Award-Winning Tutors in Plano, TX for Students in Special Education Programs

My name is Lauren and I look forward to meeting/tutoring with you! My background has 10 plus years in education and tutoring in multiple areas. I am patient, kind, caring, understanding and have a passion for helping others learn at all levels.

I give over 100% to my students. In return, I ask that you change "I can't" to " I don't know yet, but I will soon". I teach special education because each student learns differently. This allows me to be creative to differentiate to the student.

...with each individual student and work with them to become more than comfortable with each topic. I have a passion for teaching and helping students improve and achieve success. I work very well with people and really enjoy teaching adolescents. I have been teaching for 3 years in the Desoto ISD school district. I am certified in Early childhood - 6th grade as well as Early childhood - 12th grade in special education. My strength...

...for ARD meetings and participate in them. I also work with teachers to make sure the students are being accommodated appropriately and answer any questions they may have about accommodations, goals, or anything in the IEP they have frustrations/concerns with. I know a thing or two about multitasking and differentiation and do a great job at it. No one student should be taught the same way. I love getting to know students and learning about...

Hello! My name is Shannon Leahy. I have been a teacher for 3 years and graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor degree in Education. I am also certified in ESL and Special Education. I look forward to helping students grow in their education.

...and fortitude as an educator, I try to have my tutoring environment to reflect an environment that uses a variety of resources, encourages creativity, and exploration through problem-solving/decision making skills. I want to equip my students with the necessary tools they need to show what they have learned in different ways. I attended a liberal arts college which was writing intensive. My M.S. is in curriculum and technology. I have worked as a previous tutor...

...regardless of special needs. Being placed in the least restrictive environment, gaining necessary life skills and learning how to relate and communicate with people from different walks of life is imperative to the academic growth and success of any student. I have taught children with special needs in Desoto ISD for 5 years. It has always been my passion to help each child discover their individual gifts and talents and to reach their full potential.

...playing with and collecting makeup and couponing! I absolutely love educating our youth. My favorite subjects are reading and math. I am passionate about teaching and thoroughly enjoy my personal goal for my students is to challenge students and watch them grow and develop to their full potential. I love tutoring and teaching as well as watching them blossom. The impact of my tutoring, helps build confidence, mastery in content areas, and promotes intellectual freedom...

...to see a movie with friends, staying inside to watch all of my favorite TV shows, painting, writing, playing video games, etc. -Tutoring style: I'm a visual learning who loves to think outside of the box. This is how I teach others to help them better grasp the subject. I've been where you and I want to help you with whatever you want to learn! I try to relate whatever I'm teaching back to something...

I love math!! You will too! I have been a secondary math teacher for 6 years! I try to make math fun and easy!

...through an Adult Basic Education program. As a teacher I have provided small group and individual tutoring in reading, writing, and math, and I have also tutored my classmates in my college classes when they asked as a favor. I absolutely love reading, and I love teaching reading so I can pass that passion on to my students. I also love working with older students who are improving their reading, because I thoroughly enjoy discussing...

...Studio Art. I am an accomplished yoga teacher who has taught the history, philosophy and practice of yoga throughout America and Asia and spent time as a triathlete and swim coach. I have maintained my swimming practice and am an expert in stroke mechanics, flip-turns, hydrodynamics and breath control. I deeply enjoy teaching swimming. I have published over 50 scholarly and popular articles and 1 book. I am passionate about the art of writing and...

Dedicated and versatile special education teacher/early childhood teacher skilled in addressing student needs, ensuring students will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational environment. Offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching with a passion for education and a commitment to optimizing student success.

...mathematics. As a tutor, not only do I create a study schedule for each student, but I also make personalized homework assignments for each subject. They will be posted weekly on a google doc, at no extra charge. As your child's tutor, I aim, not only to tutor them in their academic studies, but instill my personal strive for excellence through our sessions. You won't be disappointed. I leave you with my favorite quote from Aristotle:...

I believe that every student can learn and succeed. It is my job to find what works best for each individual. I have experience working with children from all different backgrounds and abilities.

...teaching for more than 20 years, I confidently believe that EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN. My job as a tutor is to find the unique path to success for each individual child, and then customize my lessons to advance the student to the finish line. My specialty areas include Math & Science in grades K-5, Math in grades 6-8, and High School Algebra & Geometry. I also have many years of experience preparing Texas students to...

Hi, I'm Heidi! I'm a substitute teacher (and former teacher) who enjoys working with students to build on their foundations they learn at school as well as prepare for tests including STAAR, SAT, ACT, and others. Please view my profile to see if I would be a good match for your tutoring needs - I would love to work with you!

I am dedicated to the total development of each child I come in contact with. I am a very proficient educator with an established ability to teach, inspire, and guide students while maintaining a high interest in achievement. Relationships are very important to me. I am vibrant and self-motivated. Teaching is my passion and I cannot see myself doing anything else.

...a lot of experience having to write essays or read a variety of literature throughout my schooling. My teaching philosophy is to help the student succeed but to do it as a friend to them. I do not want the student to feel intimidated and to be comfortable in asking questions because I am here to help them achieve their goals. I hope to work hard with my students but to also have fun at...

...when they finally 'get it'. I like connecting real world experiences whenever possible. I love working one-on-one with students because it allows me to give a more personalized attention. I believe in order to reach a student, you have to get to know the person first. By doing this, you learn something about them, such as likes and dislikes and some of the things that they're struggling with, both at school and maybe at home....