I am a graduate of University of South Florida. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a focus on Archaeology. Since graduation, I have worked as a 911 dispatcher for a local sheriff's office for 13 years and then decided to add a teaching certification to my bachelor's degree and become a teacher 8 years ago. I am certified to teach Social Sciences for grades 6-12 and Reading K-12, however I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. 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 hiking, camping, fishing, nature, animals, and roller coasters.

Hello! My name is Lori Meredith. I am a retired, thirty-three year elementary teacher. During my years of teaching I have worked with children from kindergarten to fifth grade. I also spent seventeen years as a school media specialist for 2 different elementary schools. It was very rewarding. I loved helping students find the right books to read. I enjoy watching children learn! I miss interacting with young students and I think that tutoring will give me a means to do that. I believe that we must all learn something new everyday. I strive to do that personally as well as with my students.

Hello! I'm Michael, a teacher from New Orleans. I've also been a journalist and freelance writer for roughly 25 years, have won several writing awards, and published a few books. Writing is my passion and I intend to make it enjoyable for anyone I teach.

I'm currently a undergraduate student at the University of South Florida. I am currently double majoring in Biomedical Science and Public Health. I enjoy tutoring Math such as Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, and SAT Math. Chemistry and Biology are other topics I'm really interested in teaching. In high school, I took many advance courses such as AP Calculus AB, BC, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Human, ect. I'm confident on teaching any of these AP courses as well. Currently in college, I already took General Chemistry 1, 2, and Biology 1, 2. These are some other courses I'm willing to teach as well. I love teaching because I enjoy helping students understand topics they weren't previously confident on. I tutored at Mathnasium and Kumon, where I used to teach variety of different age groups. My teaching style for students is more engaging and interactive. Rather then me talking for an hour, I teach students using examples and practice problems. Some interests I have outside of teaching is that I enjoy hiking, swimming and spending time at the mall. I've been tutoring for years now and I'm so excited to work with new students at Varsity Tutors!

I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Communication from the University of South Florida, and went on to obtain my Master's Degree from the University of Colorado. My teaching and tutoring experience has been varied and extensive, with both in-person and online formats. I began by teaching Public Speaking classes at the local university. I later transitioned into teaching English, Grammar, and rudimentary Latin to Elementary and Middle School students for several years. My most recent experience as a teacher and tutor was as an online, one-on-one ESL teacher for over 500 students in another country. I enjoy and am passionate about teaching the subjects of Reading, Grammar, Public Speaking, and Study/Organizational Skills. I love interacting with and learning from students from all over the world. Seeking and fostering a teaching environment of mutual trust and communication is very important to me, and one of the most fulfilling aspects of my life.

I am a graduate of the University of South Florida. I received my bachelor's in Chemistry and a minor in mathematics.I have tutored in mostly STEM subjects (particularly chemistry and biology) and Spanish.I love to tutor these subjects because I love to bring a different and more creative approach to better understanding the difficult concepts.This will be my 7th year as a tutor. While tutoring, I believe explaining the conceptual parts of the problem is important, but I also believe in giving a lot of practice problems to reinforce the ideas.

I am a graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have been a classroom teacher since 2010, however I discovered many years ago that I have a passion for tutoring students, working one on one to determine their obstacles for learning and then help them discover what strategies work best for them to overcome their challenges and build their self confidence. Although I have tutored students in grades K-7, and a few adults to take the TABE assessment, I especially like working with the younger age levels to help them achieve a strong foundation of skills to build upon. I have also worked extensively with children on the Autism spectrum. I feel it is essential to build a healthy relationship with my students so they feel safe and secure in their learning environment. Also, the better I know my student the more able I am to provide them with unique and meaningful learning experiences to spur their natural curiosity and keep them motivated. It is also important to teach them that making mistakes is part of the learning process and how to grow from the experience. My overall goal as a tutor is to foster students with a passion for learning and an excitement for discovery as well as help them build a healthy self image and resiliency to overcome challenges and succeed.

