Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Clearwater, FL

...study hall hours while in college. As 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...

...I tell each of my undergraduate students in the first week of class, that being able to write effectively is even more important today than it ever was! We meet people through email, and some people I have dealt with for years but have never met in person. So being able to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, directions, orders, etc. is extremely important. Working for a four-star general and dealing with people at senior governmental levels,...

...each class across, properly explain the course materials and highlight crucial factors. Chemistry is not easy, therefore, I stimulate great interest that definitely makes the class more fun and more attractive. furthermore, I make a great effort to get the students involved and interested by 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...

...with minors in both biology and Chemistry. I also hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the hopes of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have worked both formally and informally as a teacher and tutor...

...Florida in Aug 2013, I was employed 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...

...Tallahassee, Florida. Since graduation, I have worked with the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) and Florida GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Programs at the Florida A&M University Developmental Research School and Tallahassee Community College. These are collegiate preparation programs designed for low-income, first generation students seeking to attend four year institutions. Students are prepared for the academic rigor of collegiate level coursework by enrolling them in honors level core classes....

...(I love kids). I am passionate about learning and teaching any subject. 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...

...ease and help them feel confident about 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...

...confidence that they had. And Math should be fun! Outside of "school," I enjoy singing, research and analysis of data, sewing, dancing, reading, building (my own home, a farm, etc). I enjoy being a life-long learner: the world is full of experiences and knowledge, and it intrigues me to explore. Mathematics is the study of patterns which can fascinate and inspire one to keep learning and mastering to the highest ability within all of us.

I am a highly experienced and skilled very flexible retired teacher and tutor. I am an energetic, intelligent, communicative, responsible worker! I have over 35 years experience teaching/tutoring students with a variety of Special Needs!