Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Duval County, FL

...these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will be much better prepared for the topic, not only in the specific...

...name is Jacob Lebowitz, and I'm a tutor here! I have several years of tutoring experience in topics ranging in difficulty from the SAT/ACT to elementary school courses. I tutor through having conversations, practicing problems, analyzing where we went wrong, and correcting our mistakes. It's always rewarding for me to see my students progress and do better in the classroom. I enjoy what I do, and take pride in helping my students achieve their goals....

...full ten-page essays that just needed a grammar check. I have a deep understanding of English literature, including classic short stories, poetry, and books. If I had to pick a favorite subject, it would probably be Shakspeare. Most people struggle to understand it due to the way it's taught, which is a shame because it really is funny. Outside of the classroom, I like to weightlift and write fantasy novels. I hope to get a...

Hi All! I'm excited to begin working with you and hope to enrich your Reading/Writing skills, to ensure your continued success!

...a foundation for the work we do together. I also have high expectations and will push us both to work hard to achieve the student's immediate and long-term academic goals. I have experience teaching in a charter school in New England, an inner-city school in Boston, a private college preparatory school in Virginia, and a public school in Florida. All of those experiences with students have granted me deep insight into cultivating success. I am...

...it is a chance to see others excel and also experience that moment the "light bulb" turns on! I personally believe everyone can learn anything as long as they put their mind to it. A skill is just a skill and it can either be mastered or left in frustration and confusion. Studying should be looked upon as an opportunity and not taken for granted. Practice makes perfect and yes, you can perfect every single...

...In my opinion, having fun is the best way for our kids to learn, even if it's through a screen! I always try to incorporate this truth into the classrooms I've taught in and the organizations I've volunteered with. Within the public schools, I have worked in classrooms with students from ages 4-12 and have professionally taught all subjects in an elementary school setting, with each class averaging about 20 students. I have been able...

...recent college graduate from the University of Florida. I studied both premedical subjects as a biology major and social sciences as an economics major. I have experience mentoring elementary and middle school students in reading and math. I also have experience with professional writing and can help students prepare for the PSAT and proofread college application essays. Due to my economics degree, I am also comfortable mentoring students for introductory college-level macroeconomics and microeconomics.

...been an educator for over 22 years both in and out of the classroom. I am a Reading Specialist, College board certified to teach and proctor AP testing in AP US History, AP Psychology, and AP World History. I am trained in Linda Mood-Bell, Wilson, and Orton-Gillingham as well as being a certified Executive Functioning Coach and Learning Specialist. I also have extensive experience working with ACT and SAT prep in the classroom and via...

...teaching--partly because students love to take ownership of their own learning, but also because putting students in control of their education enables them to remember information readily. Through this approach, they develop thinking skills by doing tasks independently or in small groups. They are also given hands-on activities and computer games to pick up new ideas, adding to their prior knowledge. Those activities help motivate students to become more engaged in the learning process. As...

I have been a classroom teacher for over 10 years, mainly in secondary classrooms. However, I have experience teaching and tutoring students from ages pre-school to adult. I love seeing the "light bulb" go on for a student when they discover a new concept or read a new piece of literature. ... My personal teaching philosophy is that all students can learn at high levels.... In a first session, I think it is important for the...

...knowledge with others. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high school, college, and adult learners in achieving their academic goals, particularly in English and Spanish. Tutoring in Spanish holds a special place for me as it is my native language, and I aim to empower my students to communicate effectively in Spanish-speaking countries. I hold two master's degreesone in Business Administration and another in Health Administrationfrom Webster University, along with a...

...the Florida Department of Education to teach Spanish K-12. I have experience teaching students from preK all the way to 12th grade. I also hold an international TEFL certificate of 120+ hours from bero TEFL in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I love to impart my knowledge of the world with others! It is one of the reasons why I love teaching. Being able to share that knowledge with others makes me feel like I am making an...

...students using educational therapy. I have also tutored various subjects, from algebra and biology to writing college essays. Teaching English online to students from around the world is another area I have thoroughly enjoyed. In the last five years, I have worked part-time in public schools as a math interventionist and math coach. Seeing the light bulb turn on when students finally understand a concept has been my joy. The reason I love tutoring is...

...Everyone learns differently and being able to adapt is one of my strengths. My experience in working with students comes from homeschooling my children, teaching ESL and as a substitute teacher. My teaching style is both a hands on approach mixed with self learning lessons incorporated by the student. My favorite subjects to tutor is reading. However, I enjoy all of them and helping others learn. Outside of academia my interests include exploring new places.

...I also served as a tutor for the National Honor Society at my high school and was required to tutor different subjects a few times a month. Math is my favorite subject to tutor because it is the most interesting to me. I also enjoy tutoring math because I aim to help others understand math on the same level I do or better, which just takes some practice and time. In my spare time, I...

I am a college student at the University of Florida who is passionate about teaching pre-algebra and algebra to kids of all ages. I also love to teach subjects such as biology and chemistry as well as elementary through high school topics. I have been a tutor for over five...

...entirety of my senior year. I graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia in May of 2018. In college, I took up an accelerated course of study so that I could graduate in three years with degrees in both biology and English literature. As part of my coursework for my English major, I frequently edited my classmates writing in group workshop exercises. I also wrote and edited for my student newspaper, The Cavalier Daily,...

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.

...an enthusiastic tutor with a passion for teaching. I am a 2013 graduate of Jacksonville University, where I earned a bachelor's of social sciences. I have work experience as a group instructor for reading and mathematics with students who were behind grade level in elementary and middle school and also as a substitute teacher for middle and high school students. I have over 150 classroom hours as a teaching intern in a high school history...