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Miss Sophia Shaikh

 Sydney

45/45 IB | 99.95 ATAR | 500+ hours experience | IB Specialist | Nov 25

Sydney tutor in English, English Literature, English Language, Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Business Studies, Maths, General Maths, Further Maths, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, General Science, Study Skills, Reading, Maths Analysis & Approaches, Business Management, Sports Science, Theatre, Spanish ab Initio, English Literature

Service areas
Redfern, Sylvania, Sydney CBD, Newtown, Sutherland, Miranda, Kirrawee, Burwood, Strathfield,

5.0  (2 student reviews)

Hi, I’m Sophia! I completed the IB Diploma in November 2025 at MLC School and achieved a perfect score of ?? 45/45 (99.95 ATAR) ?? at 16 years old.

Having achieved a high Band 7?? in every subject, I offer specific tips, tricks, and exam strategies that set top-scoring responses apart. I use my own question banks, trial papers and real exam-style examples to help my students achieve Band 7??s of their own!

I offer IB tutoring in: English Literature and English Language & Literature, Maths AA, Sports Science, Business Management, Spanish ab initio, Theatre, Theory of Knowledge / CAS / Extended Essay / IAs

Primary and high school support: English, Math, Science (Years 7-10), All subjects (Years 1-6), University entrance (Scholarship applications, UCAS)

I am up-to-date with the current IB syllabi and IAs across subjects - including 2025 exemplars that haven’t been released to IB examiners yet.

PRIVATE TUITION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Access to ALL my Notes
- Access to ALL band 7 IAs
- Access to A scoring EEs across 10+ subjects
- Question bank access
- Access to IB past papers

I offer a highly personalised approach ?
- Work read before lessons to maximise learning time
- Detailed written and verbal feedback provided out-of-hours
- 24/7 support to ask questions anytime and feel fully prepared
- Lessons tailored to your strengths and weaknesses

IB Marks ?
- English Literature HL 7 (79/100)
- Mathematics Analysis & Approaches SL 7 (83/100)
- Sports, Health and Exercise Science SL 7 (86/100)
- Theatre HL 7 (90/100)
- Business Management HL 7 (82/100)
- Spanish ab Initio SL 7 (86/100)
- TOK A (26/30)
- Extended Essay A (30/34)

If you have any questions or would like to book your first lesson, just get in touch. I’d be happy to help ?

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Experience

"Sophia is an exemplary IB Diploma student. Motivated by a relentless pursuit of excellence, she has achieved Band 7s across subjects, consistently emerging as a top performer in a cohort of 73. In Spanish ab initio, she ranked first place, demonstrating maturity and insight well beyond the expected level. Her language skills, critical analysis, and originality in written and oral work place her among the most exceptional linguists I have encountered in over 20 years of teaching." – IB Coordinator, MLC School

"Sophia has consistently demonstrated a conscientious approach to her studies, a curiosity for complex ideas, and an ability to engage deeply with the course theory. Sophia’s leadership extends beyond the classroom, highlighting her ability to apply theory to practice with precision and initiative. She is a motivated, reliable, and intellectually curious learner, able to balance academic rigour with extensive co-curricular involvement." – Humanities Teacher, MLC School

Qualifications

IB 45/45 (A/A) with 99.95 ATAR

Reverend Dr Charles J Prescott Medal (for highest university entrance score)
IB Certificate of Distinction (equivalent to NSW Premier's All-Rounder Award)
USyd Chancellor's Award studying Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
Recently invited to interview for undergraduate Economics & Management at University of Oxford
Awarded prestigious National University Scholarship by Australian National University
Shortlisted for Co-op Scholarship (Finance & Banking/Accounting & Business Management) at UNSW
Winner of Oustanding Student Award (7NEWS Australia)

All-Round Academic Excellence Year 12 2025
Spanish Ab Initio Dux Year 12 2025
Freelance Graphic Design Business @Euphoriagraphicdesigns: 2020–
Digital Marketing Manager at Mymedical Health Centre: 2019-
Business Club (Vice-President and Treasurer): 2020–2025
Medical Receptionist at Mymedical Health Centre: 2020-2024
Speech & Drama: LAMDA Grades 1-5 (Distinction), Trinity College London Grades 3–8 (Distinction), ASCA Intermediate Performance Certificate (Distinction) & ATCL Diploma (ongoing)
1st Place Inner West Eisteddfod: 2021-2025
ISDA, FED & Archdale Debating: 2020–2021
Lead & Ensemble Theatre School Productions: 2015–2024
Band (Singer) MLC/Joey's Battle of the Bands, Newington Rockfest: 2022-2024
Academic Competitions (Maths/Science): 2019-2023
Tournament of Minds: 2023
IPSHA Speaker's Challenge: 2019

Rates

Individual Sessions $85/hr
Group Sessions 2-5 $60/hr
5/hr Pack $410
10/hr Pack $835

Student Discount

Special Offer - Refer a friend & get 10% off your first 3 lessons!

Gender

Female

Registered

Joined Tutor Finder on 11-Nov-2025 (updated profile on 22-Sep-2026)
Tutoring Location
  • Online Tutoring
  • Phone Help
  • Tutor's Place in Sydney
  • Private & Group Tuition

English

Creative Writing (Primary, Secondary)
English (Primary, Secondary)
English Language (Primary, Secondary)
English Literature (Primary, Secondary)
Reading (Primary, Secondary)

Maths

Algebra (Primary, Secondary)
Calculus (Primary, Secondary)
Further Maths (Primary, Secondary)
General Maths (Primary, Secondary)
Geometry (Primary, Secondary)
Maths (Primary, Secondary)

Science

General Science (Primary, Secondary)

Study Skills

Essay Writing (Primary, Secondary)
Study Skills (Primary, Secondary)

Business

Business Studies (Secondary)

Other Subjects

Maths Analysis & Approaches, Business Management, Sports Science, Theatre, Spanish ab Initio, English Literature

"Sophia has been a really great tutor for my child in IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and English Literature. She explains things clearly and keeps each session well organised and resourceful, which has made it much easier for my child to follow along and stay engaged. In English Literature, Sophia has already started building strong skills helping my child understand literary techniques, analyse texts more closely, and express ideas more clearly in writing. In TOK, Sophia’s helping my child develop important skills like recognising bias, questioning underlying assumptions, and understanding how different perspectives shape knowledge. It’s been lovely to see my child growing as she learns to think more critically and independently. It’s been a really great start, and I’m looking forward to continuing."

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