Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Tampa, FL

...individual student, who saw not a students grades or behavior, but abilities and needs. Dr. King was the first teacher in my career as a student who saw as me not a behavior problem, but a bored kid with a high IQ and a chaotic home life. Dr. King had my IQ tested, then set about making sure the school gave me useful and creative outlets. He turned my life around, keeping me from following...

...the University of South Florida. I have tutored for three years in Tampa and New York City. I've also student taught several high school English classes as part of my masters program. I tutor reading, writing, essay editing, phonics, literature, grammar and mechanics, college essays, public speaking, and English. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because you get to know your students really well through their writing, and it is such an important skill....

...assignment was teaching Deaf high school students and a few years later, I added a new American Sign Language program to the school where I was teaching. This was a great balance between working intensively with students who had special learning needs and interacting with students pursuing a diploma along the traditional track. Years later, I transferred to the elementary level, where I had the pleasure of teaching in classrooms for students with special needs,...

My ultimate goal as a tutor is not to teach someone how to solve a problem or pass a test, but to teach the essential knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they...

...Journalism. I am the advisor for the high school newspaper, and I also work extensively with students on perfecting their college applications and resumes. I have a Master's in Education and Curriculum Design from Boston University, a Bachelor's in Communications from University of Connecticut, and a Bachelor's in English with a focus in Creative Writing from University of Connecticut. I am currently enrolled in a non-degree seeking doctorate seminar in young adult literature at University...

...that passion to others. I am currently a graduate student in Eastern Oregon University's MFA program in creative writing; my specialty is creative nonfiction. In addition, I have a graduate certificate in Editing and Publishing and a BA in History from Florida State University. During my time as an undergraduate, I wrote an honors-in-the-major thesis on Confederate soldiers and their wives in Florida during the Civil War, so I am very familiar with incorporating research...

...that I have had in the past. To me there is nothing more rewarding than helping a student approach a subject that they are struggling in, helping them tackle the tough material, then see them succeed, to me that is one of the greatest feelings in the world!!! After graduating from high school with a 4.1 GPA my grades and success in the ACT/SAT helped me earn a full academic scholarship, and I graduated with...

...and Fantasy, but I certainly do not let that limit me. I am also an avid video gamer, especially RPGs, because it is like living out a story. I also must confess a certain fondness for Japanese Anime and Manga (I just love the Japanese culture), as well as an interest in soccer (in fact, I used to be a soccer referee), horseback riding, and Disney movies (because something has to channel my inner child).

...middle and high school, I edited the essays and short stories of my friends and peers for enjoyment, starting with basic grammar corrections and eventually expanding my scope to comments on structure, plot, imagery, and clarity of thought. Now, I tutor reading, writing, and test preparation. I have extensive knowledge of standardized tests and thorough experience with AP exams from my high school years, and have never ceased to love counseling writers. In college, where...

...University at Albany – SUNY with an emphasis in Community Development. Prior to earning this degree, I worked for many years as a Workforce Development Specialist, Trainer and Group Facilitator for individuals with disAbilities of all ages, with stints at organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy, The Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment, Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany and the Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality. Teaching has always been a...

...believe all students have the ability to learn; it may, however, be a different style for each one. Some need to go at a slower pace until they are comfortable with the subject matter. Some simply need to believe in their own potential. I have had many years of experience working with learners of all ages and backgrounds. I have a lot of patience and know how to use creative methods to inspire students, in...

As a tutor who enjoys working with all types of learners, I bring a personal, positive, and professional approach to my work, with some educational fun thrown in for good measure. I am both a teacher and tutor with my master's degree and have nearly twenty years of experience as a professional writer and editor. I use all of this background to help identify my students' learning needs and to craft ways to help them...

...Health and Computer Science. I then went on to get my Masters of Science in Medical Science, with a concentration in neuroscience research. Throughout high school and college, I actively tutored privately and for different tutoring companies. I have tutored students of all ages (from elementary to adult) in subjects such as reading and writing, mathematics, science, grammar, English comp and lit, and in playing the violin. I especially love tutoring math and science, as...

I've been teaching others for 15 years -- whether it's dance, public speaking, resume building, or formal classes. I care about the people I work with (and even currently run a mentorship program to teach others!) and I look forward to working with you.

...and literature courses at college level. I have previously tutored ACT, SAT, GRE, PSAT, admissions essay writing, and academic English, reading, writing, ELA for all ages. Previously I have also worked as a book editor and as a consultant and editor for Ph.D. candidates working on their dissertations in the social sciences. I graduated from University of Chicago and New York University and I also earned a second Master's degree in secondary education in English.

...a young student's academic success, while instilling successful studying habits and fostering a sense of confidence in the classroom for each student. I am in my 4th year of volunteer tutoring at a non-profit organization in Cambridge, MA where I have honed my tutoring skills across a multitude of academic disciplines. I come from a science background having graduated from Villanova University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in...

...of experience in the traditional classroom. I believe in the ability of all students to reach their highest potential. I am skilled at assessing student needs through respectful dialogue enabling me to provide guidance to each student individually. I am a life-long learner who encourages free-thinking and non-traditional methods of learning, based on the needs of each student. I am passionate about learning and encourage all I meet to embrace learning whether in a traditional...

...of how I can make those changes now is through tutoring, helping others get a foot up by helping them through their education. I tutor reading, writing, and verbal test prep. As a law student, I have use critical reading skills constantly, and I have been trained to write academically. Whether it is my old middle school peers, my family in Nigeria, or my students, I want to be able to make an impact on...

I take pride in tutoring. In order to garner favorable results, I look at problems/assignments through the student's eyes. I figure out what they are looking forward to; what puts them off about the subject; and what it would take to get them enthusiastic about completing their work. It's about more than completing one assignment. It is giving them the skills they need to efficiently and accurately complete their work.

I grew up without any video games or gaming systems, which is a rare thing in today's world. Instead, I focused on my studies and in May 2015 I graduated Suma Cum Laude from my high school, and achieved my four year goal of receiving the IB diploma. I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida and am majoring in Integrative Animal Biology with, hopefully, a minor in anthropology. ... My teaching philosophy is...