I'm a librarian here in the city of Jacksonville, FL. Not only do I speak Spanish fluently, but I have also studied the language in a great deal of depth and can help with everything from grammar and conjugation to reading and speaking. I am enchanted with languages, and believe that it is very important to know more than one language, whether it be for travel, business relations, or school-related purposes. If you are having trouble with any part of the Spanish language, I can help you!I am married and have two teenage sons. In my spare time, I enjoy not only cooking and running, but also watching movies from India and South Korea.

Hello, my name is Stephano and I hope to instill my education upon the youth. I have completed a bachelors and master's degree in biomedical science. I am very proficient in science and fluent in Spanish. I am very adaptable, patient, and understanding in hopes that we can make our tutor/ student interaction as efficient and productive as possible.

This is my 12th year in the education. field My background is in school counseling. I have been a school counselor for 9 years, Test Coordinator for 2 years, 1 year as a Title 1 Private School Coordinator and 1 Year as a third grade teacher. I am a mom of 4, 2 boys and 2 girls age 13, 10, 8, and 3.

I am an experienced teacher and tutor, with over a decade of varied experience. I have taught elementary through adult learners in subjects ranging from basic math, reading, and writing skills to ACT/SAT prep to higher level mathematics. I have taught in classrooms, in learning centers, and at students' homes. Students have told me that I explain things clearly and in easy to understand ways.

I am a National Merit awardee, and a recent USF Graduate with a D.B.A. with Honors in Philosophy and History, both of which I enjoy thoroughly. My job is to make the material as easy to understand for you as it is for me. I have done this by mastering conversational Socratic ask-and-answer methodology to ensure my students attain the capacity to come to the right answers on their own. Additionally, I have invented multiple general tactics and even detailed strategies pertinent to specific question types, with the ability to translate the above to all learning styles including neurodivergent ones -particularly ADHD and anxiety which I myself have- to radically and adaptably simplify the exam for students as per their personal learning aptitudes.

I am a graduate of The University of South Florida. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a Master of Arts degree in Adult Education. Since graduation, I have taught Mathematics in various institutions, starting with adults in Tampa looking to receive a GED diploma; students in Middle School where I was a special needs teacher, co-teacher and then 7th Grade Mathematics teacher; and high school students grades 7 to 11 at an International School in Kingston Jamaica. While I tutor a broad range of Math courses and curriculums, I am most passionate about helping my students love math. In my experience, I enjoy helping struggling students work for and achieve set goals, improve ability and confidence. 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.

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I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in German from the University of Georgia in 2007. The last year of my studies I participated in a student exchange at the Universitt Heidelberg in Germany. After one year there, I continued to live and work in Germany for four years. I taught English as a foreign language and earned a CELTA teaching certificate offered through Cambridge's ESL program.In 2012 I decided to return to the US to pursue a Master of Pubic Health. I received my MPH from the University of South Florida in 2014. My favorite classes in public health were Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

It is difficult to write about yourself and your accomplishments in today's society. Most of the time we want others to write it for us for fear of bragging or coming off as self-absorbed. With assistance from myself and Varsity tutors, not only will the words come easier to a student once completing these helpful courses, but they will also feel a sense of pride entering in the new school year. I feel at home personally feel most at home in classroom constantly learning new and exciting things that Google might not have been able to explain or individualize personally. That talent requires an actual human being or a 1-1 instructor that you can feel comfortable and familiar asking the right questions. I will do my best so that each student accelerates to their best potential and doesn't have any doubts in their abilities or writing about them in the future.

Medical Doctorate candidate on my third year of medical school. I earned a Masters of Science in Medical Sciences from Western University of Health Sciences in California and a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida.I have taught a range of students with a different abilities. I have tutored students through their GED and college work to guiding graduate and post-graduate students. I am proficient in the medical and biological sciences including anatomy and physiology, cell metabolism and biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, pathology and pharmacology, neuroscience, as well as in the mathematical sciences include algebra and so on.Everyone requires a different approach to education, I work to gain an understanding of each individual student so I can tailor my sessions around my student's specific needs.

As a passionate and enthusiastic educator, I am dedicated to growing young minds and leading students to success. I am confident my 25 years of teaching experience has provided me with the skills and knowledge necessary to guide students to achieve their very best.

