Florida Writes Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Cape Coral, FL

15 years elementary classroom teacher in kindergarten, first, second and fifth grade. 5 years literacy specialist in three different public schools. 10 years tutoring students of all ages in a variety of subject areas. Coordinator of several after school tutoring programs. Experience with a variety of curricula and instructional intervention programs.

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I like to teach science because it gives me many opportunities to teach using my preferred styles. I like to use cooperative learning, have the students investigate questions, and use hands on activities with real world examples. I try to build relationships with all of my students and their families. I taught for 8 years in a Title 1 Elementary school in North Fort Myers. The population was and still is over 90% free and reduced lunch. I taught 4th and 5th grades for 4 years and then taught science as an exploratory to all of the students for 4 years. I developed my curriculum for all grade levels in science, connected them to the building block and Sunshine State Standards, and created assessments. Currently, I am teaching Life Science to 7th graders at a Cape Coral middle school which is 5 miles form my home. I taught Science for 6th, 7th and 8th ESE students who had learning disabil

$ 40.50

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I have earned a bachelor degree in Elementary Education and a master degree in Special Education. During my education at the University of Florida, I have numerous experiences teaching and tutoring during my field placements and internships. My experiences ranged from teaching one-on-one to teaching a full classroom of 30 children. I have taught from Kindergarten age to fifth grade. I have experience teaching students with learning disabilities and with emotional disabilities in resource rooms and self-contained rooms. I believe that making learning fun and exciting benefits all children. I also believe all children have the capability of learning and advancing. It is the teacher's job to find the way each and every child learns best. Each child has a different and unique learning style and discovering this is the key to being an outstanding teacher. My goal as a teacher is to ma

$ 37.50

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My teaching style is best described as adaptive. We all learn differently, some more so by doing, others by seeing or listening, and others by thinking it through. Learning is a combination of processes, emphasizing what works best. For me, the approach is to use what works best for the student to learn what needs to be learned, with the underlying objective of the student learning how to learn - meaning a self-awareness of what works best for him or her. The tough learning is slugging it through the stuff that we just don’t seem to get or seems to have no value in our future lives. One book I’ve always liked is “The Memory Book” by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas for the varied approaches for using our brains. My teaching experience has been both formal and informal. I’ve been a teaching assistant to college undergraduates, an instructor in management studies and also an instruc

$ 37.00

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I am a firm believer in research based teaching. I combine direct instruction with constructivist methods of teaching. I also take a humanistic approach to motivate my students to learn. I take the time to learn about my student's interests and background knowledge so I can tailor my instruction to each student's needs and interests as much as possible. I also believe in adding fun and humor to learning, which has made the learning experience a very positive one for my students. I have been teaching for six years. I currently teach third grade at Edgewood Academy in Fort Myers, FL. I hold my professional teaching certificate in Florida and I am a highly qualified teacher. I am currently a doctoral student at Novasoutheastern University. The focus of my research is on reading.

$ 36.50

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I believe all students can learn, and it is the teacher’s job to know exactly how to teach them. I have taught students who had been unfairly labeled as “slow” or “below-level” when, in fact, they just simply had unique learning styles. I pride myself in being keenly aware of the differences in how children might process information. The teacher-student relationship is, at its core, a joint search for knowledge. The student is exposed to experiences and presented with knowledge from all possible sources. The teacher is crucial to helping the student organize these experiences so they become meaningful to the student and, ultimately, useful in his or her life. In a way, the effective teacher is an effective manager, aiding the student to make sense of what he or she experiences, to derive meaning from them, or even create new meanings. As a consistent honor student with a bachelor's

$ 38.00

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All through school I had an advanced understanding of math and i enjoyed helping others better understand it, for the past 5 years i have been offering tutoring to those in need. I have great understanding in everything up to and including statistics, algebra II, and some calculus. I have always seen math in a different way then those around me and have always been able to help others see the problems in a different light to better understand it. I take pride in my ability to help others understand even when they believe it will be hopeless

