Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Duval County, FL

...language arts (essay, creative and legal writing, reading comprehension, and research), social studies related subjects (government, law, U.S. and comparative history), public speaking and study skills. Highlights of my experience working to help students achieve academic success include: --A year as an AmeriCorps volunteer where I worked as a literacy tutor and co-managed an after school homework center --Work as a summer school teacher, teaching exploratory subjects --Working with ESL students, and students from different cultures...

...experience in such a short amount of time. I believe when they come to us, their moral behavior is already formed. We can only challenge them to discover what their code of conduct will be in making ethical decisions. We can present situational life challenges, and they decide. I do not believe we can increase their IQ (I know some disagree with this position), but I do believe we have an obligation to supply them...

...of Union Settlement Bridge Program @ Harlem Prep Charter located in East Harlem NY. I specialize in English, Earth Science, and Computer Science. Also, I am a certified Medical Office Administration Assistant, Billing and Coding Specialist and Electronic Health Records Specialist with the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Most importantly I am TOTALLY FUN but goal orientated. Together we will have a blast learning new things. I'm looking forward to you IMPROVING my skill-set while I...

...or equations might help somebody in the short term, but understanding why that word means what it means, or what an equation is actually depicting is worth the extra effort. Besides test-prep I think I can be a great help in writing and editing, as I have experience in everything from short, timed essays such as the SAT essay, to college essays, to research papers such as the IB Extended Essay. I am fully fluent...

...earned a bachelor's of social sciences. I have work experience as a group instructor for reading and mathematics with students who were behind grade level in elementary and middle school and also as a substitute teacher for middle and high school students. I have over 150 classroom hours as a teaching intern in a high school history class at Atlantic Coast High School. I have tutored for over 5 years. When I'm not working, I...

...problem. As a teacher, I believe it is important to make sure students feel confident when doing their work. It is now my job in the role as teacher to make sure no child feels what I felt... alone. For me, becoming a tutor is much more than just a job. It is my mission to make sure at the end of each session my students feel they can do it. I want my students...

...degree fool you My favorite subject to tutor is math. Math can overwhelm students because many math problems can be solved in multiple ways. I would start by encouraging students to use their intuition to solve a problem, assisting them if needed. As they gain confidence, I would expose them to different and quicker methods for solving similar problems. After all, less time spent on homework equals more time for fun. In my free time,...

...to 12th grade. I also hold an international TEFL certificate of 120+ hours from bero TEFL in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I love to impart my knowledge of the world with others! It is one of the reasons why I love teaching. Being able to share that knowledge with others makes me feel like I am making an impact on the world. My life experiences here in the United States and also living abroad allow me...

...and Dartmouth educated woman with a passion for learning and for making learning fun. I believe in not only helping a student with the assignment at hand, but rather to teach and enforce tools and skills that will help each student for a lifetime. I also believe in customizing my lesson plans to each student rather than emphasizing a "one style fits all" approach. I am positive, energetic, and thrive on helping others succeed and...

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...

...the U.S. Virgin Islands and moved to Jacksonville to complete my education. I have made Jacksonville my home and enjoying living in the quiet city. I enjoy working with children and have a variety of experiences including Sunday school teacher, Duval County Schools Teacher, Extended day teacher and even experience as a baby sitter. I look forward to working with your future leader and providing the tools necessary for your future leader to realize his/her...

...goal is to help students discover the joy of Language Arts. I earned a B.A. in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing from Southern Methodist University and a J.D. degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. I have tutored students for over 8 years from K5 through 12 grade primarily in Language Arts, and my specialty lies in the Creative Writing process. I have been writing personally for over 20 years, and my hobbies...

...this position for the past two years. Prior to working as a teacher at Arlington Middle School, I was a Social Studies teacher with the Bridge to Success program of James Weldon Johnson. In this position, I taught all three of the middle school social sciences 6th Grade World History, 7th Grade Civics, and 8th Grade US History. I am ESL/ELL certified. I have experience teaching students of multiple languages with varying English-language proficiency. In...

...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 life, I have found that I am very skilled at teaching both my colleagues and those younger than me. Around my middle...

Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than seeing the look on a student's face when he/she has just grasped a difficult concept.... My teaching philosophy is difficult concepts are merely combinations of simple concepts. If you show a student that all the pieces are straightforward, they broaden their horizons and reach great heights.... In a first session with a new student, I would find out what interests them so I can draw analogies from that area. I...

I strive to make sure those who come to me understand. Thinking tends to be a rare thing these days. I will challenge anyone to think of both sides of any topic. Why? Is my common question.

...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 she begins to understand each piece,...

Dedicated to Helping you understand material, from the perspective that best works for you! I enjoy teaching the space sciences (astronomy) as well as philosophy, religion, history and politics, also any type of essay writing or reading comprehension. As the President and founder of the Philosophy Club at my Alma Mater, I await spreading the knowledge I gathered to the youth in this virtual platform.... Education works best when material is explained from your own level...

...Cumme Laude with two separate bachelors degrees from FSU in May 2016. The first was in Theatre and the second was in English with a minor in History. Teaching has been a passion of mine since middle school when I joined my school's Future Florida Educators of America organization. Since then, education has been at the forefront of my mind as I tutored fellow students in High School through the National Honor Society and achieved...

...one passion is to write, write, and do more writing. I love writing anything from stories, novels, and literary essays. I tutor English, writing, reading, reading comprehension, and can assist with writing papers or editing papers. Tutoring is enjoyable because it is a chance to see others excel and also experience that moment the "light bulb" turns on! I personally believe everyone can learn anything as long as they put their mind to it. A...