Top Special Education Tutors serving Poway

Colin: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...grades pre-K - 5th in both New Jersey as well as California. While studying in college, I also worked as a Site Director at a before and after school care program. The program consisted of over 60 students in the AM and over 100 students in the afternoon. During my seven years spent with the company I tutored children extensively as it coincided with information I was learning in college. This provided an excellent platform...
Education & Certification
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Lixian: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...was a graduate student, and tutored privately since college years. I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name a few, playing violin, ice skating, yoga, traveling and going to...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biology, General
California State University -San Marcos - Masters, Math

Kristie: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...tutored elementary-aged children through the YMCA Mentorship program focusing on daily homework tasks and study skills. Since graduation, I have spent the last year living and working in Washington, DC in the nonprofit sector. I thoroughly enjoyed my work but realized I needed to return to my roots in education. I really enjoy time spent tutoring and I love to make the tutoring process fun through games, positive reinforcement, and teamwork. I believe that every...
Education & Certification
UC- San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Communications

Gabrielle: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...Science teacher for secondary school. I have tutored History, Geography, Political Science, Math, Writing, and Reading for over two years with students from seven years old to college level. I also have experience with special education students that have A.D.D and dyslexia. I thoroughly enjoy helping and watching the progress students make. In my spare time, I bring my son to the zoo and take him to the park. Visiting my family and bike riding...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Science

Ashley: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...college, I was an elementary special education for four years in South Carolina. I specifically taught Reading, Written Expression, and Math intervention. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is that all children have the ability to learn and succeed and it is my job to figure out what learning style works best to help them achieve success. In my spare time I run with West Coast Road Runners, enjoy going to the beach with my own children, and...
Education & Certification
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Elementary/Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Katelyn: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
I've been teaching in elementary school for four years. I've taught second and third grade. I love teaching students and seeing how much they can grow academically. I love teaching students math and reading. I like to use a lot of manipulatives while teaching math so that the students can see the "why" in math problems.
Education & Certification
Texas Tech University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian
Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Massiel: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...to taking a few years off to work following 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...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy

Molly: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not...
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

Molly : Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...work with twenty-six wonderful first grade students. In this position I helped children with Special Needs achieve their goals for the academic year. I also volunteered in an afterschool enrichment program for inner city students. In this program I helped fourth and fifth graders with their homework. I also was able to set up many fun group building activities. I love giving back to the community. I have worked with Habitat for Humanity and I...
Education & Certification
Providence College - Current Undergrad, Elementary and Special Education
SAT Verbal: 720

Michael: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Brianna: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Casey: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...fun doing it. I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science fiction, running long distances (slowly), and spending a lot of time outdoors.
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Kat: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies. I also create wheel-thrown pottery, play guitar and piano, read, cook, or spend...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, Geology

Katie: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...my Masters of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Truman State University - Masters, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Katherine: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Liz: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...and was lucky enough to spend an entire year 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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Stephanie: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...Biology and my Master of Education in Middle Grades English. I am currently a sixth grade Language Arts teacher at the top-rated middle school in Hillsborough county, where I have now taught for over three years. During college, I spent several summers working at an overnight camp with campers in grades seven through nine. It was a great opportunity to better understand the needs of middle school students, which are vastly different from both elementary...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Flint - Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology
University of Tampa - Masters, English Education

Eli: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...ages for several years now. I love getting to know learners one-on-one, discovering their strengths and their potentials. My past students have come from a wide variety of learning backgrounds and abilities, so I am very comfortable with diversity in every way. My professional experience in the classroom gives me a good idea of the expectations placed on students throughout school. School is tough (especially standardized testing), but you can do it. I'm looking forward...
Education & Certification
Houghton College - Bachelors, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ACT Reading: 31

Trish: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...I am never happier than when I am helping students make sense of new information. Although I am getting my certification to work with children grades K-6, I love working with students of all ages. I have worked for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri- St. Louis - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Germaine: Poway Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Poway, CA
...experience from preschool to the elementary level. I've worked with students from a variety of backgrounds with varied educational needs. I strongly believe in meeting the needs of the students in my care, providing the best support academically and watching them become successful in their studies. I was tutored as a child and because of the level of support I received, I've developed a love for teaching and learning, and would love to share that...
Education & Certification
NC Central University - Bachelors, Early Childhood
NC Central University - Masters, Special Education
State Certified Teacher
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