Top Special Education Tutors serving Plainfield
Diptesh: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Anne: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Jason: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help dedicated students to achieve academically.... Respect and...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166
Daniel: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time I enjoy live theatre, and I've even been known to get on stage myself from time to time.
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Crosby: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...with disadvantages. Different learning styles or varied personal interests are things to celebrate. By immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Luiza: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...in math and who entered the STEM field with a non-science background. I know what it feels like to struggle, and I also know how to overcome negative expectations about our ability (both those from people around us and those we have internalized) in order to succeed academically. For this reason, in addition to teaching content and helping develop skills, I especially enjoy the opportunity to mentor and coach students on a social-emotional level throughout...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Science, Neuroscience
Nicole : Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...Since moving to the PA/NJ area, I am working as an itinerant teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing from grades 1 up to 12. Working with this demographic has allowed me to focus on literacy development regardless of hearing status as I work to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in literacy and I enjoy teaching history (especially American!). While I am new to PA/NJ, I am familiarizing...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
State Certified Teacher
Michael: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...Atlantic Acting School and the Experimental Theatre Wing, sang in a choir called Drama Cantorum, and co-founded a nationally-ranked improv team called Captain Soldier. I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Victoria : Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...1st 2nd and 3rd grade for three years and while teaching, earned a Master's Degree in Education. In addition to being a classroom certified teacher, I have also tutored older students in SAT test preparation, as well as classroom content such as calculus and physics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, ranging from elementary education to high school Mathematics, science and Spanish. I enjoy teaching and my work is about my students, who have...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Southern Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Education
SAT Verbal: 730
Steven: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...great education starts with collaboration and ends with incorporating feedback. I am confident my career experience and educational background have provided me with the tools to be an exemplary tutor for your child. As a New York City Teaching Fellow, I became a certified secondary school teacher and earned a Master's in Education. My passion for education was shown by ending my first year raising my school’s science achievement level by 250%, earning the highest...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
State Certified Teacher
GRE Verbal: 158
Jorge: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
I'm eager to help you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Social Anthropology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Human Rights
Myles: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing old material from a new vantage point! I know the importance of developing a strong and functional rapport with students. During my time as a Substitute Teacher and as a one-on-one Guitar Instructor, I have learned techniques and...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
Jamison: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...the scales with my chosen career. Additionally, in recent years I've become passionate about discussing and planning long term musical goals with high school age students. For example, I've had students apply to and achieve admission to schools like SUNY Purchase and Berklee, under my guidance and accompaniment. In short, I relish any opportunity to bring personal development and joy to anyone, especially open minds. Now, more than ever, it is so vital. So too,...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, Music Teacher Education
SAT Math: 700
Sherry: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. John's University - Master of Arts, Psychology
Kieran: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...worked with students on reading, writing and math assignments, and was hired by other parents to tutor students outside of the classroom as well. I went to work for Laguardia Community College after school, in their Office For Students with Disabilities, where I conducted one-on -one sessions in Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, English Literature, and Essay Writing. I continued at Laguardia afterwards, becoming a classroom teacher in the Adult Basic Education program. There I...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Beryl: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
I am a former teacher for the NYCDOE and senior tutor for the Sylvan Learning Center. I believe learning should be fun. Students should understand that there is no shame in making mistakes. When we make mistakes, that is how we learn. Even teachers make mistakes. I have a great sense of humor, so I enjoy a little levity while we study, A sense of humor takes away the tension of learning, and also it...
Education & Certification
Touro College - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Yvonne: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
My name is Yvonne(Ms.Davila) and i'm here to assist you in your educational endeavors. I have a bunch of fun activities to increase your abilities in each subject. Let's get you on track with your goals.
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Preveterinary Studies
Matthew: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...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 you try and work hard
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelors, Child and Family Studies
Carolyn: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...his name. I was ecstatic when he tied his shoelaces. I was hooked. Special Ed was for me! When I decided to work part time I had an opportunity to work at St Barnabas Medical Ctr teaching ESL. It was a wonderful experience helping people who wanted to work and do everything they could to improve themselves. It's a wonderful feeling for me to see the smile on a student's face when suddenly they realize...
Education & Certification
Lesley University - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Shamon: Plainfield Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...languages before it, English offers us an advanced understanding of our history, and propels us toward our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and can be applied to daily education. I expect nothing but the best...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, English
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