Award-Winning Tutors in Norwalk, CT for Students in Special Education Programs

...noticed that I was slacking. The optimism of Mrs. Hamilton in fourth grade motivated me to make the honor roll, and my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Farkus pushed me to get one of the highest standardized tests scores in the school. Each of these public school teachers created a climate within the class that promoted learning and student achievement. Over the years, I have met many professionals that have shared horror stories about their experiences...

...environment in which we cohabitate and tend to take advantage of. I like to conserve and to help with philanthropic methods of uplifting neighborhoods. I believe I would certainly excel in consistently conducting town hall meetings, developing unbiased and confrontationally, open-ended questions, and addressing the needs of the masses for the social betterment of communities. I transcribed the twenty interviews that I narrated in my thesis. Interviewees consisted of political figures, community board and district...

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Western, I have been teaching ELA and ESL for 15 years. I have an MAT in teaching English and an M Ed in education. My experience includes one on one Tutoring and after school compensatory classes in ELA. In teaching as a Special Education Teacher I am proficient in developing Executive Functions, and taught Study Skills in Middle School.

...Industrial Psychology and MA in Family Counseling in New York, After working in standardized test preparation design for several years, I earned my PhD in Psychology and World Religion in San Diego, California. I tutor most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying...

My experience includes ten years of teaching elementary school kindergarten through fifth grades. I am trained in balanced literacy and in the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction. I am a certified Elementary Teacher and Teacher of Students with Disabilities in New Jersey.

Hi, I'm Dani. I just graduated from Yale and miss being around kids. I absolutely love children and helping people so tutoring is the perfect fit. I am excited to help students understand their material better. I can't wait to get started!

...tutor? My flexibility, care, and ability to change with the needs of my students. I was a stage manager for over 10 years on Broadway and on national tours and then I changed careers. I have taught math, English, science, and special education over 8 years and have an extensive knowledge of theater and magic. I approach teaching from a non "math brain" approach to make sure all of my students can understand the material....

My name is Erika, I am 27 years old. I have experience in many subjects. I currently work as a paraeducator in an elementary school. I hold a bachelors degree in psychology, a masters degree in ABA therapy, and I am currently pursuing a second masters degree in special education teaching.

...and other standardized tests, but also how to utilize strategies to maximize efficiency and accuracy. In teaching, I enjoy connecting the subject matter to topics that would not necessarily seem relevant to the lesson in order to engage the student on a deeper level. I can tutor many subjects, Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, Arithmetic, College Algebra, Elementary Math, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Physical Science, AP Spanish Language,...

...aspect of life. Becoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding professions. For the past 5 years I have worked as a special education teacher in District 75 in the NYCDOE. I have worked with severely autistic students and emotional disturbed students as well. As a teacher in District 75, I have learned several different teaching strategies that helped my students meet many of their IEP goals. Being that I have a vast background...

...have vast knowledge in all subjects in all grades. I am strong tutor because I specialize In study skills , organization, reading and writing throughout the curriculum. With these skills every student will have success in their education. Bachelors degree in Business Marketing and Communications Masters degree in Business and Marketing Education Masters degree in Business Admistration NYS "Highly Qualified" Teachers Certification G Pre-K -12. Professional American Marketer Facebook Blueprint Certified BBB accreditation

...to use my intellect, positivity, patience, curiosity and energy to inspire and assist young people in recognizing and achieving both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky,...

...of College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education. With a dedication to service and drive to combat education inequality, I moved to New York City for a 2 year commitment with Teach For America, to teach Kindergarten in Brooklyn. During this time, I experienced the gaps in our education system and led my classroom with love in a high paced, emotionally demanding work environment. For my own mental...

...sessions, I like to first get to know the student and their abilities. Finding out their strengths, weaknesses, and best learning style is crucial to having a successful individualized session. I think it is very important for students to first attempt problems on their own before getting guidance from their tutor. Then, with scaffolding, I will aid students in fixing mistakes and recognizing errors, and model teach specific steps and processes when necessary. I have...

...Art, and everything in between). I love coming up with new and fun ways to help a student learn a challenging topic or strategy. I am a very creative person and love creating manipulatives and differentiations for my students that are based on their own learning style (whether it is visual, kinesthetic, etc.) I am currently a Teaching Assistant in a 12:1:1 setting and I volunteer my free time to my High School Varsity Cheerleading...

...in Music Business. I also has several years experience working as a teaching artist with special needs/District 75 students, specifically students on the autism spectrum. Having studied voice for over 15 years, I currently teach private voice, having trained in the Estill Voice Method at Tom Burke Voice Studio, NYC. I'm also a huge movie buff, enjoy web design and and am a songwriter. I love teaching and I believe encouragement, patience, empathy, and adaptability...

...strong passion for working with students of all ages and abilities. I have found that my diverse experience in working in different settings whether it is different age levels or different types of classrooms, has given me a strong ability to connect to any student I work with. In order to achieve success with my students, the first and most important thing I need to know is, "What is the best way this student can...

...of Education. My philosophy on teaching is quite simple: each student learns in their own way and it is the responsibility of a teacher/tutor to determine how a student learns, determine their needs and create lessons that the student will feel successful in completing while fostering their unique learning styles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, learning new things, taking my dog for long walks and curling up on...

...providing students with the resources they need to thrive and be confident in their academic skills. I believe in building on students' strengths and providing a variety of strategies that access different learning styles. I am currently working as a 2nd and 3rd grade Special Education Teacher in New Jersey. I have a M.Ed from Rutgers University, and I hold a dual certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities and an Elementary School Teacher...

...teaching Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way.