Sam S.
Naples, FL
Read/Write - Math - Elementary - Mac - Can Help Challenged Learners
Indiana University
Bioanth. and Nutr.University of Florida
Master'sAbout Sam
I attended high school in Westchester County, New York, where I was inducted into the National Honor Society my sophomore year. I received enough Advanced Placement course credits to begin college at Indiana University as a sophomore, and graduated in three years with departmental honors and 1/10 point short of general honors. My degree (2011) was
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24 hours notice required1 hour min. lesson time (proofreading no min.); beyond 1 hour billed to nearest 5-min; brief parent/student contact before/after - additional contact requires consultation fees
Travel Radius
Travels within 10 miles of Naples, FL 34108Sam offers online lessons
Sam is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
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"The right "fit" for my son! Excellent Tutor!!!"
- Candace, Fort Myers, FL on 7/21/16My son has had trouble concentrating in school since he was little. He was told by his teachers that he was unable to focus in class. I decided to search for a tutor who would be able to teach him and bring out his potential. I knew my son was intelligent, but I needed a way to pull that out. I saw Sam's bio, and I noticed he had worked with other kids with focusing issues. I also liked that he was still in school furthering his education. I also looked at Sam as a role model for my son. My son was in 5th grade, the 1st two semesters he struggled to get a "D" in math. After working with Sam every week for an hour his grades skyrocketed to "A's". I wasn't expecting "A's", I just wanted his confidence to grow in math and that itself would help in getting better grades. I cannot tell you how awesome it is to see him enjoying school, for the 1st time! My son not only looks up to Sam, but Sam has such wonderful patience with my son, and he challenges him without making it overwhelming to my son. We look forward to working with Sam again next school year!
"Knowledgeable patient tutor"
- Rouby, Staten Island, NY on 6/15/17Knows how to give step by step guidance in a way that he can understand and remember. Knows how to lead the child in their level of understanding , making them more confident with each lesson
"Great with my son"
- Brenda, San Francisco, CA on 5/28/17Victor seems very engaged during his tutoring sessions with Sam. Sam is tutoring Victor on math and literacy. He will have sessions throughout the summer doing a writing project.
"Excellent instructor!"
- Laura, Lakeside, CA on 5/22/17He is amazingly responsive to all inquiry and learns quickly what help is needed in order for me to be successful in my studies. I am so grateful to have found Dr. Sam on here because he is my lifeline when I have no idea what I'm doing.
"Wonderful"
- Lacey, Resaca, GA on 5/16/17He was awesome my son loved him! He made him understand a lot of things that his teachers were not able to do so we are very pleased with Sam! Thank you so much you are an amazing tutor!
"Sam is awesome!!!"
- Sam, Naples, FL on 4/30/17He is very patient and does an excellent job of bringing a student's self confidence up!!:) We are very happy that we found him for our son Sam. He has changed Sam's attitude towards math and gave him the boast that he needs!:)
"Knowledgeable & very patient tutor"
- Jennifer, Plymouth, MI on 4/21/17My son is in 5th grade & was struggling in some areas of math. My husband & I tried to help him but he still seemed confused after we helped. Sam explained the math that my son was struggling with in a way that now my son understands. This was our 1st lesson & I am extremely happy with the results already. I will definitely continue having Sam help my son.
"Extremely patient and attentive to detail!"
- Hannah, Naples, FL on 4/7/17Sam has helped me with Algebra for the past couple of months. He has a very firm understanding on the subject matter and has adequately taught me different mathematical concepts that I am confident I will take with me throughout my college career. I highly recommend Sam for a student trying to gain confidence or understanding on any subject!
"Help from afar"
- Sally, Naples, FL on 3/14/17I live in New York and wanted someone to help my mother-in-law master her Macbook. She needs help with rudimentary skills, and someone to communicate with Apple on her behalf. Also, I wanted to install a remote access program on her computer so I could help her as needed. Sam was the perfect solution for all of the above. He was quick to reply to every email, and considerate about letting her know he was delayed by bad traffic, which was very helpful. He was agreeable to communicating with me along with tutoring her.
My mother-in-law is looking forward to some additional lessons with Sam, and she will be recommending Sam to her friends!
"Quick Study"
- Jessica, East Hartford, CT on 3/4/17Sam was able to very quickly pick up on our assignment and review my son's answers. He walked him through improvements step-by-step. As a homeschooler it made me very happy to see my son so excited about learning and improving. We will be working with Sam on a regular basis. Thanks!
"Very knowledgeable tutor."
- Diana, Demarest, NJ on 2/20/17Sam was very responsive and knowledgeable and helped my daughter organize and focus her essay. He helped her clarify what she wanted to do write and directed her in the right direction so she can complete her assignment. Great tutor.
