Toccoa G.

• Newberry, FL 32669 ( 22.6 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I really like working with children from low income families. I think each child has a different interest and way of learning. I try to discover these learning styles before I begin the tutoring process. I try to allow them to be comfortable and having fun during our sessions. Most of the time I do a lot of question/conversation responses to allow them to find the answer for themselves. I like a problem based learning style, even for the youngest of children. I not only want to teach them how to properly concur their learning material but how to find the information they need if they do not know the answer. Additionally, I want them to have fun and enjoy quality time with a supportive mentor and gain an enthusiasm for school.
I have a B.S in Animal Biology. I have had to take extensive science and math courses. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with childre ... read more

Mary F.

• Gainesville, FL 32605 ( 27.1 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science

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I enjoy helping others understand concepts that they are struggling with. It is very gratifying when a student has that "a ha" moment. I am a little strict with instruction. If a student is not paying attention or has not completed an assignment that I've asked him/her to do, I will not overlook it. I think that, in the interest of the end goal of improving grades, it's absolutely necessary to stay on task and on target throughout the process.
I graduated from Vanderbilt in 2004 with a major in philosophy and a minor in geology. My overall GPA was 3.674/4.000. I enjoy using both sides of my brain, so to speak. Through philosophy, I mastered formalities of the English language and developed an aptitude for critical and logical thinking. Through geology, I focused on the practical through the application of mathematical and scientific concepts. I have tutored student ... read more

Justin H.

• Gainesville, FL 32607 ( 27.2 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I am a very enthusiastic tutor and, as I stated in the previous section, believe teaching in such a way that the student gains a true mastery of the given subject. In a sense, I believe in each student understanding a particular concept in their own unique way that is consistent with their unique thinking processes. I strive to do this by relating a given concept analogously to something the student already fundamentally understands. I also create new problems to solve that probe the students’ progress and comprehension. I try to make these problems as realistic as possible to make them interesting to the student.
Being a Ph.D. candidate and appointed research assistant, I very much realize the importance of true comprehension of a subject. Not only do I hold two B.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering but I also carry credits to the equivalent of a Non-Th ... read more

David H.

• Gainesville, FL 32607 ( 28.4 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Physics, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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I love teaching and working with children. I believe good communication is what makes life efficient. In my mind, good communication requires a positive, instructive, and detail manner. A better future requires a better education now, and how we pursue it is vital. Education empowers a mind, attitude empowers a lifestyle.
As a former student and professional athlete, I am a very self-motivated person. From the University of Florida I earned a B.A. in History and a Minor in Education. Last year, I worked in the classroom as a substitute teacher on all three major levels of grade school education. In addition, I have been a supervisor and counselor at various camps which require long hours and spendig individual time with children.

Erik D.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 29.5 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Physics, Earth Science

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My teaching style is largely based on my learning style. I am a very fast learner and I decipher the big picture and the essential concepts of a subject or problem before looking into the details.
While in business college, I am constantly tutoring fellow classmates and peers. Tutoring is very rewarding to me because I can be a part of each student's success.

Angela G.

• Gainesville, FL 32601 ( 30.1 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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I am a student at the University of Florida and am confident in my ability to provide an excellent education. I have some experience in tutoring children in reading and basic math, and have been a "Big Sister" type figure. I excel in writing, grammar, and the Spanish language, and have experience with Advanced Placement (AP) style essays, technical writing, philosophy papers, speeches, general essays, and essays in Spanish. I am efficient in basic algebra, geometry and science, and have studied AP Calculus and chemistry. I also studied piano for seven years, and am currently learning to play the guitar.
I love helping and teaching children, and am eager for the opportunity to encourage learning. I am patient and sensitive, and understand that each student has a different approach to learning. I also understand that for many, learning can be frustrating and discouraging, but I ... read more

Cristina C.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 30.6 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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I believe the best way to get ideas across to students and to help them become tangible, is to engage as many of the senses as possible. I realize every student has unique necessities when it comes to understanding different subjects, but I have found that the best way to teach is to create curiosity about the topic being taught and to apply the learning to real life. I use diagrams and real life stories that engage the curiosity of the student. I am patient and meticulous when teaching and make sure the student understands a matter before moving on to something more advanced. Teaching is more than drilling facts, principles, and formulas into the students. It is also giving them the tools necessary to perform critical thinking and conduct research on their own.
In 2005, I earned a Master of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida. I have done a lot of research an ... read more

Amanda O.

• bronson, FL 32621 ( 30.7 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I love helping people learn. I like to find a way that helps them remember things, which sometimes mean making a game out of studing. Studying has to be funin order for someone to get anything out of it.
I have recently earned my BA degree from the University of Florida in the field of Health Science. I have future plans to go to graduate school to become a Physicians Assistant, which will take me 2 years to complete once I get accepted. I am in the process of finishing my application now. I have great study habits seeing as I graduated with honors from UF.

Janna O.

• Micanopy, FL 32667 ( 37.3 mi )
• Marine Biology Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Biology

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While earning my PhD in Biology, it was a requirement that I teach at least 3 Biology labs each semester. I focused on labs for Biology majors, so that I've mastered the foundation material so well, I can repeat it in my sleep! In addition, my supervision of undergraduate researchers in my lab was a form of teaching every day as we worked on research and learned the protocols. Needless to say, the completion of my dissertation refined my writing/discussion skills about science.
A great benefit to teaching so many Biology labs was working with the professors to accomadate their lecture material and create a hands-on application for my students. I found this a wonderful opportunity to take a lot of information and to synthesize it in such a fashion that students could understand a complex process in a simple way. For example, visual demostrations were a favorite of mine, where you co ... read more