$ 33.00

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Retired military officer with over 22 years of active duty service.Presently working as an adjunct consultant with a defense contractor. Served as Department Chair, Leadership Education(JROTC), North Ft. Myers HS Dec 1999 to May 2005. Instructed cadets in all levels of required curriculum(9-12). Mentored students on career options and recruited for the Senior ROTC university programs. Military style without the stress. I believe in learning through repetion and patience. Do it until you get it right. I believe all children can learn given the proper tools and attention. As a former military officer, I am a firm beliver in providing students with practical approaches to learning that are goal oriented.

$ 34.50

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My teaching style totally depends on the student(s) that I am working with. Not all children learn at the same pace, nor do they all have the same attention span. That said, I find that applying the “token economy” approach, in getting the children to focus on the task, is very effective. If given time and patience, children are capable of accomplishing most anything. I have been working with children for more than 20 years, as a tutor and mentor. My profession and academic education was in business and psychology, but my passion has always been working with children. For the last 7 years, I have worked as a substitute teacher, for Lee County Schools. And for the last 5 years, I have spent my summer months traveling throughout SE Asia, volunteering time in orphanages and schools, teaching the children English.

$ 34.50

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I have been teaching for five years in the state of Pennsylvania and three years in the state of Florida. For all eight years I have tutored students ranging in grade levels from 3rd grade to 7th grade in the subjects of language arts, mathematics, and science. I utilize many different teaching techniques. I believe in enthusiasm because if I am excited my students will be excited. I teach utilizing all teaching modes from direct instruction to differentiated instruction. I also believe in collecting data and varying your teaching methods depending on progression.

$ 41.50

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I enjoy helping children learn. More than that, I enjoy helping them feel empowered and enjoy learning. When the child feels empowered, and is excited about what they can do, learning becomes fun. Whether working with turning past failures into success, or making high achievers soar to even greater heights, the process has to be 'tailored' to the child's particualar needs and personality. Together we make the difference for their future success. I have nineteen years of experience teaching children of various ages and abilities. I have taught second through fifth grade in the public school system, as well as pre-school through high school as the owner/operator of my own tutoring company. I have been employed with the public school system since 1991, and during that time, I have been employed by other schools for private consulting and inservices in writing. I have extensive experie

$ 38.50

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My first work experience began with counseling Severely Emotionally Disturbed children and their families. In this capacity I worked with the schools in order to enable the students to see the value of education and to work through their personal problems in order to be successful in the school setting. I have been a teacher/trainer for 12 years in the Lee County school system. The levels I taught included diverse populations of middle and high school students. Most of my classes were comprised of ESE students and in fact there were several years that I concentrated on Severely Emotionally Disturbed students in a special program. Throughout both of these careers I have been extremely successful in establishing rapport and trust with these children and have been triumphant in motivating this population to care about themselves and their education. My passions are teaching

$ 36.50

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My teaching style is a combination of basic, simple direct instruction and hands-on learning. I believe children learn best through active engagement when they are interested in the subject. I realize that not all students learn in the same way, or at the same pace. As my student, a child can expect a variety of differentiated instruction techniques to create a positive learning experience and meet their learning needs. As a recent graduate of FGCU, I received top honors in my field of study, Early Childhood Education. This continues my experience as an educator, as I have taught at the pre-school level for 15 years. My teaching and life experiences uniquely qualify me for an engaging tutoring experience for your child. I have recently interned in two elementary schools resulting in great academic success for my students in reading and math. I understand the stress and competitive

$ 62.50

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I love teaching and working with all children. I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways. I am available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference to a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives. Relevant Experience Miami Dade College; Adjunct Professor, August 2005- Palm Beach Community College; Adjunct Professor, June 2005 - North Fort Myers Academy of The Arts; Assistant Teacher Volunteer, August 2006- North Focal Point Senior Center; Monthly

$ 39.00

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