Award-Winning Tutors in Alexandria, VA for Students in Special Education Programs

...a behavior therapist who's passionate about individualized education experiences! I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods...

...and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them...

...I tutor Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking, reading, and watching football and baseball, and enjoy mashing any of...

...them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know how to work with...

...a sixth grade gifted education in Fairfax County Public Schools. I am also a Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on...

...WashU in 2013, with a major in Environmental Policy. Although I'm happy to tutor most subjects, my strongest suit is writing. I read my friends' papers all the time - and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free time, I...

...am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a...

...activities. Moreover, I strive to introduce you to a variety of skills, techniques, and ways of approaching schoolwork and test preparation to help you find what works best for you so that you can apply them both in our work together, and in the long term throughout your education. I hold a bachelor's degrees in education studies and psychology, and am currently pursuing graduate school in psychology. I enjoy working with students of all ages...

...my lifetime. While she herself shows great academic promise, she is also willing to recognize that there are those that have gone before her on which she can build her ideas. In this way, she is respectful, and not the unmanageable, egocentric academic we find often in scientific circles. Furthermore, the discussions we have enjoyed together have always been substantial and engaging. They have also been peppered with new insights for both of us. We...

...Dentistry of New Jersey and New Jersey of Institute of Technology. I received my Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics and a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Science. I have over fifteen years of tutoring. I have been tutoring since high school. I love it when my student have the."aha" moment, then they will truly connect with the material.I love to cook, sing and run. I would love to run a 10k...

...for high school credit recovery in that district. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because reading lays the foundation for all other learning. I am passionate about instilling the love of learning in others and I use that passion to help students become successful not only in what I am teaching but in life as well. I think it is critical to have confidence in what you are doing and feel pride in your...

...my BA in Audio Production. I have over 8 years of teaching students grade k-12 in the subjects of English, ESL, and Physical Education. I believe that reading is fundamental and a necessity in order for a child to accomplish their life's goals. I teach because I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I love to see their intellectual growth and motivating them that the world is their oyster.

Experienced with elementary curriculum and differentiating tasks for below and above average achievers. Extensive behavior training and practiced with task management and building intrinsic motivation. Studied in German culture and language and very confident teaching levels 1 and 2 to build a foundation of grammar, verb usage, basic conversation vocabulary, and cultural contexts.

...is Marcia and I have been in the teaching field for 18 years. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and have taught Elementary Grades 1st, 2nd, and 5th. I have my Master's Degree in Special Education and have many years of experience with working with this population. My certifications are in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education. I currently teach at risk young adults in a non-public school. My philosophy is...

...major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I like spending more time to get to know my students to better understand how to help them. I've worked with ESL students and collage students for English and Japanese. Through that I found out that everyone is different and have gone through different experiences. So they deserve a more personalized approach when it comes to...

...my passion. I believe it is the single most important element of societal mobility. One may be born into status, but with education they can navigate their network and privilege. One may be born into destitute circumstances, but with their education can rise above their situation. One of the only things that a child should not have to earn is their right to knowledge. Education is a human right. Every single child should be fully...

...name is Alex. I am an avid writer at heart and am in the process of writing my own book. I'm here to help with English writing and reading. I have some skills in math and am not scared to pull out a calculator and crunch with you! I think that tutoring and giving back is so important because I had tutors growing up and they were life savers. Glad you are here and can't...

I hold a masters degree in early childhood education from UMBC.. I am a certified teacher in early childhood education and special education. I enjoy helping student improve in the areas of decoding, comprehension, phonics, mathematics, and writing. I have taught in some capacity grades Pre-K to 4th grade. I look forward to working with you child(ren) to help them feel more confident, succeed in their goals and get excited about learning!... In a first session,...

...like different subjects, especially Spanish, since I am a native, but above all I really like incorporating new technologies to make the meeting more entertaining and above all, that my students can learn more and better. In my experience helping students with different types of difficulties to learn, especially to read and write (especially in the early years). I am passionate about education and learning opportunities for all, I consider it absolutely necessary for a...

...learning. I prefer a student make mistakes with me, so we can make corrections together and practice for consistent accuracy and independence in the future. I've been a special education teacher for almost a decade. I have taught all grades from kindergarten to 8th grade. Many of my students have had learning disabilities and challenges in both reading and math. Although I enjoy supporting students in grades 2 through 4, I am able to support...