Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Duval County, FL

...small group settings. I believe that individualized instruction is vital to the success of students. My passion for education and my past experiences have proven that I am an effective tutor. I am currently completing my final year of a Master's in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State. I am a certified elementary school teacher, and hold an endorsement to teach students who speak a language other than English as a first language. At the...

...My journey started back in high school (about ten years ago) with tutoring and helping ESL and autistic children comprehend various subjects. From there I went on to tutor in numerous settings, from middle/high school after school programs to one on one tutoring. While, English and all of it's sub-categories are my specialty, I'm well versed in other facets of study as well. I have a very fluid and versatile teaching method that can accommodate...

...ecology and Evolution, with my bachelors from the University of Florida in general biology with a chemistry minor. Since graduating from UF, I planned to either go to medical school, or to seek a position as a professor teaching at a reputable college. I chose the latter; though the pay is less, I find too much joy in both research and teaching to not pursue those as a career at the highest level. Throughout my...

...arts, and I might have been the only 8th grade student ever to be excited about diagramming sentences! I believe in a more relaxed method of teaching because frustration can occur easily while learning. By breaking down the material into pieces, I believe the difficulties a student faces become less overwhelming and he or she can focus on one piece at a time. This allows the student to have that "aha" moment as he or...

...University of San Diego in 2014. During my time at USD, I tutored for three years at the University of San Diego Writing Center. There I worked with a wide variety of students, primarily in essay writing for literature courses but also in creative writing and a handful of other subjects. I also spent a lot of time tutoring English as a Second Language (ESL) students, and I have my Teaching English as a Foreign...

...University of North Florida, where I completed a diverse range of internships that gave me exposure to an even more diverse range of students. I have had the opportunity to teach and tutor a variety of ages and levels. Because of my experience, I've learned that teaching goes far beyond the classroom. I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world...

...Health. I received a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University. My favorite subject to tutor is Reading because its comes naturally. I tutor students in most subjects that are Language Arts/Reading and Health based. My interests outside of tutoring include refurbishing old things like wood projects, sewing, crafting and singing. I have been tutoring for the last fifteen years at all levels. I believe in the age old saying that states, "Reading...

...A. in English with a dual concentration in American literature and creative writing. I anticipate entering a PhD program in American literature next fall, and am passionate about helping students realize a personal connection to literature and writing. While living in New York, I worked briefly in academic and commercial publishing, but found that while I loved helping to craft arguments and streamline language, I wanted the chance to teach. I tutor English for middle...

I have been a classroom teacher for over 10 years, mainly in secondary classrooms. However, I have experience teaching and tutoring students from ages pre-school to adult. I love seeing the "light bulb" go on for a student when they discover a new concept or read a new piece of literature. ... My personal teaching philosophy is that all students can learn at high levels.... In a first session, I think it is important for the student and tutor to get to know each other. A personal connection goes a long way in promoting academic success.

...for 4 years, and have been working in education and tutoring for over 8 years. I graduated from Flagler College with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, with endorsements in ESOL and Reading (K-12). I am also beginning my Master's Degree at Jacksonville University, focusing on Literacy. I have a huge passion for teaching, and especially for struggling students who need an extra push or additional strategies to be successful. I have experience tutoring both...