Certified Tutors From Florida State University

...and College Prep English as an adjunct instructor at Seminole State. I have also tutored nearly every age range for two major tutoring agencies. My teaching style is fairly laid back, with a strong emphasis on the student learning to get it right on their own. Often, too many students expect the answer to be...

...Science in Planning with a concentration in transportation planning. As an undergrad I tutored students in Geographic Information Systems (or GIS), helping them not only with their computer skills but with understanding geography, environmental science, and urban issues. Although I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French, literature, and...

...but eventually chose to study Music Therapy because it combined my love for music and helping others. As a music therapist, I have had many diverse experiences that shape the way I interact with others that transfer naturally to tutoring. I enjoy finding common ground with individuals and using that as a tool to teach...

...students with a writing skill set up to the graduate level. I also currently teach Developmental Reading and Writing at a local college. As an educator, my favorite moment during the learning process is seeing a student experience the "ah-ha" moment - when they realize a skill they previously saw as impossible to master is...

...my teaching strategies to this end. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Spanish. I am able to teach students basic grammatical concepts or advanced academic writing. I find helping students develop their reading comprehension and writing to be extremely rewarding -- as it not only...

...evaluate that information, and how to make an informed decision based on their understanding of the issues. Objective 3: Students should understand that biological issues are interconnected with economics, politics, history, and culture and should be addressed in context. Objective 4: Students should be actively engaged in the learning process. Outside of academia, I am...

...learned as a writer and teacher of writing that writers have to invest time in reading, and I have taken numerous literature classes from romantic literature to contemporary fiction. Knowing how to talk about literature in an academic setting is a crucial part of being successful in college, and I can help students enter into...

...with discipline and focus than it does god-given talent. Writing is a process with its own rules-rules that all students can learn with patience. It's important to remember, though, that the craft of writing is also about adaptation and improvisation. These are all virtues I regard highly and look to instill them in my students...

...other in informal learning environments; during my senior year I took a leadership role in language review, games, and ad lib with my department. My tutoring experience has focused on standardized test prep and English, but I have also taught skills like time management. I make it my goal to learn alongside my tutee! In...

...something I enjoy doing, helping students with my favorite subject, math. At UMASS I was the head Teacher Assistant because of my enthusiasm and love for the subject. Instead of teaching just a certain way, I teach in multiple different ways to adapt to every student's learning ability, in a friendly and caring matter.... Every student knows the answer behind, but I can help them turn the knob.

...and in the meantime I am continuing to provide tutoring services. On a personal note, I am Cuban-American, born and raised in Hialeah. I come from a family of educators, and their mentoring, combined with a scholarship to a college-prep high school, catapulted my success. I am incredibly grateful for those who provided support and...

...planning. I am a great tutor, because I believe in creating a one-on-one tailored experience for each student. With my advising and classroom students, I use formal and informal assessments to ensure students are meeting learning outcomes, and adjust methods accordingly. I also help students develop better critical thinking skills to help them achieve academic...

...more and more common. A holistic approach to medicine is best when treating a patient who may not be able to afford health insurance or medications and is the only way to prevent medication dependency or advancing of disease. I was able to teach the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia, as well as podiatric and...

...driven, as well as pre-medical students, who are historically driven, along with everyone in between. I also know how to listen. Tutoring is not all about teaching. It is also about knowing what your student wants and needs and figuring out how to give them that in a way that makes sense to them. I...

...they are interested in. While most of my work has been with elementary through high school aged students, I have also worked with ESL students at the college level and above, and native English speakers who want to learn Spanish. I have a diverse cultural background (American, Panamanian, Italian) and it helps me to connect...

...taught English in Nepal and Cambodia during my summers off. I am looking forward to moving to Phnom Penh, Cambodia in the near future to continue my love of teaching. In the long term I plan to get my Masters in International Conflict Resolution and move to Washington D.C. so I can work to enact...

...B.S. in Elementary Education from The Florida State University in 2009. In addition to my role as a classroom teacher, I have worked as an online and after-school tutor. Everyone talks about the "new math" that is being taught in the classrooms today, but I don't look at it as new math. Instead, I see...

...have performed well on the new MCAT and have been accepted to Florida State University College of Medicine and University of Cincinnati Medical School. I will begin medical school Fall of 2016. This is my first time with standardized test-prep, so I will help students with successful studying strategies, how to find free resources, and...

...Zealand in June 2014 to be an Au Pair for an amazing family. I was responsible for an eight year old girl and a ten year old boy. The little girl really struggled to concentrate on just doing her homework and so we made sure she did her spelling and math in a quiet environment...

I'm fun, approachable, and want to guide my students to learning. I am a current teacher. I am passionate about education and helping others learn, and understand that learning is different for everyone. I always work to adjust my teaching style to a student's individual needs.... First, I believe that every student is capable of learning. Every person has the right to a good education, and it is the responsibility of the teacher, whether classroom or...