Award-Winning Tutors in Clearwater, FL for Students in Special Education Programs

I am a graduate of the University of Phoenix. I received my Master of Arts in Education with a focus in Special Education. Since graduation, I have worked with elementary and middle school age students in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics. I provided push in services in the areas of phonics, reading comprehension, writing, and mathematics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Phonics, Reading Comprehension, and...

...also tutor History/Social Studies/World History Grades 5-12. I currently teach Middle School Language Arts, and work with Middle Schoolers on passing the Language/Reading/Vocabulary portion of the HSPT. I truly enjoy tutoring any subject. I enjoy making connections with my students and make learning interesting!! Before Varsity Tutors, I tutored HSPT prep for three years. I am an avid Disney enthusiast and I love animals. I currently have a dog and cat at home.

...been working with students for nearly 6 years now, 4 of those being volunteer work, and a current 3-year employment with Mathnasium Learning Center! Overall, one could say I am quite passionate about math. I have worked with students of a wide range, from Kindergarten through college-level mathematics. I have attained an Associates of Art Degree from St. Petersburg College and am working toward a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central...

...and reach their full potential. I have a wide variety of experience working with students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with a lot of that experience being in special education. I have my bachelors degree in elementary education and my masters degree in special education. I also have experiencing tutoring at the college level and especially enjoy tutoring at the college level for test prep and teaching courses. I love tutoring for all subjects,...

...working with patients but miss the opportunities to teach and tutor that I have had in the past. To me there is nothing more rewarding than helping a student approach a subject that they are struggling in, helping them tackle the tough material, then see them succeed, to me that is one of the greatest feelings in the world!!! After graduating from high school with a 4.1 GPA my grades and success in the ACT/SAT...

...to students with disabilities, as I have lived with multiple disabilities my whole life. My goal is to support children and families who need help navigating the world of education. As someone who has worked as a K-12 paraprofessional and who has had experience in the classroom teaching literacy and math topics, I am dedicated to providing my students with a safe, structured, and meaningful learning environment. When I am not teaching, I enjoy the...

...to connect with others and help them reach their goals! I believe everyone has the right to an education and appreciate the fact that everyone learns differently. I vow to myself and all of my potential students to take the time to understand their learning styles and tutor accordingly. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, long walks, and an occasional TV show binge! I'm a very easygoing individual and look forward to working with you!

I have been teaching children from kindergarten to middle school age for 23 years. I am a National Board Certified Teacher of Special Education. I can assist you in reading, writing, math, organizational strategies, and their social/emotional growth.

...This desire was instilled in me as a child as I have had a mother and teachers growing up who challenged to exceed academically. This passion has been with me till this day and I want to share that same love of learning with students. I have tutored, mentored and taught with students from ages 7 up to 15 years old in after-school programs, summer programs, and in both the public school and charter school...

...college, I spent several summers working at an overnight camp with campers in grades seven through nine. It was a great opportunity to better understand the needs of middle school students, which are vastly different from both elementary and high school students. I am passionate about not only teaching my students the content of Language Arts, but also teaching elements of study skills, organizational skills, and even life lessons. In order to become a successful...

I am a highly experienced and skilled very flexible retired teacher and tutor. I am an energetic, intelligent, communicative, responsible worker! I have over 35 years experience teaching/tutoring students with a variety of Special Needs!

...been working in Elementary Education and Computer Library Science instruction for 24 years. I have instructed grades K-5 in all subjects and intensively in Reading for the last 6 years. I also instructed students how to speak and read English online for 2 years. I currently have a valid Florida Teaching License and am certificated in Elementary Education and Library Media Science. I also hold an endorsement in Reading, ESOL and Civics. Lastly, I also...

...and I love reading, writing and all things literature. I have a passion for words, their variety of meanings and even their histories and origins. Reading and writing are the key building blocks to success, whether it be academic, vocational or personal, those two skills continue to build throughout life; the better a person wields them the greater success that person experiences. As a former secondary English and Reading teacher and I am excited to...

I tutor and teach because I enjoy helping and watching students grow! There is no better feeling than seeing that "aha" moment when a student truly gets it and is able to build new concepts. It is a wonderful experience and I look forward to it in each and every session!... I believe that each student is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually,...

...ROTC (SOAR) Recipient. I completed my Bachelor's Degree in International Studies at the University of West Florida and earned a commissioned as an Air Force Intelligence Officer, serving on Active Duty for 16 years. I was a student leader from the beginning of my military career, was selected as a Ceremonial Guardsman Trainer in Air Force Honor Guard, trained Aircrew (Pilots, Navigators, and crewmembers) and younger Airmen during my time as an Officer, and am...

My belief is that every student can learn and achieve success. My speciality is teaching students with specific learning and reading disabilities. I enjoy assisting students with achieving their individualized goals and objectives in order to be successful with academics. My teaching experiences include: Elementary Education, Secondary Special Education, Reading, Middle Grades Language Arts and ESOL. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, bicycling, reading, swimming with US Masters and long walks.

...in an atmosphere and relationship of trust and respect, increasing student motivation and allowing each student to make progress. I have completed 26 graduate hours in the Counselor Education program at the University of South Florida. I hold a State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate and am certified to teach Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Grades K-12), English (Grades 6-12), Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12), and...

...a (soon to be!) middle schooler. I am an open-hearted and patient person and I welcome people from all walks of life. Diversity is a strength in both the biological world and in our communities. My studies began at the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and were followed by 14 years in the classroom from elementary to middle school. Years later, I completed a Master's Degree in Environmental Science...

...years I have worked as a Special Education Compliance Teacher, which is where I would find students eligible for special education services, ESOL services, review IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and Section 504s. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and...

...by the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of my students. At the core of my teaching philosophy is the belief that every student deserves to be valued and respectedonly then can meaningful learning truly begin. I strive to design well-researched, engaging lessons that motivate and inspire my students. While I have 30 years of experience teaching all grade levels, my primary focus is on elementary and middle school reading and math....