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

...are read to. No matter the style of learning, repetition and patience are applied in the method used to reach my students. It is not all hard work with me, I do enjoy learning games, and competitions and engage these with learners. I believe in age appropriate and vigorous instruction. The vigorous part will be supports (and is vital to develop academic confidence) and student will be able to maintain grade-level or above grade-level status...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Since graduation, I worked at AmeriCorps City Year in Chicago, IL. In that program, I mentored and tutored 5th to 12th-grade students in Chicago Public Schools to reduce the dropout rate. After AmeriCorps City Year, I graduated from Pace Law School. I am now a practicing non-profit attorney. As a Summer Law Institute Coordinator at Legal Outreach, Inc., I taught 9th graders Criminal Law...

...I work with K-8 students developing skills, strategies, and knowledge that will help them become independent learners. My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites are writing and math. I see them both as opportunities to build creativity and...

...perseverance, hard work, grit, empathy, self-control, cultural diversity, and social justice for all. These values and beliefs are realized through intentional coursework, activities and reading materials; daily interactions with their peers and teachers; self-reflection, and affirmations. I believe that learning should be interactive and independent yet collaborative. It should be centered around the whole student and their strengths and areas that need to be more developed. My methods are based on small group work, individualized...

...studied one year at the University of Provence, in Aix-en-Provence, France. I am a fluent French speaker, interpreter, translator, and writer in French. I also have taught French and English in schools, camps, and tutoring sessions. I studied Rehabilitation Counseling at Hunter College in graduate school, and hope to continue my studies in education and one day soon be a public school teacher. I love working with children, and there is nothing else that gives...

I received my Masters Degree in Special Education from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. I was a classroom teacher for 13 years, I am a certified Special Education Teacher. I believe that all children can learn, each child learns in his or her own way. I will keep trying to find the technique that works best for each of my student's so that they can go forward toward reaching their educational goals.... All students can...

...7 years! I majored in education at Boston College. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and creating course materials that engage students to make learning fun and accessible. I mainly tutor math and Chinese. I believe that each student is fully capable of understanding material. It just depends on how the material is presented to them. My goal is to meet each student where they are at, and support them in...

I am a recent college graduate from SUNY Albany. I received my BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I'm planning to go to Hunter College in the fall to pursue my Masters in Social Work. I've tutored elementary school aged students in math, spelling, science, reading, and writing comprehension. I've also tutored fellow classmates from high school/college in Beginner Spanish (Spanish 1), and various math subjects/levels.

Arts educator with experience creating curriculum for arts-integrated classrooms using drama. I am interested in motivating and connecting students to the subjects they are learning. I have experience writing essays for assignments and also for college acceptance. I enjoy editing papers and supporting learning in any way that I can.

...Throughout college and high school, I tutored various subjects such as math and elementary reading to middle and elementary school students. After college, I went into teaching full time and I am currently teaching at an elementary school while recently finishing up my masters in education. I am passionate about learning and helping others. My goals are to work with students and make learning personable to their individual needs to encourage independence in learning.

...and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and master difficult concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...high school counselor to attend College Now, a college course in criminal justice during my junior year, earning an A at Hostos Community College in 2006. Although I am appreciative of the dignitaries, government officials, and civil servants who work to serve the public, unfortunately I have become increasingly aware of the injustices that are done to many people, albeit marginalized or privileged bourgeoisie, groups or individual victims, armed or unarmed, black or white. As...

...social-emotional learning aide, and I hold a bachelors degree in Psychology. I do enjoy tutoring and teaching most subjects; however, I am most passionate about psychology, English, writing, and the arts. I think one of the most important aspects of education is that you need to have fun while you're learning. My perspective on this is that you can't learn without being actively engaged, enjoying yourself, and ultimately, having fun! From my experience, students learn...

...and 11th graders. Over the past ten years, I have come to learn a great deal about what makes for good teaching, and can equip my students with the skills they need to effectively tackle the English Common Core Standards. I am proficient at teaching students active reading strategies as well as helping them identify and analyze the various literary elements, devices and techniques. In addition, I am particularly adept at scaffolding writing instruction for...

Future Teacher. I want to make learning fun!

...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...

...structure lessons, and make very complex material understandable. I have taught college-level statistics many times, and have done graduate-level statistics as part of my research. SPSS is no problem. Name a field of psychology: I've probably taught it, and can tutor it. These would include developmental, neurobiological, personality, clinical, and cognitive. Most people need to learn two things about writing: how to make it natural, and how to organize it. I was taught by outstanding...

...ELA and Art. I have a passion for both these subjects as I love reading writing, and creating from my mind. I love teaching students to understand the basics of ELA and Art so that they can advocate and express who they are. Like everything in life, these subjects are a process and no one is perfect in them. I do not believe in perfection. I believe in strong effort and not giving up. I...

...homeschool teacher and tutor to students from all over the world. This experience has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students...

...favorite subjects to tutor. Enhancing critical reading and writing skills helps students to succeed in many academic areas, as well as further on in their professional lives. The most rewarding aspect of being a tutor is watching students gain confidence in themselves as they start to see their hard work pay off. My style incorporates organization and goal-setting in a fun, supportive environment. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dog, reading Harry...