Top Special Education Tutors serving Pleasanton
Jennifer: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Arianna: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...rural indigenous community in the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Mei: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in class without explaining why side "C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct inputs to the equation. Memorizing formulas is good, but understanding how and why is better. Answers are good, but repeatable problem solving skills are better. Doing...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Jacqueline: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Christie: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Eli: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it right you can have...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Samuel: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Joy: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and many other academic subjects. I enjoy tutoring English and Spanish the most because it helps in so many ways with grammar, public speaking, and using it properly in conversations. My teaching philosophy is that I gear towards all types of learners whether they be auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. I have a variety of interests such as playing sports like volleyball and basketball. Also, I like to walk, work...
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Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses - Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology
Molly: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Katherine: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not only solve sample problems, but actually understand your coursework on a deeper level!
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Massiel: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...my undergraduate years to then attend law school and pursue public interest law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy
Christina: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...college students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADD. I predominantly tutored English courses, but I also helped them with college algebra, public speaking, history, and drama, and would review any paper they had to complete in any subject. I am a great tutor because I am a very patient person--if students are struggling, I do not get frustrated, I simply try a different approach. I understand students have busy and difficult lives, and...
Education & Certification
Missouri State University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Liz: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...of my college career studying abroad in London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Alex: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...here to help you work through those frustrations using a wide array of teaching techniques, a great deal of enthusiasm, humor, and encouragement, and various lesson plans that will help you to access your strengths and develop your skillsets. I firmly believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and I promise to take your concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self. My favorite...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, History--British, World, Science Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Meghan: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning activities to make learning more fun and interactive. I recognize the fact that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I speak some Spanish and Chinese and...
Education & Certification
University of Northwestern — St. Paul - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Rodney: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
I have a M.A. in Teaching (2011) from Missouri Baptist University. I have been tutoring since 2014. I love the one on one aspect of tutoring a student.The main reason for tutoring is to help a student get from point 'a' to point 'b'. Helping students find the most direct route to success is the first goal in tutoring.... I believe that every student has the ability to learn - some just need extra time, help,...
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Mid America Christian University - Bachelor of Science, Bible / Theology
Missouri Baptist University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching: Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Hadiya: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...in China. There, my students were all international children with different academic and English levels. Upon returning to the United States, I continued teaching. I decided to continue my education and I graduated from Barry University with a Master's Degree in Special Education. I love all subjects, but have a passion for Math and English. I believe that Math is an international language that everyone should be skilled in. In my free time, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Flagler College-St Augustine - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary /Deaf Education
Barry University - Master of Science, Special Education
Megan: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...words, their variety of meanings and even their histories and origins. Reading and writing are the key building blocks to success, whether it be academic, vocational or personal, those two skills continue to build throughout life; the better a person wields them the greater success that person experiences. As a former secondary English and Reading teacher and I am excited to help students grow and excel in the arts of reading and writing.... Education is art....
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelors, English
State Certified Teacher
Nicole: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography
Crosby: Pleasanton Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able to model resilience to my students by adapting my approach to best meet the individual needs of the student. In addition to my aforementioned pedagogical toolkit, I am a passionate learner. WIth my varied educational, professional, and personal experiences, I am able to tutor in a variety of content areas. Through...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
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