Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Jacksonville, FL

...multiple honor societies and science organizations such as Science Olympiad and Science Fair, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society. Academic Achievements: - 99th Percentile SAT and ACT Score (800 SAT Math) - Perfect Score SAT Math 2 and Chemistry - National AP Scholar Award - 3rd Place FL State Science Fair (Plant Biology) I believe in understanding the student's goals and using visuals as well as examples to help the student learn the...

...am familiar with the latest formats, question varieties, and scoring guidelines of these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will...

...minor in Creative Writing. My tutoring strengths are English/Writing, Math through Algebra 2, chemistry, and SAT/ACT Test Prep. I believe that students need one-on-one attention in order to succeed and would love to provide that for students to help them learn in the way that works best for them. I have been tutoring algebra/geometry, English, and chemistry for 7 years now. I pride myself in helping students to improve their grades in classes they are...

I am an educator who is dedicated to helping students to achieve their academic goals. because I am a hands-on and visual learner, I work hard in assisting the student to understand through visualization.

...school camp for girls K-8. My primary fields are English Literature, Comparative Literature, and History. I have presented at conferences, most recently at Simon Fraser as a member of a panel for their graduate English program. I wrote a thesis last year, passed my baccalaureate exam, and I'm pursuing publication for the project. I am currently working as a freelance writer, with an article due for publication in The New Inquiry next month.

...We need you guys! I am presently teaching High School Social Studies. However, I have taught English, and I have tutored in the subject areas of English and Math K-12. Please know that I am patient and committed to coaching all students through the learning process. In fact, it gives me great joy and satisfaction to watch my students "get it!" I will always create an environment that is conducive to learning, so let's not...

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.

...believe that individualized instruction is vital to the success of students. My passion for education and my past experiences have proven that I am an effective tutor. I am currently completing my final 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...

Dedicated and passionate multilingual educator with 12 years of experience in tutoring, teaching and instructing. I hold several degrees in different disciplines. I have successfully guided over thousands of students and learners toward gaining proficiency in different languages. I helped students to develop different analytical skills that come into play in textual analysis. I implement diverse approaches to ensure fast acquisition of knowledge in different academic areas such as history, literature and languages.

...in the field of history, from sub-Saharan Africa throughout the colonial era and Cold War to American Indian culture throughout the America's in the age before Columbus. It has been my goal since high school to work as an educator, primarily to support my passion for history. I went to the University of Florida, obtaining a bachelor's degree in classical studies and history as well as a minor in education in pursuance of these goals,...

...my Silver & Gold Awards in Girl Scouts by running my own reading camps for at risk youth in local community centers and installing libraries there and creating documentaries about the Holocaust which I toured to local schools. While at college, I worked at a local Tallahassee tutoring company, Solution Skills, where I continued to tutor in English and History, as well as test prep. I interned for the Holocaust Education Resource Council of the Big...

...the children ranged from 4-16 years. I thoroughly enjoyed the one-to-one classes as it allowed me to get to know the child and the best way to help each one. My teaching philosophy is this: I believe that a teaching environment should allow children the opportunity to reach their potential when it comes to being educated, no matter their intelligence, ability, background, or personality. As a child, I was extremely shy and often had difficulty...

...am most passionate about teaching English, Psychology, Math, Social Studies, and History. Patience and building a strong rapport with my students are essential characteristics for any teacher, I pride myself in having endless patience and a laid-back attitude that allows me to build a rewarding and engaging relationship with my students. I have seen the power and importance of education, believing it to be essential for opening opportunities and improving quality of life across the...

...of playing an active role in helping them develop, greatly appeals to me. I gain huge satisfaction from being able to help them learn and discover new things about the world. I also believe that it is a great challenge trying to put across a new concept so that a group of children, who previously did not understand, now do. I want to enable children to have fun at school and make the most of...

Hi, my name is Nelson. Formerly teaching English in China, I have taught English in person and online in the United States. I also have a background in social studies, so I hope to tutor students in those areas. I graduated from Florida International University in 2004 with a BA in political science. I earned my MA in international studies from Florida International University in 2009.

...took the next LSAT exam and four years later I received my J.D. having discovered yet another passion, this time for legal analysis. When it comes to tutoring, my approach is always personal. I believe that everyone is capable of understanding information if it presented to them in the correct way. What the "correct way" is, isn't always clear from student to student. The first job of any teacher or tutor is to understand the...

...one-on-one situation. I enjoy building a student's self-esteem and confidence, in sharing the joy that comes with assisting the students improve their grades. With us working together on class work and preparing for them for various exams. I know I can give your child the right kind of guidance and structure that one, might need in a subject that they're struggling with to achieve his or her goal successfully by making it a reality.

...French speaking person and a bilingual person, I would like to teach students from high school to college the French language, and also African history. When I was going to school in Cote d'Ivoire, I was always fascinated by the French and English languages, as well as Economics and Social Sciences. My purpose is to teach French to many students here in the Jacksonville area because French is one of the most largely spoken languages...

I have been a certified teacher in the State of Florida since 1979. I am now retired from the classroom and now enjoy tutoring either 1-1, or in groups no larger than 4. I use a lot of teacher-made and or store bought manipulatives to aid in student understanding of concepts being taught. I believe that learning can and should be fun.

...school, as well as helping them with EMT skills training, practice, and testing. I have worked with many students with different learning styles, as well as learning disabilities. More recently, I was working with disadvantaged students through the State of Florida. I will work with all students until they are ready to take their EMT test. I have trained as a paramedic, and I can use those skills to help you pass the NREMT. I...