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Nick: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...to struggle in a class is because they have fallen behind 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...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
Michael: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...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 adjunct professor work at Collin College. It's difficult to earn...
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Furman University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Alicia: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...of the Medical College of Georgia with a degree in nursing and have been working as a nurse for the past 3 years, AND I have also worked a ton with my peers in helping them learn and be successful in the areas they need help in. I love educating, tutoring and helping others gain a better understanding of the subjects I am proficient in: math, science, and anatomy and physiology. We will work together...
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medical college of georgia - Bachelors, nursing
Nicole: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...adapt my tutoring sessions to fit the unique learning style of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so...
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Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography
Jacob: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...I would describe my tutoring style as simple, patient, and thorough. I like to make sure the tutee understands the material before we move on to more subject matter. I also believe in explaining "why." I believe the why can always be explained especially when complex concepts can be broken down to simpler more meaningful concepts. Lastly please share information on what type of learner you are, and how you learn best so I can...
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville - Bachelors, Biomedicine
Solomon: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...fifth grade, helping out first graders who had trouble reading. Since then, I've worked with people of all ages on various subjects. I specialize in Reading, Writing, English, and Spanish, but I also enjoy teaching History, SAT, and lower level Math and Science. As a lifelong reader and communicator, Spanish and English/Reading are my favorite topics; I love to share my passion for words with others and enable them to develop that same passion. My...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics
Kimberly: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...I believe my teaching style is very flexible, as I think the best teachers are those who meet the student where they are and accommodate for the student's needs. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, meditation, playing the piano, and enjoying a range of holistic and mind-body-spirit activities that promote a range of healing benefits. My career goals are to open a wellness center that incorporates Holistic approaches to therapy and focuses on the...
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Florida Gulf Coast University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Florida School of Professional Psychology - Current Grad Student, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Jamie: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...and to 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...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology/Child Development
Northeastern University - Master of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis
Flora: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...in Journalism in China when I was in my undergrad and I just graduated from FSU with a Master's degree in Communications. I am bilingual in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I was an English teacher when I was in China and taught English for four years. I took the TOEFL and even taught it to my students in China. I know the test well and know exactly how to help students make...
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Guangzhou University - Bachelors, Journalism
Florida State University - Masters, Media and Communication Studies
Nicole: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
I am a current high school biology teacher with a passion for leaning and helping others understand. While I know that content knowledge is the focus I believe that personal development and the journey one takes to reach personal goals is the most important aspect of life. I am active and enjoy participating in sports, working out, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and playing with my Aussie, Koda! I continue to improve my...
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Florida Gulf Coast University - Bachelors, Criminal Forensics
Tracy: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...helping them to find their own answers. I am currently a graduate student of Creative Writing, and I hold an AAS degree in veterinary Science. I am a community teacher with a non-profit organization in St. Petersburg, Florida, and have three years experience teaching English as a Second Language to adults and teens, as well as tutoring English and Conversational English. I am also a published author, and have extensive experience teaching writing (creative, technical,...
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University of Arizona - Current Undergrad, English Lit and Creative Writing
Pine Manor College - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing
Cindy: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...began learning English as a second language in my native country of Venezuela. It proved to be a challenge, but an exciting one: every day I learned something new, and expanded my knowledge of the language. Years later, I moved to the United States and all those years of study paid off; my grasp of English enabled me to effectively communicate and develop my career rather quickly. It was through my own experiences that I...
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UNET - Current Undergrad, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Whitney: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...these areas. I have experience working with children of all ages, and with different disabilities (such as ADD, ADHD, autism, Asperger's syndrome, and physical disabilities affecting the child's fine and gross motor skills). I aspire to earn my Doctorates in Physical Therapy, where I then wish to continue on to specialize in neurological physical therapy working children. My hobbies include playing the violin (I have played for more than 15 years), writing children's books, and...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience
Lauren: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...background includes a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and special 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...
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University of South Florida - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Special Education
University of South Florida - Current Grad Student, Counselor Education
Tanya: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...student's work. I have a great passion for writing and grammar and love discussing it with students. I love talking with people and having stimulating discussions. I believe that the best way to learn is to find one's own learning style and to make the most of it. But diligence and enthusiasm don't hurt either! I also believe that learning should be about passion and a love of learning, not just rote memorization. We just...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Archaeology & the Ancient World
Andrew: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...I was often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the healthcare team about patients, medical conditions, journal articles, etc. Teaching and informing these individuals, who all had differing levels of education, at the same time was tricky, but I found that I was able to tailor my teaching to the entire audience, so as to ensure that everyone understood what was being discussed. This...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Margaret: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...2012. I am passionate about both subjects, and highly value the technical skills required to excel in both of them. In addition to tutoring, I also teach horseback riding lessons, where I work one on one with students of multiple ages and skill levels to improve their riding techniques and increase their understanding of and appreciation for their horse. Through teaching riding I have learned that no two students learn the exact same way, and...
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St Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, English and Government
Daegan: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...and Verbal Sections, general grammar studies, literature, and essay editing. As a tutor, I do not just help you answer the problem, but I help you to understand the fundamental skills that the question is asking so that you can apply that knowledge to similar problems in the future. In this pursuit, I am very patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic as I try to instill an interest, if not excitement, of the subject material into my...
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Johns Hopkins University - Unknown, English Major, Business minor
Vanessa: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...with students who learn visually. As a graduate from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a Master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and a Bachelors from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) in Biomedical Sciences, I have the experiences and mastery of topics related to Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry. I am a highly-qualified, professionally certified teacher with the Florida Department of Education and have published a Chemistry textbook for visual, modern learners. Here is...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
University of Florida - Masters, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Stephanie: Tampa tutor
Certified Tutor in Tampa, FL
...received my Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology and my Master of Education in Middle Grades English. I am currently a sixth grade Language Arts teacher at the top-rated middle school in Hillsborough county, where I have now taught for over three years. During college, I spent several summers working at an overnight camp with campers in grades seven through nine. It was a great opportunity to better understand the needs of middle school students,...
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University of Michigan - Flint - Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology
University of Tampa - Masters, English Education
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The student and I continued to go over her English project. We worked out a Thesis and went over some important points to keep in the summary. We used the preparation for discussing main points and arguments to help with the Compass exam. Furthermore, we worked on comma usage, and I sent her home with some homework that should help her practice those.
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