Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Tampa, FL

...for me as early as high school, and I knew I wanted to work with young people, but I had to thrash around for years trying other disciplines before I could see the obvious. I was a perpetual student for a long time, directionless and underperforming because I had no goals. Once I got in front of a classroom, though, I felt Id come home; it was only when I knew I was a teacher...

...I first started off as a Teacher's Assistant but soon realized that teaching was my passion. I have been teaching for 6 years from Elementary to Middle school but I have been working in my school district for 8 years. I began working with students with Autism and many other exceptionalities including general education. I graduated from Saint Petersburg College and completed classes at USF for Speech and Language Pathology. My degrees include Elementary Education...

...group/one-on-one atmosphere. Now as a high school science teacher and independent tutor that same motivation has carried over into my professional life. It is my passion to see my students reach their full potential knowing that I played a crucial role in their academic and personal development. Outside of education I enjoy a number of hobbies including sports, music, and traveling. I am extremely goal oriented with a very strong work ethic and try to...

...expression is a real passion of mine. Since Florida Standards expect students to explain their thinking in both reading and math, it is extremely important to excel in writing. The use of visual aides, manipulatives (tangible objects for students to use while learning), and easy-to-learn test-taking strategies are appropriate and highly effective for my students. I truly believe that making education fun and enjoyable for young students is the key to producing self-motivated learners. In...

...have worked with children of all ages since I was in High school. My experiences range from small group counseling, mentoring, tutoring middle school students, working with children across the world, teaching in the classroom for students K-5 and also online tutoring students K-12. I will be available to tutor students in General Education K-5, Middle School Math, Exceptional Student Education K-12 and Test Prep. I believe in a structured classroom setting, but also allowing...

...analyze situations in their own lives. My tutoring style is to recognize the way the student learns (whether it be visually, kinetically, auditorily, etc.) and to deliver the information using that method in the most fun and encouraging way possible. I like to be creative and show the students that learning doesn't have to be boring. Outside of academia, I am a very musical person. I play guitar and sing, and I love to listen...

...of my experience, knowledge, and personality. I put students at ease and help them feel confident about their work. I am also punctual and reliable, which is extremely important. I enjoy helping students with their work, particularly writing. I hold advanced degrees in psychology and urban planning and public policy, and I am currently working on my MFA in creative writing. At the college level, academic essays and personal statements are my specialty. I also...

...is extensive. I have tutored for about 10 years in English, Math, and Science in the lower and middle grades. I have extensive experience as an educator in teaching reading to high school students, as well as, coaching for tests. My education is in teaching with a bachelors and master degree from Eastern Michigan University and an Ed Specialist from Capella University in curriculum and instruction. I believe all children can learn given the proper...

...acquire the necessary pre-academic, academic, communication, social, and self-care skills needed for success and happiness. I came back to tutoring because I wanted additional work that would be meaningful and exciting to me. My passion is working with children and adolescents and helping to motivate them to learn. I work one-on-one with my clients and find our greatest success comes when I work to engage them, find what motivates them and will increase their interest...

...work--instead, it was because so many of my lessons were taught the same way. I loved reading and could read just about anything put before me, but, for a number of reasons, my comprehension level was not what it should be. Math came easily to me, but because of my limited reading comprehension, I did not do as well with my word problems. The more I learned and was exposed to, however, the better I...

...in Dance Education. I am working on my PhD in Educational Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught Reading, English, Social Studies, Civics, Basic Skills, Special Education classes, Spanish, Standardized Test Preparation, Phonics, Mathematics, and Science in the public school system to students in grades 1 through 8. I have tutored students as young as four years old to adults in college. I have the experience, the understanding, and the background to help any student...

...while reinforcing my own knowledge. I managed to do well throughout my studies. My strength in science and mathematics enable me to fulfill the prerequisites for graduate school in health sciences. Retaining this knowledge will also help serve as the foundation to my future studies. As I've mentioned previously, there was a time when I too needed help to push through the tough parts of my studies. But it was not an aimless effort. I've...

...how to work with diverse types of students. I have my certifications in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education. I have also obtained my English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement. I have knowledge of several research-based interventions to help students achieve academic success. I understand the importance of tailoring tutoring sessions based on individual student needs to help the students have the "tools" to become successful learners in the classroom. I take notes...

...over ten years of tutoring experiences for all ages. I am licensed to teach history, Spanish, and Italian through the state of Massachusetts. I am also trained as a Kaplan SAT and GED instructor. While in college I volunteered as an ESL tutor at a lower income community of single mothers in Boston. At that time I was also a college level tutor for Physics, History, English, Algebra, Psychology and Education at Emmanuel College an...

...with 10+ years of experience in the traditional classroom. I believe in the ability of all students to reach their highest potential. I am skilled at assessing student needs through respectful dialogue enabling me to provide guidance to each student individually. I am a life-long learner who encourages free-thinking and non-traditional methods of learning, based on the needs of each student. I am passionate about learning and encourage all I meet to embrace learning whether...

...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 College I served as the Teaching Assistant for both General and Organic Chemistry for two and a half years. In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the...

...St. Leo University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have been teaching at the Elementary level, working with pre-school on social skills, and tutoring children in Writing, Reading and Math. While I tutor most subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Math. I have experience in helping ESOL, ESE, and struggling students get prepare for Standardized Tests. My teaching philosophy is simple, I get students to love learning,...

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 if we work together, we'll find it!

...I strive to support students both intellectually and emotionally, helping them realize their own ability to succeed. While I am qualified to tutor a wide range of subjects, the work I find to be most rewarding is assisting students with Writing. There is simply no greater pleasure than to see a student realize that they not only have valuable insights, but that they have the power to communicate this knowledge to the world. When not...

...of Science in Education with a minor in Reading and English and my Masters of Science in Educational Technology. I have worked in the public school environment since 1996; teaching fourth and fifth grade before migrating into the school library setting. I have 10 years experience in the school library with 8 years being in a 6-8 grade library. I have informally tutored students during the school day in core subjects and informally tutored neighborhood...