Award-Winning Tutors in Manhattan, NY for Students in Special Education Programs

...students to move around and come up with ideas that tickle their brains inspiring them to want to learn more. Helping students brings joy to me, working with students for over 15 years has helped me to understand each student needs and assist them where they most need help. I have a Bachelors degree in Hospitality from New York City Technical College. My teacher's certifications, along with a list of other training in education has...

...find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a unique learning style. As a tutor, I identify and utilize study techniques that each student feels works best for them. When a student is not sure how to approach a subject, I...

...am certified in the Wilson's Reading Program which I have often utilized with struggling readers. I have had great success over the years working with students in the New York City public school system which I consider a privilege and a passion. I would love to learn more about you and learn how I can help you to achieve your academic goals! I look forward to hearing from you! Let's work together and make this...

...interactive SmartBoard and enthusiasm to connect with my students while teaching Math. At one point, TFA asked me to give a seminar to other Corps Members that taught them how to make their presentations more interactive and engaging. I learned how to manage multiple projects and people, while continuing to develop professionally. I engaged with the community, located just blocks from Columbia University, and began to understand the fragmentation of New York City.

...I've had success on the SAT and the GMAT exams, and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks with students or business school applicants who are gearing up for these exams. Finally, having worked with a wide range of students, including many with IEPs or Section 504 accomodations, I have lots of strategies and ideas to help students who learn differently master content and can also help students who could use some extra support...

...tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, and experience teaching children from ages 4 to 18 as a coach for a recreational swim team. My favorite subjects to teach are writing, poetry and other English language fields. Outside of academics and poetry my interests in include comedy, art, sports, and competitive swimming.

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Western, I have been teaching ELA and ESL for 15 years. I have an MAT in teaching English and an M Ed in education. My experience includes one on one Tutoring and after school compensatory classes in ELA. In teaching as a Special Education Teacher I am proficient in developing Executive Functions, and taught Study Skills in Middle School.

...position as a middle school dance teacher in Harlem. I considered myself "undeclared" both in my freshmen year of college and my freshmen year of real life. Luckily, this openness led me to pursue a Bachelors of Science in Human Development Family Studies with a double minor in Social Entrepreneurship/Not-for-Profit Business Management and General Business at Samford University, and a Masters of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Gr. 1-6) through Touro College. As...

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...

I am currently a student at New York University studying business. I have tutored students at Giraffe Learning Center and as well with special needs student at FCSN. I understand that each student has their own unique way of learning and as a tutor I would address these needs using techniques that would help the student better understand and retain information.

...texts to decode their meanings. More so, I enjoy tutoring in Early Childhood subjects such as Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and study skills/organization. My goal is to work with each student in a way they learn best. I enjoy incorporating games, kinesthetic activities, and songs into my learning. I find when a student is actively engaged they are learning more to their capabilities. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, fishing, and being outdoors.

...to help students who need additional help within their learning experience. I have the most experience tutoring writing, but I also love working with math, history and English. I have experience working with special needs students and have a strong familiarity with the NYS Regents exams especially in Algebra 1, Geometry, English, Global history and Living Environment. I have a majority of my teaching experience covering math and English high school subjects.

...four years using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. My tutoring experience includes teaching a variety of subjects ranging from Reading Comprehension, Science, English Language Arts, Writing , Elementary Math and Middle School Math. I am also certified in General Education and Special Education within New York State. I do not believe in teaching through worksheets, but through modeling, games and practice. When I am not teaching, I run marathons, train for olympic lifting events and...

...grade assistant teacher at the Ralph Bunch Elementary School in Harlem. There, I assisted students in lesson comprehension by reiterating classroom subject matter in small groups of three to five students. As well, by implementing innovative learning strategies, I helped the lead teacher propel our students well past expectations. As a Varsity Tutor, I am best suited to help elementary and middle school students strengthen their reading, comprehension and writing skills. I have a myriad...

...I started teaching fifth grade as a math teacher and recently moved to teach math in sixth grade. I am familiar with the Common Core and am certified from K-12 Content and Middle School Mathematics from 6-8. I am dually certified with a Masters' in Education with a specialization in Students with Disabilities from K-12. I would love the opportunity to help your child/children to grow into the best student that they can be!

...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 aspect of learning that is both relevant and challenging in her work Multiplication is for White People.... It is...

...to countries like Nepal, Argentina, Morocco, Indonesia along with many others, in some of which I have resided for long periods of time. As an artist I've been designing jewelry, painting, sculpting, and always creating something new. I have a strong interest in alternative healing modalities and I am certified in Tai massage, reiki level ll, practice EFT tapping technique and meditation. I consider physical exercise a major part of my life as well as I've...

I work as a tutor because I believe that all children can learn no matter where they come from or how much they know.

...my high school and college career, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, especially in SAT/ACT/GRE test prep. As an educator with experience teaching in all ages from Kindergarten to post-graduate students, I feel equipped to provide excellent tutoring in a variety of subjects, especially Math, Science, and test prep. I like to build off of the existing knowledge of my students to help relate the material better and make concepts more understandable. Using...

...my undergrad in Business Administration- Human Resource Management. I've worked as a Recruiter, and Staffing Coordinator where math, and my intellect about Human Resources had to be used on the daily basis. Over my years, I've taught elementary school students up until college graduates with math, reading, writing, and even capstone projects. I'm excited to be able to teach on Varsity Tutors and share my knowledge about everything I know with everyone !