Award-Winning Tutors in Jacksonville, FL for Students in Special Education Programs

Master's degrees in Special Education and Health Administration. Certified Professional Educator-Teacher in both states (Ga/FL); Pre-K through 12th Grade; Root Cause Analysis Expert. Member of CEC (Council for Exceptional Children); Bachelors degree in Arts - Speech and Theater/Public Speaking. Certified American Heart Association BLS/Heartsaver CPR First Aid Instructor. Reading Interventionist in the area of Phonics and Decoding Strategies Elementary Math, Reading, and Science.

...proctor AP testing in AP US History, AP Psychology, and AP World History. I am trained in Linda Mood-Bell, Wilson, and Orton-Gillingham as well as being a certified Executive Functioning Coach and Learning Specialist. I also have extensive experience working with ACT and SAT prep in the classroom and via tutoring. My goal is to make sure every student I work with succeeds in gaining the tools they need to obtain the grades or scores...

...instruction plans, and in building relationships between parents, teachers and students. I have also had a solid educational foundation and a passion for teaching centered on values and respect of learning environment. In addition, I have been an interpreter for those parents and students who do not speak English. I am extremely enthusiastic about Tutoring/Mentoring at The Varsity Tutors and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to maximizing the potential of the students.

...children, I opened my own tutoring business and specialized in assisting learning-challenged students using educational therapy. I have also tutored various subjects, from algebra and biology to writing college essays. Teaching English online to students from around the world is another area I have thoroughly enjoyed. In the last five years, I have worked part-time in public schools as a math interventionist and math coach. Seeing the light bulb turn on when students finally understand...

...all subject areas, including children with special needs. I work with students of various ages, abilities and disabilities. Previously, I have tutored students in all subject areas, as well as adults in preparation of successfully taking their GED, specializing in mathematics. I have also worked with adults to improve their English as an ESL instructor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I specialize in math and science. In my spare time I have...

...in small groups. They are also given hands-on activities and computer games to pick up new ideas, adding to their prior knowledge. Those activities help motivate students to become more engaged in the learning process. As a result, I believe that ownership over their education helps students develop and master skills. I believe it is also essential to help deaf students think and answer questions independently. By asking questions and letting them answer as best...

I am passionate in helping students achieve all that they can. Everyone learns differently and being able to adapt is one of my strengths. My experience in working with students comes from homeschooling my children, teaching ESL and as a substitute teacher. My teaching style is both a hands on approach mixed with self learning lessons incorporated by the student. My favorite subjects to tutor is reading. However, I enjoy all of them and helping...

...bible school teacher, elementary schools intern and middle school tutor. Through college, I loved being a nanny to wonderful families in the community. I was able to practice teaching techniques I was learning through my studies with these children and loved watching them grow. I have found this love for helping students learn as a certified Florida elementary school teacher. As a teacher, it is important to me to create an environment of love and...

...daily life. My experience as a teacher of both kids and adults has afforded me the ability to be versatile in my teaching approach and techniques. My time as a public school teacher allowed me to developed and deliver lessons for all subject areas, monitor student progress by managing student data, grades, and other information for planning and implementation of instruction and assessment, and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and district personnel to facilitate student success....

Hello, I am a life-long teacher, and I am learning new things everyday. I have experience working with students of all ages, and have seen my students experience leaps in their proficiency. I am also certified to assist students who may learn differently, those who may have an IEP or a 504 plan. Regardless of your academic needs, I can help you achieve your goals.

...experience tutoring middle schoolers up through college students. I was an Elementary Education major before I switched to Audiology, so I also have experience working with younger students. Furthermore, I tutored high school and middle schoolers in the Pinellas County School system as part of the AVID program. Then I was a tutor for USF athletics and U of I athletics. Since I have started out as a tutor, I have about 8+ years of...

...help them position themselves for so many new opportunities. I completed my Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degrees in Special Education at the University of North Florida. I can tutor elementary math and any level of English Language Arts and reading. This includes students who are English Language Leaners (ELL) My philosophy of teaching includes working with each student individually to find what learning style works best for them. I do not subscribe to a "one...

...with dyslexia. I can help with reading comprehension, fluency, and spelling. I use symbol imagery for phonological and orthographic processing to help the student "picture" what they are reading and spelling. I have been helping children read for 7 years. I have also worked as a substitute teacher for Duval County Schools. I really enjoy tutoring elementary math, reading fluency, reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary. I believe reading is the foundation of success to all...

...Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have been teaching for a long time because I enjoy working with students and trying to find ways of making learning more enjoyable and attainable for them. Because of my special education background, I have taught students of all abilities, from gifted to disabled, and those with emotional and behavioral issues. As a teacher, I am very student-centered and try to treat my students individually, trying to see what...

...Work degree from Salem State University and went on to get my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State. My work experience includes ABA therapy and intensive in-home therapy. One aspect of both of these positions was working with children on their academic skills and school work. I am confident in my ability to connect with children with a variety of needs and skill levels, especially those on the autism spectrum or with behavioral...

I currently teach Algebra and Geometry at a private high school for students with learning differences in Jacksonville, FL. I enjoy their light bulb moments and seeing them succeed where they had not before. I look forward to meeting more students and bringing them to their light bulb moments.

...not learn during class time. My lack of learning was not due to lack of intelligence, but simply not understanding. I learn differently than most students, which is why I decided to tutor. I want to help others who are in my situation: students who are made to feel that because they learn differently they have a problem. As a teacher, I believe it is important to make sure students feel confident when doing their...

I believe every child can learn. I believe that as a teacher it is my job to find out how a child learns best and use their strengths in order for them to be successful.

I have been an educator for the past 20 years for students in general education and special education classrooms. I am a dedicated teacher and I want to support students in meeting their educational goals. I look forward to teaching reading, math and language skills to students through the Varsity Tutors platform!

...a child with autism and who spent 94 days in the NICU before coming home. I also was the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director at a university for 8 and a half years in which I taught the following subjects: Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Human Development and Occupation, Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment, Group Dynamics, Therapeutic Media, Pediatric Disorders and Treatment, and Pre-Clinical. I also worked extensively with my faculty on the subjects they were assigned...