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

...Education, to students of all ages, for 7 years. She is currently teaching third grade at a charter school designed for students with dyslexia and other language based difficulties. She started by teaching Mathematics and Science at this school, where she was trained in multi-sensory math interventions. She quickly saw the positive impact that the Orton-Gillingham based methods had on her students' reading abilities and then pursued training in the Wilson Reading System. Brittany is...

...hearing loss who struggle with literacy in the classroom as well. In January 2016, I will start taking online classes to earn my graduate certification in Online Teaching and Learning. My approach to teaching students is tailored and individualized to meet the differences and abilities of my clients. I will work with both students and families to help children and adolescents succeed in the classroom. I look forward to working with you all. Thanks for...

...of Arts in Early Childhood and Special Education, and Masters of Arts in Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach Early Childhood PK-4 and Special Education PK-8. While I have experience tutoring in different subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Math, and Phonics. I taught in Florida for 2 years (Kindergarten and First Grade). I am a firm believer in education, believing it to be exceptionally necessary to achieve...

I am a very patient teacher who enjoys making learning fun and enjoyable for the student. I was originally a certified EMT but could not do it anymore due to a back injury. I am currently attending Ashford University for Education.... Finding out what they enjoy doing and incorporating it with their studies will make it more interesting and fun.... Teaching the student and then testing their knowledge with a worksheet or quiz.... Making the subject...

...is capable of growing as a learner and becoming even better at what you are already capable of. I like to help students develop their skills in reading, writing and history. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and have particular experience working with elementary school aged students with a variety of skills and needs. I know that you are capable of learning and becoming the person you want to be and I will...

...night, I started my career as a middle school Computer Science teacher in the southeast suburbs of Pittsburgh. Teaching middle school means knowing every subject, teaching and helping every student no matter what the student's level, background or special need. Teaching kids, teens and the adult learner takes a completely special balance of patience, empathy and mutual respect. In the 15+ years I've spent in the classroom I'm constantly working to achieve that special balance,...

...(6-9). I have experience with children ranging from grades PreK-8. Currently, I teach at Seneca Valley Middle School in Harmony, PA. I teach learning support classes in the resource room setting for Reading, English, and Math. I also teach a support study hall which focuses on developing organizational, study, and social skills. I support students through co-taught inclusion classes for Science and Social Studies. My eighth grade students have severe specific learning disabilities in the...

...found my love for working with students, volunteering at an after school program helping with homework. After graduating I continued working in the classroom with students having various academic needs. I remember how frustrating and challenging it can be to not fully understand certain subjects in school, and it is my goal that any student who feels that way has the resources and support they need! When students get it, after struggling with a certain...

...of Slippery Rock University and I have been teaching in public schools for ten years. My certifications include Elementary K-6, Special Education N-12, Mid-Level Mathematics 7-9 and ESL. Currently, I am employed as an Inclusion Special Education teacher in Pittsburgh Public School District working in math classrooms. I also coach middle school girls basketball. My specialty is working with struggling learners. I live in the Monroeville area and am available evenings and weekend.

Hello! I am a medical doctor that has an incredible passion for teaching. I graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a major in Neurobiology & Physiology with a minor in Human Development. I believe interactive learning is the best form of retaining knowledge but I am also able to cater to many learning styles. Helping people understand complex subjects with fun memorizing skills is the best part of teaching!

I have a passion for instructing in mathematics, psychology, writing, and other subjects, as well as helping people reach their full potential in academia. I believe in positive reinforcement and helping people develop a good relationship with the material. I am a senior in mathematics in the honors program at SNHU, and I love statistics, cryptography, and geometry!

...working one-on-one with a teacher. Therefore, I love being a tutor! A certified 7-12 English Teacher, I specialize in tutoring English skills (reading and writing) for success in middle school and high school and on the reading, English, and writing portions of the SAT and ACT. I can assist older students on GED English preparation and in their English college courses. I provide relevant homework for students who desire it. I appreciate feedback (online or...

...graduate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, I am fully equipped to begin a teaching career. I have had experience with children from age two to age eighteen, through my many experiences with schools while attending Duquesne University, through substitute teaching,and through full-time teaching this school year. I have had many experiences with suburban and urban school districts as well. My student teaching experience was in the third grade classroom in a suburban school outside of...

...Hebrew and Jewish studies. As well, I worked with students who were hard-of-hearing, and have autism and ADHD. I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. I also had heavy coursework in Literature and Philosophy. Currently, I am working towards my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. I carry forth my love of writing and helping others each day in my program....

...with the Pittsburgh Public Schools for five years. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Kinesiology, and will be graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Reading in July 2015. I love teaching and also am able to coach basketball, soccer, and cross country at my school. When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog, playing sports, watching movies, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee. I look forward to possibly...

I have been an educator for 10 years! I have taught kindergarten, second grade, and special education in elementary and middle school! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary/Early Childhood Education. I also have my Master's Degree in Reading as well as my K-12 Reading Specialist Certification and Literacy Coach Endorsement. I have taught in brick and mortar schools as well as virtual schools.

...an educator for over 20 years. I have taught all grades and ages. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I set up a classroom in my home when I was very young and would spend all of my free time there pretending I was teaching. It has been a lifelong passion of mine and always will be one. I have 2 sons, ages 21 and 15. I also have 2 chocolate Labrador...

My name is Rebecca. I have a B.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science as well as a D.P.T. I have a passion for teaching students who have special needs. The subjects that I specialize in are anatomy, reading, writing, and grammar. I enjoy working with and have had past experience working with students from grade 3 to grade 11. ... I strive to help students achieve their academic goals through effective teaching tools and personal attention.

...I have that firsthand knowledge of what it's like to struggle in math, I do my very best to make math relatable to all students. I will do whatever I need to do in order to make my students successful. I believe in having good relationships with my students to gain an understanding of what they need to be the most successful learners. I am very family oriented! We like to do fun things together...

...months. I also privately tutored students whose family and /or classroom teacher knew that tutoring one-on-one with their student would bring school success. Because I had been a child who struggled in school, I know how important it is to communicate with the child, identify the area of concern, build the basic foundation, and teach the learning skills that will bring them academic and personal success. Their smiles are a gift to me.