Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Sarasota, FL

...critiques most helpful in providing inspiration and suggestions. I am a painter, photographer and digital artist. I have often found that using a foundation of design and color helps problem solve when I am questioning direction or need inspiration. Also just having someone view my work and make observations can offer insight that I may have missed. See my work at fioreart.com. Sample video critiques can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46KfnfWE8sI&list=PLUhjRXzqcj2jVbyRiiKvvMTUCL__AJLhL I also have a background...

...to work as a newspaper business writer, advertising director, and in corporate employee and public relations. In the early-1990's I earned my Master of Public Administration degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and took a position as a budget analyst for the Tennessee governor's office. I then returned to the University of Tennessee as a doctoral student and instructor, and earned my Ph.D. in political science in 1998. Since then, I served on the...

...many areas. I often work in small groups to maximize my impact with students as well as one on one. My experience working with a diverse group of students also has helped me to hone my skills in determining that there is no one size fit all approach to education. Therefore, I attempt to be creative in working with students. My recent experience has been with VIPKID, BookNook and Credit Recovery for high school students....

...and ACT test prep. My students have seen immense leaps in their scores. On average, my students' SAT scores increase by 200 points (equivalent to 6 points on the ACT). I even had one student increase her score by 350 points, achieving a 1560! I have extensive experience tutoring the following academic subjects: Algebra 1 and 2, Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus (AP and IB), Physics (AP and IB), Chemistry (AP and IB), Statistics (AP), Java programming,...

...During each session, I would review the current material with the students to adequately test their knowledge of the information, and infuse tips to help students remember the content, including mnemonic devices, pictures and charts. I tutor subjects in the sciences including Microbiology, Biology, Anatomy, Genetics, and Physiology, as well as math courses including pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry, My favorite subjects to tutor are the biological sciences (biology, anatomy, physiology) because I am very familiar...

...and Computational Science {Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology and Physics}. My course of study reflects mainly on my ability to model and program mathematical and physical models of science. I have tutored Computer Science while attending graduate school. I have taught Information Technology at the college level and it was very successful (being my first attempt at lecturing professionally). While attending graduate school, I studied mathematics and completed enough courses to have a strong background in...

...go a long way when dealing with any age and, my background as an educator has thoroughly equipped me with the skills to be an outstanding tutor. You can always count on me to be able to put a smile on your face. I'm not afraid of change or taking on new challenges and approach them with ease. With a strong desire to learn and optimistic personality , you'll often find me reading, attending conferences,...

...through reading fiction and non-fiction books. My tutoring style is to make learning fun and enjoyable through using joy, excitement, praise and fun learning materials. When teaching, I enjoy getting to know and connecting with my students relationally on a deep level. I also like to incorporate the student's interests and learning styles into my teaching/tutoring practice so they feel included, valued and cared for. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and...

...of Science in Art Education. Since graduation, I have been working as a full-time artist. I have vast experience with all types of painting, drawing, fibers, and many other areas of fine art. I have also taken many courses in art history while attaining both of my degrees. Since art is such a subject field, it can be difficult to find a balance between expanding knowledge in techniques and conceptually. While student teaching in a...

...for over 17 years. During that time, I taught all subjects in grades 3-5 for nine years, then moved into teaching science for grades K-5 for the next four years. After that, I was an instructional coach for science grades K-5, and now I support struggling elementary and middle schools with instruction and coaching. Over the years, I have worked with students of various academic levels and students with disabilities, including ADHD/ADD, hearing impairment, and...

...me, "Why history? It is so boring." I don't think history is boring. People always have a story and history just weaves these stories into a beautiful tapestry. I want to open that world to students of all ages. I want to help them grasp the ideas and concepts talked about in our social studies classrooms. Most of all, I want to show them that history, like life, is full of stories and surprises and...

I love working with students, and that joy comes through into my sessions. I don't judge the struggles of my students. I would rather work to build on the skills they have already and to point out all of the positive accomplishments they achieve.

...I have extensive experience instructing students of all ages and skill levels regarding the English language, though I prefer instructing high school and college students, as well as those preparing for standardized testing. In addition, I excel at social studies and topics regarding history, as reading and writing abilities are integral. I believe I can be an excellent resource for struggling students, as I am incredibly familiar with adapting to different learning styles and techniques....

...I passionately strive to continue creating, implementing, and evaluating strategic interventions that will increase the health outcomes in our community. Over the past several years, my dedication to educational and professional development served as valuable contributions to the foundation for my roles in the public health and now mental health sector. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about public health and supportive subjects (ex. medical terminology). In my experience...

...foundation of my working life. I have recently been certified to teach English as a foreign language, and have extensive classroom teaching experience. I have taught a wide variety of humanities courses across numerous grade levels. Throughout my teaching career I have mastered teaching techniques to reach students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and have developed effective classroom management techniques focusing on individual responsibility and community building. My process-oriented approach helps students develop the skills...

...anything related to Ecology, the macro scale of life science interests me like no other subject, however I have a strong background in all aspects of Biology and Environmental Studies. For many years I struggled to learn using traditional methods, however, with guidance, and hard work, I was able to attain degrees in what I am most passionate about. I wish to share this experience with other young minds. Encouraging others to explore different learning...

...a current college student at the University of Florida, who is very passionate about helping young students grow academically and personally. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but tutoring math and English excites me the most. The aspect of tutoring I try to focus on extensively is organization within a students school work, because it is such a key to being successful in higher education. My experience ranges from tutoring kindergarten students to eighth...

...the University of Miami (UM) on an academic scholarship, and I am majoring in English Literature and Creative Writing. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, I decided to continue my academic career in the “Sunshine State”. When I am not in school, I work as a home-school teacher at the Miami Learning Center, where I teach English and Literature. In addition to teaching and attending college, I work as a freelance-writer and reporter for magazines...

...high school and had prior experience at Elite Tutoring Center. I have taught all ages from Kindergarten to High School Seniors. I love teaching everyone and I am very hands on with learning. In high school, I took over 12 AP classes and am on the pre-med track. I am more than willing to help in specific subjects but also give advice in the college process. I did very well on the ACT and can...

...that I am teaching challenging. I am also adept at being able to explain a concept in multiple ways, based on an individual's learning style. When tutoring one-on-one or within a small group, i enjoy tutoring as it allows me to individualize and personalize my instruction. Outside of tutoring and some part-time work for an online university, I spend much of my time spending time with my family, conducting research, writing and publishing research articles,...