Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Miami, FL

...America) with a degree in Biology and Maritime Studies. I am qualified to tutor in many areas including the math and sciences, English, and test preparation (ranging from elementary level through the SATs/ACTs). I have tutored for my entire life and would love to help your student with whatever they may need. I try to relate to the student through their likes to instill in them a love of learning--especially in subjects that are hard...

...pedagogy and am always asking myself "is this the most effective way to teach this subject or this concept," "what is the pedagogical merit in this approach," and "am I making sure that the student I'm tutoring isn't just hearing what I'm saying, but is understanding it as well?" I've had a significant amount of time to test out various teaching methods and learn what works for different types of students. I strongly believe that...

...I have experience tutoring college students and adults in a number of disciplines with their writing needs. I also work with clients who are adult professionals interested in enhancing their professional identities. I have three degrees in English: a BA and MA from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. I have also published material in the academic area, including co-editing a collection of essays (and contributing a chapter of...

...years of tutoring experience, and four years of experience working with children. I have been a paraprofessional in a variety of schools working with children from Pre-K to 5th grade. I am available to tutor the following subjects Arithmetic, FCAT 2.0, SSAT- Elementary Level, STAAR, Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics, Reading, Writing, as well as Study Skills and Organization. My teaching style is very hands on. I believe that students learn best when they are involved...

I am a certified K-6th grade Elementary educator in Florida with an ESOL (English as a Second or Other Language) Endorsement. I am also certified in K-12th grade Art instruction. I currently teach second grade in Miami-Dade County and have also taught kindergarten in previous years. I have been tutoring in test preparation for students in K-5th grade for the SAT and FSA testing in the state of Florida for about 5 years now.

I believe that every student learns differently, and if the student and tutor work together, we can accomplish much more that what we could accomplish alone.... I believe all students are capable of learning; it is based on the manner in which they are taught. Patience and dedication are necessary.... I like to get to know the student in respect to how they learn. Everyone has different ways of learning. I also let the student know...

...fine arts. I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru...

I am a recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Students should know that I am a student as well so I know, understand, and can relate to their tutoring needs and will do everything in my power to be of assistance.

I am a devoted teacher that loves my job as a Language Arts for 7th and 8th grade. I enjoy the challenge of guiding and facilitating students to acquire the skills to raise their reading levels. I love to go to the beach and spend time with my family.

Many times the process is more important than the product, and learning is accomplished by doing, touching, and experiencing. So every milestone, no matter how big or small, is important!

...real fear of academic work. The tutoring and learning support I got when I returned to college (after raising my three children) gave me the confidence to complete my degree, often with high grades. In addition to now being certified to teach Special Education K-12, I am passionate about assisting students struggling with their studies. I hope I can make learning easy and rewarding, and transmit to you the love of learning that was, after...

...in the classroom, however: I also studied animal behavior while in Washington, where I worked with chimpanzees who spoke sign language, and I assisted with research on dolphins while in Turkey. I love animals, as evidenced by the above experience. Otters are my favorite animals, because they make hard work look fun. They need to groom and hunt constantly, but they swim around as though they are always having the best time in the world....

...my brain could process just by reading books and forcing may brain to think critically. In high school, my passion for mathematics and science skyrocketed when I became aware of the role they play in solving many of the challenges our current society faces. Many students struggled with these subjects because they never practiced self-learning. Instead, they completely relied on their instructor's teaching style (which wasn't always coincident with theirs). I enjoyed these subjects, however,...

I aspire to give my students the skills and confidence they need to reach their goals. I bring empathy and a passion for teaching to each session. Based on pre-assessments, I design tailored learning plans for my students that allow them to achieve their full potential. My wide range of experiences--I have taught elementary, middle, and high school--allows me to serve many types of students.

...strategies and executive functioning much of which I am in the current process of codifying in instruction manuals. My diversity of experiences teaching across three continents with diverse population of age and gender has made me extremely culturally sensitive . All of this enables me to connect deeply and quickly with students at their level without preconceived notions. Over the course of my teaching career I have logged in over 26, 000 contact hours reaching...

...curricular reinforcement/homework help to students from elementary to high school as needed. I come with 3 years experience in teaching introductory business and economics courses to 9th - 12th grade students and I was a remedial Mathematics college peer tutor, tasked with helping students achieve success in college level Mathematics. I love cultural experiences like the Japanese Cherry Blossom festival in Washington D.C. and enjoy catching Broadway shows when I can. I thoroughly enjoy teaching,...

...focusing on arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry. I have also taught Earth and Space Science at Breakthrough Collaborative, violin at the Tufts Community Music Program, and worked with students from age seven to seventeen. Learning is a process of creative discovery, and with each student I tutor, I treasure being a part of that process. I always hope to awaken in my students a love of learning, not just for math, but for a variety...

...I strongly believe that the student must surpass his teacher. Therefore, today, I am proud to say that the eleven-year-old Vietnamese girl and boy that I tutored for 5 years are both attending Medical school. In addition, I am proud to say that I speak, write and read in French, English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Italian proficiently. Whenever I tell people that I speak French, they often assume that it is not my mother tongue...

...how to remove "math anxiety." I also think "learning should be fun for the learner." That's a quote from the university president and author Abraham Fischler. I edited his book and found Dr. Fischler's words helpful in making classes fun and effective. TIP: If you want to study SAT or ACT, get the workbook and start looking at hundreds of problems. Check the ones that you can do in one minute or less and put...

...Teach program where I am actively acquiring new skills to better teach and help each student succeed. I was part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and received my diploma, therefore I am used to working under stress and with rigorous work loads. Outside of tutoring I am currently pursuing a Biology degree at Florida International University and I love to watch movies and go to the gym. I believe that a holistic approach is...