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

...My students and I work as a TEAM to reach our goals. We look out for each other and always show respect. I truly feel that, in order for effective and meaningful learning to take place, there must first be an established sense of comfort and climate of trust between the teacher and the student. Together, we will work to commit ourselves to excellence and accomplish our goals. I am always working to improve myself...

...includes Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Physiology, and more! I work with students to develop effective study methods that work best for the ways in which they learn. The key is to not only learn information, but to retain it. I also enjoy working with young students who may need help with reading, writing, science, and pre-algebra. My tutoring sessions will give students the practice and understanding needed to excel in their coursework. Outside of tutoring, I...

...to work hard to adapt to the system. However, everything started to turn better after three years later when I realized that I wanted to become a teacher after obtaining my substitute teacher credentials. As a matter of fact, I changed my major to Bilingual Elementary Education K-8. I want to be able to help educate other kids who come to this country for a better life just like my family did ten years ago....

Hello! I am teaching English as a second language in NYC public schools. I like to work with children with autism and spectrum to help with particular needs. Seeing people cut down trees to produce paper littering the city saddens me. All activities will be engaged in through interactive worksheets on the smartboard online. Video books can serve as successful alternative media instead of print books.

My vision statement is that all children are capable of learning, and it is my desire to assist them in being able to accomplish their individual goals of being their best selves.

...academic problems. I will work with an individual for however long it takes them to master a subject. I value the importance of practice when it comes to academics. The grades students receive are based on the practice time put in by the student, so it is necessary to put in the practice time until a concept is mastered. No question in any subject should be seen as impossible to tackle - with the proper...

...challenge of tailoring my lessons to an individual student's needs, and the rewarding process of helping a student find the specific approach and skill set that works for him or her. I think it's vitally important to give my students the skills they need to go on and work independently-- so I look at tutoring as part of the developmental process that will have lasting, tangible results. As a parallel to my teaching work, I'm...

My teaching interests include reading comprehension, social studies, science. I have created some great test taking strategies for students of all ages and abilities. As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time. I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom environment.

...working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. I believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and executive functioning skills. These can develop overtime while working through school content. I overseeing curricula for a national group of secondary schools and am currently seeking a Doctorate of Education-Learning Technologies at Pepperdine University. When I am not...

...Special Education Teacher with a proven track record of developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) that result in significant improvements in academic performance, and student engagement. I am skilled in creating a supportive learning environment where my students feel safe, heard and wanted. I have worked with students from Pre-K to 4th grade virtually and in the classroom. I love working young children and seeing the excitement on their face when they learn something...

...in English, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Editing. In my sessions I look to cultivate a balance between establishing a good rapport with my students while committing to doing hard work together. Finding this equilibrium is important for getting a gage early on as to what method(s) of learning will work best for the student. Considering we are amidst a pandemic and students' normal study habits may be compromised, I strive to be sensitive to...

...back to school for Special Education and landed a job teaching middle school. I soon discovered that my years of early childhood education and background in the performing arts was beneficial in so many unexpected ways. I knew how to break things down into their most basic elements and, I knew how to make learning fun and accessible. I have been teaching and tutoring children for 20 years and I have learned that all children...

...most effective way to educate. In my years of teaching and tutoring, I have received phenomenal feedback from both parents and students due to my efforts in constantly seeking more ways to keep students engaged, make learning fun, and most importantly, relating the topic at hand to everyday life so they understand WHY they are learning each topic. Having strong content knowledge about the required curriculum and relate it to their grade level standard is...

...That led to his first teaching job at a summer youth camp at age 18 teaching hip-hop choreography for the next three years. By 2010, he turned his attention to being academic tutor thanks in part to his success with children and his stellar grade point average. Throughout his career, he has helped many students improve their math and ELA scores, pass key exams, and used his experience as a learning disable student to inspire...

...I describe my tutoring style as fun and interactive. I believe that learning in any subject can be enjoyable, even though it may be challenging. I like to use manipulatives for a hands-on approach to learning in mathematics and materials for reading and writing that children have an interest in. Outside of teaching, I love to spend time outside with my family any chance I get. I enjoy going to museums, aquariums, amusement parks, and...

...and a resource room setting. I retired in July of 2020 and want to continue helping students succeed in the classroom as an online tutor by giving them the confidence and skills that they need to succeed. I enjoy teaching reading including phonics and reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and writing. I am a firm proponent of using technology as a tool to assist in reading and writing when necessary to ensure a students success in...

Hi my name is Ashley Rivera. I hope to be you or your child's next tutor! I have experience teaching K to 4 as well as 7 to 12 grades. I currently am a high school special education teacher and have experience doing one on one tutoring. Looking forward to having a conversation about possibly enhancing your learning!

...sisters has a developmental disability, which motivated me to pursue other opportunities tutoring and teaching life skills to children and adults with disabilities. Additionally, I have privately tutored students in grades 4-11 in a range of academic subjects, including English, reading, writing, science, and math. I find supporting students' growth to be immensely satisfying, and I plan to pursue a graduate degree in education. In my free time, I love to bake, write short stories...

...learn and improve in various subjects. After I graduated high school and went to Columbia University, I continued tutoring on the side in between my own undergraduate classes. Past clients have described me as extremely helpful, caring, dedicated, patient, and flexible. I've worked with many different types of students, and my goal is to always empower each student to take control of their own learning and education by giving them the support that they need...

Future Teacher. I want to make learning fun!