Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Miami, FL

...with failure is what sets me apart from many of my peers. I've found that the resiliency needed to succeed through adversity requires a positive vision of the potential ahead. In my previous tutoring experiences, this is what I have projected onto my tutees. It's always netted a more successful and confident student. In my most recent experiences, I've discovered that the idea of talent or inherent intelligence is a myth. My fellow students are...

...may feel discouraged and have also learned how to create an environment in which the students feels as if they can succeed. Outside of tutoring, I love to exercise, invest in the stock market and learn how to code (I am currently learning Python and R). It is important to realize that in learning, there isn't a single successful way. Rather, each student is unique and their path to success is too.... My teaching philosophy is...

...fun, I promise! When I am tutoring a student, I try to relate to him or her on a more friendly and personal level; it is important to me that my students understand I am accessible and there to help, not to intimidate them or make them uncomfortable and confused. I feel that this makes it much easier for a student to approach me with questions or a simple I have no idea whats going...

...the educational system on all levels in both the public and private sector. I am currently a Doctoral student (EDD) at Nova Southeastern University. I have worked within the Broward County Public School District for over nine years starting as a classroom teacher and eventually being promoted to curriculum specialist and remediation coach in reading and mathematics. I have also been heavily involved in after-school tutoring programs. I served as a site coordinator for the...

...voluntary tutoring for high school students. I am also experienced in the drafting of research papers spanning a variety of topics from the physical sciences to politics. I have dual passions, carrying a torch for science and art. Both inform each other and innovation happens at their intersection. In my spare time I watercolor paint and play board games with friends and family. I believe learning should feel like discovery. When teachers love what they...

I believe in enabling students by imparting knowledge and skills that they will use for school and the rest of their lives. I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about the academic world, introducing them to the basic concepts of Math, English and other subjects. Also emphasizing proper test taking techniques in order to maximize scores.

...my dissertation along with group theory while at the University of Essex. I have learned throughout my studies that mathematics is about much more than numbers and I hope to help students see the fascinating things that they are capable of achieving through math. When I am not working to become the next Fields Medalist, I enjoy playing Kendama; a Japanese wooden skill toy, riding my bicycle and following my favorite sports teams.

...about tutoring math and feel that our school systems often fail students when it comes to math. I do not believe that some people simply "can't do math." I believe that some may need extra time and help, but everyone can do math. With patience and hard work, any student can learn. I also enjoy tutoring Spanish, which I have studied since I was in elementary. During undergrad, I even studied abroad in Barcelona and...

...any student can master these subjects if given the right tools. My philosophy when tutoring is to begin explaining concepts so that they are easy for the student to understand. After the foundation is set, I slowly add more pieces to the puzzle at the student's pace. In my spare time, I am an avid yoga practitioner and paddleboarder. I also enjoy riding my road bike on trails throughout Miami with my friends and as...

...how to build lasting relationships with students. I spent my final internship teaching in a middle school math classroom and excelled at integrating technology and relevant issues into the curriculum. I know that I will never stop learning and growing as an educator, but I also feel that I am well prepared to take on new challenges as a Varsity Tutor. I have seven years experience as a tutor and classroom teacher. In my spare...

...in Special Education. I have had extensive training and experience in a high school setting using skills taught to enhance student improvement within the classroom. Being able to modify and find innovative ways to teach struggling learners is one of my areas expertise. I currently teach in Broward county and I work with students in one-on-one settings and small group instruction. I enjoy reading but, in particular I like to read about current events. I...

...tutoring my friends first and then moved on to tutoring other students in my classes and other grade levels. I love sharing my knowledge and helping those who do not understand a subject. When I see them pass the test and do well in the class after my tutoring, I feel glad that I was able to help in a little way. My hobbies include singing, dancing mainly to Bollywood and Indian Classical dance, riding...

...doesn't learn the same. My PRIORITY is to learn your most effective learning style... and run with that! I think out the box and welcome any suggestions; whatever it takes, I'm all in. As a studentcurrently pursuing a Master's degree in Curriculum and InstructionI can relate to the frustration of not "grasping" a concept right away. Or even after several attempts. Trust me, I get it. With my students, we work thorough everything as a...

...evaluator and curriculum editor for a top online school in Asia. Also, having previously worked as a writer and editor for legal and civil engineering firms, I am especially skilled at coaching writing. I have traveled extensively in ten countries, and I speak at least a little bit of thirteen languages. I am immensely passionate about teaching and about connecting with people. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, skateboarding, dancing, art, and singing along...

...of California, Los Angeles. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies with a focus on Public Health. After graduation, I traveled and volunteered in rural Guatemala as an English tutor. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, cycling and playing soccer.

...at my school. When I came back to Miami, I began peer to peer tutoring at Miami Dade College and Florida International University. I have worked with students individually from all different age ranges. I tutor Elementary math, reading, writing, economics, and Spanish. I cater my classes to my students. Each session is unique depending on what subject they are covering, what they know, and what gaps they may have. I try to use examples...

I teach my students to think, to understand the concepts rather than memorize an exercise. I understand that everyone is different; therefore, it is necessary to look for different teaching strategies for each individual. Teaching is for me very rewarding, one gets immediate feedback. When a student improves the teaching objectives are met. ... I teach my students to think, to understand the concepts rather than memorize an exercise. I understand that everyone is different; therefore...

...clients have been middle school, high school, university, and graduate students. My favorite subjects to tutor are those that I myself had to work the hardest to conquer (ACT, Spanish fluency, epidemiology and chemistry)! I love teaching these subjects because through my own struggle to achievement I have developed especially effective methods for my clients to succeed as well. My teaching style is based upon working with clients to develop individualized study methods. I am...

I am an engineer and MBA with a passion for coaching and teaching. My student's success is my success.... Guide the students in their curiosity to find answers.... Introduce ourselves, and then set needs, priorities and expectations.... Guide them to practice.... Associating the studying material with their interests/passions.... Determine what's the cause of the difficulty and address it.... Teach them to read strategically.... Set goals, practice and challenge their understanding.... Relate the subject to something they...

...my undergraduate studies I have been tutoring, mainly subjects like Algebra, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus I and II, Discrete Math and Probabilities. I enjoyed tutoring so much that after graduating I decided to join Miami Dade College as an Adjunct Faculty. There I have taught Intermediate and College Algebra, PreCalculus and Trigonometry. When I am not in a classroom I like spending time with my friends and my two cats, cooking and traveling.