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...a Mandarin teacher and professional translator for a variety of clients, including classical musicians, diplomats, education researchers for the past three decades. To this end I've accumulated several publications over the years. In addition to the aforementioned work I was a computer instructor/network administrator and a senior Computer Technical Support Consultant for nine years. Since...
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Arts, Education - TESOL
State Certified Teacher
Desiree: Sarasota tutor
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...from Cal State- LA in Physics and am pursuing on a Masters Degree in Engineering. I was a member of the Speech and Debate Team as an undergraduate student. I relate well to children and young adults, and they respond positively. I taught physics labs at Cal State LA for several years, and have also...
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Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Engineering
Brian: Sarasota tutor
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...the problem themselves through guiding questions. I am a fan of movies, with some personal favorites being When Harry Met Sally, the Godfather films, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I also love the television shows Breaking Bad, Friends, and How I Met Your Mother. I am an avid fan of basketball, baseball, and...
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Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies
Robyn: Sarasota tutor
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...& Listening tests, or even to practice building sentences. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to teach conversational English to adults, which I find extremely rewarding as well. Overall, I have tremendously enjoyed my previous time spent traveling, learning about different cultures , food, and the languages, meeting and making friends from...
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Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Leslie: Sarasota tutor
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...30 years have taught elementary, secondary, and college students in my specialty areas of reading comprehension, writing, test taking (SAT/ACT) strategies, and college applications. I work with graduate students on writing and editing course papers and projects. And I am also a published author, having worked for nationwide newspapers and magazines as a freelance writer...
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Bachelors, Journalism
Masters, Education
Elizabeth: Sarasota tutor
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...strengths and weaknesses. I worked as a Behavioral Therapist for children with autism and I am extremely patient. If my student is not learning, that is something that I take personal responsibility for and I change my methods until I find the one that matches my student. I believe every person has the potential to...
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Bachelors, Liberal studies
Leigh: Sarasota tutor
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I have 14 years teaching students and mentoring teachers. I am bilingual in Spanish and have worked teaching in New Jersey and California.... I motivate students and give them the reason why to excel. I lead by example and use multisensory techniques.... I like to find a student's deficits and strengths, and create a good working relationship with the student and their family.
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Bachelors, Hotel Management Business
Masters, Education
State Certified Teacher
Nicholas: Sarasota tutor
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...explore and master new skills. I have been an educator for a very long time. I retired from a school district a few years back and, since then have been traveling around the world and working online with clients and students. This way, I can do what I love (teaching) while doing the other things...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Wyatt: Sarasota tutor
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...love teaching chemistry and get excited when learning takes place with my students. I have high patience and willing to put in extra work and explanations to help insure my students learn. I teach to all learning styles and I tell my students that are no dumb questions. I have a long history of giving...
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Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Daniel: Sarasota tutor
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...talents and abilities. Each student should be treated as an individual, since each learner engages in learning, in his or her own, individual manner. A cookie-cutter approach to teaching, should be eschewed. Finally, learning should be deemed a lifelong pursuit; it should be my role as an academic tutor/educator, to ignite a greater measure of...
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Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
Barbara: Sarasota tutor
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...go to graduate school. I've taught a variety of levels / classes in ESL but I can easily teach native English speakers. I've taught reading, writing, listening, speaking (giving presentations/public speaking), grammar, TOEFL Prep, some GRE labs, vocabulary, Life Skills, etc. At present, I work for Educational Testing Service as a test rater for the...
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Bachelor in Arts, Marketing
Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Dante: Sarasota tutor
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...biology, genetics and forensic science. In addition, I have knowledge and experience in the criminal justice system. My goal is to get people interested in learning science through seeing the real life applicability. I received my BS degree in Biology with a concentration in genetics and a minor in Forensic Science from California State University...
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kristine: Sarasota tutor
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...our performance. I had the privilege to travel to Canada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Texas until I graduated high school. From middle school through part of my college years, I was able to perform public speaking. I learned to write essays based on the competition's topics, researching for my essays, memorizing these essays, and speaking in...
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Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Gisselle: Sarasota tutor
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Hello my name is Gisselle Hernandez and have been a teacher for over 3 years, and tutor for over 5 years. I have a Master's in Education and love to work with students with a positive and motivating attitude.
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Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Belinda : Sarasota tutor
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My name is Belinda, I have over 37 years of teaching experience working with students of various academic skills, devising individual curricula within the core curriculum.
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Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Master of Arts, Special Education
Ethan: Sarasota tutor
Certified Tutor
...a math class. I ascribe to the philosophy of Mathematical Mindset, the belief that good math will cause people to struggle (a little) and that people's brains grow when they struggle. I want to show students that math is not something to fear or dislike. I don't believe in rote memorization of formulas - I...
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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Master of Arts, Applied Mathematics
Clark: Sarasota tutor
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...from grammar school through high school and some college level courses. My areas of focus are American and European History, world Religions and cultures, English grammar and literature along with Micro and Macro economics and business. I leave the math and sciences to those experts. In my free time I enjoy fitness, films and reading.
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Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Eduardo: Sarasota tutor
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Retired College Professor. Can Tutor Math and Physics. All levels, all learning styles are welcome
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Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Heather: Sarasota tutor
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...schoolers looking to major in music in college. Overall, I try to instill the concepts of "how to learn" and "how to think critically" instead of "what to learn." With that perspective, you can begin to pursue subjects that you love, and you can learn anything! My degrees and credentials are B. A. Music in...
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Bachelor in Arts, Music
Master of Fine Arts, Music Performance
Jennifer: Sarasota tutor
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I have four college degrees and two law licenses. I was an educator for many years before I became an attorney. I still love to tutor, teach, and facilitate learning.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Science, Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Juris Doctor, Law Enforcement Administration
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