Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Duval County, FL

...year of a Master's in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State. I am a certified elementary school teacher, and hold an endorsement to teach students who speak a language other than English as a first language. At the core of my teaching style is my ability to create a supportive learning environment, strong organizational plan, and a setting in which my students can feel open to ask questions that will promote their success. My personal...

...Middle School, I was a Social Studies teacher with the Bridge to Success program of James Weldon Johnson. In this position, I taught all three of the middle school social sciences – 6th Grade World History, 7th Grade Civics, and 8th Grade US History. I am ESL/ELL certified. I have experience teaching students of multiple languages with varying English-language proficiency. In order to teach those students for whom the English language can be a barrier,...

...papers or editing papers. Tutoring is enjoyable because it is a chance to see others excel and also experience that moment the "light bulb" turns on! I personally believe everyone can learn anything as long as they put their mind to it. A skill is just a skill and it can either be mastered or left in frustration and confusion. Studying should be looked upon as an opportunity and not taken for granted. Practice makes...

...their dedication and enthusiasm to learn or improve their English speaking and writing skills. While living in Mexico intermittently for over 10 years, I studied Spanish whenever I was there and can appreciate the challenge of learning both a different language and a new culture as well. I have taught in a classroom setting and have worked one-on-one with students ranging in age from 8 to 70. What I love most about tutoring is being...

...law, U.S. and comparative history), public speaking and study skills. Highlights of my experience working to help students achieve academic success include: --A year as an AmeriCorps volunteer where I worked as a literacy tutor and co-managed an after school homework center --Work as a summer school teacher, teaching exploratory subjects --Working with ESL students, and students from different cultures --teaching chess skills to kindergartners and first graders --working with at-risk youth and juvenile offenders...

...myself on being helpful with reading help as this is an essential skill for understanding difficult subjects like high school science. My favorite subject to tutor is physics because once a student understands how do complete a difficult topic, they become addicted to success. I liken this feeling to catching your first wave when you are learning to surf. That feeling will light up a student's face when they solve a problem on their own....

...My goal is to help students learn in the way they find most effective. If one way of explaining a topic does not work, I will try explaining it in another, more fitting, way. My hope is that through asking students questions about their work, they can better understand what is in front of them. I want to be a part of a student's learning process, and I believe I can be fitting addition to...

...my own research projects. I ran cross country and track at UNF for two years. In addition to running, I love volleyball, reading, the beach, and exploring cities to discover new coffee shops and cafes. I tutored students for two years in high school as part of National Honor Society. I have experience tutoring elementary through high school. Most of my background is in math and science. Currently, I am most experienced with middle school...

...capable of reaching their full potential with the right training for them. I believe in the importance of tutor flexibility and I am willing to meet students where they are, accommodating a wide variety of student learning styles. I have experience working with students in need of writing and reading assistance. I am also a qualified SAT tutor and ran the tutoring program at my High School, during which I gained experience training other tutors...

I have been a classroom teacher for over 10 years, mainly in secondary classrooms. However, I have experience teaching and tutoring students from ages pre-school to adult. I love seeing the "light bulb" go on for a student when they discover a new concept or read a new piece of literature. ... My personal teaching philosophy is that all students can learn at high levels.... In a first session, I think it is important for the student and tutor to get to know each other. A personal connection goes a long way in promoting academic success.