English skills
Key Stage 2
Maths
Mathematics
Key Stage 2
Science
Biology
Key Stage 3 GCSE
Chemistry
Key Stage 3 GCSE
Biography
About Sofia
Sofia is a dedicated tutor with a passion for fostering academic growth and confidence in her students. She has five years of experience in guiding students through the rigors of A-Level and GCSE.
Sofia takes time to comprehensively assess student's abilities and identify areas of concern. This approach allows her to formulate a plan tailored to the student's specific needs and goals, encompassing past paper questions to refine exam technique and timing, reviewing specific topics in greater detail, and proceeding at a slower pace than what may be offered in class.
Throughout the tutoring process, Sofia maintains a keen focus on measuring progress regularly, ensuring that her students are consistently moving towards achieving their target grades. Sofia's students not only gain a deeper understanding of their subjects but also develop valuable study skills and confidence that will serve them well in their academic endeavours and beyond.
Further reading
More about Sofia
Sofia Castro is a UK-based private tutor specialising in Biology, Chemistry, and English. She has over five years of experience teaching and tutoring Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, as well as supporting GCSE and AS/A-Level cohorts. Alongside tutoring, she is currently studying Medicine at St Georges University London.
Sofia also volunteers at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, where she helps KS2 pupils prepare for their SATs exams. This experience supports a calm, patient style that prioritises confidence-building as well as clear academic progress.
In lessons, Sofia starts by assessing a student’s current strengths and the areas holding them back, then creates a tailored plan around their goals. Sessions can include focused topic teaching, plenty of past paper questions to strengthen exam technique and timing, and moving at a pace that ensures understanding rather than rushing. She regularly reviews progress so students can see what’s improving and what to tackle next.
Her own academic background includes A-Level grades of A*, A*, A in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology, and GCSE grades of A*, A, A, A in English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Sofia offers tuition at £25.00 per hour, provides lesson reports after each session, and can arrange homework free of charge. If you’re looking for a biology tutor, chemistry tutor, or GCSE English tutor (and support with KS2 English skills or as a KS2 maths tutor), Sofia provides structured, student-focused tutoring.
