Award-Winning Tutors in Chester County, PA for Students in Special Education Programs

...interests. As a result, I will create personalized lessons that address the whole of you. The results will go beyond grades or test scores. When you allow yourself to learn how you learn best, you can build the strategies and tools to support how you learn, regardless of subject or setting. I am passionate about what I do but it starts with you. If you are ready for this, then I am in this with...

My teaching practice is focused on recognizing the unique brilliance of every learner by empowering individual learning styles toward successful achievement.

...spans Elementary School English, Math, Reading, Writing, Phonics, and Special Education. I am passionate about tailoring lessons to meet each student's unique learning style, utilizing a hands-on approach that engages multiple senses. This method not only fosters academic growthoften achieving a year and a half of progress annuallybut also helps students build confidence in their abilities. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and I am committed to creating a supportive environment...

...skill. I am a native Spanish speaker and hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Universidad de La Sabana (Bogota, Colombia). I also hold a dual Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities as well as an Advance Certificate in Bilingual Education from Touro University. I have worked with students since I was in High School, providing homework help and tutoring. I have been a classroom teacher for over a decade...

...the lead developer of a small team of teachers that design a Smart Grid curriculum for a Department of Energy Grant. This curriculum was published in June 2013, and is nationally available to universities and programs of higher education. I also have experience in conducting research as I've published a scientific article on Crystallographic Texturing of Rhenium metals through my work at Loyola Marymount University. One of the strongest skill sets is my ability to...

I am a certified teacher who is willing to help students of all ages reach their potential.

I am an experienced teacher/tutor who has had the opportunity to work with a variety of students of all ages and from various backgrounds and cultures. I utilize use various strategies, activities, and techniques to ensure academic success. These techniques are unique to the individual's learning style, strengths, and preferences.

...in the best ways that they learn. With tools for differentiation and special education in my pocket, I'm ready to work alongside you toward your learning goals. After graduating with my BA from Colgate University, I received both New York and Maine elementary-middle teaching certifications, a masters degree in education as of this spring at Rutgers University, and am working toward my PhD in education at Rutgers with focuses on culturally sustaining pedagogy.

...teacher because I wanted to be able to help the students who needed the extra support for whatever reason. I believe that everyone learns at their own pace and in their own way. The key is to help each student recognize what their strengths are and how they can be used to help them succeed and feel good about themselves. I don't have a set schedule but can be very flexible. Will tutor weekends also.

...certifications in French, Spanish, English, Communication, Special Education, and State Program Specialist Certification in English as a Second Language.Recently, I have earned a TEFL Certificate.I also have been trained in Reading Correction.I have collaborated several teachers to create a student-friendly State Writing Rubric and a Writing Reference Guide for students at my school. I have taught students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds and abilities and between the ages of five to twenty-one.I have taught...

...learners with tools I developed, online tutoring of students preparing for the SAT exams, and the Maxwell Leadership program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Business, English, Writing, Study Skills and Leadership. In my experience, when students come to their sessions ready to learn and improve on their subject area, the success they achieve exceed their expectations. I truly believe in the value of great education, it is...

...wanted a more hands on approach. Now I work at a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for elementary...

...as Middle School English Language Arts. I love helping students get to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make sense to them and apply to their lives is so important and necessary for success. I've been passionate about helping students for as long as I can remember. I always wanted to play school...

...in Philosophy. I studied the history of ethics and epistemology in Western thought, particular attention paid to Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Foucault. I served as a teaching assistant for a colloquium on Buddhism as a college student and have worked in a library for the past two years. I am currently tutoring in the following subject areas: writing, literature, English, GRE verbal, and graduate test preparation. I enjoy painting, reading, and ice skating.... I believe in...

...minoring in Child and Family Studies and Education. I am currently wrapping up my teaching certification program teaching American History in a Philadelphia public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English, History and essay writing with elementary, middle and high school students. I strongly believe learning is a collaborative, student directed process and I love helping students acquire long-term learning skills. My favorite part of teaching is watching students gain confidence and pride...

...students. In 2010 I moved to NYC for graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University. I had the pleasure to work as a service learning coordinator for PS 92 in Harlem with students from kindergarten to fourth grade. After graduating with my masters in Educational Leadership, I began working at a charter school in Newark, NJ. I spent three years teaching second grade at that school until moving into my current position as a curriculum...

Experienced Elementary/Middle School Teacher with genuine passion for teaching.

...Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Sumer Program, and the New York Academy of Sciences Junior Academy. In college, I have been selected for two competitive research-related internships, one of which is at Johns Hopkins University with a 2% acceptance rate. I have an extensive background in working with youth from low-income backgrounds and students of color, particularly in editing college application essays, which is my main focus on Varsity Tutors. As a low-income student myself, I...

...level, in both suburban and urban school districts. Throughout my teaching experience I have taught in Title 1 schools teaching third and fourth grade. This position allowed me to provide students with integrated and diverse instruction. I have a background in special needs and used that in my day-to-day classroom environment. Throughout my experiences I have been trained in many intervention programs for both Language Arts and Math such as; Read 3D/DIBBLES, Study Island, Compass,...

...science, and math. I have a passion for learning and helping others to foster that passion as well. I am calm, patient, and dedicated to finding the way you process so that I can best help you succeed. I was an honor student throughout high school and college and took both honors and AP classes. I have taught in the school system for two years and have taught elementary levels as well as middle school...