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Sandra Brown
Sandra brings over five 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.
Sandra Brown
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.
 
 
Danielle MacDonald
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 is now in her senior year, majoring in Secondary Mathematics Education.

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.
Danielle MacDonald
Danielle is a National Champion volleyball player at the University of Tampa. She is also engaged and will be getting married in December of 2008. In addition to math, Danielle loves volleyball, her horses and dogs, and enjoys reading!
 
 
Emily LeBlanc
Emily is originally from Lynn, Massachusetts, a small city about twenty minutes north of Boston. It was during high school that she discovered a love for math, and after tutoring several of her classmates she developed a passion for teaching. Emily is currently in her junior year at the University of Tampa, majoring in Secondary Mathematics Education. She has two years of tutoring experience and also tutors fellow classmates in the university tutoring center, specializing in College Algebra and Calculus!

Emily is enthusiastic about working with students and strongly believes she can help them improve their math skills, confidence, and self-esteem. She believes that it is essential to provide students with a safe learning environment, and a strong foundation in order to prepare them for success.
Emily LeBlanc
In her free time, Emily enjoys reading fiction novels, dancing, and skiing. She loves animals and recently adopted two kittens. Emily is excited to instill a passion for learning in her students!
 
 
Brandie Waid
Brandie is originally from Lake Wales, Florida, known for its beautiful botanical gardens at the Historic Bok Sanctuary. At the age of fifteen, Brandie was enrolled in an Algebra II class at Lake Wales High School. With the help and encouragement of her amazing teacher, she discovered that math was not some cruel, unusual punishment, but if taught appropriately, could be beautiful and exciting. It was in that classroom, that Brandie decided to pursue a career in mathematics education.

Brandie is currently a senior at the University of Tampa, majoring in both Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Education. At the university’s tutoring center, she serves as the primary tutor for all Calculus and Higher Mathematics courses. Other than the field of mathematics, Brandie’s interests lie in athletics such as basketball and running, literature, and spending time with her family.
Brandie Waid
Brandie can imagine no other life for herself than to teach. She believes that every student has the potential to learn, which if nurtured and encouraged, will blossom into true ability. Brandie hopes that by being a positive influence in her student’s lives, that she may someday inspire them, as her Algebra II teacher inspired her!
 
 
Corey Perich
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 is currently majoring in Mathematics at the University of Tampa, and he has tutored many fellow students while pursuing his degree.

Corey is new to Blue Owl Tutoring, 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.

Aside of tutoring, Corey loves most sports including Baseball, Football and Soccer. Go Red Sox!!
 
 
Patrick Johnston
Patrick is originally from Smithtown, New York, which is located in the middle of Long Island about an hour from Manhattan. Ever since he was in the eighth grade, Patrick knew that he wanted to become a math teacher. It has always been is favorite subject, and he has tutored other students since his sophomore year in high school which only deepened his interest in math. Patrick is a transfer student from Stony Brook University on Long Island, and he is now studying at the University of Tampa, majoring in Mathematics.

Patrick feels that math is an essential subject in everyone's lives. He believes that building a good foundation in math will help his students improve their work in other studies as well. He hopes to not only improve their skills in math, but build their confidence in and outside of the classroom.

Outside of his studies, Patrick loves to go to the beach, surfing, staying in shape, and is also an avid reader. His goal is to influence his students to become interested in math just as much as he is!
 
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Mary Schroeder
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?"
Mary Schroeder
 
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.
 
Please call Mary at 813-340-4231 to schedule Verbal/Writing tutoring for the SAT or ACT.
 
 
Margaret Gandy
Margaret Gandy began her college consulting career as the Guidance Resource Specialist at H.B. Plant High School, where she designed the positions and served for 18 years! With her information and guidance, students were accepted at the most prestigious colleges and universities, each of the military academies as well as all other levels of academic and technical settings. A large number of these students financed their education through scholarships amounting in the millions with others adding financial support through government programs. Margaret holds a B.S. degree from Florida State University and an M.R.E. degree from Duke University. She is a member of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Margaret has presented several workshops including "Funding through Scholarships" and "Volunteers in the College Resource Room" for SACAC, "Choosing a Major" for NACAC, and co-chaired with the Federal Trade Commission a session on "Scholarships without Scams".
Margaret Gandy
 
Since retirement in 2003, Margaret has been empowering parents and students to successful applications through the Internet with subscriptions www.collegeguidepost.com plus face-to-face conferences, telephone conversations, and e-mail. Please contact Margaret by email Mgandy@collegeguidepost.com or by phone at 813-289-1268 to learn more about her services!
 
 
Britt Arvidson
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.
Britt Arvidson
 
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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