Award-Winning Tutors in Essex County, NJ for Students in Special Education Programs

...has experience working with elementary students in general education, special education, public and private school settings. I have taught a variety of grade levels and have tutored students ages 5-12. I work with students with a range of abilities and cater to the needs of each individual student I work with. I strive for each child to reach their potential, exceed their own expectations, and, most importantly, enjoy learning and feel good about themselves!

...interventionist with the Leveled Literacy Intervention program as well as Sonday for students who benefited from multisensory reading instruction. I graduated in June 2004 from Columbia High School, in May 2008 from Rutgers College with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, in May 2009 with a Master's Degree in Education and have dual certification in elementary education (K-5) and middle school mathematics (6-8). I returned to school at Kean University to get my Teacher of Students...

...I also am a member of the Kilachand Honors College. I am expected to receive my teaching licensure for the state of Massachusetts within the next few months. In addition to being a Special Education Teaching Assistant and Writing Tutor, I am also the Artistic Director for the Off-Beat Players - a nonprofit theater company for young adults with disabilities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature,...

...career in education, I attended Katharine Gibbs School of Fashion, where I obtained an Associate of Science degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising. I have more than 13 years of experience co-teaching in self-contained classrooms teaching students with disabilities. Although I love and enjoy working with children of all ages, I've developed a deeper love for students with disabilities. I believe all children are deserving of equal and fair education and that it's my responsibility...

...best when their needs and interests are considered and learning is experiential. My vision is to create an inclusive learning environment that fosters a student, teacher, and parent learning community for all. To educate the whole person through rich and diverse project-based learning experiences that values each individual's uniqueness and explore ways to build upon their strengths. To maintain a safe, healthy, atmosphere of belonging that is conducive to learning and growing. To celebrate different...

...done as of March 2022. I received my undergrad in Business Administration- Human Resource Management. I've worked as a Recruiter, and Staffing Coordinator where math, and my intellect about Human Resources had to be used on the daily basis. Over my years, I've taught elementary school students up until college graduates with math, reading, writing, and even capstone projects. I'm excited to be able to teach on Varsity Tutors and share my knowledge about everything...

...math. I am a middle school math teacher today because of her inspiration. Being a teacher makes me further realize that it is very difficult to give individual attention to students in large classes. I would love to help you in your math subject whether your goal is to pass the class or if you want to challenge yourself. I have a bachelor's degree in Childhood Education from St. John's University and a master's degree...

...minor in Deaf Studies. I am a High School Special Education English teacher. I have taught in different classrooms setting, as well as different grade levels throughout my career. I believe that everyone has the capability of learning and it is my job as an educator to provide the best, most accessible way for every student to learn. A student's confidence and trust in their education is vital to the learning process, and also something...

...Teaching, I have been able to work in public schools to address the differentiated needs of elementary education students. Working one on one in tutoring sessions enables me to hone in on particular needs of my students, at different grades and levels. Sometimes, content or format modifications are required. Other times, delivery of instruction or positive reinforcement pertaining to confidence and motivation is needed. Input from family members and students is helpful to the learning...

...when not asking for help despite actually needing help. Some of my past students felt embarrassed and prideful, but when they realized asking questions was beneficial to their learning and comprehension skills, hesitating to ask for help was no longer viewed negatively. I am currently an undergraduate online student. I tend to ask for help from time to time when it is needed to gain the information to be confident in the subject at hand....

...2011. I was rated an effective teacher both years. It was at P.S. 325 where I learned to use various technologies such as PowerPoint, iPad apps, an interactive SmartBoard and enthusiasm to connect with my students while teaching Math. At one point, TFA asked me to give a seminar to other Corps Members that taught them how to make their presentations more interactive and engaging. I learned how to manage multiple projects and people, while...

...power of education were instilled in me from a young age as both of my parents are teachers. I have experience as a private tutor for over 8 years from students ranging in all backgrounds and abilities from preschool to college level. I have also worked as a professional full time Spanish Teacher for Spanish levels 2, 3, and 4 and as a student aide for children with IEP educational needs. As a teacher, I...

...for developing literacy in secondary education students. At school, we examined the problems with deficit learning, a type of teaching all too common in schools today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use...

...my interests were very diverse and my curiosity immense. I've always been an artist at heart and wanted to obtain a solid academic foundation. Therefore, I went on to complete my studies at New York University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and French Literature. My strong interest in discovering the world and communicating with people led me to learn Italian, Spanish, and Portugese on my own while maintaining fluency...

Experienced Elementary and Special Education Teacher for over thirteen years with high expectations and a creative approach to learning. Certified Wilson Reading Instructor with a strong ability to assess and meet the needs of all students.

...a startup in San Fransisco, and last year I moved to NYC to coordinate a federally sponsored neuroscience research project. I have an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I have also been involved with theater, public speaking, and creative writing for a large...

...Honors English for the KIPP charter network. My love of English literature, language, and writing formed the basis of my college career; I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston Honors College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in dance. While in college, I worked as a Writing Consultant at the University of Houston Writing Center, where I tutored ESL students working on their academic writing, business majors...

...College, and a School Building Leadership certificate from The College of Saint Rose. I am currently in my 10th year of teaching for the New York City Department of Education, and have taught English to a broad range of students across various grades and academic settings (general, self-contained, Collaborative Team Teaching, and Resource Room). At the moment, I teach English Literature to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Over the past ten years, I have come...

...of Dr. Carol Dweck's "growth mindset," and strongly feel that any student can succeed at what they really want--if they have access to the right tools. My goal is to help students find those tools so they can use them effectively and independently in the future. My primary experience has been in reading, writing, various kinds of science, and the arts, but I am happy to research and help students with other subjects as well!