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

...and I love to make it fun! It is also great to see students understand and succeed as they don't always realize how simple something can be when it is broken down into easier steps! I have taught middle school, high school and college level Mathematics. I am also a licensed Mathematics and Special Education teacher and have worked with college students as an instructor and adviser. I love to teach and show neat tricks...

I am a certified Middle School Science Teacher. I have a lso taught high school earth and physical science in North Carolina. I have been in the Newport News and York County School Systems for over 3 years tutoring and substituting all grades. I have a passion...

I am a licensed teacher and have experience in tutoring for 11 years. I look forward to working with you.

...reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and I enjoy helping people understand concepts and developing...

...licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which covers a variety of reading topics and reading instruction strategies. I firmly believe...

...helped me see my true passion for helping young students achieve their goals and dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my job to pull resources, experience, and knowledge together in order to help every student realize their fullest potential. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students in all grades and subjects of elementary school and especially love helping students work on their reading skills, because I see reading as a way to...

Providing students with the support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals is most important.

...with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and social media.... I believe that...

...Calculus, Physics, and Film. It is also worth noting that I was able to accomplish all of this in three years, rather than four, due to my focus and success on AP tests. As for my specific tutoring experience, I have been teaching students since high school, and volunteering with local children of lower socioeconomic status for the past three years. These lessons have been for students of all ages ranging from elementary school to...

...any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing...

...and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not only solve sample problems, but actually understand your...

...have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion...

...student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy...

...with students of all ages. I have worked for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a...

...to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there....

...has the potential to learn any subject as long as they’re taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different needs, so tutoring one-on-one can be a lot more beneficial than classroom learning simply because the teacher can personalize their lessons to fit each student. Moreover, as long as the student really does want to master the material, even lofty goals are reachable given enough time and a...

...assistant for U of I's Introduction to World Music course for two years. Before attending graduate school, I worked as a certified substitute teacher for K-12 general and special education in Michigan. I also volunteered as a literacy tutor with the Family Learning Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. While I am comfortable tutoring in a wide range of humanities and language arts subjects, I am most passionate about teaching English and reading comprehension. I believe...

...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 will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus...

...they learn best. Throughout my career, I've served as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader and interventionist across public, charter and private schools. I hold multiple advanced degrees in education, leadership, and public administration - but more importantly, I bring compassion, strategy, and results to every session. I use engaging, customized and research-based practices and pair them with executive function tools to help students gain confidence, build independence, and make lasting academic progress. Whether a...

...empowering students and their parents by utilizing their mutual goals and values as a part of our lessons. Following earning my Masters of Education at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, I have worked as a certified Special Education teacher for students with learning and behavioral disabilities in 4th-8th grade. I have worked with children in a variety of settings from babysitting and nannying to tutoring in math, reading, and other content areas, and I enjoy working...