Award-Winning Tutors in Lynchburg, VA for Students in Special Education Programs

...importance of time management and prioritization. Throughout my career, I have worked with children as young as five years old through young adults in the mental health field, in the school system, and as a softball coach. I started working as a tutor or peer helper in the 6th grade when I volunteered time in...

...student in reading and math. A ninth grade student in all subjects including study skills. For the last 5 years, I have been teaching English as a Second Language online in China. I love tutoring everything but my favorites are reading, writing, and accounting. I enjoy volunteer work at my spiritual center and in animal...

...I am confident I have the expertise to assist students in writing essays and reading comprehension from the countless admissions essays I've read to my own dissertation I diligently worked on for my degree. I'm also competent and capable to assist with elementary studies in mathematics, science and history. My home base is in beautiful...

...the basics, not knowing this information will often stop a student cold because they don't understand why everyone else seems to know what or how something is done and they somehow missed it. Re-teaching the basics can often remove the stigma that 'I am just stupid and will never learn anything' emotion felt by the...

All students can learn. Sometimes we just need to provide a different direction, perspective or tone to the instruction to help them achieve their goals.

...for my students: to become an independent learners, secure in their own knowledge because of the investment placed in their education. Ownership of one's education is so crucial to both being successful and feeling confident about one's knowledge. In my free time, I love riding and taking care of horses and animals in general. I...

...are met with evidence, IEP and 504 based supports, home-bound/home-based instruction, and transition support from home-based instruction. It is imperative to begin tutoring by learning about a student overall; yes, this includes all academic aspects, yet knowing who they are outside of that arena provides the foundation for considerate ways to integrate who they are...

...graduate of Notre Dame. I graduated with a Masters in Education. I was a special education teacher for over ten years but have worked in one capacity or another with children for over twenty years. I enjoy using props and games when teaching. I believe that learning should be fun. I have a passion for...

...carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style....

...in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining...

...on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills,...

...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 help build a foundation that allows...

...Then in college, while pursuing my English education degree, I spent three years tutoring college students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADD. I predominantly tutored English courses, but I also helped them with college algebra, public speaking, history, and drama, and would review any paper they had to complete in any subject. I...

...that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, being crafty, and watching all St Louis sports.

...relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, and SAT prep, and my favorite part of being a tutor is seeing the "Aha!" moment when a student finally understands something...

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...

...grow to believe the same. By treating students with respect and attempting to truly make a connection with them, I get the privilege of seeing the enthusiasm light up in their eyes, which is a wonderful feeling. In my spare time, I love reading, writing, running, exploring the outdoors, and watching and playing all kinds...

...study skills, time management, and self-discipline. I am also able to assist with IEPs and accommodations as needed. I am a people person who has learned the value of helping individual students succeed. I am also passionate about spending time with family and friends, reading, and doing crafts. I am excited to begin this new...

...my teaching style is very flexible, as I think the best teachers are those who meet the student where they are and accommodate for the student's needs. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, meditation, playing the piano, and enjoying a range of holistic and mind-body-spirit activities that promote a range of healing benefits. My...

...make sure the student generalizes the skills learned in the tutoring session and applies them to the real world on their own and with confidence. I also strive to build character and instill self-worth, as I believe this is valuable to becoming a successful, independent learner. When I'm not tutoring, I love to read, listen...