Top Special Education Tutors serving Elk Grove

Sara: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I am married with two children. I chose to tutor because I love education and the ease of a flexible schedule. I have previously taught children and adults to read English. I am a good tutor because I am easy to understand and I go at a pace that is comfortable for you. ... I feel strongly that anyone can learn. It is an educator's job to relate the material to the student. The student's job...
Education & Certification
Stanisluas State - Bachelors, Liberal Studies

Deisha: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum potential, you are all super stars I am only here to remind you of this during your...
Education & Certification
California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Social Work
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Social Work

Joy: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...Arizona. Furthermore, I completed my education in Stockton, California. The degrees I have obtained are as follows: Bachelor of Science in Community Studies, Associate of Science in Business, Associate of Science in Retail Management and Merchandising, Associate of Arts in Social Sciences, and Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition, I have three certifications which are ESL Teacher, TESOL, and TEFL. My experience with tutoring is a total of eighteen years that...
Education & Certification
Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses - Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology

Katherine: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...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 responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the students...
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

Rebecca: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...I also think it is important that learning is not just for one 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Katherine: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Hans: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...International Political Economy and Development. Beyond these classes, I also had a healthy, eclectic interest in a wide range of subject areas including Multivariable Calculus, Physics, and Film. It is also worth noting that I was able to 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Molly: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely...
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

Kat: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies....
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, Geology

Liz: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students in the ACT and SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including those with ADHD and on the...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Kevin: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...Biology and Education Studies. I was an Academic Mentor for underprivileged San Diego communities. I was also a Teaching Assistant for the Biology department at UCSD. I have taught in a variety of settings; from one-on-one tutoring to review sessions for 300 people in a lecture hall. I primarily tutor MCAT, SAT, and the SAT. In my experience, rather than the Tutor being an all-knowing power who lectures on the information, the most beneficial environment...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies
ACT Math: 34
SAT Math: 710

Nicholas : Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...equate my teaching style with that of the old saying, if at first you don't succeed try try again. I encourage students to keep playing with different studying strategies to find one that works the best for him or her. The best technique that I find works best when teaching a student a new concept is to pull examples from his or her own life that directly relate to what I am trying to teach...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Kimberly: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...in Forensic Behavioral Analysis and Clinical Psychology. I currently intern at the Neuropsychological Services of Tampa were I do assessments and clinical interviews for a wide variety of clients. I have experience with a range of mental illnesses and cognitive impairments including Autism, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders and Neurological impairments. I have many years of schooling and have tutored children from as young as 5 years old up until...
Education & Certification
Florida Gulf Coast University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Florida School of Professional Psychology - Current Grad Student, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Crosby: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...philosophy as an educator is the fact that all students are unique. These differences are not synamous with disadvantages. Different learning styles or varied personal interests are things to celebrate. By immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge....
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education

Nicole: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental Science,...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography

Carolyn: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...as tutoring not just the child, but the parents as well. I want to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful outside of our sessions. I have experience working with students with a variety of special needs, including ADHD, autism, behavioral issues, and lack of motivation. My approach to test prep sessions is to equip students with the best strategies for test-taking. Test-taking is a skill, and being ill-equipped in that skill...
Education & Certification
The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Psychology
George Mason University - PHD, Educational Psychology and Special Education

Angelica : Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...teaching in 2008 and my backgrounds cover grades Preschool-3rd grade. I have taught 1st grade general education, 2 years as a behavioral teacher, 1 year as a preschool special needs teacher and of course my current position as an Inclusion teacher. I truly enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of every child I work with. Teaching brings me so much joy and satisfaction. I look forward to working with your child. Thank you...
Education & Certification
Ottawa University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Ottawa University - Masters, Special Education

Regina: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...resume, I provide below a brief overview of my ability to match your specific needs based on the position competencies. My professional services experience and my educational background encapsulate a number of the position competencies. I have a history of strong staff management, working closely with teams on individual development plans, and understand my role to assist and promote staff member success. I actively seek upward and peer feedback and recognize its importance in organization...
Education & Certification
Florida Memorial University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Nova Southeastern University - Masters, Education

Elizabeth: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives me a special perspective on ALL learners and helps me tailor the best course of study for all of my students. In my spare time, I knit, love to visit new places, read about educational technology, spend time with my family, cook, and assist in training dogs to serve as assistance animals.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science

Allison: Elk Grove Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...Standardized Tests, because I think that it is so valuable for students to learn the most effective way to express their ideas to others. My greatest strength as a tutor comes from my ability to understand the material through the student's point of view and construct metaphors to help them to also understand, and not just memorize, the material. I hope to teach my students critical thinking skills that will help them both to conquer...
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
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