Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Duval County, FL

My name is Ramonda Walton and I live in the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida. I am married with three wonderful children. I have my Masters Degree in Psychology and I'm also a licensed Developmental therapist. I've worked in the school system for over 12 years and I now look forward to working with each of you.

...teacher, I am excited about the opportunity to apply my skills and experience through the Varsity Tutors platform. During my time as a teacher, I have learned two important things that will help students grow. The first thing is knowing how to adjust to the way a student learns. The second thing is making the material come to life in a way that gets the students excited about learning and understanding their lessons. As an...

My goal is to apply my vast knowledge, experiences, and expertise in the areas of instructional practices, educational psychology, and elementary curriculum development, to support, create, and implement high-quality, comprehensive, and thought-provoking learning for all students. I wish to inspire and motivate students by sharing my passion for education, having a positive impact on their lives.

...in a middle school classroom with children who experience a variety of disabilities ranging from being on the Autism Spectrum, to traumatic brain injuries, to intellectual learning disabilities. The goal of our classroom is to help our students meet their social, emotional, and academic goals. I plan to pursue a certification in ESE to continue serving an underserved group. I love working with students to develop goals and strategies for success. I tend to focus...

...been a teacher, tutor, and mentor most of my adult life. I have developed young people as a public and private school instructor, as an HRM corporate trainer, as a US Army Commander and command historian, as a performing arts studio owner, as a sports fitness trainer and as a special needs mentor and life coach. I am a parent and know the complexities of family life. My hobbies are many but currently I am...

...concept). I believe that for great teaching to take place, there needs to be a deep knowledge of both the subject and the student. I will work hard to get to know students and their individual interests; relationship building will be a foundation for the work we do together. I also have high expectations and will push us both to work hard to achieve the student's immediate and long-term academic goals. I have experience teaching...

I strive to make sure those who come to me understand. Thinking tends to be a rare thing these days. I will challenge anyone to think of both sides of any topic. Why? Is my common question.

If you are looking for a Graduate Student with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Certifications as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, and over 6 years of experience working with children ages 1-18, look no further! I have diligently mastered the art of multi-tasking and positive interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn, self teach, and adapt to new environments quickly.

...Educational Programs, staff development, and case management. In library management, I wrote yearly projected plans based on evaluations for community programs, and organization participation. Different projects warranted varied duties including: assisting patrons in finding information for research literature, placing volunteers on assigned task, enrolling patrons in book clubs, collaborating with other libraries, and writing reports for special projects. Educational Experience/Settings: Motivational Staff - Teacher/Student Interaction - Communication, Exceptional Student Case Management/Teaching - 11 years STAFF...

I am currently a graduate student at the University of Miami enrolled in their Master's of Science (STEM) in Sustainable Business. I'm passionate about teaching, experienced in ESL related subjects, environmental studies, and business subjects. I recently got back to America after having spent two years multi-subject teaching in Madrid, Spain. I obtained BA in Political Science and minor in Environmental Studies at College of Charleston.

...experience, I specialize in guiding high school, college, and adult learners in achieving their academic goals, particularly in English and Spanish. Tutoring in Spanish holds a special place for me as it is my native language, and I aim to empower my students to communicate effectively in Spanish-speaking countries. I hold two master's degreesone in Business Administration and another in Health Administrationfrom Webster University, along with a bachelor's degree in General Studies with a minor...

...seeking to lead others to meet their goals and help them find ways to make learning fun, easy, or at least manageable in their life. Through years of experience on many matters, I have worked at being a better communicator, which makes any task become a completed task and a worthwhile experience. This will allow me to discover the real problem, listen to the student, research the possible solutions, and prevent or resolve a crisis,...

I believe that every student can learn any subject. The impact of a good teacher is crucial to student success. I use models, demos, mnemonic devices, examples, diagrams, video clips, and simulations to help students understand concepts. Learning should be fun and motivating. I use any method that works to help a student succeed.

I'm a firm believer in peeling back the layers to expose sources of passion in education because learning is fun, but seeking to understand the world and your personal "why" is a more rewarding pursuit than learning because you "have to."

I'm a veteran educator who has taught middle grades reading and language arts for 17 years. Currently, I'm a Reading Coach.

...in my after-school program. Shortly after I decided to work in the classroom where I taught kindergarten for four years and I am currently teaching 3rd grade. During this time, I also tutored after school with students at my school and students at a learning center. I believe all children can learn you just have to find out what works for them. I look at the student's needs while taking into consideration what we need...

...from Saint Leo University with a BA in Political Science and International Studies and an M.Ed in Instructional Leadership. After nearly 10 years as an academic advisor, I transitioned into the classroom, working primarily with middle school students in English/Language Arts and Social Studies. My passion has been to inspire students to take ownership of their education and discover their own academic and personal success goals. I believe that all students can be successful writers...

...a retired educator from New York. I taught, counseled, and mentored children with behavior disorders and learning disabilities for 38 years. I love teaching math and science. My greatest challenge is getting a student who doesn't like math and science interested in trying. I enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures. The beach is one of my favorite places to listen to music, relax, and read a good book. I love cooking, baking, and spending quality...

...for my students. I have done some traveling around the world, and have written about my adventures as a blogger, influencer, and freelance magazine contributed. I look forward to more travel and adventures abroad, and making home-cooked meals and urban gardening when I am at home. I am an aunt to two opinionated elementary-age nieces, and somehow also find time to make my own jewelry, which will soon be featured on Etsy.

...with my degree in English. I'm now focused on improving as a teacher and entering grad school within the next few years for my degree in educational leadership. My favorite subject to tutor is English because reading, speaking and writing has the power to unlock doors in every subject area or career of interest. My teaching philosophy can be summarized by the phrase "I can, not yet". Each student has the ability to try and...