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

...excel in their classes and reach their personal goals. I am currently tutoring subjects related to the sciences including chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology. These are subjects that I am very passionate about and have loved learning since grade school, especially anatomy and physiology. My special interest in these subjects grew from a fascination of how the human body works and actually lead me into my medical career. In regards to my teaching philosophy and...

...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 are self-sustaining.

...valuable in the marketplace. My goal as your tutor is to make sure you get the most out of your tutoring experience. I will customize a strategy to help you develop your critical thinking skills as well as address any deficiencies that are preventing you from getting the best possible grade. I stress the importance of strategy with every student I work with. A great strategy will ensure success not just in academia but in...

...of subjects, I am most passionate about the natural sciences such as Anatomy, Biology, and Physiology. Through my own personal experience with younger students, my own educational advances and my general interaction with students in my age bracket, I have learned that not everyone is susceptible or responds to the same types of teaching styles. In my teaching process, I try to explain things in as many different ways as possible, and many times, in...

...they previously had always had trouble figuring out. I began tutoring friends and then friends of friends and family during college before working in a more professional capacity as far as tutoring mathematics goes. Over my years of helping students understand math, I have learned what strategies work best in achieving that. No matter what the subject is as far as math goes, I make sure that the student knows the how and why of...

...describe my tutoring style as simple, patient, and thorough. I like to make sure the tutee understands the material before we move on to more subject matter. I also believe in explaining "why." I believe the why can always be explained especially when complex concepts can be broken down to simpler more meaningful concepts. Lastly please share information on what type of learner you are, and how you learn best so I can cater to...

...engineering at the University of Florida before teaching for 3 years. I taught a variety of math and science topics and really enjoyed it. Additionally, I went back to law school and obtained a law degree from Florida State University College of Law. Other interesting things about me is that I was a 2 sport athlete in football and baseball and still love sports. Also, I was a dance teacher for a little while and...

...tutoring sessions to fit the unique learning style of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in...

...Little-by-little and one student at a time, we can break the world language barriers. I have an associates degree in Merchandising and Marketing from Truman College in Chicago,Illinois. I have been teaching Spanish to high profile entertainers in the Tampa Bay area for the past three years. My teaching philosophy is to have a dynamic and interactive class, to find out what is the best learning method for the student, and to apply that method....

...worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and I'm currenty pursuing my passion for the health sciences at the graduate level. My tutoring approach consists in breaking down complex concepts into smaller and simpler components that the student can express in their own words, writing notes and diagrams into increasingly concise levels all of which helps to solidify knowledge into a synthetic understanding of the whole rather than accomplishing mere memorization of lists. I also enjoy...

...course at USF, which helps first-year college students acclimate to campus, emphasizing study skills, transitional issues and career planning. I am a great tutor, because I believe in creating a one-on-one tailored experience for each student. With my advising and classroom students, I use formal and informal assessments to ensure students are meeting learning outcomes, and adjust methods accordingly. I also help students develop better critical thinking skills to help them achieve academic success.... Get to...

...there is nothing more disappointing to think of than not pursuing each and every goal like your life depends on it. As a music fan, I am always trying to discover new tastes. I have played guitar for over ten years, it's an amazing exercise in creativity and skill. I also make it a point to travel as much as time will allow. Nothing pleases me more than meeting and having meaningful interactions with new...

...endorsements in reading and ESOL. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in school counseling. I am a very organized and detailed tutor but I feel it is important and vital to get to know the student individually. I feel it is best to learn what works for the student so learning can be best facilitated and supported. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to work with you soon!

...English to students of all ages (ranging from 10 to 40+). The people I met while there, the stories I have, and the memories I will never forget helped me grow and find out more about myself; they helped me realize what was the next chapter of my life. I returned to the states after 7 months abroad to prepare for what I had an inkling I would end up doing since I was a...

...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 achieve greater academic...

...often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the healthcare team about patients, medical conditions, journal articles, etc. Teaching and informing these individuals, who all had differing levels of education, at the same time was tricky, but I found that I was able to tailor my teaching to the entire audience, so as to ensure that everyone understood what was being discussed. This is both...

...for the summer and fall! I am currently enrolled in graduate school, and am working towards my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been in the field of education for ten years, and have taught and tutored all ages. I am familiar with both traditional and more modern teaching methods, and am flexible in finding the best way to educate the individual. I am dedicated to finding effective and creative ways to...

...years but have been tutoring privately for about 15 years, on and off. I've taught the following courses: basic math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry Honors (combined course), as well as AP Calculus AB. My varied teaching experience has given me a good perspective of how different students learn and how to accommodate each student's individual needs. My goal is to help students experience success in the math...

...word, but also about spreading 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...

...took as part of the core curriculum, to be far more interesting. So I followed that passion to three (I'm m still working on the third) graduate degrees. The first was an M.A. in Philosophy from Texas Tech University and the second was an M.S. in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University. After the second Master's I settled in to do some adjunct professor work at Collin College. It's difficult to earn a living...