Award-Winning Tutors in Newport Beach, CA for Students in Special Education Programs

...Writing, Study Skills, and more. I find great reward and drive in assisting students work through challenges. I am not one to teach as much as guide because I believe in individuals' capacities for growth in efficient learning. My goal is to provide as much information as possible to every student in how to best develop personalized methods for maintaining an open mind for effective learning and memory. My methods can be, at least in...

...(Youth Orchestra L.A.) at HOLA (Heart of LA youth center in the Rampart District). I student-taught in general elementary school classrooms (2nd and 5th grade), and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what the subject, my focus has always been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the unique ways each...

...hope to become the kind of therapist that families, including our soldiers and veterans, will come to when they need help. While I have been working on my education, I have spent the last several years as a para-educator teaching children of immigrants in California for the "No Child Left Behind" program at an elementary school. I also edit and tutor writing composition for individual clients in middle school and high school using APA and...

...students in Life & Physical Sciences. I have a broad range of subjects that I am comfortable tutoring in, ranging from English and essay editing to Algebra and middle school math. But I am most passionate (and get most geeked out about) teaching science, especially topics in Biology and Life Science, because I love learning about how our living world works! My teaching philosophy revolves around students harnessing their strengths to become independent learners, and...

I've been a student of the world for almost three decades and I feel like I've just scratched the surface of what's to be learned about it. I'm excited to connect with new people and share the knowledge I know while gaining new perspectives about what has been in front of me this whole time.... I believe anyone can learn anything with the right approach. Everyone has their own learning style and once you figure out...

...20 years; as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, Administrator, Parent and Staff Educator, and Community College Instructor in the Behavioral Sciences. In addition, I have experience working as a Teachers Assistant for children with special needs in grades kindergarten through 3. I feel most accomplished when Im able to help struggling students connect with their material. In my spare time I enjoy playing with my beagle, cooking Italian food, reading, and playing World of Warcraft.

...currently a Special Ed Assistant working with children with Autism. I have worked with children in small groups helping them improve their reading and comprehension skills. Working with multiple students at once helped me realize the different ways students learn. Patience is what helps me make sure that my students reaches their educational goals at their own pace. I believe every tutor must be very patient because everybody learns in their own way.... Teach according to...

...of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests...

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

...learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, to help them create effective work and study strategies in school and universities in the UK. My passion for tutoring is in helping students gather a "learning kitbag of tools." I like to help set in place a way of approaching work that students feel confident with and can implement without supervision. My personal literary interests are in Shakespearian text, modern fiction, and history- particularly British and Roman. Outside of...

...of helping kids get ahead in life. I personally believe this goal is significant not only for their future, but for that of our whole society. Education allows one to appreciate and understand a variety of cultures, ideas, and events. For more than eight years I have worked as a tutor, working with students of all grades K-12, and have worked with students of all stripes, including several with autism and dyslexia.... Teaching must be based...

...anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to feeling empowered as budding mathematicians. I am committed to personalizing learning for each of my students. I use diagnostic assessments to help identify areas of need and use one-on-one targeted instruction to focus on filling in these gaps. For young writers, I believe finding confidence in their natural voice gives them the courage to take risks and this is where growth...

I'm a Special Ed Assistant and general education Instructional Aide at Warner Avenue Elementary School in Westwood as well as a trained Clinician with Lindamood Bell in Pacific Palisades. I've been working with children for over two years now and find it truly rewarding. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

...description of my background in Mandarin for your convenience. I am proficient in both Mandarin and English; verbal and in written communication. Students of any level are welcome as tutor session are customized for different student. Our tutor sessions would incorporate various kind of teaching materials, to create a more engaging learning environment. I believe interest is critical for long term learning; thus, my approach and teaching material would nurture students' interest in that subject....

...a native Texan and current resident of Los Angeles. I'm pursuing a career in Television Writing and have always had a passion for learning and student engagement. I take a realistic, individualized approach to every student I mentor, making sure they understand the material, why they're learning it and how it applies to their life now and beyond. I'm inspired to work with hard workers who come prepared and motivated to get something out of...

...years I taught English as a Second Language in Seoul, South Korea, to ages from preschool to grade 8, and science for bilingual high school students. After that, I spent six years as an Arizona State-certified high school teacher for Biology, AP Biology, Earth Science, and Forensic Science. I have sponsored an after-school outdoor ecology club, organized class and club outings, and taken private tutor assignments. I love working with kids of all ages and...

...passionate about building my students confidence areas they struggle with and watching them grow. I tutor students in reading, writing, and math, including decoding/phonemic awareness skills, essay writing/editing, and common core math. I also work with students acquiring English as a second language and build their speaking and writing proficiency. I received my undergraduate degree from California State University - Fullerton and my MA Ed. from Concordia University, Irvine. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading...

...tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also...

...at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the students at Varsity Tutors!

...of all ages. I have worked for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning...