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| Sandra Brown Bockrath |
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Sandra brings over seven years of professional experience to the tutoring table.
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Sandra attended Wilson Middle School and Plant
High School – where she first discovered a love for mathematics and signs of a
natural teaching ability. She tutored several fellow classmates in high school,
and also worked closely with the math competition teams as a coach and
participant. Sandra attended Rice University in Houston, Texas to pursue her
Bachelors degree in Psychology (with several math and business classes on the
side!) and completed a Masters in Human Resource Management as well. She spent
three years working at Advantage Testing of Houston, Inc., where she received
professional training on the best practices of tutoring and gained a solid
understanding of the structure, test strategies, and subject matter covered on
the PSAT, SAT and ACT.
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In 2007, Sandra founded Blue Owl Tutoring after working with several students
in the Tampa Bay area. With a perfect score (800 in math!) under her belt and a
strong faith in her teaching ability, Sandra loves to help her students realize
their own potential while building academic confidence and mathematic
knowledge. Sandra’s students see typical score increases anywhere from 50 to
150 points!
On a personal note, Sandra is an avid reader and very athletic! She enjoys
training for triathlons and running events, as well as participating annually
in the MS-150 cycling tour in Central Florida.
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| Danielle Leffler |
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Danielle is originally from a small horse and fern town known as Barberville, Florida. At the young age of seven, Danielle decided she would follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a teacher. After tutoring several classmates in high school, Danielle realized that her teaching interest would grow in the direction of high school math education. Danielle first attended Florida State University (GO NOLES!) and in 2006 transferred to the University of Tampa where she graduated with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. Danielle is currently in her second year of teaching at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico. She teaches Math Analysis and Geometry and also coaches the girl's volleyball team. Teaching is Danielle’s passion and she is very confident that she can make a difference in her students’ math scores, while being a positive influence in their lives! She believes that building her student’s confidence is essential and goes hand-and-hand with teaching mathematical skills. In addition to math, Danielle loves volleyball, her horses and dogs, and enjoys reading!
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| Corey Perich |
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Corey is originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, a growing city about 45 minutes north of Boston. Having a father in the field of education, Corey developed a desire to follow in his footsteps and found that he really enjoys teaching as well! Corey has recently graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Mathematics and is currently at the University of Tampa in the Master of Education program.
Corey has been with Blue Owl for two and a half years, and he feels that he can bring a lot of excitement and passion to the students he tutors. Corey strives to be a great role model and has made it a goal to instill his passion for math into each of his students. Corey especially enjoys tutoring Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry.
Aside of tutoring, Corey loves most sports including Baseball, Football and Soccer. Go Red Sox!!
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| Stephanie Branham |
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Stephanie Branham is originally from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and has been tutoring with Blue Owl for over a year and has a great passion for what she does. She currently tutors Calculus AB, Algebra II, Analysis of Functions as well as SAT and ACT prep. In May of 2010 Stephanie graduated summa cum lade from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. In the fall of 2010 Stephanie will be entering graduate school at the University of South Florida where she will be pursuing a Master's degree in statistics and eventually a Ph.D. in the same field. Eventually Stephanie would like to conduct statistical research for Moffitt Cancer Center.
When Stephanie is not tutoring or attending classes, you can usually find her in the pool where she loves to swim to relax and stay in shape!
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| Christopher Adamo |
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Christopher Adamo is originally from Port Charlotte, Florida and is currently attending the University of Tampa. Interested in mathematics from a young age he is majoring in mathematics with a minor in mathematical programming and aerospace studies. Chris plans on becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, and he hopes to be a pilot!
New to Blue Owl Tutoring, Chris feels he can greatly help others find a passion in math and get excited about learning more. With his experience in Air Force ROTC, Chris has fostered an ethos of always giving 110% and enabling the people around him to not only do their best but have an enjoyable time as well.
Chris will be focusing on tutoring for Trigonometry, Analysis of Functions and Calculus classes.
Outside of tutoring, Chris can be found relaxing with a few video games or movies. HUAH!!!
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| Mary Schroeder |
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Mary Wharton Schroeder, college entrance exam tutor and educational planner,
has served over 25 years in education. She has been a classroom teacher, a
private tutor, and has volunteered her talents in high school college planning
offices. She maintains a private practice tutoring students for the Critical
Reading and Written portions of the SAT as well as the ACT college entrance
exam.
A native of Tampa, she led the educational committee that established the
learning curriculum for the children at Metropolitan Ministries. Mrs. Schroeder
also taught illiterate adults to read through the Laubach Literacy Association
during her active years with the Junior League of Tampa and was featured as an
exceptional volunteer by Tampa NBC-TV-affiliate WFLA. While teaching in the
DeKalb County School System in Atlanta, Georgia, she was featured as an
outstanding teacher in a Redbook magazine article entitled "Are There Any Good
Teachers Left?"
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| Mary Schroeder |
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Mrs. Schroeder is a graduate of Florida State University with majors in
Education and English. She has worked on her Master of Educational Leadership
at Oglethorpe University and the University of South Florida. She is staying
current on the changes in university and college admissions policies through
frequent travel to campuses with IECA (Independent Educational Consultants
Association) members. She adheres to IECA’s Principles of Good Practice.
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| Please call Mary at 813-340-4231 to schedule Verbal/Writing tutoring for
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| Britt Arvidson |
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Britt Arvidson is a certified Pre-K through 5th grade teacher. Originally from
Chicago, Britt recently relocated to South Tampa and is very excited to call
the area home! Britt attended Purdue University and received her Bachelor’s
Degree in Elementary Education. Over the past six years Britt has taught
preschool, first, second, and fourth grade. She has had the amazing privilege
of working with children for over 15 years as a teacher, nanny, camp counselor,
tutor, and mentor.
Britt specializes in elementary age tutoring in the areas of Reading, Writing,
Math, Social Studies and Science, as well as Reading Readiness for preschool
age children. As a tutor, Britt strives to reach each individual student at
their level, motivate them, and find creative ways to help them develop a love
for life-long learning. Her passion is to encourage children to explore the
world around them.
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In her free time, Britt enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her
interests include yoga, traveling, decorating, cooking, and of course reading!
Please contact Britt to discuss your elementary child’s needs and to arrange
tutoring sessions.
Phone: 847-452-2881
Email: britt@littlesproutstutoring.com
Website:
www.littlesproutstutoring.com
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