Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Kissimmee, FL

Hello. My name is Elijah. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, USVI. After high school graduation in 2012, I moved to Jacksonville, FL. I began tutoring math in January 2013 and the rest is history. Excited for this opportunity.

...am a Florida State Certified Teacher with over fifteen years experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school students. My teaching techniques include; making learning fun and engaging, giving step by step help in solving problems, and encouraging my students to succeed. In addition to my academic strengths, I am patient, and I enjoy working with students individually to improve their self-confidence and to help them reach their full potential. I encourage my students to be...

...own lives. Student responsibility, equity, and inclusion are all fundamental elements apart of my teaching process and philosophy. I received my Master's degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida in 2010. During graduate school, I developed a strong passion for the political science discipline and thoroughly enjoy imparting this passion for politics and world events into teaching my classes. Bringing connection and genuine engagement into my classroom and in my one-on-one relationships...

...and theology, as well as two minors in Medieval Studies and Classics. I have nearly life-long experience as an educator, particularly though to my current position as an museum educator at the Hudson River Museum. Additionally, I have a rigorous background in English language and composition, in addition to research and academic writing. In order to make these subjects accessible to my students, I break down the process and fundamentals of the subject matter. In...

...Philadelphia School district. I worked 1:1 with students that had learning and behavioral challenges and assisted them in having successful school days. I enjoyed watching my students thrive and overcome various challenges in the classroom. When I relocated to Florida I began teaching English to non native English speakers (ESL). I am excited to reconnect with the subjects I love the most such as Elementary Math, Reading and Writing here at Varsity Tutors !

...students from dependent learners to independent learners while continuing to develop confidence in their abilities and reaching their full potential. Establishing support for my students and coaching them to maintain a superior level of self monitoring will support and encourage their success. I apply my passion as a teacher to increase intrinsic motivation by applying authentic learning experiences. I challenge students, not by giving them straightforward questions and answers, but instead, allow them to critically...

...will sit for my Alternative Resident Educator license in Integrated Social Studies, then later this year I will once again sit for my Integrated Science test which I hope to licensed in as well. I love teaching students who have the drive to learn no matter much they don't know I find they always looking for the answer somewhere and I want to see them get to the point that they understand the answer and...

...teaching 5th grade for Aloma Elementary School. I was also a reading teacher for Lake Nona Middle School. I worked with struggling readers and provided them with the support they needed to improve their reading skills and pass the reading and writing FSA. I also received a highly effective for my instructional practice score. Teaching is a passion of mine, and I can think of no other position more gratifying and rewarding. I seek to...

...in Professional Creative Writing with a concentration in Professional Dramatic Writing. I also have a BA in Communications from John Carroll University. For the last 30+ years, I have been working as a professional musician. I have played piano and worked as a composer, music director, and vocal coach in the US, Japan, and Australia. My true passion is musical theater, and I have written and produced several of my own shows and cast recordings....

...a substitute teacher for over three years now, and I have been studying in college to become a teacher for just as long. I love helping students work through their education at their pace, meeting their individual needs. I always place a priority on making strong connections with students first in order to learn as much as possible. I love tutoring in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing, Essay Work, but my favorite subject to...

...teaching reading and writing is to be able to help my students learn how to wield their own voices with power in their own writing. My hope is that my students leave our sessions having learned the material with enough self-assurance that, if asked, they would be confident enough to teach that material themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing short fiction and scripts, and playing videogames. I also gather with friends weekly...

I am a high school Social Studies teacher and an Adjunct Professor at a local university. I enjoy teaching and working with students of all levels. My goal is always to create an optimal learning environment in my classroom and make every student feel at home.

...from different fields and backgrounds to help improve their research, writing, and research skills. With my experience at the Al Thiqah Club for the Handicapped, I also taught students with disabilities the basics of the English language. I have also travelled to Nepal and Jordan to teach young students English communication skills. With that, I learned to have a flexible teaching approach, focusing mostly on the student's needs and ensuring that the student is comfortable...

...have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I remember. I have always enjoyed teaching children, and I especially find joy in those "light bulb" moments when a student catches onto a new concept. I homeschooled my own children from kindergarten through high school. I taught 2nd grade for 8 years. I have taught English to children in China (online) for the last 3 years. I believe education is the best way...

...hobbies, like snowboarding, hiking, drawing, cooking, dancing, and playing volleyball. I have also played the flute for over 20 years in different orchestras, bands, and small ensembles. I am passionate that every person deserves to achieve his/her/their goals. It is a pleasure to help people progress from where they currently are to where they hope to be, and I am honored to help facilitate this growth. Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you!

...honestly say that helping individuals understand ideas they once viewed as foreign, complex, or "above" them is one of the most rewarding tasks I have ever encountered. In my own academic journey, I have explored a wide variety of subjects including Molecular Biology, Anthropology, Computer Science and Psychology, and have plans to continue my education with a Masters In Public Health with a focus on Disaster and Humanitarian Relief. I look forward to using my...

...being in education and working with students. Teaching has always been a passion of mine and I love seeing my students get excited in their successes and achievements. I strive to help all students realize that they can learned and be successful in their learning. I make an individual learning plan for each student to make sure i meet their individual needs in their education. All students can learn and deserve the opportunity to learn...

...the internet... even before the PC. We used to call them "confusers", but I've always loved them. I was a databased programmer for several years. For three years, my office was in a trailer back of Epcot's World of Motion... which I saw transformed to the current Test Track. Later, I moved to an office above the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom. There, I set up an intranet for Theme Parks Finance so...

...on it. These kids required me to not only help the students understand a specific concept but to help them to see the value in understanding the concepts at all. I fell in love with tutoring through that organization because when students struggle with school they will often unknowingly feel a sense of shame that goes pretty deep, when they are able to finally understand what they are struggling with it helps to build their...