I have taught K-6 Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science for the past 5 years. I absolutely love helping students reach their academic goals and encouraging them along the way!

David Sanchez is a writer and English professor from Tampa, FL. He is currently a James A. Michener Creative Writing Fellow at the University of Miami where he is an MFA candidate in fiction. He also teaches English composition and creative writing at UM. His poetry and fiction have been published in Thread Literary Inquiry, The Missing Slate: International Literature & Art Magazine, and Momma Tried Magazine.

My name is Diego Pardo. Originally from Cali, Colombia, I'm completing a B.S. in Mathematics with a Physics minor at the University of Florida. I've been tutoring since my school years in Colombia. I cover everything from Pre-Algebra and Geometry through Calculus 1 & 2, Statistics, and Physics, including AP Calculus AB, AP Physics, IB Mathematics, and IB Physics. I don't believe in memorizing formulas. Real understanding is intuitive; when you truly get a concept, the formula follows naturally. We learn by doing: I'll walk you through exercises step by step, listening to how you think, so I can pinpoint exactly where the confusion is. In my experience, most students aren't struggling with the current topic; they're missing something from an earlier course that nobody caught. I find that gap and fix it. I'm fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and happy to tutor in either. Let's have a productive and entertaining lesson.

Standardized tests and AP classes can feel like a mountain of stress, but I'm here to help you navigate them without burning out. I've been through the gauntlet myself, scoring a 1570 on the SAT, a 1510 on the PSAT, and earning 4s and 5s on my AP exams. My goal is to hand you the exact playbook, strategies, and pacing tricks I used to succeed, broken down in a way that actually makes sense to you.

I always strive to be my best every day.I have four college degrees that vary pretty significantly. I have a culinary degree from Johnson and Wales University, a general AA from Valencia Community College, a Bachelors degree in Anthropology with a minor in African American studies, and a Masters Degree from the University of South Florida. I have worked as a freelance book editor for about ten years as well as a freelance archivist at local universities. I am published on the Legislative Archives website as well as creating metadata for the Library of Congress. But my favorite job that I do besides tutoring of course, is as a dog walker. I have found that sitting all day is not for me so I walk peoples dogs.I have worked as a tutor for 3 years, everything from elementary reading, math, social studies and science up to and including Algebra. I home school one of my children but send the other to regular school where he thrives more with a traditional setting.My family and I live on a small farm in central Florida where we raise rabbits for show. We also have chickens, horses and a pot bellied pig.I love to teach elementary and middle school writing and reading. I love the look on a child's face when they understand what they have just accomplished. I truly enjoy most sciences including social science, and anything history related is right up my alley.

I come from China, and came to United States at January 2012. I received my master degree in science from University of South Florida, majored in Finance.When I was in college back in China, I tutored a boy English for two years.He was in fourth grade when I started. His English teacher in school said he had trouble to follow up with what he was teaching. After 2 months, his score went to top 10 of his class. After I came to the States, I helped my friends' children to learn Mandarin during the summer of 2012. They were two 7 and 9 year-old brothers, both American Born Chinese. Their parents wanted them to speak Mandarin. After that summer, the boys can communicate in Mandarin. I enjoyed my tutoring with these children. It makes me feel fulfilling and I find myself can be very patient and effective with my students in language learning. Also my students seems to have a lot of fun in learning, because I used some fun ways instead of just teaching textbook.Languages are complicated subjects. I like to make different plans for different students, focus on what they are weak in or want to learn most, and use various methods to achieve our goal.In my spare time, I like reading books, watching movies, running and singing. I used to go to karaoke all the time with my friends when I was in China. (Speaking of Friends, that is my favorite TV series. The six gave me great joy. But most of all, they were always loyal and honest with each other. That's what I learned from them.)

Hola and hello, My name is Greg and I am passionate about teaching Spanish. I have a bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature, and I am currently working on my Master's in the same. I am also a licensed teacher for World Language (Spanish) in Massachusetts. As a non-native Spanish speaker, I had to learn Spanish from scratch. So, I understand the pitfalls and challenges that English speakers face when learning Spanish. I use this knowledge and experience in my teaching and tutoring, often explaining complicating Spanish grammar through the lens of English. I enjoy working with learners of all ages, skills, and goals! I want to understand your goals, skills, and challenges; once I understand that, I can tailor a learning plan just for you!

