Certified Tutors From University of Florida

...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 at Vanderbilt. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite areas are standardized test prep, writing, and public speaking....

...and critical thinking. As an English major I learned to apply those skills to literary analysis, and as an attorney I use those skills every day to be persuasive. This may sound strange to an aspiring law student, but most people's most challenging part of the LSAT - logic games - was my favorite. I...

...taught for professors, Kaplan Inc., and privately 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...

...graduation from UF, I joined Teach For America and began working here in Houston. I have taught American History to underprivileged 8th graders for five years now as well as worked with both the Houston Independent School District and Teach For America in training their newest educators. In these roles I have seen amazing results...

...an adjunct Spanish professor at a community college. In addition to teaching middle school and college students, I have experience with preschoolers, elementary school-aged children, and high school students. I find each age rewarding and challenging, whether my students are just learning the Spanish alphabet and songs or they are honing their higher-level conversational skills....

...of student and can adapt my lessons to the needs of individual accordingly. I am able to tutor in Algebra, Geometry, Social Studies, Organization, Time Management, Public Speaking, Writing Development, Reading Comprehension, Essay Editing, Grammar, Literature, Writing, GED and Test preparation. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, archery, scuba diving, and Ultimate Frisbee. I...

...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 to be heard more than my own. I have found that allowing students to verbalize how they are solving problems increases...

...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 can be very easy to get lost in the details of calculations, but its important to understand how everything fits together....

...just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in...

...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 them express their ideas clearly, and want them to understand the concepts that will enable them to write clearly on...

...question: What is at stake for students seeking to immerse themselves in the worlds of Spanish-speaking cultures? The answer is "a lot." I understand that propelling students' choice of learning Spanish is the desire to cross over into cultural realities different than their own, learn about these other cultures, and be able to competently communicate...

...math ever since I was a child, my parents started teaching me to use strictly mental math from age 4, and since then, math has always been my strongest subject. My passion for mathematics stretches even farther when I tutored other students alongside me in class during my AP Calculus courses in High School, and...

...I because I had a great teacher who had a laid back mindset, but was brilliant at teaching the subject in a way that made sense. This inspired me to do it myself. I tutored Calculus at my university by going over example problems, homework questions, and old exams in order to provide my students...

...show it is applicable to real life. Some of my personal hobbies include watching basketball (especially my favorite team the Miami Heat), watching the football, hanging out with friends, learning random new subjects on the internet, and weightlifting and fitness. I always look to try new experiences whenever I can and consider myself to be...

...World Religions to Psychology to English. I love tutoring in any subject but especially in English, Literature, and Writing, and can help students who are struggling in these areas in school or on standardized tests such as IB exams, AP exams, and the PSAT, SAT, and LSAT. In my spare time I enjoy reading novels...

...over 10 years of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades 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...

...to impart more than knowledge. I strive to teach new and efficient 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...

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.

...of every step of the problem. Math much of the time builds upon itself, so not only is it critical to their current success but also their success when it comes to future math concepts. In my free time, I enjoy reading, television, computer games, bike riding, and music. I have learned guitar and am...