Award-Winning Tutors in McKinney, TX for Students in Special Education Programs

Hello, I am a retired teacher with 20 years of experience. I am certified in SPED, ESL and Elementary k-8. I have taught in four different states. As an empty nester, I'm looking forward to tutoring and helping students stay on task while enjoying the session.

...What I have learned through that experience was that to get kids to understand and value historical events, I had to make these events come to life. I implemented unorthodox teaching strategies such as combining film, biographies and historical accounts together to make these events memorable for them. I am passionate about teaching and helping students come to love the act of learning and I would cherish the opportunity to transform the way your students...

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...been a teacher in public and charter schools for the last four years, and have tutoring experience extending over ten years behind me as well. I am most passionate about teaching because I love seeing people learn, grow, and become problem solvers and leaders of the future. It's hugely rewarding for me whenever someone changes their mind about a subject, displays interest in continuing to study something related to what we've worked on together, or...

...a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught full time for three years. I have taught preschool, third, fourth and fifth grade students. The last two years I have been in a resource classroom teaching reading and writing. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the student grow and learn. I always tell my students to say "I have not learned that yet," not "I cannot learn that." Learning is a mindset and when...

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...atmosphere and develop learning activities that relax student's inhibitions. Thus, allowing them to take chances, a skill that is crucial to progress in a new system of communication. As a second language learner myself, I understand the trials students must face in language acquisition and this translates into a sense of empathy for both the struggles and rewards of the learning process. My teaching experience is centered on providing students with the skills they need...

I have over 30 years of experience teaching in public elementary schools. I am a certified general ed., special ed., and ESL teacher. I believe that confidence and self-esteem are crucial to success. I encourage students to set and reach goals. My teaching style is to engage students in the lessons. I work to provide a safe and inviting environment where students feel comfortable answering questions and sharing ideas.

...I am prepared to teach: - All subjects in Elementary in Spanish and English (EC-5) - Spanish language all objectives (improving conversation skills, grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking) in all context ( for pleasure, for work, to interact better) - Subjects and tests preparations in Spanish in Middle school, High school, college, Tests any level ( such as G.E.D and similars) "Your goal is my goal". "Tu meta es la ma"

...mistakes is a part of life but being willing to correct the mistakes is rewarding. The students in the past 40 years have become accomplished in many ways, some are attorneys, business owners, writers, musicians, educators. public servants, and some have become great parents. The joy is when they tell me; Thanks for believing in me. I tell them, together we made everything work. I am the product of private and public education with my...

I am passionate about working with students who may need a little extra push to find success in the classroom. I am excited to use strategies that work for you to do your best!

...a life-long learner. What can I say--I love to learn! As a legal assistant, I originally started school with plans to take business classes to prepare for law school. However, it did not take long to realize that when it came time to make that fateful decision: law or literature, my heart belonged to literature. and art, and history, and philosophy. The study of literature and philosophy, especially, opened up another world for me, a...

...Houston and received my M.A. in Linguistics from Rice University, where I researched speech acoustics and perception. Additionally, I was Teaching Assistant for the Intro to Linguistics and Phonetics classes, where I graded papers and answered students questions, occasionally even lecturing. After grad school, I taught English as a second language to adults, while at the same time continuing to tutor languages. At this time, I began to add other subjects to my teaching experience,...

I give over 100% to my students. In return, I ask that you change "I can't" to " I don't know yet, but I will soon". I teach special education because each student learns differently. This allows me to be creative to differentiate to the student.

...them to become more than comfortable with each topic. I have a passion for teaching and helping students improve and achieve success. I work very well with people and really enjoy teaching adolescents. I have been teaching for 3 years in the Desoto ISD school district. I am certified in Early childhood - 6th grade as well as Early childhood - 12th grade in special education. My strength in tutoring is student motivation and differentiating...

...Education teacher to prepare academially appropriate and mentally stimulating lesson plans to instruct together. I differentiate instruction for all students so that the instruction is being comprehended in their academic level and also make sure any accommodations/modifications are being met. Also, I have my own caseload of Special Education students in which I become knowledgeable of Special Education laws, gather data for ARD meetings and participate in them. I also work with teachers to make...

Hello! My name is Shannon Leahy. I have been a teacher for 3 years and graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor degree in Education. I am also certified in ESL and Special Education. I look forward to helping students grow in their education.

...to have my tutoring environment to reflect an environment that uses a variety of resources, encourages creativity, and exploration through problem-solving/decision making skills. I want to equip my students with the necessary tools they need to show what they have learned in different ways. I attended a liberal arts college which was writing intensive. My M.S. is in curriculum and technology. I have worked as a previous tutor for Sylvan Learning in the areas of...

...needs. Being placed in the least restrictive environment, gaining necessary life skills and learning how to relate and communicate with people from different walks of life is imperative to the academic growth and success of any student. I have taught children with special needs in Desoto ISD for 5 years. It has always been my passion to help each child discover their individual gifts and talents and to reach their full potential.

...an elementary teachers assistant. My hobbies are playing with and collecting makeup and couponing! I absolutely love educating our youth. My favorite subjects are reading and math. I am passionate about teaching and thoroughly enjoy my personal goal for my students is to challenge students and watch them grow and develop to their full potential. I love tutoring and teaching as well as watching them blossom. The impact of my tutoring, helps build confidence, mastery...