Top Special Education Tutors serving Silicon Valley
Keely: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...a strength based approach in order to support, challenge, teach and reach outcomes. I am experienced in building lessons based on the individual needs and learning style of each student. Having taken both in person and online classes myself I have learned that Intentional teaching along with open ended, hands-on experiences make for later successes. Outside of the academic world I enjoy hiking, swimming, painting, watching scary movies with my teenage daughter and cruising with...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelors, Human Development
Jennifer: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and that's a skill that I want to pass on to the students I tutor. Everyone makes mistakes and has struggles, but the important thing is that you can move past those roadblocks. As a tutor, I try...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Annie: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...I absolutely love teaching and learning. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of students. I am skilled at teaching the basics, such as phonetics, to the more advanced, such as college essays. In my free time, I play in a local bluegrass band and am often found running along the streets of KC as I like to train for races around the country. In the summers, I travel back to...
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Master of Arts, Education Administration
State Certified Teacher
Hadiya: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, 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
Theresa: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...received my teaching degree from UNC Charlotte and I am currently in my 11th year of teaching. For five of those years, I taught in a middle school setting for students with special needs. I am licensed for K-12 special education. About 6 years ago I transitioned to the private teaching sector and assist students of varying ages and ability levels. I chose to become an educator because I enjoy seeing students succeed and watching...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelors, Special Education
Daniel: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Carrie: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...implement engaging, data driven instruction using research based strategies, technology, and formative assessments. I believe in interactive, personalized, and fun instructional strategies. I believe in scaffolding instruction in order for students to reach mastery through strategic steps without becoming frustrated and overwhelmed. I also believe (to borrow from Ralph Waldo Emerson) "The secret in education lies in respecting the student." Every person is unique, special and learns in his or her own way and it...
Education & Certification
Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
University of South Forida - Master of Arts Teaching, ESE
Marie: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...with athletics can be. This caused me to be very organized and disciplined with my study habits, which is definitely something I try to impart on my students. While I think that organization and discipline are important for learning, I also know that fun is essential. My main goal with my students is to foster a general love for learning that persists beyond a specific test, subject, or even my time with them.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Government
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
Rachael: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...from WashU in 2013, with a major in Environmental Policy. Although I'm happy to tutor most subjects, my strongest suit is writing. I read my friends' papers all the time - and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 740
Stephanie: Silicon Valley Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...VA. I think learning should be fun, yet educational, so I like to do a lot of hands-on activities to spark student's interests. I hold high expectations for my students, but am personable and easy-going in my presentation of lesson material. My favorite subject to teach is Math, but I love the process of writing, too. Seeing a student succeed is one of the best parts of what I do. Nothing is better than witnessing...
Education & Certification
Kutztown University of PA - Bachelors, Special Education, Elementary Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership
State Certified Teacher
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