Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Clearwater, FL

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...

...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, as well as basic education settings. Throughout my teaching career, I've worked with students of all ages, in a wide...

...of Arts in Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have been teaching at the Elementary level, working with pre-school on social skills, and tutoring children in Writing, Reading and Math. While I tutor most subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Math. I have experience in helping ESOL, ESE, and struggling students get prepare for Standardized Tests. My teaching philosophy is simple, I get students to love learning, so it's FUN and not work. In...

...also helped a student who couldn't attend the school for a few months keep up with both his Spanish II and his Algebra, so when he moved back to the states, he'd be on par with his fellow students. I helped an ESL student in Geometry comprehend the math, and get his average for the semester up from an F to a C+. My favorite subjects to tutor, understandably, are English (and more specifically, writing)...

...English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I was an English teacher when I was in China and taught English for four years. I took the TOEFL and even taught it to my students in China. I know the test well and know exactly how to help students make progress and earn a high score. I was born and raised in Guangzhou, China. Chinese is my first language. Before I became a TA for FSU, I...

...taught middle school for two years. In addition, I have 4 years of tutoring experience in elementary and middle school math and reading. When working with students, I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods because each student has an individual learning style. I incorporate games and activities as part of the tutoring session. I believe when learning is fun, the student retains more information. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy cooking for my friends....

...ideas and concepts in my own head, strengthening my understanding of the material. As far as my teaching philosophy goes, I strongly believe it is very important to focus on the student first and the material second. This means first finding out where the student's strengths and weaknesses in the subject are. Once a basic understanding of the material is reached, a more nuanced picture of how the student sees the content can be reached...

...English, and Spanish, but I also enjoy teaching History, SAT, and lower level Math and Science. As a lifelong reader and communicator, Spanish and English/Reading are my favorite topics; I love to share my passion for words with others and enable them to develop that same passion. My tutoring style is very personal; I endeavor to get to know my students as well as possible in order to make them feel comfortable and to determine...

...of how the parts fit together as a whole. The most important skill a student can acquire is how to analyze a question and then figure out how to find the answer rather than having the perfect answer to the question already prepared ahead of time. It's my belief that this skill will then help them answer unforeseen questions in the future; this is especially important in the sciences as the answers lead to further...

...subjects ranging from basic Arithmetic all the way to Calculus I. I have experience tutoring privately and at a college campus. I love tutoring Algebra and Trigonometry because of their real world applications and although you may not see it in your everyday life, these two subjects are used in anything ranging from the computer or mobile devices you are currently using to powering your home with electricity. I strive to help students understand the...

...moments to the ones they must have experienced the first time they saw snow, ate cotton candy, or tried pizza--there is really nothing quite like it! I have always loved helping people. I have been working with students for the past six years as an AVID Math Tutor. I have worked with students from third grade all the way up to adults obtaining their GED. I have specialized for the past four years in helping...

...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 have a very strong background in these areas. I have experience working with children of all ages, and with...

...served as a proofreader for pre-publication manuscripts. Sobre Ensenanza del Ingles: Habiendo enseado penor dos aos en programas de Ingles Intensivos asociados con una universidad, he trabajado con personas de todos tipos de nivel y formacion en Ingles, y de muchas culturas. He proveido instrucion desde niveles basicos hasta niveles avanzados y profesionales , ayudando estudiantes: mejorar la fluidez hablada, en gramatica, en composicion, en lectura, y en como poder escuchar mejor. Tambien he ayudado...

...my classmates for helping them understand concepts that they did not understand from lecture alone. I tutor both math and science spanning over many different skill levels. I also tutor students in preparation for standardized tests including ACT and SAT math, and ACT science. I really enjoy watching my students improve over time and seeing them reach their academic goals. I am a big proponent of education and learning by doing. This includes a lot...

...at a school for children with developmental disabilities. I have always loved math, from the time I was in elementary school up until now, while I am taking graduate level statistics courses. My favorite subjects to tutor are all math courses- from elementary up to statistics. My favorite part about tutoring is when a child really, truly starts to understand the material and they have that "aha" moment. Education is something that has always been...

...clinical practice. I started tutoring statistics at my university as a freshman. I have developed a unique approach for test-taking that has enabled me to achieve 99th+ percentile scores on the MCAT and SAT. I am well-positioned to tutor all sections of the MCAT and believe success on the exam has a lot to do with one's test-taking psychology. As a result, my teaching philosophy is guided less by content knowledge acquisition and more by...

I am a PhD scientist with expertise in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, statistics, oncology, dermatology, cell biology, molecular biology, and developmental biology. I take a case-by-case approach to tutoring. My goal is to identify each student's learning style and specific tutoring needs so that I can be as helpful as possible.

...comedy activities. I was also a French tutor and Vice President of the French Club and was so passionate about it! Therefore, I can help students of all levels with studying and preparing for French exams, French public speaking skills, grammar, vocabulary, and much more! I have lived in France for almost 8 months as a teaching assistant for students and have become fluent in the French language and discovered my love for French cuisine,...

...learning journeys. I am bilingual, allowing me to effectively communicate with and support a diverse range of learners. My background includes hands-on experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech therapy, equipping me with the tools to assist children with various communication needs. Additionally, I have experience teaching 1st grade, providing me with a strong foundation in early childhood education and an understanding of age-appropriate instructional strategies. I have also had the opportunity to work...

...student program liaison in Germany, continued through my legal career and informs every aspect of my tutoring methods. A great tutoring session happens, when I help a student to success on a particular assignment by giving them the tools to use language better, so that achievement comes easier in the future. Outside of tutoring, I like to find ways to help as a communications consultant, and caring for my family, friends and pets.