Award-Winning History Tutors in Sarasota, FL

...a student enrolled in the Earth Sciences Ph.D. program at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. I received my B.S. in Geology from Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Although I currently live in California, I grew up on the East Coast both in Covington, VA and Pottersville, NY. I plan on becoming a vertebrate paleontologist, and my dissertation research is on dinosaur fossils from Eastern Wyoming. Teaching is one of my biggest passions, and...

...having difficulty in the subject and explain to them how I would try to overcome any mental block. I also try to understand the best way they learn so that I can approach them in a way that best suits their needs. Every student is different and everyone's needs are just as different. I make sure to understand my students to the best of my abilities and connect with them to be able to give...

...been tutoring for about 10 years: I began predominantly with high schoolers, focusing on foreign language. I eventually moved on to more general test prep and other subject areas. I have tutored ESL for multiple years on and off, including work with adult students in Texas through various non-profits, and have experience tutoring students through Skype. I personally believe that all students are capable of learning and achieving the results they desire: they simply require...

...major and I wanted to change yet again, this time to physical anthropology. A year into physical anthropology, and I wanted to change my major even still. This time though I knew I had to slow down and really think about what it is I want to do. In my time away I have realized that what has remained constant for me is a love of learning. This is why I continue to go to...

...that mastering the Spanish language presents many challenges, and I seek to make the material approachable through lots of visual aids and concrete examples. Additionally, I have found that struggling students are more excited about making sense of the complicated grammar structures and vocabulary that are inherent in the language when they can connect with the cultures of the people that speak Spanish. Finally, as a lifetime student and professional educator, I am a firm...

...a dual bachelors degree in philosophy/anthropology. As well as work and a passion for history, writing, and social studies. Most problems I have encountered in my teaching and tutoring simply involves basic communication to understand process. How do we go about solving the problem? Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular problem has been explained and...

...looking forward to the trading bell’s closing ring so that I could lose the fancy suit jacket, roll up my sleeves, and dig into the teaching trenches anywhere from the Starbucks down the street from the NYSE to some unfamiliar neighborhoods throughout New York City. Fortunately, as soon as I began planning my exit from the corporate world, I was provided a handsome severance package when I was laid off from such a promising first...

...the student can see how useful it is in everyday life and grow to gradually appreciate it. As a volunteer, I mentor first generation college students in everything from the university application process to skills that ensure that the transition from high school to college is as smooth as possible. In my free time I enjoy traveling, exploring places locally, reading, spending time with my family, and continuously learning new things along the way.

I am a passionate, practiced teacher who wishes to help students reach their full potential. Using empathy and listening, I assess student needs and create a custom learning plan for each client. I hold a doctorate from Brandeis University and have taught in both high school and collegiate settings. ... My teaching philosophy is centered on listening and respect. I listen to student needs and instill in them the confidence to succeed.... In my first session, I listen to what the student tells me he or she is having trouble with. I acknowledge any frustration or concerns the student might have. Then I build a structured plan to improve on student weaknesses.

...and have been teaching since I graduated college in 2006, primarily focusing on Public Speaking, College Composition (Academic Writing), and Literature. I believe in student-centered learning, meaning that each student is different in terms of learning styles and interests, so I attempt to tailor my tutoring style in a way that best appeals to student interest and meets student need. Beyond my love of teaching, I also greatly enjoy travelling. My favorite trip was a...