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Michelle

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Hello, I am Mrs. Michelle Valenca, and I am passionate about nurturing a love for science in my students. With a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Rhode Island, I bring over 20 years of teaching experience to the table. My approach centers on creating fun, engaging lessons that resonate with students of all ages, from struggling readers to adult learners. I specialize in tutoring a range of subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and have successfully helped students improve their PSAT and SAT scores over the past decade. I find great joy in guiding aspiring teachers through the FTCE and preparing future military personnel for the ASVAB. My goal is to empower each student to achieve their personal best, and I look forward to supporting your academic journey.

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Michelle’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Rhode Island - Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology

Graduate Degree: University of Rhode Island - Master of Arts, High School Teaching

Hobbies

I love spending time with my family, especially my 9-year-old daughter—we’re always up for theme park adventures. I’m an avid runner and have completed over 10 half marathons. I also enjoy camping, fishing, and horseback riding. Whether it’s exploring the outdoors or staying active, I’m all about embracing life with energy and balance

Tutoring Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
ACT and SAT All-In-One Classes Prep
Aerospace Engineering
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Statistics
Artificial Intelligence
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry 2
College Physics
Earth Science
Economics
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
Elementary Social Studies
Elementary Statistics
Engineering
English
Environmental Science
Executive Functioning
Florida EOC Assessment Prep
Foundations for College Mathematics
FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
GED Prep
GED Math
GED Science
GED Social Studies
General Chemistry 2
Geometry
Grade 11 Math
Grade 11 Physics
Grade 12 Chemistry
Grade 12 Physics
Grade 9 Mathematics
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
High School Economics
High School English
High School Physics
High School Science
IB Biology
Learning Differences
Life Sciences
Marine Biology
Math
Medicine
Microsoft Word
Middle School
Middle School English
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Social Studies
Middle School Writing
Molecular Biology
Other
Pathology
Physical Science
Physics
Physics 11
Physics 12
Physics 2
Plant Biology
PRAXIS
PRAXIS Elementary School
PRAXIS Science
Pre-Algebra
Productivity
Professional Certifications
Quantitative Reasoning
Quantum Physics
Reading
Science
Social Studies
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
Writing