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Matthew: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...years as a part of the Chemistry Society's Tutoring Center, where I helped my fellow classmates with their classes and coursework, primarily with general and organic chemistry. During my time at the Tutoring Center, I found 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...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Microbiology
SAT Math: 760
Michael: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...It's difficult to earn a living as an adjunct professor. The pay is terrible and it's hard to find enough hours to make a living wage, so I had a second job as a building manager. So, I decided to go back to school to earn my doctorate so that I can work full time in my field at a decent wage. Now I'm in the Ph.D. in philosophy program at the University of South...
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Furman University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 165
Kimberly: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...private school and I am currently working as a physical education teacher for kindergarten through fifth grade. I enjoy working with students to help them discover how they come to learn new concepts and practice using simple studying techniques. I am most comfortable tutoring mathematics and science because I have learned multiple ways to teach one concept to all different types of learners. I believe that it is very important for children to establish a...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Deborah: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...-- often above the level they believe they are. Sometimes mastery takes a student longer than s/he would like it to. As a tutor it is my determination that my students discover the inner ability that they have not, at the beginning, had confidence that they had. And Math should be fun! Outside of "school," I enjoy singing, research and analysis of data, sewing, dancing, reading, building (my own home, a farm, etc). I enjoy...
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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church - Bachelor in Arts, ID: Mathematics and Education
University of South Florida - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Kevin: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...I have been thanked by several of my classmates for helping them understand concepts that they did not understand from lecture alone. I tutor both math and science spanning over many different skill levels. I also tutor students in preparation for standardized tests including ACT and SAT math, and ACT science. I really enjoy watching my students improve over time and seeing them reach their academic goals. I am a big proponent of education and...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
ACT Math: 31
Cathy: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...I am, and why I am. I have used my innate talent, skills, and drive to earn my own degrees, gain extensive job experience, and build a career spanning two decades and the spectrum of the education profession. I have been the teacher at the front of the room, the coach at the back table, the one-on-one tutor, the materials design writer, the test creator, the exam administrator, and the assessment rater. While students ultimately...
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University of Alabama in Huntsville - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Alabama in Huntsville - Master of Arts, history, education, English
William: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...greatly enjoys instructing young people in writing, history, 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...
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Florida College - Bachelors, Business, History, and Biblical Studies
Norwich University - Masters, Military History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 800
Robyn: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...of job readiness. Higher level subjects in the social sciences such as Psychology and Economics have always been a strength and I am more than happy to share my passion there, too! As an educator, I am highly creative with how I go about sharing my knowledge and as a high achieving student myself, I have tricks up my sleeve for how to tackle even the meanest of subjects and exams. I look forward to...
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Dorothy: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...and know how to use creative methods to inspire students, in order to demonstrate how the individual student's own strengths can be capitalized upon and their weaknesses eventually overcome. Recently, I spent 9 years in China and 1 year in Ecuador teaching and tutoring many students in English. I look for students who are willing to try and put forth the effort necessary to succeed. I hope that together we can unwrap the gift of...
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Toccoa Falls College - Bachelors, Christian Education
Ashley-Rose: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...2013, I graduated magna cum laude from Berry College with a Bachelor of Science Honors (BSH) in Anthropology with minors in both biology and Chemistry. I also hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the...
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Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Kiani: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...and I love helping students succeed. I taught middle school for two years. In addition, I have 4 years of tutoring experience in elementary and middle school math and reading. When working with students, I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods because each student has an individual learning style. I incorporate games and activities as part of the tutoring session. I believe when learning is fun, the student retains more information. Outside of...
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The University of Tampa - Bachelors, International Business
Nova Southeastern University - Masters, Public Adminstration
Tarah: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...U.S. immediately returned to tutoring. While the subjects I tutor run the gamut, I am most excited about History (World, African, & African- American), Earth and Life Sciences, Literature, and Social Studies, because they deal the most with transforming how we see the world. In my free time, this theme of self-improvement and transformation continues. I am a part of several community organizations surrounding environmental justice, holistic wellness, and education. I enjoy reading, watching documentaries,...
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Pitzer College - Bachelors, Organizational Studies & Africana Studies
Marylhurst University - Masters, Sustainable Business and Natural Resource Management
Kopal: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...graduate with experience in biotech research and clinical practice. I started tutoring statistics at my university as a freshman. I have developed a unique approach for test-taking that has enabled me to achieve 99th+ percentile scores on the MCAT and SAT. I am well-positioned to tutor all sections of the MCAT and believe success on the exam has a lot to do with one's test-taking psychology. As a result, my teaching philosophy is guided less...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Kayla: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...need to learn another language and want to feel like you can speak it as if it is your mother tongue. I focus on conversational skills. It's important to learn how to converse and feel comfortable in the language you are learning. Grammar is indeed very important but knowing everyday expressions and phrases in the language you want to learn is just as important. My goal is for my students to be able to speak...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, World Languages
Nova Southeastern University - Masters, Marine Science
Georgine: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
As a tutor who enjoys working with all types of learners, I bring a personal, positive, and professional approach to my work, with some educational fun thrown in for good measure. I am both a teacher and tutor with my master's degree and have nearly twenty years of experience as a professional writer and editor. I use all of this background to help identify my students' learning needs and to craft ways to help them...
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Eckerd College - Bachelors, Sociology
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus - Masters, Exceptional Student Education
Frank: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...not just in academia but in the real world as well. Besides tutoring, I am also a self-published author with six books available on Amazon. I run an online publishing/consultation business where I help writers and entrepreneurs develop their creative process. Prior to starting my writing career I worked in the banking and real estate industries. I currently have a degree in Finance from the University of South Florida where I am also completing my...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Finance
GRE Verbal: 148
Brianna: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
I am currently living in Tampa, FL. I am currently in the last stages of my Doctorate of Medicine and have found myself with time on my hands. Throughout my studies from high school to graduate school I have worked with students at different levels. I have don't everything from informal group sessions to formal tutoring. I enjoy the interaction and experience that tutoring offers. I have found academic success, and would like to...... I believe...
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Bradley University - Bachelors, Biology, General
USF - Current Grad Student, Medicine- MD
Valerie: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...St Pete since 2008. I love to teach French, my native language and to help people learning this beautiful language. I worked in France as a teacher for 10 years before moving to foreign countries. I have the Florida Teacher Certification in French. I am currently working as a substitute teacher in one of the best private school in St Petersburg. I tutor French at all levels: from beginner French 1 through French AP, and...
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Université de Bourgogne - Bachelor in Arts, Modern Language and Literature (French)
Université de Bourgogne - Unknown, Education
Divya: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...a child has been to help people all my life. Being a doctor would let me live that goal. I majored in Biomedical engineering as I can learn the inner working of how medicine works and imaging devices. The other reason for and unorthodox major as a pre-medical student is the variety in jobs I can pursue. For example, working as an engineer I could research and develop medical devices such as pace makers and...
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University of south Florida - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 700
Kimberly: Brandon tutor
Certified Tutor in Brandon, FL
...am currently a Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at The Florida School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. I have a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and two Master's Degrees in Forensic Behavioral Analysis and Clinical Psychology. I currently intern at the Neuropsychological Services of Tampa were I do assessments and clinical interviews for a wide variety of clients. I have experience with a range of mental illnesses and cognitive impairments including Autism, Learning Disabilities,...
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Florida Gulf Coast University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Florida School of Professional Psychology - Current Grad Student, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
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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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