Certified Tutors From University of Florida

...as a press secretary for a congressman in Washington, D.C. After working for the Congressman, I went to law school at the University of Florida. I graduated in 2012 and began practicing commercial litigation at a small firm in Tampa. I have worked with children and students through various volunteering activities, including tutoring students while...

...I'm always getting into something. However, I love the sense of accomplishment found only in a job well done. I enjoy restoring old things (bikes, cars, fans, you name it!), I love to cook, I'm a total computer geek, and I'm an avid jazz drummer. Of course, I enjoy teaching, too, and have tutored in...

...for over a decade, and really enjoy finding hands-on or visual approaches to subjects when possible. As a general philosophy I dislike encouraging rote memorization and prefer enforcing a strong foundation of concepts that will last longer and develop critical thinking skills. Learning can be incredibly fun, and I try to incorporate acronyms and mnemonics...

...their newest educators. In these roles I have seen amazing results from both children and adult learners while also having fun. While I tutor and teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about American History. I am a firm proponent of equipping students with the reading and writing skills necessary to excel...

...alphabet and songs or they are honing their higher-level conversational skills. I love to travel and have traveled throughout Western Europe and North America. My favorite destinations are Spanish-speaking places where I can enjoy the richness and beauty of the food, culture, people and language--- Mexico, Guatemala, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. When...

...have an Associates of Science in Nuclear Medicine from Santa Fe College, a Bachelor's in Anthropology from the University of Florida and a Master's in International Relations with a focus in humanitarian assistance and development from the University of Geneva. I am effective educator that is able to adapt to changes in the curriculum. I...

...in tutoring Algebra and General Chemistry specifically. These subjects are the necessary building blocks for more advanced topics. I believe that a strong understanding and foundation in Algebra and General Chemistry will make future academic endeavors easier and more enjoyable for students. My teaching philosophy is to foster critical thinking by allowing my students’ voice...

...finance skills. While attending Montana State University I was selected to be a graduate teaching assistant, where I kept office hours for all accounting courses. During my last job I taught the new associates various software and tax topics. While learning business concepts I believe it is very important to see the big picture. It...

...America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training...

...Fiction Writing. I have taught college composition and literature for twenty-two years, twelve as a tenured professor. When I am helping students with their writing, I ask them a lot of questions so that I know what they want to say. I never want to to put words in their mouths. I want to help...

...course materials, such as a Spanish short story, and how well they are able to make meaningful engagements with this material through the activities I have designed for the class. As such, I consider my teaching style and approach as continuously evolving, finding novel ways to more effectively facilitate students' capacity to reach the core...

...in class during my AP Calculus courses in High School, and even in college when I was taking Calculus 3 and Differential Equations. For me, teaching has been a passion of mine ever since I was growing up. I always knew I wanted to help and educate others. I was always willing to go out...

...homework questions, and old exams in order to provide my students with a solid understanding of key concepts. I believe a patient approach to tutoring is effective in creating a constructive and comfortable learning environment for students. Outside of my studies, I enjoy a very active lifestyle by exercising in the gym by weightlifting. I...

...most essential subjects to know for almost any future subject that deals with calculations. When I tutor, I like to make sure that the student fundamentally understands what they are doing and why they are doing it. Whether it is a past rule they may have overlooked or a new concept they may not have...

...through school and was lucky to have them make learning an exciting experience for me. My goal is to make learning fun and to empower my students so that they are prepared and confident to tackle problems in subjects in which they once struggled. Receiving my education has been the primary pursuit of my life...

...k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and...

...ways of thinking, as time is an invaluable part of our lives, be it personal or work related. Over the course of over 9 years, I have tutored children and adults, learning how to adapt to each learning style. As long as the student who comes for help is dedicated, I believe I can transform...

My greatest asset is the ability to inspire and motivate students. I have had students who went from an F to a B in a few months. I have a passion for math and it is contagious for the students. I have taught math to high school and college students.

I am an engineer and MBA with a passion for coaching and teaching. My student's success is my success.... Guide the students in their curiosity to find answers.... Introduce ourselves, and then set needs, priorities and expectations.... Guide them to practice.... Associating the studying material with their interests/passions.... Determine what's the cause of the difficulty and address it.

...friends of friends and family during college before working in a more professional capacity as far as tutoring mathematics goes. Over my years of helping students understand math, I have learned what strategies work best in achieving that. No matter what the subject is as far as math goes, I make sure that the student...