Top Special Education Tutors serving Merrillville
Rebecca: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Molly: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Amy: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
Casey: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...on hip hop music and political life in Morocco. When I am not pursuing my own project, I am usually teaching. I have served as a graduate teaching assistant for U of I's Introduction to World Music course for two years. Before attending graduate school, I worked as a certified substitute teacher for K-12 general...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Janet: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
Lauren: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ in college!),...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT
Meggan: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
I am a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Ericka: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
Currently, I am addending DePaul University, and working towards a Master's in Special Education. I am a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have 2 years of experience working with learners with disabilities, specifically K-3. Additionally, I have worked Chicago Public...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Sarah: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...Language Pathology at Saint Xavier University in 2014. Upon graduation I began work as a school based therapist, first for a special education cooperative and most recently with the Chicago charter school system. As a school based speech-pathologist I have worked with K-12 students at a variety of ability levels as well as transition aged...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University - Masters, Speech Language Pathology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Tracey: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
I have been a certified educator for the last fourteen years. I have taught second grade students in a general education classroom and have also taught General Music to K-8 students. I am currently working as a Reading Interventionist and Literacy Coach. I look forward to meeting you and providing the academic and tutoring support...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
National Louis University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Melissa: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
I have Bachelors of Science degree in the area of Education and Special Education from Illinois State University. I have been teaching for over 15 years. In that time I have taught preschool, middle school science, and special education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic and try to carry over that...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
Peter: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...teaching is seeing the "light bulb" above a student's head when they have been struggling with a concept and finally get it. I taught a high school classroom of high functioning students with autism in a therapeutic school for over four years. My teaching experience was very enjoyable, but highly frustrating as well. We worked...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelors, Special Education
ACT Math: 31
Patrick: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...learned many of the approaches I still use today for teaching people from different backgrounds. Currently, I work at Wright College in Chicago where my goal is to help students form meaningful connections with their studies - the kind of connections that become a part of your daily life. I enjoy working with students of...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Media and Cinema Studies
Tammy: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...My name is Tammy; I have 15 years of experience tutoring and teaching elementary, middle school, and high school mathematics. I hold bachelor's of art in mathematics and have taught developmental mathematics for college/trade school for adult students. I am patient with my students had create visual aids to show students how math connect to...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Lewis University - Masters, Organizational Leadership
Tiera: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. My career goals are to work with children to continue furthering education about sciences, foreign languages, and how to positively impact society. In terms...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences and Spanish Literature and Language
National University of Health Sciences - Current Grad Student, Chiropractic Medicine
Laura: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...I am a mother of two children with special needs. I currently am the teacher for a private homeschool family. This unique schedule allows me the flexibility to tutor at various times, depending on the student's needs. Some of my most common tutoring areas include: Phonics and Reading Reading Comprehension Writing Grammar Other subject areas...
Education & Certification
Lewis University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of St Francis - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Nathan: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...to build student success, and using technology to practice skills my students are acquiring. Tutoring can be an intensely rewarding experience for students and their tutors. Learning from different people in different settings prepares students to be learning all the time! I will happily provide parents and students with additional resources, and I look forward...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
National Louis University - Masters, Special Education
Sophia: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
I graduated with a Neuroscience degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I love teaching and helping students! I am super dedicated to the advancement of education equality for all. I like to breakdown complex topics into simple terms for my students to understand and actually enjoy their material. I love to teach science!!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Lea: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!
Education & Certification
University of Illiniois at Chicago - Bachelors, Theatre Design (minor: Art History)
Kelley: Merrillville Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Merrillville, IN
My name is Kelley and I have dedicated my life to teaching special needs students for the past 20 years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor in Arts, Digital Arts
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Master of Arts, Special Education
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