Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Sarasota, FL

...always been a passion throughout all of these endeavors, having graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with my Bachelor's in Special Education degree in 2009. Through student teaching, tutoring in college for AmeriCorps, and my professional experiences, I have experience teaching students with special needs in classrooms K-12 (all subjects), tutoring all levels of Math and Reading, preparing individuals for the GED, and teaching the hard and soft skills of job readiness. Higher level subjects...

...meaning that everyone learns differently and in order to better education we must teach in different ways. This could mean hands on activities, movements to help memorization, or incorporating a student's favorite activity into learning. I love seeing growth in others and believe that the work is worth it. I am from the suburbs of Chicago and always dreamed of being a marine scientist and a dancer. This meant working hard, being well organized, and...

...students need to build a base for more math in the future, but many students just need to survive so that they can get a degree or certification. I have written the content for three online college-level textbooks in algebra, finite math, and math for liberal arts. I am currently completing a test review manual for the TEAS V. The TEAS V is used as an entrance exam for many nursing schools. It covers math,...

...study techniques. During each session, I would review the current material with the students to adequately test their knowledge of the information, and infuse tips to help students remember the content, including mnemonic devices, pictures and charts. I tutor subjects in the sciences including Microbiology, Biology, Anatomy, Genetics, and Physiology, as well as math courses including pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry, My favorite subjects to tutor are the biological sciences (biology, anatomy, physiology) because I am...

I care more about the people my students become than the scores on the tests they take.... Every student has the ability to learn!... I can help a student become an independent learner by helping them build self motivation by reaching their goals.... I would help a student stay motivated by ensuring their goals are short term and realistic.... In a typical first session with a student, I would include introductions and a couple of questions to determine where the student needs specific help.

...taught a physiology and endocrinology class to undergraduate college students. Both of these experiences were extremely rewarding and my favorite part of my job was the one on one interaction with students after class and during office hours. I have a true passion for teaching and learning that I love passing on to my students. My teaching strategy is to create lessons based on the individual student's learning style and strengths. Relating examples and practice...

...is neccessary to differentiate teaching in order to meet students needs. That's why I am a great proponent of "Intimate Learning". A one-on-one environment where a student gets induvidualized, focus attention without any fear of being judged by students or teachers for what they may not know, remember or understand. I utilize a lot of games and hands on activities when differentiating my instruction. Outside of the classroom, I am a happily married, mother of...

...University of Florida with a degree in Environmental Engineering and a graduate certificate in Sustainable Engineering. While at UF, I spent three years working with students to motivate and inspire their love of learning and their interest in keeping organized to study efficiently. Please contact me, so that we may scope out a plan of learning that will work best for you. Each student is different, with different needs and different skills. I plan to...

...an old cliche my teachers always instilled in me, one will always be more open to learning if they find the material relatable and exciting, and that is the best advice I have been given as a tutor over the years. With previous experiencing tutoring nursing students, and high school/middle school students, I find each age group has the ability to understand the material being put in front of them if they are allowed to...

...children from as young as 5 years old up until the graduate level. I also am a Federal Work Study Student at my school and a Teacher's Assistant for graduate level course work, where I lead class activities, grade papers, and help student's pass competencies for their course work. I believe my teaching style is very flexible, as I think the best teachers are those who meet the student where they are and accommodate for...