"Awesome!!"
- MICHELLE, Washington, DC on 1/27/17My son is currently working on Geometry. He has some learning challenges so he requires a very, very patient tutor. This is our second Math session with Sam and my son really enjoys his lessons! Sam is very patient and he breaks the procedures down simple enough for my son grasp the concepts. He provides a frustration free zone, so this is why my son connects with him very well and looks forward to his next tutoring session.
"Very present,knows his subject and is very clear in his teaching"
- Tirtza, Naples, FL on 1/23/17Sam is very knowledgeable and patient.
He knows the computer and is able to address my concerns.
He is very personable and very hard working
I highly recommend him.!
"Very Knowledgable"
- Phyllis, Naples, FL on 11/10/16Sam is very intelligent at what he does. He does not stop until he makes you understand. Fantastic Experience and look foward to more lessons with Sam!
"Sam is our hero"
- JENNIFER, Naples, FL on 11/4/16Sam is an amazing young man. He helps my son in Geometry and Biology on a weekly basis. We love him and he's quickly becoming part of the family.
"Great tutor."
- Maria, Fort Lee, NJ on 11/1/16Sam is a great tutor. He is patient and knowledgeable. My son has started enjoying doing grammar and spelling homework thanks to him!
"Awesome and patient"
- Gayle, Fort Lauderdale, FL on 10/31/16Sam was great with my daughter Samantha. He was very patient with her and explained it so that an 8 year old could understand. We would very much have continued with Sam but my daughter just is not ready for on line tutoring. We will be using him in the future if needed. Do not hesitate if you feel you need someone like this. Sam is the one to choose!!
"Amazing Tutor!"
- Michael, San Francisco, CA on 10/30/16Sam was able to help in such a short amount of time. He was able to proofread my essay and in return created a very well written essay. He is super friendly and very available. I very much recommend him and I will be defiantly using him again very soon. He is smart and knowledgeable and can truly help you get better in the subject you need work on. Defiantly recommend having Sam as a tutor!
"Great help with geometry"
- carli, Frisco, TX on 10/2/16My daughter Carli, is able to get her homework done with comprehension. Sam is patient with her and knowledgeable.
"Impressive Tutor!"
- Aldo, Naples, FL on 9/26/16Sam has very good communication skills to explain mathematics in a simple and systematic way, which will make any student comfortable and confident about any subject. He showed enormously great patience to make my little girl comfortable. Sam is well qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic tutor that ensured my girl have quality time while learning . Thank you Sam! Stephanie really enjoyed the time she spent with you. Looking forward to meeting you again!
"Great Tutor!!"
- Emma, Fort Myers, FL on 8/30/16Sam is so great with my 10 year old daughter. We love him and are so glad we found him!
"Excellent Tutor!!"
- Heather, Eatontown, NJ on 7/23/16Sam had a great mix of work and humor for my two middle school kids. He was on time and great with communication. Sam was flexible with the lessons and able to help the kids where they needed it. He could always find the best ways to explain things so they make sense. Sam is clearly a smart guy who truly understands how to teach! Thanks!!
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor."
- Francine, Estero, FL on 4/7/16We reviewed Safari related items such as bookmarks, taking a snapshot, split screen and saving documents and creating new folders. We inserted a snapshot in a powerpoint presentation etc.
"Extraordinarily helpful!"
- Anne, Naples, FL on 4/6/16I had a project I was undertaking to sell a big item on eBay. Sam helped me navigate and trouble shoot throughout the whole eBay process. It was so satisfying to see it all fall into place. We are meeting again to work on other projects.
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Approved subjects
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ADHD
I've been working with diagnosed ADD/ADHD students since 2007. I specialize in tutoring children struggling with focus and successful completion of academic work, and can patiently guide them through the process. I often impart them with a few tips and tricks for developing improved focus and patience for their learning path along the way.
Elementary Math
I have tutored a great number of hours of elementary math for kindergarten through fifth grade. I teach this material through patient and repetitive explanations, allowing students many opportunities within a single lesson to learn the same material. When appropriate, I explain the solution to an answer in multiple ways, and by providing options I make it clear to the child that he/she can do this, one way or another!
Macintosh
I've been a Mac computer tutor for five years and specialize in teaching Mac apps and how to use the computer comfortably to achieve your goals. I have abundant experience with patience as a computer teacher.
Nutrition
I hold a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Florida and have twice been the teaching assistant there for the course "Nutrition Through The Life Cycle." Additionally, I also have a nutrition publication in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
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Sam S.
Naples, FL
Read/Write - Math - Elementary - Mac - Can Help Challenged Learners