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Melissa: Victoria tutor

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I graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Master's Degree in English. I am currently an English Instructor at a technical college.

My experience with teaching and tutoring spans a wide range of ages and subjects, from college all the way down to preschool. I teach and tutor ACT Prep, English, ELL, writing, literature, speech, math, and more! I am a passionate educator who is highly skilled at challenging, motivating, and guiding each student to reach his potential through positive reinforcement, observation, and various teaching strategies. I am patient and dedicated to the overall success of each student.

I have experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and abilities. I am committed to creating a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable learning environment for all. I am willing to go above and beyond to help meet each student's educational needs.

I was a home educator who hosted co-ops and created curriculum and taught many ages and subjects. I enjoyed developing fun classes that taught multiple subject areas at the same time! I also taught acting classes and directed children's plays (I minored in drama in college).

My favorite subjects to teach are ACT Prep (mostly English, math and reading), English grammar, reading comprehension, and ELL (I am a 5 star teacher for VIPKid Global). I love working with students who need extra a little extra help to catch up as well.

Here are a couple of messages I have received from my ACT students:

"He did it! He did it! Our family is so excited right now. We don't have words to describe how thankful we are for you. Looking at where he started and where you took him is amazing! He got a _ which is 1 more than he needed."

"Hi Ms Melissa! I wanted to say thank you for helping me with the science on the act! I finally made the score I need to graduate and I couldn't have done it without you. I needed a -- to pass and I made a --! I am very excited! Thank you!"

I am also highly involved in community events and volunteer on a regular basis. I have a passion for learning and experiencing new things. I can be found on the stage of community theater regularly.

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Melissa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Graduate Degree: Jacksonville University - Master of Arts, English

Hobbies

I love life, and I love learning new things, so my interests and hobbies are many! Theater is a lifelong passion of mine. Music keeps me dancing through the day, and reading never fails to stimulate my analytical thinking!

Tutoring Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Art
British Literature
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
Elementary Social Studies
English
English Grammar and Syntax
English Language Arts Substitute
Enrichment
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Expository Writing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Reading
High School Writing
Literature
Math
Middle School
Middle School English
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Performing Arts
Phonics
Reading
Science Substitute
Social Studies
Social Studies Substitute
Substitute
Test Prep
Theatre
World Literature
Writing