• Undergrad:

  University of South Florida

• Tutors Out Of:

  Valrico, FL

• Travel Radius:

  40 miles

• Tutoring Certifications:

  ACT - elementary (k-6th) - English - ESL/ESOL - GED - general computer - grammar - Microsoft word - phonics - prealgebra - reading - SAT reading - SAT writing - Spanish - TOEFL - trumpet - vocabulary - writing

• Tutor's Fee Per Hour:

  $36.00 * with a 10% discount after purchasing $360

Hi, I'm a retired teacher with 30 years experience teaching grades 1-12+. I am certified by the state of Florida through the year 2014 in Grades 1-6, Reading, ESOL, ESL, and Gifted. I have also worked with adults working on their GED, SAT & ACT (Reading/Writing).I am bilingual (Spanish) and can help you learn Spanish or assist Spanish speakers with English.I love working with a variety of students. It keeps me young. Call me and set up your tutoring sessions. I still have a couple of days available.Karen

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• ACT

  I took the ACT when I was a student at the University of South Florida. I scored a 26, if that makes any difference. I graduated magna cum laude with a 3.83 grade point average.

• elementary (k-6th)

  I am certified with the state of Florida to teach grades 1-6, ESOL, Gifted, Reading. My certificate no. 464130 is good until 06-30-09. I retired from teaching in the Hillsborough County (Florida) School System in July after 27 years of teaching the above subjects.

• ESL/ESOL

  I am certified with the state of Florida to teach grades 1-6, ESOL, Gifted, Reading. My certificate no. 464130 is good until 06-30-09. I retired from teaching in the Hillsborough County (Florida) School System in July after 27 years of teaching the above subjects.

• GED

  I am certified with the state of Florida to teach grades 1-6, ESOL, Gifted, Reading. My certificate no. 464130 is good until 06-30-09. I retired from teaching in the Hillsborough County (Florida) School System in July after 27 years of teaching the above subjects. Although I am certified in grades 1-6, I believe I can assist in most subjects for GED.

• general computer

  I am certified with the state of Florida to teach grades 1-6, ESOL, Gifted, Reading. My certificate no. 464130 is good until 06-30-09. I retired from teaching in the Hillsborough County (Florida) School System in July after 27 years of teaching the above subjects. I was on the Technology Committee for most of those years (since the 80's) when we received computers in the schools. I am able to assist most with basic computer skills, etc.

• grammar

  I am certified with the state of Florida to teach grades 1-6, ESOL, Gifted, Reading. My certificate no. 464130 is good until 06-30-09. I retired from teaching in the Hillsborough County (Florida) School System in July after 27 years of teaching the above subjects.

• phonics

  Phonics is an integral part of Reading. I am certified by the State of Florida to teach Reading. Therefore, I should be able to tutor in phonics.

• TOEFL

  TOEFL is equivalent to ESOL. I have the ESOL Endorsement for the State of Florida. Therefore, I should be able to tutor this as well.

• trumpet

  I have played the trumpet and French horn for about 10 years. I played with the Honors Symphony in Miami Beach as well as our regular orchestra and marching band.

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  excellent tutor

  If anyone is looking for a tutor Mrs. Karen Artal is the tutor you need. She has been so great and has really helped my child in reading,writing.She always keeps me informed of my childs progress.I an so glad that i choosed her because my child was failing second grade. But in four sessions my child was reading a third grade level. Mrs.Artal is an outstanding tutor. Thank you so so much Mrs.Ramirez

  -Braulia R. from Wimauma, FL About Karen R.