Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Miami, FL

My name is Shameika Shields. I graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. I have been a tutor in Broward County Public schools for 3 years and I have a passion for helping students improve in subjects and gain confidence to successfully complete assignments on their own. Outside of tutoring, I love to sing, dance and travel!

...science, Civics and reading/writing. I enjoy helping people and a better way to help the youth achieve their academic goals is by tutoring them in a way that they can understand by breaking the subject down using examples to make it simple and clear to understand. I have few hobbies besides my books, I love drawing flowers and traveling. I visited few places in the Caribbean and I took the opportunity to take pictures of...

...to help bridge the gap, supporting students in their struggling areas to embrace their unique gifts as they strive to reach their potential. I strive to help students become lifelong learners, finding a love of learning and understanding its importance for their future. I love traveling and visiting new places and learning more about new cultures. When I have some down time I enjoy spending time with my family and loved ones, including my dog...

...high school because the tutoring company that tutored me saw my potential to tutor others. I became a tutor assistant for the tutoring company that helped me achieve my SAT goal and then 6 months after I became an official tutor. I have worked with students between ages 14-18. I have worked with advanced students as well as intermediate students. I strive to create a connection with my students, so that not only do they...

...MCAT and pursue my goal of becoming a physician, I am continuously reviewing and sharpening my skills in subjects ranging from mathematics to science. I have recently graduated with a Bachelors of Science with a double major in Biology and Interdisciplinary Studies from FIU. I'm a compassionate, optimistic, dedicated, and patient individual who has the personality and the knowledge to help clarify seemingly difficult problems. I'm a clear, effective communicator and will arrive prepared to...

...for mathematics and science skyrocketed when I became aware of the role they play in solving many of the challenges our current society faces. Many students struggled with these subjects because they never practiced self-learning. Instead, they completely relied on their instructor's teaching style (which wasn't always coincident with theirs). I enjoyed these subjects, however, because not only I learned to think critically but I also learned to see them as a way to understand...

...degree in Computer Science at Florida Institute of Technology and am passionate about problem-solving and logical thinking. My goal as a tutor is to make math accessible and enjoyable for students by breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps. I have experience working with students of various ages, helping them build confidence in their mathematical abilities. I believe that problem-solving is the best way to thoroughly grasp mathematical concepts, and I plan to work through...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Miami and am applying to PhD programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Throughout my undergraduate studies I tutored friends and family. I love helping others understand the sometimes complicated facets of science and mathematics. ... Learning isn't memorizing; it is a new understanding of the principles surrounding your life.... Introduce myself and ask what subject the student is most interested in. I believe it is important to...

...me to teach them a topic they thought I was really smart in, typically that was math but sometimes it was for Japanese or HTML when I first started learning them. As I would help them I would consistently get feedbacks that I have a talent of explaining things in a way that is both understandable and fun. With this early spark and interest in teaching my skills have only improved when working for Sylvan...

I am a chemistry graduate from FIU. I have tutored elementary children while doing my bachelors degree. Since graduating, I have tutored high school students in physics, SAT math and ACT science. I start my Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Florida this fall. I use hands-on learning to tutor, and encourage students to like the STEM field.

I have experience tutoring in both classroom settings and one-on-one. I tailor my tutoring to the needs of the student, and end each session with a short diagnostic to test understanding. My areas of expertise include SAT and ACT tutoring, and middle school and high school math tutoring.

...natural reflex for me at that time. Not surprisingly, I made my choice to enroll in a mathematics teaching program for my undergraduate education. After getting my undergraduate degree, I started teaching math at the 6th grade level until I was admitted to a PhD program and moved to the United States. My PhD focused on educational measurement and statistics and I have been trained in highly advanced statistical methods. Since I graduated, I have...

...following standardized exams: AP, IB, SAT, ACT and GRE. I believe that with some encouragement, the right guidance, and motivation, students can unlock their full academic potential and excel in subjects they previously have struggled in. I work with students to understand the underlying reasons of why some concepts are harder than others and teach to the style (visual, aural, verbal, physical) that best suits the student. I also work with the student (and parents)...

...a certified ESL instructor, which has given me the privilege of helping students improve their language skills and confidence in communication. While I enjoy teaching a range of subjects, I have a particular passion for mathematics because it challenges critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are invaluable beyond the classroom. My tutoring philosophy is centered on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore concepts deeply. I...

...Miami studying Exercise Physiology with a pre-med focus. I first began tutoring in 2015 at the Academic Resource Center at UM. At the ARC, I primarily tutored students in Calculus. At the start of 2016, I transitioned to the Schwartz Center where I exclusively tutored Division I athletes at UM. I continued tutoring Calculus, as well as some additional subjects such as Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy outside activities such as...

I earned a PhD in Economics from the University of Miami in May 2020. As an undergraduate, I double majored in mathematics and in economics at Brandeis University (BA 2012). I earned a masters in economics from the University of Oxford in 2014.

...Bay High School, where I first had the opportunity to learn from and teach my peers subjects ranging from Calculus to English Literature to Jazz Theory. I will be returning to Boston in the Fall to pursue an MS in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University. My teaching philosophy revolves around speaking to students' strengths and building flexible understanding of fundamentals. From grammar to statistics, any subject can be made approachable once a student knows the...

...mathematics and usually find that there is either some underlying but simple problem that needs to be overcome and the student will succeed. Often, a failure to fully understand some basic arithmetic or a lack of sufficent repetitions of the assigned material material is the cause of a problem. Both can be overcome with some extra work and understanding. Higher level mathematics is simply elegant extensions of the fundamental principals we learned in lower level...

The most important thing we can bring to a session is the belief that you can make progress. Whatever difficulties you've faced in the past, lets figure out what tools work for you and get your to your goals; whether that's passing a class or acing your next exam.

...I joined the math club to engage in mathematics in a way that was non-competitive and fun. I look at practicing math as a way to keep my mind sharp. When I transitioned into college, I realized I was able to become a math tutor and have the opportunity to assist others to face their math hurdles and improve drastically. Now, I have my heart set on becoming a teacher and future professor. Outside of...