Top Special Education Tutors serving Santa Barbara

Brianna: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and social media.... I believe that...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Caitlin: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...an algebra Regents repeater class for those who failed the test multiple times. I worked extensively with students to identify where they were struggling and remediating those areas (one example: I learned a student didn't actually understand how negative numbers operated and so they were constantly tripping up in arithmetic). We achieved about a 90% pass rate in the course and a few students were able to graduate after passing since the math regents were...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Special Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Molly: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more 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...
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

Debra: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...have taught and consulted with hundreds of children, youth and adult learners in these areas and more. I am passionate about teaching, learning and promoting successful tutoring and learning outcomes identified based on students' wants and needs. I take a personal interest in each and every student and am committed to individualized attention and meeting short and long term goals. My style is easy going, patient, fun but persistent. I view the tutoring relationship as...
Education & Certification
Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Social Work, Social Work
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work

Dana: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...in the areas of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I especially enjoy working with students who may find learning challenging, as I love discovering what motivates a student. I love teaching anything related to literacy and am trained in Orton Gillingham. I use books to engage students in learning key language, reading, speaking, and writing standards. I also have expertise in teaching students to self-regulate, self-monitor, and self-direct their own learning....
Education & Certification
Wake Forest University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Appalachian State University - Master of Arts, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Doctor of Philosophy, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Rebecca: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...many other areas, such as statistics, geometry, physics, Spanish, chemistry and art. I'm no stranger to standardized testing either. I have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and vocal lessons. During tutoring sessions, I keep things light and fun while staying focused on the material. I will make sure that you understand the material inside and out, and feel prepared for whatever challenges lay...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Katie: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Truman State University - Masters, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Rebecca: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Kat: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...relatable to 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,...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, Geology

Molly : Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...speaking students learn the vocabulary they need for their day to day activities. I have also tutored High School and College students in History, English, Spanish, Art History, and Religion. I love being able to find creative solutions to problems. I think that everyone approaches learning differently. In my opinion, teachers need to be flexible and they need to adapt to their students needs. True Learning can only take place when a student feels respected...
Education & Certification
Providence College - Current Undergrad, Elementary and Special Education
SAT Verbal: 720

Katherine: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Daniel: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...deficit learning, a type of teaching all too common in schools today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Melissa: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...working in a Hunts Point preschool. Through my work with young children and early literacy, I developed a love for teaching. I expanded my volunteer work in education with homework help for high school students and English tutoring for college freshmen. Upon graduation from Fordham, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellowship program and began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education

Massiel: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 eighteen. I assisted...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy

Kate: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, 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...
Education & Certification
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

Stephanie: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...also teaching elements of study skills, organizational skills, and even life lessons. In order to become a successful person who contributes to society later on in life, a student needs to learn more than just content-related lessons. I believe it's important to be a great role model for students at this age in which they are so impressionable. In my spare time, I love reading, building LEGOs, listening to music, swimming, playing board/card games, and...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Flint - Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology
University of Tampa - Masters, English Education

Katherine: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...it out here! I'm passionate about education and learning. I believe in modifying my teaching style to the unique needs of the student in order to ensure a maximal learning experience. I also believe that learning isn't just about performing well on tests (although that is important and I will do my best to enable my students to achieve their desired scores) but rather applying new material/learning to the bigger picture of long-term goals.... Maximizing student's...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
The Catholic University of America - PHD, Clinical Psychology

Jessika: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!... Motivate them to keep trying and redirect my instruction.... Give them skills to assist with...
Education & Certification
Wilmington University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
Wilmington University - Masters, School Leadership

Amy: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700

Rodney: Santa Barbara Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Santa Barbara, 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,...
Education & Certification
Mid America Christian University - Bachelor of Science, Bible / Theology
Missouri Baptist University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching: Curriculum and Instruction
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