Vicky

About Me

Hi there! I have more than a decade of experience in tutoring math and language arts to students in grades K-8. In 2020, I added elementary and middle school science to my tutoring services. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Jacksonville University and am currently working on a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of North Florida.

Tutoring Style

My teaching style is patient, gentle, encouraging, thorough, and above all, student-centered. Not everyone learns the same way, so I seek to quickly ascertain how the student learns best so I can adjust my approach and methods to suit their learning style. Then, I break down the material into the basic concepts, lay them out clearly, and build step by step from there -- following an "I do, we do, you do" process. I do everything I can to create an engaging and interactive learning experience that has as its goal not only the student's mastery of the material but a discovery that learning can be fun. Students quickly find that I have a warm and kind personality and that I truly care about both their academic success and overall well-being.

Success Story

During the pandemic, I got a student who had fallen a little behind in math. So, I worked closely with her mom to create a personalized tutoring program for her. She soon began to excel and develop a deep love for math. When she went back to school, she was placed in an advanced math class. Not only did she thrive in it, but she succeeded in all her other subjects and was recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. She's still my student, and I couldn't be more proud of her.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy reading, cooking, listening to music, watching nature documentaries, playing with my two cats, spending time outdoors, and playing my violin. My interests include history, science, nature, music, and nutrition.

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