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

I am a recent college graduate from SUNY Albany. I received my BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I'm planning to go to Hunter College in the fall to pursue my Masters in Social Work. I've tutored elementary school aged students in math, spelling, science, reading, and writing comprehension. I've also tutored fellow classmates from high school/college in Beginner Spanish (Spanish 1), and various math subjects/levels.

...change with the needs of my students. I was a stage manager for over 10 years on Broadway and on national tours and then I changed careers. I have taught math, English, science, and special education over 8 years and have an extensive knowledge of theater and magic. I approach teaching from a non "math brain" approach to make sure all of my students can understand the material. I had testing anxiety as a student...

I believe that every student has the ability to learn if we can figure out how to best meet their needs. No one is perfect, but practice and patience will help us get closer. I am a 26 year old graduate from Hunter College with a Masters degree in Childhood Education with certification to teach the blind and visually impaired. I also received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from Marist College.

...have experience tutoring two brothers while they were middle school students. I would describe my tutoring/ teaching strategy as one that focuses on the learning style of the student I am working with. I feel that I am very adaptable and do an excellent job of reaching the students I work with everyday. Students I work with on a regular basis become more confident, organized, and are better prepared to be independent learners.

...my Masters in Special Education at the same time. I have taken numerous professional courses on teaching English to students of all levels, and have most recently been professionally involved in developing my ability to work with gifted and talented / honors students. At the school where I teach I helped run the debate team for 3 years, and am currently in charge of the school's newspaper and journalism club. I am planning on continuing...

...Justin McGowan. I am a senior at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, NY majoring in History and Secondary Education. I have been tutoring on and off for the past three years. What I've learned the most is that there is no one size fits all approach and each student deserves specific time and energy devoted to them. In my spare time I enjoy reading, riding my bike, hanging out with friends, and playing or watching...

...covering standardized test such as SAT, ACT, and GRE as well as high school and college math and science courses. I believe that effective teaching is not about transfer of knowledge from instructor to student but rather providing an interactive learning environment that motivates students to be active and fully engaged in their education. I understand the importance of not only learning the material well but translating that education into demonstrable performance on time sensitive...

Future Teacher. I want to make learning fun!

...educator for the past 13 years and have worked with grades K-3 in both NJ and NY. I've spent the majority of my career working as an inclusion teacher, ensuring all students regardless of their learning needs/styles are able to access the content in ways thats are beneficial for each child. Additionally, I've worked hard to break down tough content so that it is accessible and memorable for each child. I believe each child is...

...be able to teach many different age levels. I like to use my in-depth knowledge of math and break it down in a way that makes sense to you. Knowing that every student learns differently, allows me to teach to a student's strengths. For instance, if you are a musical learner, we might find a song that can help you become more fluent with your multiplication facts! If you are a hands on learner, I...

...here to provide guidance every step of the way. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy staying active in my community through volunteer work and consulting with nonprofits, particularly those focused on sustainability and social justice. I'm also passionate about creating content that educates and empowers people, whether through writing, events, or workshops. I believe that education is a powerful tool for success, and I'm excited to help students reach their full potential by equipping them with...

...spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. Furthermore, I have a wealth of experience tutoring students for a variety of standardized exams including: the U.S History, ELA and Global History Regents and the AP U.S History and U.S Government and Politics exams. Lastly, I have developed great relationships with my students and tutees, which I attribute, in part, to my Life Space Crisis Intervention training and calm and respectful demeanor.

...and 5th grade students in a public school in Brooklyn, NY. I am also a recent graduate of the New York University Master's B-6 Literacy Program. Before attending NYU, I graduated from the Inclusive Elementary and Special Education program at Syracuse University. I believe wholeheartedly in educating all students to help them reach their full potential. Specifically, I've had experience in Kindergarten, as well as Grades 2- 5. My goals as a teacher include building...

...and academic enrichment (gifted) teacher and high school esports advisor, along with Park Ridge Public Schools as their assistant marching band director. He is also an admin with Garden State Esports after four years as the head esports coach at New Jersey City University. When he is not living his best life as a teacher, Joshua has many other hobbies and interests. He enjoys spending time with his school counselor wife and their three rescued...

...Education. Before then I was an administrative assistant at Hunter College for two years. Looking for a change, I decided to become a second grade lead teacher and my love for teaching sparked. I was an ESL high school teachers assistant for three years and am now teaching High School Special Education in the Department of Education. I am looking forward to helping you meet your academic goals. Extensive experience preparing High School students for...

...goals. My classes during ALL my years of teaching in New Jersey have excelled in reading and writing and outperformed all other classes in the same grade level, not only on standardized tests but it's through Classroom achievements performance and his maturity levels. I have an enormous amount of resources to help the students who are struggling in the specific area and I am always up-to-date on the best practices and latest strategies. I have...

...worked for the New York City Department of Education for 14 years as a special education teacher in a K-5 school in a collaborative setting, a self-contained setting and a resource room setting. I retired in July of 2020 and want to continue helping students succeed in the classroom as an online tutor by giving them the confidence and skills that they need to succeed. I enjoy teaching reading including phonics and reading comprehension, grammar,...

...received my MFA in Acting from the School of Drama. I did my undergraduate work in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Since relocating to Manhattan from the West Coast, I've had the great fortune to teach in a variety of settings-- from private tutoring, to lead teaching at ESL Language Schools, to leading literacy-based theater residencies in the public school system. My earliest teaching experiences were in college-level English and...

...of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Since graduation, I worked at AmeriCorps City Year in Chicago, IL. In that program, I mentored and tutored 5th to 12th-grade students in Chicago Public Schools to reduce the dropout rate. After AmeriCorps City Year, I graduated from Pace Law School. I am now a practicing non-profit attorney. As a Summer Law Institute Coordinator at Legal Outreach, Inc., I taught 9th graders Criminal Law and Procedure. I also...

...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 have a thorough understanding of the level of work that is required...