Our Instructors
Our Instructors
Below, you will find a brief biography of each of our wonderfully skilled private instructors. All of our instructors have received special training and are well equipped to handle all kinds of unique students. Additionally, our brilliant team of instructors have pursued or are currently pursuing higher education. We at Busy Bee Tutoring pride ourselves in having such phenomenal people on our team.
Miss Maria
Director
Miss Maria
Director
Education
2005 – 2007 University of South Florida – Sarasota, Manatee Master of Arts in Education – Elementary K-6 Endorsement: ESOL
1991 – 1993 New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, New York Master of Arts – Industrial Organizational Psychology
1985 – 1988 Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri Bachelor of Arts – Business Communications
1983 – 1985 Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri Associate of Arts – Humanities
Experience
Beginning as a volunteer in 2005 at Tuttle Elementary in Sarasota, FL, Ms. Barringhaus served as an intern at Rowlett Magnet Elementary and Daughtrey Preparatory School of Arts & Sciences in Bradenton, FL in 2007 where she earned Highly Effective marks. From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Barringhaus served as a long-term substitute teacher at Daughtrey and Tillman Elementary in Palmetto, FL. From 2011 to 2013, Ms. Barringhaus was a full-time teacher at Tillman and after briefly serving as a long-term substitute, she became a full-time teacher at Freedom Elementary School in Bradenton, FL from 2014.
Ms. Barringhaus started teaching as a second career after moving to Florida. Her first career was deeply rooted in business for more than 32 years. Ms. Barringhaus’ developed a progressive career with leading Fortune 500, start-up companies and professional services firms in St. Louis, MO; New York, NY; Sarasota, FL; and, Frankfurt/ Wiesbaden, Germany. A sampling of her company and client roster includes IBM, Computer Associates, AT&T, Thomson Publishing, Ameritech, VW and eKabel. Ms. Barringhaus specialized in account management, sales and marketing, customer service, customer relationship management (CRM) and project management.
Motivation
Unwavering passion to help children exceed their potential through experiential learning and real books; helping the learner to go beyond simple memorization, toward understanding, application, and competence. Compassion for parents who want their children to learn in an active process in which the learner actively constructs knowledge as they try to comprehend their world.
Biography/ Interests
Developing and running small businesses, teaching swim and school, mentoring staff.
Ms. Barringhaus is also owner of School Of Fish Swimming Lessons which has been serving Sarasota and Manatee county for more than 18 years. She started teaching swimming lessons at age sixteen, when she launched her first swim school SPLASH! with a focus on infants, children, and adults with special needs.
Ms. Barringhaus estimates her small businesses have led to employing and mentoring more than 30 young men and women about business, community service and the lifelong benefits gleaned from education and water safety. Many of the mentees are or have been inspired to become school teachers.
Miss Kelsey
Miss Kelsey
Education
2017 – Present University of South Florida, Saint Petersburg, FL, BS in Education
2017 - Current University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Associate of Arts
Experience
2016-Current Instructor for Busy Bee Tutoring & Learning Academy
2018-Current Instructor for School Of Fish Swimming
Motivation
- Passionate about creating a positive learning environment that empowers students to believe in themselves and develop problem-solving skills.
- Specializes in students with English as a second language, and children with special needs.
Biography/ Interests
- Born in Miami, raised in Bradenton.
- Grew up always reading and swimming.
- Passion for art, books, swim, & pets.
- Enjoys teaching reading fluency and strategies.
Miss Dallas
Miss Dallas
2019 - Current SCF of Florida, BS Technology Management
2014 - Current SCF of Florida Dual Enrolled and Home-schooled
Experience
2014-Current Instructor for School Of Fish Swimming, Busy Bee Tutoring & Learning Academy
2015 - Current Children’s Leader at BSF
Motivation
- Loves working with children and helping them explore the world around them safely.
- Specializes in teaching children and adults. Older sister of 8 children with lots of experience.
Biography/Interests
- Born in Augusta, GA. Grew up in Palmetto, FL.
- Loves to play piano and read
- Trains and rides horses
- Certified Scuba Diver
Miss Marybeth
Miss Marybeth
Education
2020 - Current New College of Florida, Sarasota, FL, BS Psychology
2016 - Current Lakeland Christian School, Lakeland FL, High school diploma
Experience
2018 - Current Instructor for School Of Fish Swimming, Busy Bee Tutoring & Learning Academy
Pre-K teacher for 3 years
Motivation
- Encouraging kids to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment and providing them the resources they need to do so.
- Specializes in teaching children and adults with special needs.
Biography/Interests
- Born in Florida and raised in Lakeland, moved to this area to attend New College.
- Passion for music and has participated in performing arts since age 9; Enjoys rock climbing
Miss Pam
Miss Pam
Education
1994- Troy State University-Dothan, BS Secondary English/History Education; Certified grades 6-12; Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum, Grades 5-9.
Experience
5+ years Adult Ed/GED Prep
8 years middle school Language Arts & Social Studies
6 years High School English I-IV
5 years Private/Personal Homeschool Teacher
Motivation
- To serve the needs and aspirations of young minds
- To instill a love of learning and to provide “outside-the-box” opportunities for all children.
Biography/Interests
- Born and reared in Florida’s Panhandle - A fifth generation Floridian!
- Enjoys gardening, swimming, boating and traveling.
