Award-Winning Tutors in New York City, NY for Students in Special Education Programs

...key to improving our communities. As educators it is not our job to give our students the answer, rather it is our duty to teach them how to be critical and independent thinkers. I am currently a high school Special Education English teacher. I became a teacher because I believe in the potential of all learners and understand that not all learning happens the same way. I am a passionate and dedicated person who constantly...

...strive to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. I am currently completing my Bachelor's degree in Language and Communication, graduating this June. My tutoring expertise lies in Spanish to English, English to Spanish, and essay editing/proofreading. As a native Spanish speaker, I offer a unique perspective on language acquisition. I am passionate about helping students improve their skills and build confidence, whether they are working on grammar, pronunciation, or essay writing.

..."What is the best way to succeed in the course?" Outside of my career as a student, I have also been heavily involved with children with special needs. A few summers ago, I was an assistant teacher at Otsar Early Childhood Center, a preschool catering to children with developmental delays. I am currently working at the Rebecca School, a school for children with communication and social delays, mainly Autism. Throughout my experience with special needs,...

...communicate to my co workers and friends about my decision to become an educator. When I was in school, I appreciated the dedication and impact my teachers had on my life. As a teacher, I want to be a role model and a support system for my students as my teachers were for me. I want my students to be critical thinkers, to believe in their own abilities and to be positive additions to society.

...in other words, working to their strengths in order to best suit their learning styles. I love to use a wide variety of manipulatives and other visual aids when teaching math, as well as visual organizers and conversational dialogue to work through a writing process. I base my teaching methods on the unique needs of each student, whether it is bodily/kinesthetic movement or some form of mathematical/logical thinking. Every student learns in a different way...

I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....

...find that teaching something multiple times and in multiple ways allows my students to really grasp the underlying concepts behind even the most difficult problems before moving on. I also think that along with the creative side of learning, we have to be sure to teach our children how to think! It sounds so simple and you might be saying, "Of course, I know how to think!" Well, when you are given a word problem,...

...day to guide them into become better versions of themselves is an incredible task that I am willing to take. As an educator, I hope to empower the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. And as a New York State teacher, one way in which I know I can achieve this is by paying it forward. My goal would be to provide the same rigorous and joyful education my former teachers provided...

...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.

...Science and Global Health Policy - I tutored throughout high school and college, working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact...

...students from pre-k to middle school in English and Math. I have a learning difference and was classified in first grade. Due to my difference, I have had to apply many different strategies and techniques to figure out which works best for me. I can relate to students who are struggling academically and have formed close bonds with many of the students I have worked with. I feel all students can learn and will learn...

...or understand the English language. At times this affects their behavior because they refuse to learn the language either because they are embarrassed for making mistakes or they do not understand the importance of the learning the language for their professional life. As an educator, my responsibility is to connect with them and show them that it is okay to make mistakes because that is how they will learn and achieve success. Teachers need to...

...of students, preparing the classroom for activities, listening to children read, and supporting a group of lower and higher ability pupils. This enabled me to understand the importance of differentiation in lesson planning and how it is facilitated. I have been involved with pupil's Individual Educational Plans (IEP) motivating them to learn and individually structuring their learning according to their specific needs. I am also extending my range of teaching methods including listening exercises, poster...

...each of my students where they are while pushing them to achieve more than they ever thought possible. As a mother of two children with dyslexia, I have seen first hand, the frustration and struggles that accompany learning challenges and I am here to help. In addition to my experience in education, I have also been writing for over 30 years and have had articles and poems published in multiple magazines and journals and have...

...well as facilitated academic based programs. I find the best way to work with a student is to figure out how they learn and help them to understand the material a way that makes sense to them. I have a very kind, easy going, funny personality but most of all I am dedicated and no matter what happens I tell my students that if they work with me they will succeed. Nothing is impossible when...

I am a recently retired Teacher of the Handicapped/Reading Specialist who has experience in developing and modifying curriculum for grades K-5. I have been trained in Orton Gillingham Reading Program and have done after school tutoring in elementary reading in a college Reading clinic for learning disabled students.

...and technology-based instruction, to increase student engagement. There is definitely autonomy through accountability and students should be responsible for taking assessments and using their performance data to identify their specific learning needs. I use data to target and differentiate classroom instruction and meet student learning needs. I consider myself a lead learner among my colleagues. Academic optimism and growth mindset through reflection among peers is important. I collaborate with my colleagues to support their continual...

...the field of education through Varsity Tutors! I want to use this platform to put into practice everything that I learned during my undergrad experience. This includes ELA 1-6th grade, particularly phonics and reading comprehension, elementary math and science, as well as offer my knowledge of Spanish, as fluent native speaker. I am so happy I can continue supporting students in their educational endeavors through this platform, even through these challenging times. Feel free to...

I have a degree in Special Education from University of Northern Colorado. I have taught Resource classes for students grades 1st through 9th grade. I currently teach in a 3rd grade inclusion classroom at a charter school. I look forward to working with you!

...to grow with me as I use the knowledge and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience has been in grades one through high school, both in the states and in China. I have also tutored students from toddlers through the graduate school level. Tutoring with me will be warm...