Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Clearwater, FL

...the students understand that the process of learning is a dialogue and not a monologue: learning requires collaboration between the student and her or his tutor. It is, therefore, critical to make sure that during my tutoring hours, every student feels comfortable contributing her or his thoughts and arguments. I have found that if your students can laugh with you (though hopefully not at you), they become much more ready to discuss their thoughts and...

...as a System's Engineer for a major defense contractor. Since I have been in Florida, I have substituted taught at Carrollwood Day School as well as tutor students on my own and with Varsity Tutor. Since I was an Engineer I now specialize in tutoring Math, Science and study skills. I really enjoy interacting with lots of different people and bring a different perspective on those topics. When I help students in math, I show...

...their work. I am also punctual and reliable, which is extremely important. I enjoy helping students with their work, particularly writing. I hold advanced degrees in psychology and urban planning and public policy, and I am currently working on my MFA in creative writing. At the college level, academic essays and personal statements are my specialty. I also excel at helping students prep for the verbal and reading portions of the ACT, SAT, and GRE.

...get to travel a bit too. I speak a little bit of German having learned some in high school and college and having lived in Frankfurt for four years but I take every chance I get to practice what little I know. I raised three kids all of whom are college graduates, so while I may not have tutoring in my background, I promise you I have thousands of hours at the kitchen table with...

...I have always been inclined towards teaching, whether involving unraveling a previously mysterious mathematical concept, or breaking down the fundamental components of a jump shot, I live for the look of joy and excitement on a student's face when everything clicks. There is beauty in simplicity, and understanding complex ideas with simple concepts is the highest form of intelligence. I am looking forward to facilitating my student's fulfillment of their fullest potential!

...an education major, I took pride in seeing my peers succeed and enjoyed the small group/one-on-one atmosphere. Now as a high school science teacher and independent tutor that same motivation has carried over into my professional life. It is my passion to see my students reach their full potential knowing that I played a crucial role in their academic and personal development. Outside of education I enjoy a number of hobbies including sports, music, and...

...would not otherwise be available to us. I believe that in order to study higher level Math, one must have a solid foundation in the less complex concepts in Mathematics. I believe that all students are capable of learning complex Mathematics concepts -- often above the level they believe they are. Sometimes mastery takes a student longer than s/he would like it to. As a tutor it is my determination that my students discover the...

...related sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a broad variety of subjects, I am most passionate about the Bio-Medical Sciences. In my experience tutoring, students enjoy the greatest gains in knowledge when we are able to find creative ways to effectively compartmentalize challenging concepts and complex information. This makes the learning process a lot more fun and enjoyable! As a tutor, one of my main goals is to improve students’ confidence in the academic subject of...

...lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics and math. I also specialize in improving...

...drawing connections between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them. Whenever my students are struggling, I would make them think of a solution not just tell them the answer. This ensures that my students learn the material. Feedback on assignments as well as learning materials is available to increase understanding and help my students make continuous improvement.... Talk about expectations, short-term and long-term goals, diagnostic tests, and a free-look hour.