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Kerry: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of what a teacher can mean in a childs life. Other people predicted a teaching career 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...
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Excelsior College - Bachelors, Classical Language and Literature (Latin)
University of Phoenix - Masters, Educational Studies
University of Phoenix (ABD) - Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Michael: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...like Middlemarch and debugging. Ugh. I found my philosophy class, which I took as part of the core curriculum, to be far more interesting. So I followed that passion to three (I'm m still working on the third) graduate degrees. The first was an M.A. in Philosophy from Texas Tech University and the second was an M.S. in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University. After the second Master's I settled in to do some...
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Furman University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Matthew: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...that I really enjoyed helping students understand their studies. I have always had a passion for helping others. In my time with the tutoring center, I earned the "Distinguished Service Award" three times. I really enjoyed learning how to best help each student succeed. Because of this experience, I intend to always include education as a part of what I do. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing tennis and running, and am a lifelong Rays...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Microbiology
Nick: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...in some way and therefore lost confidence. My main goal as a tutor will be to restore their confidence in the subject by providing complete understanding of concepts as well as preparing them for the most complex examples so that they will not be caught off guard in the class. I also believe tutoring should be a cooperation with the student because they have the best understanding of what their class will demand.... The goal of...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
Lauren: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...education with endorsements in reading and ESOL. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in school counseling. I am a very organized and detailed tutor but I feel it is important and vital to get to know the student individually. I feel it is best to learn what works for the student so learning can be best facilitated and supported. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to work with...
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University of South Florida - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Special Education
University of South Florida - Current Grad Student, Counselor Education
Alexander: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
I recently graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. My final GPA was 3.892. While I went to UCF, I was a teaching assistant for a Quantitative Biological Methods lab. I am applying to Medical school for Fall 2017 and in the meantime I would like to tutor! I also graduated from the IB program at Palm Harbor University High School in 2012.
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University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
Cheryl: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...students who had special learning needs and interacting with students pursuing a diploma along the traditional track. Years later, I transferred to the elementary 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...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Aural (Re)Habilitation
Heather: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...essay editing, phonics, literature, grammar and mechanics, college essays, public speaking, and English. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because you get to know your students really well through their writing, and it is such an important skill. My teaching philosophy holds that all students can succeed. My tutoring style is to identify where the student's strengths and weaknesses are and to turn those weaknesses into strengths. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy taking...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, English Education
Courtney: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...majoring in Secondary English Education. After graduation, I hope to get the opportunity to teach in a Middle School, since that has always been my dream job! To me, education is the best way to learn about yourself and the world around you, which is why I love to help students improve themselves and their personal skills through teaching. In the past, I've worked with a variety of students one-on-one, and have experience in school...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Secondary English Education
William: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...and business skills, and believe that every student can acquire an appreciation for these subjects. I believe the best way to get kids to succeed in a subject is to demonstrate to them why it is an important area of knowledge, and how it fits into the bigger scope of their worldview. If they are motivated and excited to understand the material in front of them, they'll be better prepared to succeed on tests, projects,...
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Florida College - Bachelors, Business, History, and Biblical Studies
Norwich University - Masters, Military History
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The Brandon School System
Brandon, Florida, is a part of the greater Tampa metro area. It has a diverse population of nearly 110,000 residents, which comprises a small portion of greater Tampa’s almost three million people. Most students in Brandon attend one of the 250 public schools within the Hillsborough County Public School district, which educates more than 200,000 students from Brandon and other areas.
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To see how well the public schools in and near Brandon are working for their students, see the table of average state assessment scores below.
Brandon Test Scores
One thing all students need to learn is how to perform to their full potential on exams. Brandon students will take tests in many subjects throughout their academic career. The Florida Standards Assessments will test students' knowledge of English language arts each year from grades 3 through 10, math from grades 3 to 8, and provide them with End-of-Course assessments after they take algebra and geometry. They’ll also be expected to pass the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Science Assessment in grades 5 and 8. Additional national assessments are available, as well the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, which most college-bound students will take in their high school years.
Standardized exams can be tricky, but help from a private tutor in Brandon could give your student a boost in their preparation. Working with a goal-oriented tutor can benefit your child in virtually any subject. Tutors work with children using individualized lessons and study sessions that match your child’s unique set of strengths and weaknesses, interests, and goals. Studying one on one with someone can encourage your child to take risks and learn with confidence. They can get their questions answered as they come up, which enables them to move efficiently through subject material.
The high schools in the Brandon area help prepare many students for a continuation of their academic career. For students intending to move on to college, it's essential that their high school provides quality education and the proper academic preparation. See how the top Brandon area schools compare to the rest of Florida’s schools below.
Brandon High School Rankings
| High School | Brandon Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale High School | 1 | 47 | 37% |
| Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School | 2 | 53 | 60% |
| Riverview High School | 3 | 113 | 28% |
| Bell Creek Academy High School | 4 | 174 | NA |
| Tampa Bay Technical High School | 5 | 199 | 19% |
While the high schools in the Brandon area have smaller than average class sizes compared to the nation’s average, they do have larger class sizes than Florida’s state average. Large classrooms often mean some students can't get the attention they need to keep up with the rest of the class. See student-teacher ratios for a sampling of area schools below.
Brandon Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Riverview High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Bloomingdale High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
Armwood High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Tampa Bay Technical High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Brandon High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Florida State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Students from Brandon who want to attend college close to home have several options. Here's where the top Tampa area schools stand:
Brandon University Rankings
| College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | 181 | 47% |
| University of South Florida - St. Petersburg | 371 | 36% |
| Eckerd College | 519 | 72% |
| Florida Southern College | 657 | 46% |
| University of Tampa | 705 | 48% |
| Saint Leo University | 773 | 70% |
| Florida College | 802 | 79% |
| Southeastern University | 821 | 46% |
| St. Petersburg College | NA | 100% |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | NA | 100% |
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We did a mini lesson on prime numbers, gcf, lcm, and some multiplication cation work. We talked about using her planner for organization, so she knows what she needs to do.
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Today we reviewed different math concepts--multiplication, division, fractions, lowest common denominator--for the student's test next week.
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For today's lesson, we spent time doing practice problems in the student's weak areas, which include finding domain and range of a function, finding the x-and y-intercepts of a function, and absolute value equations. For science, we did more practice with concepts in electricity.
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The student and I worked on preparing for his upcoming exam on electric fields, Gauss' law, electric flux, magnetic fields, and Ampere's law. We will continue the session tomorrow.
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We covered box and whisker plots, standard deviation, the empirical rule (68%-95%-99.7%) and z-scores. I think the student picked up the concepts very quickly and I feel confident she will do well on her upcoming test! Z-scores were a new concept to her but after doing the practice problems I felt she was picking up the material very well. I will bring extra practice on this next session.
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We spent most of the time working on homework on partial fractions. We went through the different types of questions that come up with partial fractions such as if the degree is higher in the numerator, repeated roots in the denominator, and if the denominator has a degree 2. We found solutions to some of his questions in his textbook. He is an extremely dedicated student and great to work with.
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