Top Special Education Tutors serving San Rafael
Arianna: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Indigenous Studies. After graduating, I moved to Peru where I conducted a micro finance feasibility study in a 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...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Jacqueline: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...of Arts Degree in English Literature, with a a minor in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing 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...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Samuel: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Eli: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Mei: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Studies and a minor in Business Institutions. I am originally from Austin, TX and migrated north to play Division I Collegiate Women's Golf. As a student-athlete, I learned priceless time management and study techniques that allowed me to balance my course work with 20+ hours a week of athletic commitment. In my senior year, our team made Nationals for the first time in 20 years (eventually placing 15th), and I was awarded the Margaret Akerstrom...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Sai-ya: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...with kids of all ages as a teacher, a social worker, and a psychotherapist. I understand the motivational and self-confidence issues that interrupt many children's learning, and work to build a solid, trusting relationship with my students so they can feel comfortable acknowledging their mistakes and the places where they need extra attention without feeling ashamed. I operate on a strengths-based, praise-heavy teaching style, and make my students feel like stars (because they are)! I...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Social Behavior
University of Southern California - Master of Social Work, Masters in Social Work
Jennifer: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Christie: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...can apply to change their lifestyle and improve their quality of life. This is one of the reasons I am a pre-health student with an aim for a career as a Physician's Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Katherine: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Melissa: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...High School, where I received the honor of being named valedictorian and discovered just how much I value education. I moved to New York City for college when I attended Fordham University at Rose Hill in the Bronx. I pursued a double major in English and French Language and Literature, as well as a double minor in Comparative Literature and Psychology. I was blessed with the opportunity to follow my passions through study abroad programs...
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Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education
Hans: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Chicago. While there, I majored in Economics and minored in International Studies with a focus in International Political Economy and Development. Beyond these classes, I also had a healthy, eclectic interest in a wide range of subject areas including Multivariable Calculus, Physics, and Film. It is also worth noting that I was able to accomplish all of this in three years, rather than four, due to my focus and success on AP tests. As for...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
Rebecca: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Kate: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Amy: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...reach their academic goals. Beginning in high school, I tutored elementary through high school students in mathematics and the sciences. In college, I taught a weekly class to local high school students interested in learning about neuroscience. Since college, I have continued tutoring students on a weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700
Crosby: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...unique toolkit of strategies to support students in mastering new and challenging skills. Central to my philosophy as an educator is the fact that all students are unique. These differences are not synamous 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,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Amy: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...k-12. I also earned an M.A. for teaching grades k-12. I worked a full time teaching position for the Hartford public Schools. My classroom was self-contained that was composed of ASD,PDD students, and many had severe behavioral issues. The students in my class were deemed "un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education
Liz: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...and a minor in Musical Theatre. I love traveling, 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....
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Nicholas : San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...psychology and a minor in communication. I am planning on going back to school for my Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am currently in my second year as a special education paraprofessional. I work for the Autism Spectrum Disorder program at Cambridge Street Upper School in Cambridge, MA. The previous year I worked in a special education program which caters to children on various levels of the Autism spectrum in addition to children...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Germaine: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...teaching 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...
Education & Certification
NC Central University - Bachelors, Early Childhood
NC Central University - Masters, Special Education
State Certified Teacher
Megan: San Rafael Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...love reading, writing and all things literature. I have a passion for 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...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelors, English
State Certified Teacher
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