Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Tampa, FL

...M.S. in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University. After the second Master's I settled in to do some adjunct professor work at Collin College. It's difficult to earn a living as an adjunct professor. The pay is terrible and it's hard to find enough hours to make a living wage, so I had a second job as a building manager. So, I decided to go back to school to earn my doctorate so that...

...that I have had in the past. To me there is nothing more rewarding than helping a student approach a subject that they are struggling in, helping them tackle the tough material, then see them succeed, to me that is one of the greatest feelings in the world!!! After graduating from high school with a 4.1 GPA my grades and success in the ACT/SAT helped me earn a full academic scholarship, and I graduated with...

...wives in Florida during the Civil War, so I am very familiar with incorporating research into my writing. Also, I possess a background in scholarly editing and online tutoring. My tutoring approach is to engage the student with the material and the writing process by using the Socratic method and the student's interests. While writing and literature are the two main areas I tutor, I am also interested in film (especially Wes Anderson movies), music,...

...and Chemistry. I also hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the hopes of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have worked both formally and informally as a teacher and tutor since 2010. While at Berry...

...a tutor is not to teach someone how to solve a problem or pass a test, but to teach the essential knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they are self-sustaining.

...level, where I had the pleasure of teaching in classrooms for students with special needs, as well as basic education settings. Throughout my teaching career, I've worked with students of all ages, in a wide variety of subjects. Regardless of the age or content, my greatest joy comes when I I see the incredible expression on a student's face that tells me, "Now I understand. I can do this!" When I'm not busy teaching, I...

...university as a freshman. I have developed a unique approach for test-taking that has enabled me to achieve 99th+ percentile scores on the MCAT and SAT. I am well-positioned to tutor all sections of the MCAT and believe success on the exam has a lot to do with one's test-taking psychology. As a result, my teaching philosophy is guided less by content knowledge acquisition and more by deliberate practice and strategies for smarter test-taking.

I am a recent graduate from the University of South Florida with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, focusing in Sign Language Interpreting. In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, hiking, reading, and Netflix. I do my best to learn new things every day and do my best to improve the lives of others.... My teaching philosophy is that, with enough effort, everyone can succeed. The path to success will be different for everyone, but...

...last year and a half, primarily with ESL students and with homework help. I love to tutor in ESL reading, writing, and speaking, as well as mathematics, with both children and adults. In 2014, I received by Bachelor's in Public Health and minor in French. I then worked with a youth program for a year and a half as an Education Specialist. This fall I will start my ESL certificate, and help at an adult...

...make sure that all my students have a better pronunciation of French by practicing and accelerating at the same pace. I am using modern material. I integrate culture to make learning French fun and relevant to my students. But what makes me a great teacher, is that I am very passionate when I teach because I know my content and I am organized. The school received a lot of positive feedbacks about my classes and...

...undergraduate students in the first week of class, that being able to write effectively is even more important today than it ever was! We meet people through email, and some people I have dealt with for years but have never met in person. So being able to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, directions, orders, etc. is extremely important. Working for a four-star general and dealing with people at senior governmental levels, effective and accurate communication is...

I have a love of learning and a desire to help others achieve their academic goals. Having tutored middle school, high school and college students, I have developed an adaptable method of guiding students to the understanding of various subjects and concepts. By being flexible, patient and passionate about the topics I tutor, students have often given me favorable feedback about their tutoring experiences.

...I learned and was exposed to, however, the better I understood what I read. I later learned various techniques to help me to increase my reading comprehension, and though it took a while I eventually became successful in each of my subjects. The many struggles that I experienced as a child helped me decide to become a teacher. It is through my shortcomings that my love of learning flourished, and my desire to help those...

...Biochemistry I, and Biochemistry II. I have tutored many students in all of these subjects both at my undergraduate and graduate institutions. I enjoy tutoring because I enjoy helping other students process, learn, and internalize the same information I had to learn. I try to accomplish this through explanations of topics, and if a student is still not understanding the material-- I use a series of metaphors to help try and orient the student's mindset....

I am a graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, a graduate, with a doctor of medicine (MD) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and a graduate with a JD from the Law School of the University of Florida. I am a father of two children, a daughter and son, and grandfather of two boys and two girls.

...assist with tough concepts, and be available to test out and pursue new ideas as they are developed during our sessions. I successfully taught 8th grade for 3 years, so I have the patience and experience to work through difficulties and approach subjects from different viewpoints. I continue to be certified to teach all levels of social studies and grades 5-9 in mathematics. I am also skilled in academic writing as it pertains to Common...

...the generations before, particularly from our mistakes and follies. Only with dedicated support and faith in their abilities can the students of today become the great minds of tomorrow. Thereby, I hope that I might be able to inspire whomever I can to value learning and the understanding of the world around us. But a little about my holistic self, however, and I must admit I am an avid fan of video games, notably the...

...individual needs. My goal for all my students is that they will no longer need me. I have four years of experience in elementary and middle school English language arts. I have worked with students with various disabilities and learning needs. I also have training in emotional regulation and executive functioning support. I have years of experience with Spanish and ASL in academic and personal settings. I have worked with Deaf children in the past...

...but now I live in the beautiful sunshine state, Florida! My love for teaching comes from my mother, who has taught under privileged youth at the same school for over twenty years. I double majored in History and American Studies at Eckerd College and graduated in 2021. I am currently working towards my license to teach with the intention of teaching at a local school in my area. I can't wait to use this opportunity...

...marine ecosystems. Since then, I have spent time developing my career as an R&D and Formulations Chemist. While obtaining my degree, I taught Organic and Analytical Chemistry classes, as well as labs at the University. I always felt passion, and a sense of accomplishment in the classroom. Teaching, and now tutoring, allows me to continue my education while enjoying the stimulation and satisfaction of working with students. I am most interested in subjects related to...