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$85 per hour
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About
45/45 IB | 99.95 ATAR | 300+ hours experience | IBDP Specialist | Official Marker Insights
Hi, I’m Sophia Shaikh! 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 7️⃣ 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 7️⃣s of their own!
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
Rates:
Individual Sessions $85/hr
Group Sessions 2-5 $60/hr
5/hr Pack $410
10/hr Pack $835
If you have any questions or would like to book your first lesson, just get in touch. I’d be happy to help 😊
Achievements
- IB 45/45 with 99.95 ATAR
- USyd Chancellor's Award studying Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
- Reverend Dr Charles J Prescott Medal (for highest university entrance score)
- IB Certificate of Distinction (equivalent to NSW Premier's All-Rounder Award)
- Awarded prestigious National University Scholarship by Australian National University
- Recently invited to interview for undergraduate Economics & Management at University of Oxford
- Shortlisted for Co-op Scholarship (Finance & Banking/Accounting & Business Management) at UNSW
- All-Round Academic Excellence Year 12 2025
- Spanish Ab Initio Dux Year 12 2025
- Highest Achievement Award (Human Appeal Australia)
- Finalist for Oustanding Student Award (7NEWS Australia)
Education
IB Score 45/45 | Core AA | 99.95 ATAR - 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) Business Club (Vice-President & Treasurer): 2020–2025 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 A Debating: 2020–2021 Lead Theatre Production: Whirly Bird Club (2024), Hercules (2019) Ensemble Theatre Production: The Witches (2022) Band (Singer) MLC/Joey's Battle of the Bands, Newington Rockfest: 2022-2024 UNSW Maths Competition: 2023 Tournament of Minds: 2023 IGSA Football: 2022-2023 Runner-up Thelma Herring Creative Writing Competition: 2021 Empowering Female Voices Seminar (Washington DC): 2021 IPSHA Speaker's Challenge: 2019
Reviews
Sophia has been great to work with. She's always quick to reply to messages, no matter the time, and is incredibly reliable and supportive. She's flexible, always explains things clearly, and regularly reviews work outside of normal hours. Thanks to her feedback and guidance, I've seen a real improvement in my work. I'd definitely recommend her.
Bo Chung on 24th June 2026
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 key issues, 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.
I highly recommend her as a IB tutor.
Lania Chan on 12th April 2026
Sophia is an outstanding IB tutor who is flexible, punctual, and incredibly supportive. She explains concepts clearly, responds quickly, and is always willing to review work out of hours, offering what feels like 24/7 support. Her reliability and dedication make a real difference, and I would highly recommend her to any IB student aiming for a 45/45.
Christina Coffey on 8th January 2026
I highly recommend my EE tutor. They are extremely responsive and often review my work outside of session times, providing what felt like 24/7 support. Explanations were always clear and easy to understand, sessions were punctual, and the feedback improved the quality of my work by a lot. Their flexibility and commitment made a significant difference to my EE progress.
Michael on 8th January 2026
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I have had the privilege of teaching Sophia S. at MLC School and I strongly recommend her as a high school tutor. She is an excellent choice for students seeking academic success with a supportive, motivating approach.
Sophia’s academic credentials are exceptional: she achieved the maximum IB Diploma score (45/45) and the highest possible ATAR (99.95), reflecting consistency, discipline and high performance across a demanding programme.
She is also superb with young people. Through sustained co curricular involvement at MLC School, she has built rapport with younger students, communicates warmly and confidently, and brings a calm, positive presence.
Sophia shows a genuine growth mindset - seeking feedback, acting on it promptly, and improving measurably. She refined her study habits, organisation, and the sophistication of her thinking and writing.
In summary, Sophia is an exceptional role model with the maturity and interpersonal skills to guide senior students effectively.
By Henry Wijanto on 9th January 2026
Sophia consistently demonstrated exceptional punctuality, flexibility, and commitment across her roles as both a medical receptionist and digital marketing manager. She communicated clearly and professionally with clients, patients, and teams, adapting confidently to fast-paced and varied responsibilities. Her reliability, organisation, and ability to explain complex information stood out. I wholeheartedly endorse Sophia as a tutor and I am confident she would be a valuable asset to any student.
By Dr M Faisal on 8th January 2026
Availability
Around Sylvania Waters
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Around Redfern
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Around Burwood
Monday
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Travel policy
I am happy to tutor at my home, in a public space, or online, providing flexible options to suit your schedule and learning preferences.