My true passion is ignited when I mentor and tutor young people studying the sciences. I have an extensive background working in after school programs, and tutoring. I am 27 years old, having just completed a Masters degree in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida. I am living in Jacksonville until I hear from medical schools.As an educator, I know how to help each student get the most out of the material. I am very patient, but know when to challenge the student appropriately. Having worked in the corporate and childcare settings, and teaching as a substitute, I bring a blend of experiences that have showed me that good communication is key to successful student outcomes.

I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida. I am an experienced nanny, working with kids from 6 months old until middle school. I am passionate about writing, reading and helping young students achieve their full academic potential.

I have 17 years of professional experience in higher education, with of those 11 years taking place in college admissions work; particularly in medical school admissions, graduate medical education, and the allied health fields. My professional experience has afforded me the opportunity to work with many student groups and various medical school environments within admissions, career advising, coaching, mentoring, tutoring and assisting students in developing the interpersonal and soft skills to prepare them for a successful academic career. It is my constant endeavor to serve in a capacity that plays an integral role in the success of students. I strive to offer a tutoring experience for students that offers a health balance of both challenge and support. I have a passion for working with students to create an environment of learning that allows a student to feel comfortable, confident and, supported.

I hope to teach my students science but I always want my students to know they are safe with me and I will always be there for them.

Certainly Knowledge is Power and a path to Success, but Knowledge is also Pleasurable, Beautiful and a path to Respect for Oneself and Others. My goal as an Educator is to guide Students to Love to Learn and to become Lifetime Self-Educators.The running theme of my professional career has been the meeting place between the Written Word and the Visual Image. Examples of this range from the Medieval Illuminated Manuscript to the Modern Graphic Novel; Renaissance Era Emblems to current Pop Music Artist's Logos; Classic Illustrated Children's Books to the latest Movie Poster.I practiced this myself by working as a professional Cartoonist and Illustrator for over 35 years. I gradually shifted my weight toward Teaching and discovered how much I loved guiding students to understand and appreciate the vast body of knowledge available to us in the Humanities (Arts & Letters).I completed my Masters Thesis on the Illuminated Poetry of William Blake (1757-1827). Blake combined all of his Poetic Compositions with Etched Illustrations printed on his own home studio Printing Press and hand colorized them. I received my MLA degree in 2003 from the University of South Florida in Tampa.Parents, allow me to partner with you in guiding your student toward academic success. Student, let me work with your parent or guardian to help you master subjects that have been mystifying or even tormenting you. Or maybe you merely need to discover more efficient study methods; so you have time to achieve other goals you have for your life. Either way, I look forward to assisting you this year as a Varsity Tutor!

I was someone who always knew I wanted to be in education. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology and master's in education at the University of South Florida. I am in my 10th year teaching, 8 years in 3rd grade and the last two years working in ESE with K-5 students. I love working with students who are struggling and being there when something finally "clicks"! I currently tutor in reading, written responses and math. I know testing is a stressful time for students and have experience working through different strategies to help them during those times.

I am a recent graduate of The University of South Florida with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Psychology. My goal is to attend medical school and become a doctor. Growing up the oldest of three siblings, I have been helping others with their studies as long as I can remember. I realized I had a passion for teaching during undergrad, assuming a teaching/leading role during labs and in organic chemistry studies. It was very fulfilling to help other student gain an understanding and mastery over what are very difficult concepts. I primarily focus on teaching ACT/SAT test prep as I am currently studying for my MCATs and know how stressful standardized tests can be at times. My goal when working with students is to relieve some of this test anxiety by preparing students for what they will see on test day as well as building confidence in students by using effective test strategies. My hobbies include watching and playing sports, listening to rock music (my favorite band is Tool), and watching movies.

I am a college student attending the University of South Florida but am originally from North Carolina. I love helping people in any way I can so never feel anxious or afraid to ask me questions! My favorite subjects are maths and sciences and I enjoy watching movies and TV shows, going to the gym, and attending school.

