
Gabriel : Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...variety of subjects, I am most passionate about the Bio-Medical Sciences. In my experience tutoring, students enjoy the greatest gains in knowledge when we are able to find creative ways to effectively compartmentalize challenging concepts and complex information. This makes the learning process a lot more fun and enjoyable! As a tutor, one of my main goals is to improve students’ confidence in the academic subject of challenge, and experience has taught me that positive...
Education & Certification
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Medical Science

Clay: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...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.
Education & Certification
Elon University - Current Undergrad, Undeclared

Heather: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...Miami, Florida, I developed a love for the hispanic culture. During my summers in college, I studied in Spain and spent time in Ecuador and Costa Rica. I graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, and then proceeded to obtain my Master's degree in TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, at Florida International University. I currently have my teaching certificate for Spanish and ESOL for Kindergarten through twelfth grades, and...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelors, Spanish
Florida International University - Masters, TESOL

Brian: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...enrolled in the University of South Florida's Electrical Engineering Program pursuing my bachelors degree. I have a Pre-Engineering Associates in Arts degree from St. Petersburg College which means that most of my classes were math and science classes. I tutor math subjects ranging from basic Arithmetic all the way to Calculus I. I have experience tutoring privately and at a college campus. I love tutoring Algebra and Trigonometry because of their real world applications and...
Education & Certification
St Petersburg College - Associates, Pre-engineering

Natalia: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...an experienced, certified, and very motivated teacher looking for part-time tutoring opportunities in the Tampa area for the summer and fall! I am currently enrolled in graduate school, and am working towards my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been in the field of education for ten years, and have taught and tutored all ages. I am familiar with both traditional and more modern teaching methods, and am flexible in finding the...
Education & Certification
University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science, Education
University of Tampa - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Gina: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...with their U.S. based families. I learned Spanish in school and then worked in Mexico and Colombia where I became a more fluent speaker. I love being able to connect with Spanish-speaking groups in their native language and would like to help you do the same! As a second-language learner, I relate to your learning journey. Let me know how I can support you, whether it be vocabulary and grammar, pronunciation, and/or cultural aspects! Look...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelors, Social Work, with Minor in Spanish
Dominican University - Masters, Social Work

Megan: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...and I love reading, writing and all things literature. I have a passion for words, their variety of meanings and even their histories and origins. Reading and writing are the key building blocks to success, whether it be academic, vocational or personal, those two skills continue to build throughout life; the better a person wields them the greater success that person experiences. As a former secondary English and Reading teacher and I am excited to...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelors, English
State Certified Teacher

Kathryn: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...in the STEM fields. I believe that helping students to become more excited and less afraid of these subjects early in their academic careers is the key to success in this pursuit. Often the excitement of science can be lost in a classroom when a student begins to fall behind and I like to bring that back with one-on-one tutoring. Overall, whether your goals are improving your test scores and GPA, or acceptance into college...
Education & Certification
Saint Leo University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Ronald: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...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, so it's FUN and not work. In my...
Education & Certification
Saint Leo University - Bachelors, Education

Jay: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...teach and love to see my students flourish. Keeping my students challenged is important and I make sure my tutoring sessions are designed to help your individual needs and requirements. I do a large amount of preparation for you to ensure that we use our time wisely and efficiently. I look forward to learning new things everyday and strive to have this enthusiasm reflected in my tutoring sessions. Math is critical to success in all...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University - PHD, Materials Science & Engineering
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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 |
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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 |
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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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