Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors
serving Tampa, FL

Education has always been at the center of my life. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, then went on to study Mathematics at the graduate level at the University of South Florida. Later, I completed a degree in Educational Leadership, which allowed me to combine my love for teaching with strong expertise in tutoring for exams such as the PRAXIS and FTCE. I began tutoring many years ago, and it quickly became one of the great joys of my career. I truly love everything about schoollearning, teaching, and being part of the academic journey. As a high school math teacher, I taught a wide range of subjects, from Algebra to AP Calculus, and I've carried that same versatility into my tutoring work. My goal is always to break down difficult concepts into clear, understandable lessons while keeping students engaged, confident, and never overwhelmed. Beyond teaching content, I focus on building strong connections with my students. I believe that when a student feels comfortable asking questions and isn't afraid to say, "I don't understand," real learning happens. I create a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere that fosters curiosity and growth. Over time, I've also developed a wealth of test-taking strategies, which I share as needed to help students manage anxiety and approach exams with confidence. The greatest reward for me is seeing my students succeednot just in mastering the material, but in gaining confidence in themselves as learners. Many of my students have told me how much easier math feels after working together, and I'm proud to have earned nearly perfect ratings throughout my years of tutoring. At the heart of everything I do is a love of learning and a passion for helping others discover it too. Tutoring is not just my profession it's my calling, and I am grateful for every opportunity to make a difference in a student's academic journey.

A biology degree plus a 33 ACT and 1500 SAT mean Kaitlyn already has strong command of the science, math, and reading content that anchors the Praxis Core and many subject-area subtests. She teaches across all three core domains and uses her own test-taking instincts to show candidates how to read ETS question stems carefully and eliminate trap answers quickly. Rated 4.8 by students.

I am listening to and learning about him or her as an individual. I can also discover what motivates the student during this conversation and plan for how to frame future tutoring sessions in terms of what the student already knows and enjoys.

Having gone through the teacher certification process herself with a degree in Music Education, Kate knows the PRAXIS inside out — from the Core Academic Skills tests in reading, writing, and math to the subject-specific content exams. She breaks down the constructed-response questions and teaches time-management strategies that keep test anxiety from eating into scores.

Ten years ago, I started as an elementary substitute while attending Hanover College. As my interests in the education field changed and progressed, my philosophy stayed the same; education is something that can happen anywhere, not just in the traditional classroom. I went on to gain a Master's in School Librarianship & Facilitated Learning from Indiana University-Indianapolis. During this time I had started actually teaching, first with library sciences, elementary technology, elementary science, and tutoring. Over the past six years, I have tutored; homework help, organization, special education, exam reteaching, and mentoring for students from 3rd grade through adults taking professional licensing exams (ie. PRAXIS). While things have changed, my passion is still finding what a student needs for their best learning possible, and adapting content to work with them. My philosophy is simply that I think everyone can learn, sometimes we just have to look at the education differently.

Andrea's ESL/TESOL certification and dual background in English Literature and Arabic make her especially useful for Praxis Core candidates who need intensive help with the reading and writing sections — she teaches language structure at a granular level. Her experience working with immigrant students adapting to U.S. curricula also means she understands the pedagogical reasoning questions that show up on education-focused subtests.

Speech Language Pathology majors face a unique version of the Praxis — the SLP-specific subtest requires command of language acquisition, phonology, and clinical terminology that most general tutors can't touch. Megan is studying SLP at Northeastern right now, so the content is fresh and actively in her coursework. Her 33 ACT and 1540 SAT also mean she can support candidates tackling the Core Academic Skills sections in reading, writing, and math.

Gabriela has run PRAXIS Core boot camps covering all three sections — Math, Reading, and Writing — so she knows exactly where aspiring teachers tend to lose points. Her Master's in Math Education and classroom teaching background mean she isn't just prepping someone for a test; she's coaching a future colleague through the specific question formats, time management traps, and content gaps that trip up education majors most often.

Mati's background spans counseling, special education, and published writing — which means she's lived the content that shows up across multiple PRAXIS exams rather than just studying it for a test. She breaks down each section's question patterns and teaches targeted strategies for the selected-response and constructed-response formats that trip up most test-takers.

I am an experienced educator with a strong background in biology, general science, and core academic subjects across elementary, middle, and high school levels. I specialize in helping students build confidence while mastering challenging material. I am approved to tutor all elementary and middle school core subjects, as well as high school science, English, and writing. I also provide targeted test preparation for the ACT, GED, ISEE, PSAT, SSAT, and TACHS, focusing on both content mastery and effective test-taking strategies. My teaching style is student-centered and adaptable. I tailor each session to the learner's needs, using clear explanations, guided practice, and structured support to break down complex concepts. I also create a positive, low-pressure environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing. My goal is to help students improve academically while becoming more confident, independent learners.

Mona's own academic path — a pharmacy degree followed by a master's in epidemiology — means she's deeply familiar with the content knowledge tested across Praxis subtests in math, science, and reading. She breaks down each section's question style so candidates know exactly what the scoring rubrics reward, not just what the right answer is.

Jennifer's master's in Curriculum and Instruction makes her a natural fit for PRAXIS prep, since the exam tests exactly the kind of pedagogical knowledge and content literacy she studied in graduate school. She zeroes in on the reading, writing, and content-area subtests, breaking down question patterns and building familiarity with the specific way PRAXIS frames its prompts. Her 4.9 rating speaks to how well that targeted preparation translates to test day.

Scoring a 33 on the ACT gave Kjirsten firsthand experience with the kind of timed, high-stakes testing the PRAXIS demands. She breaks down each section's question patterns and teaches targeted strategies for eliminating answer choices under time pressure. Her own successful PRAXIS preparation means she knows exactly where education candidates tend to lose points.

Passing the PRAXIS requires more than content knowledge — it tests how well candidates can apply pedagogy to realistic classroom scenarios. Lovepreet earned both a Bachelor's and Master's in Education on top of her science degrees, so she understands the intersection of subject-matter depth and instructional strategy that PRAXIS examiners are looking for.

Passing the PRAXIS means knowing not just your content area but how to navigate the test's specific question formats and time constraints. Nicole tackled the PRAXIS herself on the way to earning her M.A. in Teaching from Western Kentucky University, so she can walk candidates through both the content review and the test-day strategy that makes a difference.