Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Orlando, FL

...in a small workshop setting as well as in a pilot journalism program. I also taught a small after-school class for students ranging from ages 5-16. My tutoring passions are in the subject of English, specifically in writing, college essays, essay editing and grammar and mechanics. When it comes to tutoring, everyone comes with their own strengths, so my job is to help build on those strengths to further academic success. Every student is different,...

...Pierce, Florida. I am a lifelong Gator and attended the University of Florida to get my degree. I earned my bachelor's in Elementary Education and my master's in Special Education. While I was in college, I tutored students in elementary school to prepare them for the FCAT. As a teacher, I continued to organize after school tutoring programs for students struggling with the academics. I really enjoy working with students and helping them to reach...

...hobbies include health & fitness, sports, music, creative writing, photography, and more. My experience teaching children began during my grade school years. I taught elementary school kids in order to build community service hours for my college resume. In addition, I have spent several seasons as a summer camp counselor. The most rewarding summers were those working with Hofstra Summer Camp’s special needs children. The idea was to seamlessly integrate the special needs children into...

...to obtain certification so that I could teach full-time. I value community, team-work, hard-work, persistence, and humor; I try to impart this upon students. In the words of Aristotle, "The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet." I believe in building a strong foundation, a foundation that makes way for lifelong learning. The benefits of life-long learning are immeasurable! In my spare time, I enjoy improvisational comedy, kickball, and experiencing local parks,...

...the upcoming school year. Before I knew it, I was tutoring her brother (3rd grade) and another one of my students. I really enjoy tutoring and working one-on-one with students to achieve their academic goals. I particularly like working with students in math, writing, grammar, reading, and phonics. In my experience, I have noticed that many students are lacking education in developing the basic skills that can help them in reading (identifying letter sounds/blending) and...

...mentally block their chances to learn. In reality, frustration controls your thought process and you simply give up. Most of the time, I discover that my students are missing the basic steps from an earlier lesson that can help them find the answer. Once we uncover what we don't know, we can begin to understand what we need to know. As your tutor, we will break each lesson down into a series of small steps...

...few key rules and methodology to keep in mind are the foundation to any tough essay or analysis of a text. There are no such things as stupid mistakes; it's how we learn and usually, every student has a trend of them, and once they're determined, they are easy to solve. I will help and push the student to do his/her best, creating a very interactive environment, till he/she doesn't need the 'master' anymore. Nothing...

...with Middle School and High School math students, and all seven working with students who struggle with learning disabilities. I have tutored in grade 1-12 for anything from math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry), reading (phonics, comprehension, reading in content areas), writing (essays, research papers, novels), humanities (US and World History, Geography), and test prep (ACT, SAT, PERT, ASVAB). I specialize in making complex ideas and tasks simple, and helping students see the connections between all learning.

...in healthcare administration. I found that as new employees joined my team, I was selected every time to train them. Each employee that I trained later moved on and got promoted. After several years in the field, I realized that the best part of my job was "teaching" others. I later left and became a teacher. I love what I do. In my opinion, it takes a special type of person to be able to...

...18 years of experience both in the US and the UK. I'm passionate about what I do and have a collaborative approach to working with my students. I can work with you on everything from essay writing to Shakespeare (I am also a fully qualified drama teacher.) My method of teaching is highly interactive and I teach to all learning styles - whether you are a visual, auditory or hands-on learner, we can work with...

...my career on one simple principle: creating innovative teaching techniques. I'm the person that digs deep into understanding the learner's core challenges, designs innovative solutions and delivers relevant, transformative learning experiences, every time. I am currently an English instructor at the UCEDA School and have been teaching English for over 5 years. Academically, I hold a Masters of Philosophy in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics from the University of Cambridge, with a specialization in Second Language...

...that works for you. I have a passion for knowledge - how to attain it and how to share it. Nothing leaves me as fulfilled as seeing a student's face light up in comprehension, to see the gears turn and connections form in their head. In terms of tutoring style, I emphasize a program of guided analysis. Each problem is broken down step by step, then each of those steps is thoroughly examined. This analysis...

...into technique and practice methods, and volunteered time during high school to acting as a tutor for those struggling in academic subjects. In my time acting as an academic tutor, I have found that I most enjoy assisting students struggling with English and math. With all subjects, but especially in regards to these, I often find that students know more than they believe they do. My aim in teaching is to help students take ownership...

...students and families on their academic needs. I am a lover of learning, and teaching is a passion of mine! Education has been a huge part of my life from childhood through college, guiding me through a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Masters in Education. I have experience working in the public school system at multiple elementary schools, and I have first hand experience with Common Core, Florida State Standards, and testing. My teaching philosophy...

...national and local publications and Yahoo! Finance. I wrote about legal and financial issues and discovered that I really enjoy the law - so I moved to Williamsburg, Virginia for three years and studied at the College of William & Mary, the country's oldest law school. During the week, I am a practicing attorney who has taken and passed three bar exams - each on the first attempt. I believe that any student can achieve...

...enjoy working with students of all ages. I focused on basic reading skills and phonics in my master's program. However, I am a math and science person at heart! I enjoying teaching people how to learn and helping them find out the way that they learn best. I focus a lot on strategies to help the students learn to be self-sufficient. I think organization and time management is very important. I provide step by step...

...various classrooms. I have worked with students of all levels and in various subjects. I tutor English Language Arts, Government, and lower level Mathematics. All three of those subjects are great to tutor, but I am a little biased towards English. I like to work with students by meeting them where they are at and finding ways to help them connect to the material. Everything is about making the student comfortable and letting them know...

...Math and History for over two years through the VCU Campus Learning Center. One of the math courses I tutored for was the lowest level of math offered at the university. Many of my tutees were students who disliked math because of their struggles with the subject. I was very successful with these student because I helped them find the relevance in what they were learning. I have worked with a wide range of students...

...Finance from Florida State University and am currently a law student at Emory University. I have experience tutoring as well as editing essays for college admission, standardized tests, and scholarships. I look forward to leveraging this experience to help students achieve their full potential. Outside of tutoring, I love to travel. I have visited several countries in South America and studied abroad in the United Kingdom as part of the Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute.... Practice makes perfect.

...really get to know the students that I work with, their interests and aspirations. I try to tap into those aspects of who they are and incorporate them into the work I do with them. Knowing these things about the students I work with really helps me to keep them engaged and motivated while also making a connection with them. Because I take the time to get to know who they are, they feel much...