Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Lakeland, FL

I have just completed my Master's degree in English Literature at the University of South Florida. I also earned three Bachelor's degrees from USF in English, History, and Classics. I have primarily worked with college freshmen in my English composition courses at the university, and thoroughly enjoy helping my students achieve their goals. ... The most important thing about teaching, in my mind, is to provide a safe, comfortable environment in which the student can develop....

...scale or smaller). I have been teaching English for second language learners for over 10 years, epsecially in the arena of academic and professional writing, study skills, and cultural training. I have lived abroad in several countries and learned first hand out to adapt into new cultures and living environments. I am fascinated with learning...

...understand how they see things first; it helps me to see from their perspective, and it helps me to understand how to help them see from another perspective. Most students have the potential to do better than they are, they just haven't been told in terms that make sense to them. That's what I'm here to...

...University. Each of these opportunities was very fulfilling for me because it allowed me to illuminate the minds of those I taught. I am most passionate about teaching History, but I also enjoy enlightening minds on the beauty of English Literature. I am a strong proponent of education; I think it is key to individual...

Eleven years of classroom teaching and several years of tutoring has shown me that learning has so much to do with confidence. Let's build your confidence while we build your skills so that tomorrow will become easier than today! ... My plans for the first session would be to complete a "getting to know you activity" with the student and complete assessments with the student. I would also like to see any assessments the school may...

...tutor, the most passionate subjects that I have taught the last 15 years as an educator; they are Reading and Writing, focusing on ESOL students and Intensive Reading students. I am a "firm, fair, and friendly," educator, that the 'student' will enjoy and eventually learn new reading strategies within my lessons. This will help improve...

"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."

...different paces. Some students learn by doing, some by hearing and some by seeing. An effective tutor is able to use different teaching methods to reach each individual student. Also, the tutor must understand the strengths and weaknesses of each student to assess areas of improvement. When you pair the student with an effective tutor,...

...Standards with the Florida Standards Assessment. Besides that, I am K-12 Reading and ESOL Endorsed and this has enabled me to apply various reading and ESL strategies when teaching reading and content area subjects. Examples are the Venn diagram, cause/effect chart, concept mapping, K-W-L chart, and RAFT, realia, and visuals. In addition, I have been...

...best way to have a positive impact on the life of another. Working with students allows Crystal to get tiny glimpses into the life, ideas, and learning of others. It's in those glimpses that true connections are formed. Most importantly, it's where the students connect to each other and form the community that is so...

...the process of becoming a certified teacher. I have been in the classroom for about 8 years. Before I was a certified teacher, I was a paraprofessional and a substitute teacher. I have taught almost every elementary school grade level (K, 1, 3, 4, and 5). I have taught all subject areas in each grade...

...As high school graduation approached, I quickly realized that library science was the only field of study in which I could see myself. For my undergraduate degree I am studying Professional Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology at University of South Florida. I plan to apply the writing and technology skills that I gain to the rapidly...

...them. My aim is to make sure that my students understand the material, which requires me to assess mastery in a variety of manners. There is no one way to teach or assess a student, so, as a teacher, I cannot give up. I enjoy being innovative and spending my free time researching new technologies...

...students to attain academic success while having fun learning about themselves and the world they live in. Most students just need a listening ear that will help them understand what they can't wrap their minds around sometimes. By offering different approaches to a problem, it may be possible to help that student have an 'aha'...

...the people I meet on common ground! Everything I venture out to invest energy into is geared towards helping others, whether its working as a tutor, a licensed massage therapist, or community outreach leader. I believe the biggest rewards in life come from witnessing the impact we can have on one another's lives!... You can personalize your tutoring by trying to get to know the student, asking his interests, and assessing his learning style.

...from or where they are on life's journey. My call as a critical justice diversity educator and researcher is to make sure that what happens in the schools, in the workplace, in the policy manuals, and the courtrooms reflects a student-centered methodological stance that engenders inclusivity and reaches all learners where they are. Creativity and...

...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 reading, driving, and spending quality time with my family.

...South Florida, where I earned my BS in Chemistry. I thus have a lot of personal experience with the Sciences and Maths. I have since gone on to teach Chemistry and Environmental Science at the High School level. If there is one thing my experiences have taught me, it's that anyone can grasp even the...

...trained, coached, lead, and taught students, co-workers, colleges, friends, and more. I love and enjoy teaching people new things. For the last four years, I have taught in classrooms teaching grades 2,6, and 7. My biggest experience is with English, but I have vast knowledge in Math, Science, and Social Studies. I promise to always...

I believe that a student who is comfortable, engaged, and happy is a student who will want to learn and strive for excellence.