Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Dayton, OH

...My specialty is assisting students to be successful readers. I began my teaching career as a paraprofessional hired to help students pass the "Third Grade Reading Guarantee". I had 9 students assigned to me, and all of my students improved their reading scores and all but one of my students were promoted to the fourth grade, by passing the third grade reading requirements. I am an experienced teacher for students in K-8. I am ready...

...out math in whatever ways connect best with their brains. Science is fun, especially when we get to design and conduct experiments! Social Studies is learning about stories of other people in the past, in our neighborhoods, and around the world. All learning is interesting to me, and I like sharing my passion for learning with others. I got my Bachelor's degree in Nursing, then, when I found teaching was something I enjoyed, I got...

...environment that appreciates and encourages learning, and I love helping others achieve their academic goals! I have a lot of experience with AP classes, and I took over 15 courses and received college credit for ALL of them! I also have a lot of experience with tutoring students in elementary school, and middle school. I am able to adapt to all learning styles, and would love to have the opportunity to mentor even more students.

...science. My tutoring interests span from biology to math to English to test prep. My favorite of the maths is algebra, I enjoy editing papers and assisting with writing, and I have experience with ACT test prep. My teaching philosophy is that practice makes perfect! I also try to make the subject as interesting as possible to engage the student in the material. In my spare time I enjoy hiking in the woods with my...

Visual Arts are my passion and I have a strong background in my academics.

...graduate school. I have over ten years of teaching and tutoring experience from grades k-university students. I love to find creative ways to make learning fun and creative. I enjoy working with a wide variety of subjects including Social Studies, American History, World History, Writing, ACT, SAT prep, LSAT prep, reading for lower grades, studying, problem solving, sociology, political science, First Grade Writing, College essays, Spanish 1, standardized tests, etc. I was evaluated as a...

...learning how to learn, developing a desire to learn, and how to develop diverse ways to think and solve problems. I love science, and am enjoy helping others understand the world we live in. My education and work experience as a Research Scientist helps me to share relevant examples with students of how to solve problems and think critically. I enjoy the outdoors, either hiking, bicycling or hanging out with my two English Shepherds, Duke...

...through 6th grade. I have worked at public and private schools in general education as well as special education. I have tutored students primarily in Reading and math, and also have experience working with native language learners and those who need help with study skills. I am certified to teach in Ohio, and Texas. I am able to renew my Indiana license if needed. Ohio- Intervention Specialist (SPED k-6)(current) Indiana- El. Ed. and Special Ed.(renewable)...

...in-person and online. Whether you're just starting out with learning ASL, or if you're already in an ASL program and need support with your learning, are trying to obtain certification, or are even an experienced professional who needs support in certain skill areas, please feel free to reach out to me. I hold Professional Level Certification with the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) i.e. this certification demonstrates the highest level of knowledge and skills...

...Reading and Math teacher. I have currently been teaching Special Education for 2 years now, working with students in grades 6-7, currently with 6th grade. I also tutor privately and am a part-time teacher at Sylvan Leaning Center! I enjoy working with students at all age levels. In college I was a writing tutor and I enjoyed being able to help students improve their writing skills. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, shopping, traveling, mentoring...

...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 particular learning style. Outside...

...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 in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and...

...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 believe that active student...

...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 coursework...

...school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and that's a skill that I want to pass on to the students I tutor. Everyone makes mistakes and has struggles, but the important thing is that you can move past those roadblocks. As a tutor, I try really...

...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 not only grasp the...

...through how to meet assignment expectations. As a teacher I also spent a considerable amount of time teaching test taking strategies, and many of my former students did exceptionally well on standardized tests. Aside from writing, a major passion of mine is public speaking. I competed in Speech and Debate on the state and national level while in high school, and absolutely enjoy coaching students in becoming powerful public speakers! Naturally, this ties in with...

...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 I enjoy live theatre,...

...past 4 years and coming from Boston, I wanted to continue the work I was doing. I love teaching students of all levels, and I am excited to work with a broad range of students through Varsity Tutors. I want to become a high school teacher, but tutoring is something that is so unique in that you get to work with one student and learn their every strength and weakness. I look forward to working...

...primarily work with children with special needs (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, ODD, along with other diagnoses) helping them to learn HOW to learn and to acquire the necessary pre-academic, academic, communication, social, and self-care skills needed for success and happiness. I came back to tutoring because I wanted additional work that would be meaningful and exciting to me. My passion is working with children and adolescents and helping to motivate them to...