Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Tampa, FL

...the content of Language Arts, but also teaching elements of study skills, organizational skills, and even life lessons. In order to become a successful person who contributes to society later on in life, a student needs to learn more than just content-related lessons. I believe it's important to be a great role model for students at this age in which they are so impressionable. In my spare time, I love reading, building LEGOs, listening to...

...learn about yourself and the world around you, which is why I love to help students improve themselves and their personal skills through teaching. In the past, I've worked with a variety of students one-on-one, and have experience in school settings as well. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my personal favorite is anything Literature- or Writing-related! In my spare time I enjoy relaxing by reading, playing music, or spending time with loved ones.

...essay writing, literature, study skills, and standardized test preparation. I also have experience working with high school upperclassmen during the college admissions process, including the admissions essay. I love to learn and I love to teach, and I try to pass my enthusiasm and passion on to my students so they can learn to enjoy subjects that previously intimidated them. In my free time I love to read, write (my preferred genre is creative non-fiction),...

...I started teaching in Miami immediately after graduation. I traveled overseas to teach for a year in China. There, my students were all international children with different academic and English levels. Upon returning to the United States, I continued teaching. I decided to continue my education and I graduated from Barry University with a Master's Degree in Special Education. I love all subjects, but have a passion for Math and English. I believe that Math...

...and its legacy in Western literature. I have worked one on one with students before, mostly going over essays and research papers, looking for possible edits and revisions in order to improve upon the 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...

My name is Imari Lyons, I love watching and playing sports in my free time. I am very energetic and enthusiastic. I love learning and I am very dedicated..

...at the University of Hawaii this year. That's where my profile pic was taken. When I'm not occupied with school work, I like playing the piano and guitar, reading (mostly) Sci-Fi novels, kayaking and fishing with my wife, playing video games, and playing strategy board games (they've gotten a lot better since Monopoly). I hope that gives you a sense of who I am and that we can have a productive tutoring relationship in the...

...the subject matter. Some simply need to believe in their own potential. I have had many years of experience working with learners of all ages and backgrounds. I have a lot of patience 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...

My ultimate goal as a tutor is not to teach someone how to solve a problem or pass a test, but to teach the essential knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they...

...jobs; that is who I am, what 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,...

...district for 8 years. I began working with students with Autism and many other exceptionalities including general education. I graduated from Saint Petersburg College and completed classes at USF for Speech and Language Pathology. My degrees include Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education K-12, ESOL Endorsement, Autism Endorsement and Reading Endorsement K-12. I tutor for all subjects in Elementary and I also tutor for Middle School reading. I love football, soccer and basketball and being...

...not what it should be. Math came easily to me, but because of my limited reading comprehension, I did not do as well with my word problems. The more I learned and was exposed to, however, the better I understood what I read. I later learned various techniques to help me to increase my reading comprehension, and though it took a while I eventually became successful in each of my subjects. The many struggles that...

...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 time to read this and I hope to work with you soon!... I would...

...have a passion to see children succeed. This passion, paired with my background as a certified teacher and 20 years of multi-grade experience make me a standout choice to assist students of all types and ages. Furthermore, I am willing to consider and incorporate new data available on successful methods of teaching paired with children's enthusiasm of technology to come up with creative, fun, and effective approaches. The right methods start with the right resources,...

...in Editing and Publishing and a BA in History from Florida State University. During my time as an undergraduate, I wrote an honors-in-the-major thesis on Confederate soldiers and their wives in Florida during the Civil War, so I am very familiar with incorporating research into my writing. Also, I possess a background in scholarly editing and online tutoring. My tutoring approach is to engage the student with the material and the writing process by using...

...two and a half years. In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a variety of subjects...

...well as address any deficiencies that are preventing you from getting the best possible grade. I stress the importance of strategy with every student I work with. A great strategy will ensure success 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...

I grew up without any video games or gaming systems, which is a rare thing in today's world. Instead, I focused on my studies and in May 2015 I graduated Suma Cum Laude from my high school, and achieved my four year goal of receiving the IB diploma. I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida and am majoring in Integrative Animal Biology with, hopefully, a minor in anthropology. ... My teaching philosophy is...

...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 fluently and freely without having to constantly think about conjugating verbs. Whether your goal is to improve in order to ace your current class or to learn skills for an upcoming trip out of the...

...School and have an undergraduate degree in Political Science with Honors from Tulane University. I have experience working as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District as well as private teaching and tutoring experience. I believe that tutoring should be an enjoyable and productive experience for students and parents. I've had some great tutors, teachers, and coaches throughout my life and I seek to bring the wisdom I've gained from them to my...