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

Hello, I am a life-long teacher, and I am learning new things everyday. I have experience working with students of all ages, and have seen my students experience leaps in their proficiency. I am also certified to assist students who may learn differently, those who may have an IEP or a 504 plan. Regardless of your academic needs, I can help you achieve your goals.

...and currently educate other individuals on how to implement the curriculum. I currently am working on my Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. I firmly believe that all individuals can learn, and being creative while learning helps to achieve this. I strive to determine how individuals learn best and include that in my teaching strategies. I enjoy celebrating with the individuals I work with when they learn something new! Working with students, I...

...have always had a passion for teaching and learning. As a little girl, I knew that I would teach, but I had no idea how that would unfold. I'm an accomplished student, holding a Bachelor's degree from FAU with a concentration in Education services and Sociology. I am a teacher and tutor with experience teaching and tutoring students of all levels, grades, ages, languages and backgrounds from English Language Learners to Individuals with disabilities.

...community. I was able to practice teaching techniques I was learning through my studies with these children and loved watching them grow. I have found this love for helping students learn as a certified Florida elementary school teacher. As a teacher, it is important to me to create an environment of love and respect between the entire classroom. My goal for every student to is instill a love for learning with an independent work ethic...

...just about the grade. I find this helps to spark a true interest in understanding of the subject, thus inspiring their inner desire to learn! I am a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a focus on Greenhouse Management and Production and a minor in Psychology. Currently I am a substitute teacher for K-8 in all subject areas, including children with special needs. I work with students of...

I believe every child can learn. I believe that as a teacher it is my job to find out how a child learns best and use their strengths in order for them to be successful.

...order to assist my deaf students with lessons they were struggling with, and volunteered to tutor struggling students at home. Currently, I hold a Florida certification in Deaf Education. I also love teaching elementary math and grammar at the third-grade level or below, and American Sign Language for students aged 10 and up. Sign language is very fun to learn and use, no matter what your age may be. My favorite subject is math because...

...can. Everyone learns differently and being able to adapt is one of my strengths. My experience in working with students comes from homeschooling my children, teaching ESL and as a substitute teacher. My teaching style is both a hands on approach mixed with self learning lessons incorporated by the student. My favorite subjects to tutor is reading. However, I enjoy all of them and helping others learn. Outside of academia my interests include exploring new...

...have been working with the majority of disabilities, with the individualized program for each student according of their needs (IEP), development of instruction plans, and in building relationships between parents, teachers and students. I have also had a solid educational foundation and a passion for teaching centered on values and respect of learning environment. In addition, I have been an interpreter for those parents and students who do not speak English. I am extremely enthusiastic...

Master's degrees in Special Education and Health Administration. Certified Professional Educator-Teacher in both states (Ga/FL); Pre-K through 12th Grade; Root Cause Analysis Expert. Member of CEC (Council for Exceptional Children); Bachelors degree in Arts - Speech and Theater/Public Speaking. Certified American Heart Association BLS/Heartsaver CPR First Aid Instructor. Reading Interventionist in the area of Phonics and Decoding Strategies Elementary Math, Reading, and Science.

...to tutor is math. Math can overwhelm students because many math problems can be solved in multiple ways. I would start by encouraging students to use their intuition to solve a problem, assisting them if needed. As they gain confidence, I would expose them to different and quicker methods for solving similar problems. After all, less time spent on homework equals more time for fun. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, photography, piano, exercise,...

...All 17 years I have worked with students with disabilities. I work with students with learning disabilities, down syndrome, autism, communication disorders, behavioral issues and others. I have a degree in special education and my teaching licensure is an elementary education through sixth grade and kindergarten through 12th grade in special education. I also have an English as a second language endorsement and the reading endorsement in Florida. The last two years I have taught...

I enjoy working with people and make a difference in others lives, the reason I became a teacher. I have effective-highly effective evaluations with yearly growing data of my students in terms of academic gains. I believe in teaching is a holistic approach through establishing the rapport with my students to be able to help them academically. Understanding my students needs, weaknesses and strengths are priority to the success of my students.

...in school because of a traumatic brain injury. I've worked with students in elementary school, middle and high school, as well as at the University level. I especially LOVE teaching reading and inspiring teachers who will be come teachers someday . When you're able to teach someone how to read or learn a new language, or jump into a new career, you truly help them position themselves for so many new opportunities. I completed my...

...degree from Salem State University and went on to get my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State. My work experience includes ABA therapy and intensive in-home therapy. One aspect of both of these positions was working with children on their academic skills and school work. I am confident in my ability to connect with children with a variety of needs and skill levels, especially those on the autism spectrum or with behavioral needs.

...teaching approach and techniques. My time as a public school teacher allowed me to developed and deliver lessons for all subject areas, monitor student progress by managing student data, grades, and other information for planning and implementation of instruction and assessment, and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and district personnel to facilitate student success. All the while, I maintained and exceeded requirements of participating in on-going professional development seminars. It was during that time that I...

...I have found the most joy in helping struggling students in small group learning because sometimes students just need a few more minutes or a few more examples for the spark to ignite. I've most enjoyed helping students find the main idea in passages and get beyond the "writer's block" to get an assignment complete. Since reading is cross-categorical, knowing how to read a word problem and pull out the key information in order to...

...taught, counseled, and mentored children with behavior disorders and learning disabilities for 38 years. I love teaching math and science. My greatest challenge is getting a student who doesn't like math and science interested in trying. I enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures. The beach is one of my favorite places to listen to music, relax, and read a good book. I love cooking, baking, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

I am a loving, caring and emphatic special education teacher over 8 years of experience teaching in Guatemala, Tennessee and Florida. I love to engage in fun ways with my students and meet their learning needs and styles.

I currently teach Algebra and Geometry at a private high school for students with learning differences in Jacksonville, FL. I enjoy their light bulb moments and seeing them succeed where they had not before. I look forward to meeting more students and bringing them to their light bulb moments.