Florida Writes Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Palm Beach, FL

I enjoy helping students prepare for high stakes tests and my teaching style is engaging and communicative, yet firm when needed. I believe that every child has the capacity to learn, but children learn in different ways. My goal is to fit your child's tutoring to his or her personality, learning style, and individualized learning needs. I possess teaching certification in multiple states for K-6, and English 6-12 subject areas. I have 10 years experience teaching and tutoring large groups, small groups, and one-on-one for a multitude of subjects. My coursework for education includes case studies, pedagogy, behavior modification techniques, and adaptation for exceptional and second language learners. I enjoy helping students prepare for high stakes tests and my teaching style is engaging and communicative, yet firm when needed. I believe that every child has the capacity to learn, but

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I love working with children. I love seeing their eyes glow up when they finally understand something or learn something that was completely foreign to them before. I'm currently an undergraduate student at the University of South Florida obtaining a degree in English literature. I attended one of the nation's best high schools, according to Newsweek. I received my International Baccalaureate program certifying me to master challenging courses for greater, global knowledge. I've been a tutor at the Lake Worth Library for five years. I've helped children of all ages think critically. I have tutored students in AP English Literature and IB English Literature. I also help students achieve their writing skills by improving vocabulary. I am also available to tutor in Spanish. The goal I have for my students is to reveal to them that they are capable of obtaining the knowledge that is

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I use a Reciprocal/Practice based tutoring style. This an effective method because it allows me to interact with the student and help them grow more efficiently while holding an open discussion environment in each lesson. I then reinforce it with practice based assignments which are followed up with reviews in the beginning of the following class. This makes the student not only memorize definitions, but to also understand the reasoning behind different concepts. Business student at Florida Atlantic University. I graduated from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts with honors in the visual arts, specializing in Architecture and Mathematics. I have also tutored for 4 years now while in school by teaching a wide variety of subjects to students from the ages of 5-20.

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Although I am well versed in this specific test and all of the skills that are assessed therein, this test will be phased out along with the FCAT in 2014. Its replacement has yet to be identified, but it will probably be designed to assess the requirements of the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) that are being fully implemented this school year in lieu of the Florida Sunshine Standards. See my description under Writing for a general picture of a tutoring plan for writing. All tutoring plans are individualized to meet the needs of the student. I have a B.A. in Speech and Communications and a Masters Degree in Speech and Language. I especially love working with special needs children with learning disabilities and language deficits. I have experience in assessment and therapy for Articulation, Language, Autism, and Dyslexia for children and adults. During my tenure with the Palm Bea

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I bring energy and enthusiasm to my approach. Students appreciate me for my humor and my genuine passion for the subject. Taught high school English for 2 years. Taught college writing for 3 years. Professional test-prep tutor for 7 years. I teach all aspects of the SAT, ACT, and GRE. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in mathematics, reading comprehension, study habits, writing skills, general science, basic Spanish, and more.

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I have taught elementary school for five years and I currently am a Center Director for Sylvan Learning Center. My passion is education and working with students to thrive and be successful. I have experience in FCAT prep and test taking techniques. The students I taught showed significant improvements.

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Hands on practice Learn through real life connections Engage fun activities such as academic games to make learning more engaging for the students I am certified by the Florida Department of education as a Science Teacher and have worked for the working for the School District of Palm Beach County as a GED math and science instructor. Additionally I am also an upper level math and science tutor at Sylvester Learning Center and have worked with various other tutoring companies. Furthermore, I have held private tutoring sessions for a wide variety of students starting from elementary age to college and post graduate education. As an educator I plan and patiently instruct my lessons using a variety of teaching aids, implementing technology and using my own experience as a scholar to engage my students in active learning. I am also an experienced volunteer within various healthcare fie

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I have experience with differentiated instruction which has helped a lot in my tutoring business. I help my students find their unique learning style and then use that style in my lessons. For example, a couple of my students are kinesthetic (hands-on) learners so I use flashcards, coins, and other manipulatives to help them master math skills. I have Five (plus) years of professional tutoring experience specializing in English and Elementary Math. I have three years of substitute teaching experience, during which time I worked with students in grades 1-6. I also have three years of full-time classroom teaching experience, during which time I taught 3rd, 5th, and 1st grades. In the two years since I left the classroom, I have become a homeschool evaluator, test administrator, and tutor.

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I have been tutoring for the past 15 years in all subjects. However I specialize and certified in Elementary Education and Reading K-12. I love giving back to the community through education, I feel that I am capable of making the most out of different situations since I am determined to win at any obstacle.

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In addition to classroom experience, I have been a curriculum specialist, district master trainer, reading coach, test committee member, and college adjunct. I have worked with adults and high school and middle school students with a high pass rate on various exams, including FCTE, General Knowledge, ACT, SAT, FCAT, FSA, and Florida Writes!

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As a Spanish Tutor, I was very interested in helping everybody from children to Adults. I have earned a Bachelor Degree in Spanish from Queens College in New York. I also have Master's Credits from Long Island University in Special Education, and Spanish. In addition, I have varied experience from Broadway to Drug and Alcohol Centers. Finally, I'm doing what I really love to do. I like teaching and working with all children and adults. I am capable of tutoring all levels of Spanish, and elementary levels of Reading and Math. I am available to help everyone who needs help in comminication in English and Spanish. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to teach in a humanistic manner. Finally, I believe everyone can learn if you give them a chance.

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In the future, I want to work with kids, helping them to become successful and self expressive. I believe this is a good experience for both the children and I in helping us further on with our goals. I love working with kids and only want to help! Math comes extremely easy to me and I can teach anyone with patience and persistence. I am also good with writing and reading. I can really relate to children who struggle with comprehension because as a young child, I struggled very much with it. I believe that I can help even more by viewing their struggles from their perspectives. I have little experience in tutoring. However, I have always helped my younger sister as well as some children I have babysat in the past. Even thought I have little experience, that is exactly why I am on this site. I crave the experience of working with children and helping them succeed! They have so much power

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I like teaching hands on and finding out with the student is into to help them connect with the area they are having trouble with. I like to make learning fun as well as applicable to real life situations so they can see how it applies to them. Right out of college I worked as a substitute teacher and then as a para-professional for 3-4 years with both learning support and emotional support students. Upon moving to Florida I accepted a third grade teaching position for St. Lucie County and have been doing that since 2007. I also tutored throughout this school year for a first grade and a third grade student.

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Most recently I have worked as a reading specialist. I have over 25 years of experience as an English as a Second/Foreign Language educator. I have taught at all levels k-12, as well as University. I have extensive experience teaching at the adult level and enjoy working with adult learners. Currently I am a private consultant with a focus on reading and learning - particularly learners with special needs. I am a learner-centered instructor. When working with an individual I try to understand his or her learning approaches and needs. I believe that I work well with alternative learners and with young adults who may be disaffected with conventional educational methods. I particularly enjoy working with adults and feel that I often learn so much more from them than what I am able to offer. When working with adult learners I respect that their personal lives and needs may

$ 32.50

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