Top Special Education Tutors serving Chesapeake

Shauna: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...the past 14 years 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...
Education & Certification
Cambridge College - Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Ottawa University-Online - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

LaJeanne: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...certified Middle School Science Teacher. I have also 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 for STEM, but can aid in any elementary subject. I love to teach and I believe all students can learn. I would be more than willing to help in the process of...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Science
Western Governors University - Certificate, Science Education

Jennifer: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
I am a licensed teacher and have experience in tutoring for 11 years. I look forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University - Certificate, Special Education

Michael: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...students in math, 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...
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
SUNY College at Potsdam - Master of Science, Education

Bridgett: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 that having my students focus on short term gains and not perfection, helps boost their confidence as readers as well as...
Education & Certification
Mary Baldwin College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
The University of Virginia's College at Wise - Certificate, Special Education

Stephanie: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...students work on their reading skills, because I see reading as a way to open up a whole world of information. My organized, but flexible, style of teaching and tutoring helps me address the most important aspects of a student's academic needs while allowing for plenty of freedom for the student to learn as they desire. Overall, I believe no student's dream is too big and together we can make our way down the road...
Education & Certification
Christopher Newport Univesity - Bachelors, Psychology
Christopher Newport University - Masters, Elementary Education

Phyllis: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
Providing students with the support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals is most important.
Education & Certification
Saint Josephs College - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Francis Marion University - Master of Science, Community Psychology
State Certified Teacher

Brianna: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...also worked extensively 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...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Hans: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 college. In high school I also excelled on the SAT (2220) and a plethora...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Molly: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Katherine: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...pull all nighters, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Katie: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, being crafty, and watching all St Louis...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Truman State University - Masters, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Daniel: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Trish: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 different learning style. Experimenting with different approaches to learning, whether that be visual, auditory, or tactile- kinesthetic, enables the student to...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri- St. Louis - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Rebecca: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Jessica: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team and plan on either doing debate or mock...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Casey: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 students' advancements in these subjects positively impact all other academic areas. Every student can...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Katherine: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 will be most effective for each individual client. I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Stacey: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 child is learning to decode multisyllabic words or manage their time and tasks more effectively, I meet them right where they are...
Education & Certification
Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Mercy College - Masters, Education

Olivia: Chesapeake Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...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 with all ages. It is essential to me to have a professional yet compassionate, positive relationship with my students to truly...
Education & Certification
St. Olaf College - Bachelors, History, Russian Language, Russian Area Studies
Vanderbilt University - Masters, Special Education-High Incidence Disabilities
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