Award-Winning Tutors in Philadelphia, PA for Students in Special Education Programs

...CUNY Hunter College where my major was English and minor was Psychology. My favorite subjects have always been reading and writing. After pursing a career in the children's publishing industry I decided I wanted a more hands on approach. Now I work at a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who...

...in teaching in May of 2020, and I am now a Pre-K teacher at Mary Bray Elementary School in Mount Ephraim New Jersey. I have a dense background in early childhood and elementary education, as well as special education. I absolutely love everything English, given that I have a Bachelor of Arts in English! I am definitely a book worm, and love to dabble in poetry! In my free time, I love to read, watch...

...in the Philadelphia area, I attended Gettysburg College where I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology. I attended LaSalle University and received my Master's degree in Education. I also received a Master's degree from Lebanon Valley College in Science Education. I have taught AP Biology, Biology, Chemistry and Special education for the past 25 years. My educational philosophy is that all students have unique abilities to allow us to succeed in achieving our dreams. As...

Hello, my name is Victoria Anderson. Since I was young, I have found working with children to be an advantageous and impactful experience. I am a recent graduate student who just taught in my first year of kindergarten. I am looking to gain more experience working with students.

...improving your skills. I am a Elementary Education/Special Education Teacher with experience from K-12. I have used all kinds of tools to improve reading skills, phonics to sound out words that re unknown, reading comprehension to be able to answer questions about what they read such as details or drawing conclusions, writing and basic math. My students enjoy the instruction because of the success that they are able to achieve. I keep in close communication...

...level of fun tied to it. The teacher/tutor needs to know their student(s) and what their learning styles are in order to create the most effective strategies. I believe a reward system is very helpful for students who have a very low level of motivation to do their school work. It can be a very simple system which does not require spending lots of money, if any. I thoroughly enjoy working with children with special...

...the opportunity to support your child on Varsity Tutors. I studied at Millersville University, earning dual degrees in elementary and special education. Currently, I am an elementary learning support teacher specializing in reading. Prior, I was a fourth grade general education teacher. I have had ample experience differentiating for student needs, and have worked with students of diverse backgrounds, those with disabilities, English language learners, and those from both urban and suburban areas. I am...

...so as a current PhD student I look to tutor as a way of enjoying what I miss out on by attending class and conducting research. I most love english and literature comprehension skills, working to craft and edit an essay, or reading together as a practice of critical thinking. However, I have a lot of training in social studies education as well as all subjects at the elementary level. As an educator I have...

...nearly 20 years in a wide breadth of subjects and areas. I am a licensed special education teacher and have experience working with adult students as well. I am passionate about history and literature, sociology, anthropology and helping students be successful. Reading and cooking are my most frequent hobbies, but I enjoy writing as well. I am proud to be a contributor to the Story Share project which works to create engaging books for older...

I currently work as a 5th and 6th grade math teacher at a charter school in southern New Jersey. Before becoming a teacher, I was an aide at a high school for behavior disorders and learning disorders, I.e. cognitive mild classes and emotionally disturbed classes.

...bring out the best in my students while helping them achieve their academic goals. We will work together in a comfortable learning environment that helps students get questions answered, improve study habits, and understand concepts. I have an Associates Degree from RCGC in Liberal Arts, and am graduating from Rowan University in June with a Bachelors in History and a Bachelors in Education. I am highly motivated to help students in organization, studying strategies, time...

...classroom setting, attended a small group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting, with appropriate support, she made 5 months of progress in two weeks. I could give numerous examples, but they all come back to the same point: all students can learn. My second principle relates to the first: high expectations and...

...teacher who enjoys seeing students thrive and grow! I believe in developing and practicing a growth mindset, knowing that practice and mistakes are all part of the process of learning and mastering a skill. I am a native Spanish speaker and hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Universidad de La Sabana (Bogota, Colombia). I also hold a dual Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities as well as an Advance...

My teaching practice is focused on recognizing the unique brilliance of every learner by empowering individual learning styles toward successful achievement.

...for students. Throughout my career, I have acquired a multitude of skills and achieved significant milestones in the field of education. As a certified Instructional Technology educator, I have not only gained a deep understanding of various educational technologies, but I have also developed the ability to effectively incorporate them into lesson plans and curricula. Similarly, my certifications as an Elementary Education and Special Needs teacher has honed my pedagogical skills, enabling me to create...

Hello! My name is Emily and I have been an educator for 6 years now. I have been lucky enough to teach in early childhood and elementary education. I have received a Masters in Reading Specialist for Elementary. I have received a post-masters in Special Education. I have ample years of working with elementary curriculums. I am excited to tutor your scholar!

Hi! My name is Noah, and I'm currently a junior at Rutgers University, majoring in finance. I've always had a passion for helping others succeed academically, and I believe that learning is most effective when it's personalized and engaging.

...about teaching and learning. I have a BA in psychology and a master's in Applied Research and Evaluation. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I have worked as a tutor for my entire academic career in various subjects. My teaching and tutoring style is collaborative; I like to work with my students to help them understand rather than lecturing them. Not only am I passionate about teaching and tutoring, but I am also an avid...

I believe that all students can learn if the right teacher and methods are employed. I have developed methods the areas of problem solving, balancing equations, and developing good responses to essay-type questions that are unique, yet very effective. I enjoy tutoring and feel that I can be helpful to those in need of science help, particularly in chemistry and physical science.

...York College of Pennsylvania where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education General Science. Since graduation, I have taught students in Chester, Philadelphia, and now Pine Hill, NJ. Currently, I teach 6-8th grade science/STEAM and have experience tutoring grades 6-8 in multiple subjects. I have a strong passion for science and making sure students feel confident and comfortable tackling even the most complex content. No curiosity is too small to be explored! I...