Award-Winning English Tutors in Jacksonville, FL

I am an educational professional with over 20 years of educational experience. I have experience teaching and tutoring all subjects in elementary as well as middle school math, Algebra, and Geometry. In addition to that I have worked with adults to pass certification tests in a variety of areas. I look forward to working with students to help them reach their full potential.

...is my true passion, and I bring both academic expertise and hands-on experience to my tutoring practice. With a Ph.D. in English and currently earning a Master's in Literacy with Dyslexia endorsement, I love working with students who need extra support in reading and writing, especially English Language Learners. My approach combines evidence-based teaching methods with a warm, encouraging style that helps students build both skills and confidence. I've worked with learners of all ages...

...isn't measured just by personal achievements but by the lives we touch along the way. Whether I'm coaching an athlete, inspiring a student, advising a startup, or simply offering a word of encouragement, my mission is to help others unlock their potential and create meaningful change. In everything I do, I bring energy, passion, and an unshakable belief that everyone has the ability to achieve greatness. The challenge? Helping them see it for themselves. That's...

...Florida with a degree in English and a minor in journalism. I am currently certified to teach English grades 6-12, Reading k-12, ESL k-12, and gifted students k-12. Since graduation, I have taught English, journalism, and reading classes to 6th through12th grade students. I have taught at both public and private schools in middle and high school. During my 14-year career as a teacher, I have also taught English online to children living in Asia....

...and tutoring reading for over seven years. I have bachelor's degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders and in Psychology from Jacksonville University, where I am currently a graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology. I love to help struggling readers! I have worked with preschoolers, adults, and all ages in between. Meeting students where they are and building them up is what I enjoy doing. I have worked with many students with language, fluency, and developmental disorders.

I enjoy helping motivated students to learn and can even sometimes assist you to understand how to motivate yourself. I'm a business consultant and a project manager who is also a published writer - academic as well as literary fiction and poetry - and have worked in many countries in the course of several international careers, over the years.

...tigers, lions and dolphins. I love using my zoology knowledge to help people learn and understand animals and I love using my recreational therapy knowledge to help people. Everyone learns differently, but regardless of your learning style, I find that if you make it fun, you will retain the information. I also feel that if you understand the why's of a subject you will gain a deeper understanding as well. In my spare time, I...

The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.

I'm a veteran educator who has taught middle grades reading and language arts for 17 years. Currently, I'm a Reading Coach.

...in 2nd grade general education. In addition to classroom teaching, I also tutor students in both math and language arts. I have a deep passion for helping students build confidence in their academic abilities, especially in reading and mathematics. My teaching philosophy is rooted in hands-on, active learning. I believe students learn best by doing, exploring, and making mistakes along the way. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to grow...

I love to help others, especially when it comes to math. There is no one way to solve it, and there are no stupid questions. Math does make sense, let me show you how!

...student life skills both in person and online at two different colleges, supporting students as they transition into adulthood and independent learning. Today, I work in human resources, where I have led training and development initiatives as well as talent strategy for nearly 10 years. These roles have expanded my reach from K12 and postsecondary education into the corporate world, and through all of it, my passion remains the same: helping people grow and reach...

...pride in my ability to adapt the lessons and content for each learner to understand and enjoy learning. My goal is to show students the joys of learning new things and overcoming obstacles. I hold a Master's in History, Bachelor's in Business, and a Bachelor's in Education. The subjects I specialize in are History, Social Studies, K-4 Math, Reading, Writing, and many more. My favorites, of course, are the Social Studies and History classes, but...

...educator in the state of Florida. I have taught elementary grades from preschool disabilities up to regular education fifth grade. I have experience teaching elementary reading, math, writing, social studies, and science. I also have experience teaching middle school reading and writing. All 17 years I have worked with students with disabilities. I work with students with learning disabilities, down syndrome, autism, communication disorders, behavioral issues and others. I have a degree in special education...

I believe every child can learn. I believe that as a teacher it is my job to find out how a child learns best and use their strengths in order for them to be successful.

...positive experience. That means working with the student to get them on board *wanting* to learn the material for themselves, independent of requirements. One of my favorite ways to do this is to explore the student's passions and interests and then relate the material they need to learn to something they love. In other cases, a positive experience requires eliminating frustration and/or fear of failure. I've always been a successful student, but my efforts to...

...for at risk youth in local community centers and installing libraries there and creating documentaries about the Holocaust which I toured to local schools. While at college, I worked at a local Tallahassee tutoring company, Solution Skills, where I continued to tutor in English and History, as well as test prep. I interned for the Holocaust Education Resource Council of the Big Bend where I helped to train teachers to adequately teach their own students...

I am an educator who is dedicated to helping students to achieve their academic goals. because I am a hands-on and visual learner, I work hard in assisting the student to understand through visualization.

I'm passionate about helping students achieve academic success and reach their full potential. As a health science major aspiring to become a Physician Assistant, I value effective communication and personalized learning, making me eager to empower others through Varsity Tutors. I have taken various AP and IB exams all 3+ on APs and 5+ on IB.

...either their writing or their critical reading skills is reading aloud. Since English is primarily a spoken language, I strongly believe that you can improve your understanding of literature and your ability to write by hearing the words on the page, instead of just seeing them. I am most passionate about helping students because I have been so fortunate to have teachers and professors who cared about my own learning enough to make me want...