Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Fort Lauderdale, FL

...college, I made the decision to get on track to pursue speech therapy as my career out of my love of mentoring and fascination with language. I had my own humble beginnings in South Florida juggling AP tests and marching band at Cypress Bay High School, where I first had the opportunity to learn from and teach my peers subjects ranging from Calculus to English Literature to Jazz Theory. I will be returning to Boston...

I am a graduate student at the University of Miami working on a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. My undergraduate degree is in Human Biology, Health and Society from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. I have experience in many different subject areas, with a focus on the natural sciences. Tutoring is an exciting opportunity to share my knowledge and help others discover new and exciting interests through learning. ... There is no one correct method; every student...

...a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru pre-calc) and test prep (SAT, ACT, and PSAT.) I am also comfortable tutoring middle/high...

...time at the University of Miami, I worked as a tutor for the University鈥檚 Athletic Academic Services, where I tutored student athletes in a variety of subjects, and helped them devise study schedules that maximized their academic success. Since then, I have worked as a full-time tutor in a Massachusetts high school, where I provided focused Math instruction to a personal caseload of 12 ninth and tenth graders, and also as a Spanish language tutor...

...Akron. I have 10 years of teaching experience as a certified teacher. I am also a certified reading specialist. I believe the best way to teach is to assess the learning style of each student, teach to their strengths and help them develop strategies to work around their weaknesses. That means helping them discover how they learn which is a skill they will use for a lifetime of learning. My interests include travel, exercise, yoga,...

...SAT and ACT because it's relatively fun and easy to master. It is rewarding to see how improvement on the essay affects other academic subjects. I hope to show my students the importance of education and it's far reaching implications outside of academia, and that most aspects of learning can be fun and gratifying. I always feel personally invested in my students' ongoing success and love to work with dedicated students who are equally invested...

...in writing their college essays and applications. As a college application tutor, my philosophy is that each student's application needs to tell a story about who they are. Through the application, the college should be able to get to know the student. I work to not only craft this application but show the student how to better their writing through the process. I have also as a private tutor focusing on a range of subjects...

...confidence in their work and better writing in the long term. Besides my official tutoring experience, I have volunteered at multiple schools, mainly an Elementary School where my mother is a first grade teacher. Academically, I have been an active of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society at FIU, and Eta Sigma Phi, the Classics Honor Society at UF. Currently I am working on applying for my Masters in Fine Arts for Creative Writing,...

...entire career has been devoted to "knowledge transfer" and much of that has been in the field of education. After receiving a B.A. from the University of Texas in English Literature, and an M.A. from Rutgers University in Comparative Literature, I worked in the corporate world as a writer and trainer. Most recently I have had the opportunity to teach at the university, high school, and middle school levels. I have tutored privately and I...

...you have taken the initiative to get extra help with your learning goals. Regardless of your academic level or academic goals, I know that I can help you. Every learner is different and that is why I cater my teaching methods to suite your style of learning. I am an effective and results-driven communicator and I strive to make your strengths even stronger while also making your weaknesses, well, weaker! Let me know how I...

...proud to say that the eleven-year-old Vietnamese girl and boy that I tutored for 5 years are both attending Medical school. In addition, I am proud to say that I speak, write and read in French, English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Italian proficiently. Whenever I tell people that I speak French, they often assume that it is not my mother tongue language because I have no accent in English. I am always proud to say...

...one subject. In essence, I love to solve puzzles; each aforementioned subject entails figuring out how the constituents interact with one another while abiding by specific rules and, sometimes, exceptions. Through divergent thinking and debate of dialogic points of view, students are pushed outside their comfort zone and are pushed to think for themselves. To teach is to learn and I encourage my students to teach themselves, teach each other and to teach me. My...

...understanding of the current topic. As a scientist with keen observation and troubleshooting skills, I will look for specific roadblocks that are preventing your child from achieving excellence in the problem subject. My undergraduate degree was in philosophy, which was writing-intensive and highly analytical. I can help your child write persuasive, coherent, and stylish essays, as well as teach your child the skills to navigate the tricky questions found on standardized tests such as the...

...country before returning to South Florida and working as a writer, a tutor, and a substitute teacher with the Broward County Public Schools. Although I tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about Literature and Mathematics. I believe that the two greatest wonders of the world are the human mind and the human hand, and the first thing I teach each of my students is that the most valuable investment one can make is in...

...and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and back-up activities in case a certain activity does not go as planned. I also am familiar with teaching methodologies, learning styles, and how certain methodologies are appropriate for certain learning styles. Outside of Academia I...

...town in which I was previously living. I am an avid photographer, a certified yoga teacher and a lover of all things French. I've lived in both Israel and France for several years each. I've also traveled much of the world and love new adventures. I've been told that I have a knack for teaching and that I can explain difficult concepts in a simple way allowing the student to move from the basic to...

...currently finishing up my Dissertation and will have completed my Doctorate in Education in Fall 2017. I tutor math, reading, science, and study skills. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it challenges me to think outside the box. My tutoring style is stern but compassionate. I am fun, comical, and encouraging. I believe that any student can achieve anything they put their minds to. Sometimes they just need a little help. My interests...

...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 my bike, and making new friends. I love meeting new people and getting to know them. I have been working with...

...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 similar enough in academic ability, but what differentiates one student from another is the commitment to their respective studies. Thus, I try...

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