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

I graduated from The College of New Rochelle with a masters degree in education. I have always enjoyed working with youth in several different aspects. I've been a mentor, I've been a teacher and of course I've been a tutor. I believe helping people, especially youth, is extremely important. I want to help as many as I can, for as long as I can.... Teach children according to how they learn. Everyone learns in a different...

...Studies and a Masters Degree in Special Education grades K-12 and Informational Sciences. I have been teaching for about 10 years and my favorite subjects are pre-algebra, middle school math, social studies (Global History, European Studies, Geography, and United States History), Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking, Phonics, and Literacy. I have tutored for many years and many of my students have gone above and beyond. It is my duty as an educator to make sure...

...America in New York City, and working towards a Masters in the Art of Teaching. Throughout college, I had various tutoring and classroom experience, including tutoring 3rd and 8th graders in English, as well as volunteering in Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms. I also tutored college students in Introductory Psychology. I have experience with students with special needs, including ADHD and Autism. I am incredibly passionate about education and developing the next generation of inquisitive...

...of the most important tools a person can have in life. Every child deserves to receive the best education possible, regardless of special needs. Being placed in the least restrictive environment, gaining necessary life skills and learning how to relate and communicate with people from different walks of life is imperative to the academic growth and success of any student. I have taught children with special needs in several school districts for over ten years....

...as a 6th grade Language-Arts teacher. Before that, I spent over five years at a private tutoring company called Lindamood-Bell. I have worked with students of all ages (5-55), and in many subjects, including test prep. For fun, I love playing and watching all kinds of sports: football, baseball, basketball, softball, hockey, golf, frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, skateboarding, snowboarding, etc. I also have played drumset for over ten years and music is a major...

...I have also worked in private schools in the Manhattan area. I encourage my students to develop their questioning skills and take control of their learning. My proudest moments as a teacher are when a child goes home and independently researches or reads about a topic because a lesson has piqued their curiosity. In addition, school content should be both challenging and applicable to the students experience outside the classroom. Delpit argues for this dual...

...on teaching Adolescents with Disabilities. I have been working in NYC public, charter, and private middle and high schools for the past 9 years as a general education teacher, special education teacher, one-on-one tutor, and learning specialist. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is working with students to improve their overall reading comprehension, fluency, and accuracy, as well as encourage a love of reading. Seeing the growth in confidence that my...

...don't want to give a student the "answer," I want to provide him or her the strategies for finding it out on their own, so that they take what we do together in our session and apply it to their learning the majority of the time when we are not together. My experience has taught me that no two learners are exactly alike, and as such, I try to provide a unique tutoring experience to...

...special education teacher. My responsibilities as a veteran educator with over twenty years of experience include teaching students in both the general and special education student population. While I teach all subjects in the elementary curriculum I am most passionate about mathematics and reading. My strengths lie in helping struggling learners achieve their short and long term academic goals. To this end I am a highly motivated and resourceful educator whose pedagogical approaches involve relative...

...to do at all times; there is no one-size-fits-all method to learning. Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to...

...(K-12). Upon graduating from Misericordia University in Dallas Pennsylvania 6 years ago, I was hired by the district to be an instructional aide. Half way through the school year I was promoted to the position I currently hold. In addition to my teaching job, I coach High School basketball in a neighboring town. I also have experience tutoring two brothers while they were middle school students. I would describe my tutoring/ teaching strategy as one that...

...patient, and I take my time in understanding students, as well as helping THEM understand everything they need to. I have tutored prior to becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I expect...

...University in Camden. NJPIRG provided complimentary tutoring and mentor services to underprivileged students in the city. It was very gratifying to me how my skills and ability to teach could have such a great impact on students. I continued tutoring for various organizations in the United States as well as abroad in the United Arab Emirates. I was also a substitute teacher in Dubai as well. My main subjects to tutor are Math and English....

...marketing, the arts, and social sciences and I hold a BA from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. When I'm not tutoring I am writing, editing, singing and helping others achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, English and study skills/organization. I love to see the increased confidence that comes from working hard to achieve something. When I am not working I can be found...

It is better to have tried and maybe fail than to never try and certainly fail! I hope to help anyone reach their highest potential!

...of my educator friends invited me to help them consult a Waldorf school in Oaxaca, MX. It's been invigorating learning and serving. Besides education, I enjoy writing, reading (library card + e-reader = game changer/nerd status), staying active (biking in NYC), traveling, and learning languages. As far as my specialties, I'm an organized professional with proven teaching, guidance, and mentorship skills. I possess a strong track record in improving core competency skills and executive functioning...

...in New York City before I began my current position. Generally my expertise lies in mathematics but I am confident in my abilities in helping students complete homework in all academic areas. I like teaching math because over the years I have built up a great deal of insight into different ways to explain core mathematical concepts and relationships. As a tutor I like to find a baseline where my student feels confident and build...

I am a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant with 22 years of teaching students with all disabilities in my background. I will assist in such areas such as Orton Gillingham Reading Method, Algebra Skills, Writing Skills, Organizational Skills, and many other skills. Just ask and I will respond immediately.

...working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and master difficult concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy taking in all that New York has to offer including biking in the park, cooking, and golfing.

...Texas and loved every minute of it. My love and passion are to help students learn to read and write. I received my masters at Boston University in Reading Education where I learned various methods to help accommodate all types of learners. In my masters program I worked in a reading clinic with a fifth grade student helping her with her reading abilities. I believe I would be a wonderful tutor and would help any...