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Award-Winning 8th Grade Tutors serving Sarasota, FL

Susan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Susan

Undergraduate Degree
Susan's other Tutor Subjects
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Upper Level
SAT Reading
ISEE- Upper Level

I am fortunate; I get to do the best job in the world. While teaching is my second career, it was always what I wanted to do. When I graduated from college, I was offered a position with my college's admissions and marketing office, where I had been working to put myself through school. It was a ...

Education

University of Central Florida

Undergraduate Degree

Florida Institute of Technology

Undergraduate Degree

Molly

Certified Tutor

Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Allan

Certified Tutor

Allan

Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Allan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelor in Arts
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade math
6th-12th Grade Writing
6th-8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra

I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Maddy

Certified Tutor

Maddy

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)
Maddy's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Writing
6th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, wr...

Education

Harvard University

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)

Samuel

Certified Tutor

Samuel

Applied Mathematics major
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade math
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra

I'm just not very good at it." People tend to not be very excited about topics that they don't understand. Teachers and grades have been making them feel bad whenever they come to class, and there is nothing more frustrating than studying for hours and still not getting any concept. These sorts of t...

Education

Brown University

Applied Mathematics major

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Paula

Certified Tutor

Paula

Bachelor in Arts
Paula's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
2nd-8th Grade math
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Shawn

Certified Tutor

Shawn

Master of Science, Chemistry
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade Science
6th-7th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Sarah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sarah

Masters, Secondary Education
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Calculus

I am an experienced tutor and classroom teacher with a passion for helping students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as youn...

Education

Providence College

Masters, Secondary Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Jenny

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jenny

Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
Jenny's other Tutor Subjects
8th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Calculus

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience. Since graduation, I worked as a teaching assistant with Blue Engine, an education non-profit in New York City that accelerates student achievement by harnessing the ...

Education

Relay Graduate School of Education

Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Concentration in Neuroscience)

Test Scores
ACT
32

Frequently Asked Questions

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The best approach combines both. While tutoring can help with immediate homework questions, the real value comes from building underlying skills and understanding so your student can tackle assignments independently. A tutor will help your 8th grader develop problem-solving strategies, study habits, and confidence—not just provide answers—so they're better equipped to succeed in class and beyond.

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