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Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...a graduate of UNF with a Bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Math and Science Education. During my time in this program, I was required to complete multiple pre-internships as well as a full time internship, all in middle schools and high schools in Duval County in both Math and Science classes. During my internship, I taught seventh and eighth grade Science for the first half of the semester, and then Honors Pre-Algebra, Honors Algebra, as...
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University of Northern Florida - Bachelors, Middle Grades Math/Science Education

Tanekka: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
I have been teaching elementary for 3 years and middle school for 2 years. Also, I really enjoy watching students grow to learn. I am a wife and mother to a beautiful 2 years daughter. Enjoy helping others and being happy with life
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Claflin University - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Capella University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

George: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
Hi Students! My Name is George. I am excited to help you learn more about SAT, ACT, and math courses. I believe that you have everything you need to do well. I am only here to guide you! Together, we will help you to do your best! I look forward to meeting you!... My teaching philosophy is patience builds confidence. With patience, all students can build confidence. I think teachers need to be patient to help...
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Colby College - Bachelors, Economics/Spanish
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Urban Studies

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Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...a Servant Leadership style is an innate trait of mine. I enjoy helping others in all aspects of life. Simply witnessing a student experience an 'aha' moment, or the mere excitement they experience when their grade improves or they pass a major exam simply brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart. Over the last decade I have been working in the Earth Science field as a Meteorologist/Oceanographer. I absolutely love math...
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Georgia Southern University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Trident University International - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership

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Flagler College-St Augustine - Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education

Vanessa: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...literary essays. I tutor English, writing, reading, reading comprehension, and can assist with writing papers or editing papers. Tutoring is enjoyable because it is a chance to see others excel and also experience that moment the "light bulb" turns on! I personally believe everyone can learn anything as long as they put their mind to it. A skill is just a skill and it can either be mastered or left in frustration and confusion. Studying...
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Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelors, English and Creative Writing

Priscilla: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...territory for most of them. My class is centered on the development of a specific set of communication skills, but I challenge the students to create the course content specifically designed around their future career goals. I have many conversations in my office where they admit that they have no idea what they want to do in their future. It affords an excellent opportunity to direct, suggest, and help shape their thought processes. I take...
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Lee University Cleveland TN - Bachelors, English
University of Mississippi - PHD, English and Humanities | Masters | English Specialist | Doctorate

Lauren: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...elementary school children, I spent a year teaching middle school before I became a substitute. I love teaching because I feel that education is the single most important element of any young person's life. When I teach, I find it is most important to cater directly to the needs of the individual to ensure that my teaching style works for them. The more one on one attention I can give a student, the more successful...
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University of North Florida - Associate in Arts, Spanish

Jonathan: Jacksonville ACT tutor
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...from Florida, but recently I've been traveling around working and teaching English. I completed the International Baccalaureate program only 4 years ago and then studied Spanish Linguistics at the University of Florida. I have more than a year of experience teaching English between the University of Florida and Maximo Nivel, Peru. The last seven months I've been in Peru perfecting my Spanish and pursuing adventure wherever I can find it: hiking and camping in the...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Kara: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...got such joy from helping them understand the material! I graduated Suma Cum Laude from Jacksonville University with a Bachelors of Science in Marine Science. I then began teaching at a private school for the next 3 years. Following that, I began working for a local virtual school and tutoring at Florida State College of Jacksonville. I loved working individually with students, helping them learn how to better understand the material themselves. I have taught...
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Jacksonville University - Bachelor of Science, Marine Sciences

Shannon: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...University of North Florida. I have a Master's Degree in History and I have worked as a graduate teaching assistant, during which time I graded exams, tests, and essays and assisted with tutoring. I believe that learning can be fun and rewarding and I hope to use my passion for education to help young people reach their full potential. In my spare time, I like to cook, read, volunteer at local museums, and take trips...
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University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of North Florida - Master of Arts, European History

Minji: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
I am a medical student and graduate with bachelor of science in biology. I have years of experience teaching students from ages 12 and up in reading, writing and math. I primarily tutor middle/high school math, but also have expertise in higher level mathematics and science. I believe in encouragement of the student, spaced repetition, and application of knowledge into the real world.
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Duquesne - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Kathy: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...reading and that which enriches my life: dancing, running, baking and cooking. For Tutoring Chinese (Mandarin): I design specific curriculum and syllabus for different language purposes on political, commercial, cultural, and historical needs. I am very good at using technology in my teaching methods, such as to mix online teaching with traditional ways of teaching so as to seek optimal teaching result. To ensure the targeted language levels, I obtained the Mandarin Chinese Language Proficiency...
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Harbin Normal University - Bachelors, Geography and English
Arkansas State University-Main Campus - PHD, Geography

Jason: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...of North Florida. I am working on a Bachelor's of Science with a major in Biology and a focus in molecular and cellular biology. My tutoring experience includes working at Tarpon Springs Public Library as a computer tutor where I had the opportunity to work with many age groups and mostly tutored computer skills, with the a few occasional clients wanting help with other classes they were taking. Additionally I have experience tutoring high school...
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University of North Florida - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Victor: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
Hello! I an English Major in my last semester at the University of North Florida. My specialties are in reading and writing (in particular Essay and Creative writing). In my personal life, I am an avid reader, an amateur fiction writer, and a gamer. I look forward to helping my clients form strategies with which they can tackle their English studies in the future.
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University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English

Peyton: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...I discovered that I loved tutoring when I began helping friends review for tests in history and proofreading essays and papers. Tutoring is fun for me because I love to see when someone can engage a new idea and make connections with broader psychological, historical, and political themes, all while gaining an appreciation for a new subject. When I'm not tutoring, I'm working as an Assistant Coach for Evans Rowing Club. Coaching is simply tutoring...
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Taylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Marketing

Erik: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
Worried about a test? Confused about material in class? I've been in your shoes as a student, and I've spent quite a while with different types of tutoring. I'd be glad to help however I can and help you feel better about math.
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University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Yolanda: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...using manipulative methods and modeling problems for different learning styles. It is my desire that every student feels confident in math and it is my job to meet the challenge and have them prepared. As a child I would always play school with my younger siblings and while in high school my career assessment results was teaching. I was amazed and instead choose engineering as my college major. I worked as an engineer for 16...
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Webster University - Master in Management, Knowledge Management

Leslie: Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
...could I experiment with my teaching style, I also gain new ideas and perspectives on the subject. My favorite hobbies include reading science fiction, fantasy or historical fiction and researching events and people in history, so I aim to tutor English, Literature and History here. I love being able to discuss books and history with other people so I am excited to try and help others get better and appreciate these subjects as much as...
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Washington and Lee University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Harrison : Jacksonville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Jacksonville, FL
I have been a teacher for the past seven years and whether it be in front of a classroom or face to face, I strive to give my students a superior college preparatory education.
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Arts, Classics
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