Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Jacksonville, FL

Shelley ...students in one-on-one and 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...

Tiara ...3 boys ages 5, 4, and 4 months. I have been married 6 years and my Husband is in the Navy. I have always had a passion for working with children and dreamt of being a teacher at a very young age. I have my Associates Degree with emphasis in early childhood education and I am currently working on my Bachelors Degree. I love to meet a child and learn about their dreams and goals....

Laurie As an educator, student success is my priority and my passion. When a student has been struggling with a text, a concept or a skill and then the light bulb goes on in an "aha!" moment of enlightenment and understanding...those are the moments that I as a teacher live for, and those are the moments that I work towards every day. Your success is my success, plain and simple. ... My teaching philosophy is pretty simple: find what each student's strengths are, and build upon them to help support their weaknesses. I strive to learn about my students' learning styles and topics of interest, using real-life practical activities, so that learning in any content area has individual real-life relevance and cross-disciplinary effect.

Wendy ...Clinician, focusing on helping children with learning difficulties and disabilities. I have particular experience working with children with dyslexia. I can help with reading comprehension, fluency, and spelling. I use symbol imagery for phonological and orthographic processing to help the student "picture" what they are reading and spelling. I have been helping children read for 7 years. I have also worked as a substitute teacher for Duval County Schools. I really enjoy tutoring elementary math,...

Corey ...a Major in International Affairs, and a minor in English Literature in May 2015. Throughout my undergraduate career I volunteered tutoring children in the Tallahassee area, and taught English in Nepal and Cambodia during my summers off. I am looking forward to moving to Phnom Penh, Cambodia in the near future to continue my love of teaching. In the long term I plan to get my Masters in International Conflict Resolution and move to Washington...

Carlene ...Mississippi School of Law, and before that I graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I spent three summers studying abroad in England, two at Downing College in Cambridge and one at Harlaxton (a campus of the University of Evansville). Before all of that, I earned my International Baccalaureate diploma from Bartow High School. I have a passion for learning and am excited to share that with others. I...

Elise ...get my degree in journalism. I have helped many friends write and revise college application essays as well as essays throughout my undergraduate career. I love helping students learn how to become better writers because it allows them to articulate themselves more clearly. Communication is essential to understanding those around you as well as yourself and I feel it is my responsibility to help students express themselves because of my advanced communication skills. I strive...

Melissa 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.

Crystal ...Arts in Spanish and with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting. I am currently earning a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. I currently teach 9th grade English I and English I Honors. I love teaching, and more than my love for teaching, I love helping students to realize and reach their potential. My hobbies include reading and digital editing. Each tutoring session will be an opportunity for students to ask questions,...

Hannah ...of Florida, and I am currently studying for the GRE. I've served as a T.A. for a beginner's literature class in the past year, and was a camp counselor at Girls Inc., a stem-focused summer and after school camp for girls K-8. My primary fields are English Literature, Comparative Literature, and History. I have presented at conferences, most recently at Simon Fraser as a member of a panel for their graduate English program. I wrote...