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

...top 15 percentile of my class). I value education and I love history. History itself is a reading and writing intensive subject and, therefore, the subject through which middle- and high-school students learned critical reading and writing skills. As I stress to me students, it is also the subject that encourages student to develop their own opinions. I want to help youth to learn and utilize the skills of evidence-based academic argument and critical thinking....

As a tutor and aspiring teacher, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn, though each processes information differently. My goal is to assist my students in identifying their personal learning style(s) and use this knowledge to build their confidence and academic skills. I intend to personalize lessons so that students can view learning as a valuable opportunity rather than as a chore.... All people have the ability to learn and grow. It is...

...within the NYCDOE. I co-teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Living Environment. I am a firm believer that all students can learn and that the key lies in finding the correct motivation. I am able to balance rigor with the appropriate amount of fun to ensure that steady progress is made. I look forward to working with you and your student in order to help them be successful in their academic endeavors.... All students can learn;...

...and learning, and I firmly believe that online tutoring can play an important role in helping students achieve success. I am patient and adaptable, and I am able to provide students with the individualized attention they need to succeed. I have a strong track record of helping students reach their academic goals, and I am confident that I can help any student who is willing to put in the effort to succeed.

...up to sixth grade. When working with students I prefer to teach using a variety of approaches. I will often supplement worksheet/homework practice along with visuals and manipulatives because I believe this helps students learn better. When tutoring math I will often bring my iPad and start the session with digital flashcards etc. because students should have a through memorization of fundamental skills such as time tables. In addition to my experience in special education...

...my bachelor's degree in History. I am an aspiring professor and an avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but...

Common core-trained teacher with extensive experience working with students in Grades 1-12. I love reading and writing and can solve almost any problem thrown my way. I currently live in New York City where I am fortunate enough to mentor Middle and High schoolers in their day-to-day academic classes. I'm looking forward to meeting you and working together :)

...am a certified teacher in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities as well as earned my Master's degree in TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have a diverse experience of teaching different grade levels in both general education classes, and special education classes, and as an Academic Intervention Services teacher. My goal is to make students excited about learning, make learning fun for them, and watch them become successful in the learning...

...big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more...

...rapport. I also believe learning should be engaging, and I do my best to make each lesson relevant and interesting, which includes teaching to multiple learning styles by incorporating media, hands-on activities, and experiential learning. I also build in educational games and choices whenever possible. I have firm boundaries and high expectations of all my students. In teaching, I strive to have close relationships and open communication with the families of my students, and I...

...organizational skills, communication, stress management and confidence building. In addition to improvement of grades, academic coaching will many times improve: Test Taking Skills Self-esteem Assertive speech Organizational skills Interviewing Techniques Social Skills Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving School/Life Balance Stress Management Have your child master vital life skills by learning to be more aware of how their thoughts and feelings influence their actions. This allows children, teens and young adults to critically observe what is going...

...Physics became the catalyst for my future career in engineering. The first time I took a physics I truly struggled with the material; but in AP Physics I learned how to study, apply knowledge to real world challenges, and that understanding core concepts is the greatest foundation one can have. Having my students attain these crucial skills is what I strive hardest to do as a tutor. My goal is to ensure my students have...

...I'm always looking to broaden my knowledge through reading and writing, and how those skills apply to my life experiences. My goal is to inspire students, in any way I can. I always knew teaching and tutoring was what I wanted to do with my career. I am going on my 5th year in education, and throughout my experiences I've connected with many kids and families. This has further affirmed my belief that education is...

...be saying, "Of course, I know how to think!" Well, when you are given a word problem, do you know what comes to mind? Are you aware of the questions you are asking yourself and how you are planning to solve the problem? I will be sure to strengthen these thinking skills, which are very important in test taking. Lastly, I believe it is important to always have a positive attitude as a teacher and...

...assistant to her professor and worked with at-risk adolescents in a high school in Santa Barbara County. Diana learned about Teach for America that same year and felt that TFA's values and mission were aligned with her own, which brought her to New York City classrooms. She has a newly obtained Masters Degree from Fordham University in Teaching Exceptional Adolescents grades 7-12. She's taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math at a middle school in...

...with Disabilities. While I love to teach Reading and Writing, I also enjoy supporting students in other subjects such as Social Studies, Math, and Science. My goal as a tutor is to help students identify areas for improvement and provide them with the tools and support to improve in those areas. Furthermore, I believe it is important for students to be able to identify their strengths and build upon them. In addition to my love...

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...in education for almost six years now. I have been described as a compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them new skills to...

...students, chiefly, that we must give time and effort, as well as great care, to the manner in which we express ourselves. After all, writing is a craft, much like a painter taking brush to canvas, or a sprinter gliding along a track. Keeping this and other lessons in my mind, I teach my students the value of hard work and the virtue of perseverance, all in an effort to achieve their potential. I have...

...to high school and college students. Students writing college admission essays, scholarship applications and assigned research papers flock to me because I show them how to organize their thoughts and make their words zing on paper. I hold a MFA in Creative Writing and I am the author of three instructional writing books. I have helped people wade through the darkness of a dissertation and helped special needs writers clearly articulate their points. If you...