I enjoyed studying several subjects particularly math and science. I pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Science at University of South Florida and now I am doing my medical internship to later specialize in pediatrics. I love working with young children. I started tutoring elementary students as an undergrad with Americorps, which gave me the opportunity to work with all ages from 6 yrs-18 yrs old. I tutored mostly in math, science, Civics and reading/writing. I enjoy helping people and a better way to help the youth achieve their academic goals is by tutoring them in a way that they can understand by breaking the subject down using examples to make it simple and clear to understand. I have few hobbies besides my books, I love drawing flowers and traveling. I visited few places in the Caribbean and I took the opportunity to take pictures of the most beautiful flowers i could find to later draw and frame them. I also like going to the movies, comedy movies are my favorite.

I am a seasoned teacher and enjoy working with Elementary students of all ages. I like supporting my students to achieve autonomy with want they are learning. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary/Early childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. I am eager to support learning in any way I can.

Hello! I'm a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a love for making learning both effective and enjoyable. Over the years, I've taught a wide range of subjects, always with the goal of making even the most complex topics simple and approachable. My teaching style focuses on breaking down challenging concepts into clear, manageable steps, working through problems together, and showing how lessons connect to real-world situations. I believe that a supportive, comfortable learning environment encourages curiosity and confidence, so students feel free to ask questions and explore ideas. Whether your child is building foundational skills or tackling advanced material, I'm committed to guiding them at their own pace, celebrating progress, and equipping them with tools that last far beyond our sessions. My mission is not only to help students succeed academically but also to help them enjoy the journey of learning

I am a Speech Pathology major completing my master's degree at Vanderbilt University. I completed my Bachelor???s at the University of South Florida with an honors thesis on the current research in the field of linguistic relativity among bilinguals. My research interests include literacy, the relationship between cognition and language, and the history of language. My other interests include public speaking and volunteering. My goal is to become a Ph.D. researcher after I obtain my Certificate of Clinical Competence as a speech therapist. I tutor a wide variety of ages in a range of subjects, including but not limited to test preparation, latin, philosophy, and writing. I try to incorporate research-based techniques and methods into my tutoring whenever possible.

I am a current ELA Middle School Teacher in New York City. I have provided whole and small group reading instruction aligned to the Common Core Standards. Before moving to New York in late 2011, I completed my Master's degree at Boston University in Teaching and Curriculum.Teaching is not only instructional but social, and it is rooted in building relationships. While it is important to be firm, it's equally important to have a relationship with students and parents. My philosophy stems from years of public service after college. In 2008 I was a corps member at City Year Boston in which I taught literacy to disadvantaged students. Soon after, I joined Teach For America in 2009 as a corps member and worked in the Boston Public School system. I was lucky enough to teach a range of grades (Grade 2-8) in both public and private school settings.I enjoy teaching, moreover I love READING! Literacy is my passion. Teaching kids to read is a difficult task; there is no one magic bullet. There are many factors I target while teaching or supporting a struggling/reluctant reader. I also try to instill a joy of reading to struggling/reluctant readers by exposing the student to different types of literature and using other methods. I tutor students as an opportunity to reach more students and support them with reading. I look forward to working with your child.

Many students come to tutoring because they say they are just not good at Math. After several sessions with me they discover that is not true. They just never had anyone explain concepts to them in a way that they learn. I am a former Math Instructor at the University and taught College Algebra, Business Calculus and Pre Calculus.

I am a graduate of the University of South Florida. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics and currently completing a premed post-baccalaureate program. At 22 years old, I enlisted in the Navy and served in Japan as a medic for five years. I had the privilege of working in an Emergency Room for three of the five years where I learned from some of the most competent doctors and nurses in the profession. My final year of service was dedicated to teaching new medics the skills, knowledge and even maturity that was required to work in an exciting, yet delicate environment. Throughout my post-baccalaureate education, I have led 1-on-1 and group study sessions throughout all math based classes such as Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, and Calculus. I also tutored others in Organic Chemistry I and II.