Top Special Education Tutors serving Folsom

Deisha: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...LOVE my job. Tutoring is wonderful in that I help each student learn their individual potential and see that anything is possible! I am currently in the honors program at USC to receive my masters in 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...
Education & Certification
California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Social Work
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Social Work

Sara: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, 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

Katherine: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Hans: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...been teaching students since high school, and volunteering with local children of lower socioeconomic status for the past three years. These lessons have been for students of all ages ranging from elementary school to college. In high school I also excelled on the SAT (2220) and a plethora of AP tests (4s and 5s across the board), and so would be happy to aid with any test prep you may need. I am a very...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Michael: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Kate: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800

Vivienne: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
I am currently a junior at Boston College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Marketing. I have tutored for two years through a small Tutoring volunteer program in the Twin Cities Metro area. I taught math, science, and ACT preparation for students eight to 15. This year I am a board member of the Women in STEM club at Boston College and row on BC's DI women's crew team. I enjoy teaching computer science,...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Amy: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent at developing creative ways for learning when I see a student needs a new approach. Further, from years of experience taking standardized tests (including the SAT and MCAT), AP classes, college courses, and pre-medical prerequisites, I...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700

Liz: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...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 Autism spectrum. I believe in a patient, hardworking approach to...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Marilyn: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...achieve any academic goal they set their mind to as long as they are given the tools for success. I aim to turn every "I can't" into "I know I can." I want to instill in my students a confidence in their own academic abilities and a true love of learning. I like to work with a student's unique skills to help them master new or difficult material. My ultimate goal is to help my...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Classics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Doug: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...years, tutoring reading, writing, and mathematics to students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia and ADHD. Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - PHD, Psychology

Terence: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many biographies on American figures and the eras they lived. For me, reading opens us up to a world of new interests to explore as well as basic daily functioning and I consider it a vital skill. I have a BA in...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Molly: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...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 get a good grade on the next quiz, but to...
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

Joanna: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...working with individuals pursuing graduate school. My favorite subject to teach is anything with elementary school children. With older children, I enjoy many subjects such as reading, writing, social studies, and science. My teaching philosophy focuses on breaking things down so that they are simple and easy to understand, so that my students can be as successful as possible. Some of my interests outside of the academic world includes going to museums, movies, cooking, and...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders
National Louis University - Masters, Psychology

Melissa: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something that might literally or figuratively seem to be in another language. I carry this understanding, lots of patience, and a passion for language into my tutoring sessions. Outside of school, I love to read, have movie nights, see as many Broadway shows as possible, and travel all over NYC and...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education

Celicia: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...all levels become independent learners, I have the most experience with 1st through 3rd grade math and reading, and 7th and 8th grade math and reading. Along with these two subjects, I also provide homework support, study and organization skills, and writing and essay editing. My ultimate goal in tutoring is to make sure the student generalizes the skills learned in the tutoring session and applies them to the real world on their own and...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Anthropology and Linguistics

Jason: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Adrian: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...result, for a long time I was extremely fed up with the education system. As I've worked through my hurdles, I've picked up a lot of tips and tricks and I now know how to deal with unique challenges in a standardized system. It would be my pleasure to help others experiencing similar difficult situations. I have been a paraprofessional in Math classes on a high-school level (where I was in charge of lesson plans...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Ted: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...Fairfax County Public Schools. I am also a Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique learning style. I look...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Classics
Radford University - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher

Nicole: Folsom Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Folsom, CA
...interests with others. My favorite subjects are Biology and other Human Science courses because I think it is very interesting to discover how our bodies work. I like to introduce a topic slowly, so that it doesn't seem daunting. I also like using real-life examples so the topic is understood and not just memorized. I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who enjoys dancing, crafting, watching sports and spending time outside with friends, in my spare...
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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