Award-Winning Tutors in Smithtown, NY for Students in Special Education Programs

...about English, Literature, and Writing/Reading. I am incredibly passionate about working with students to achieve their learning goals, and it is always heartwarming to see their hard work contribute towards their own success. I am a firm advocate for letting students guide their own learning - their own experiences, interests, and skills should drive their educational experience. In my spare time, I enjoy performing improv comedy, playing basketball, and playing "Catan".

...a Master of Science degree from Full Sail University, as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major. This field of study provides students who wish to build start-up companies in the technology field with all the skills required to do so. The culmination of my studies resulted in the construction of a web-based, media company that coalesces viewers from around the world, in order to foster the transfer of socio-cultural awareness. My initial introduction to the classroom...

...teacher and earned a Master's in Education. My passion for education was shown by ending my first year raising my school’s science achievement level by 250%, earning the highest state exam passing rate in the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in the Bronx. Additionally, I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students,...

...away from learning difficulties, I also have taught some very technical courses at Queens College, such as Neuroscience of Memory and Psychometrics. My evaluations (from both faculty and students) as a college professor are universally excellent, and reflect my ability to motivate students, clearly structure lessons, and make very complex material understandable. I have taught college-level statistics many times, and have done graduate-level statistics as part of my research. SPSS is no problem. Name a...

...AP Calculus. I teach because I love people and knowledge, and want to use my intellect, positivity, patience, curiosity and energy to inspire and assist young people in recognizing and achieving both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on...

...at Lehman College. I am passionate about helping people, and it is a part of the reason I want to become a doctor. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York I am so grateful for my teachers and tutors who've helped me make it to where I am now. I want to do the same and help students and reassure them that it'll all be worth it in the end.

...years, I have come to learn a great deal about what makes for good teaching, and can equip my students with the skills they need to effectively tackle the English Common Core Standards. I am proficient at teaching students active reading strategies as well as helping them identify and analyze the various literary elements, devices and techniques. In addition, I am particularly adept at scaffolding writing instruction for many of the different types of essays...

...aid learners. Once I conduct a minor learning style assessment, I am able to render appropriate instruction to students. Some student learn best by having instructors model a lesson, and some by reading out instructions, and others can grasp details when they are read to. No matter the style of learning, repetition and patience are applied in the method used to reach my students. It is not all hard work with me, I do enjoy...

I'm Vered (she/her), a 25-year-old writer and tutor! I've been teaching small classes since I was 16, and I love being able to help students become the best they can be. My specialty areas are in essay writing, reading comprehension, literature analysis, and grammar.

...something I am very passionate about, and teaching is one of the most fulfilling activities I have performed in my life. I have been told by former students that I am a good listener and an easy person to relate to. As a teacher, I look to understand a student's needs and create lessons and activities around those needs. I worked as a bilingual teacher for thirteen years in subjects such as Mathematics, History, Spanish,...

Hi! I am a Psychology graduate and currently pursuing my teaching license in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have 5+ years of tutoring experience. My passion is teaching and my goal is to make my classes fun and a positive learning experience!

...began tutoring while I was in high school as a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer Association. At 15, my first student was a 4th grade girl who was about to repeat the fourth grade for the third time. Through my time with her, she was able to progress to the 7th grade and is now in high school. In the past three years, I have become more specialized in tutoring for science standard exams...

My teaching interests include reading comprehension, social studies, science. I have created some great test taking strategies for students of all ages and abilities. As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time. I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom environment.

I may have a BA in Speech Language Pathology, but I love teaching (and learning) English. I am a genuinely caring and motivated individual who believes in the power of positivity and doing the best that you can with all that you are and can do! :)

...state tests, Hunter College High School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning testing strategies. I enjoy helping people reach that "a-ha" moment, when they finally understand...

...multiple disabilities and they do not speak or understand the English language. At times this affects their behavior because they refuse to learn the language either because they are embarrassed for making mistakes or they do not understand the importance of the learning the language for their professional life. As an educator, my responsibility is to connect with them and show them that it is okay to make mistakes because that is how they will...

The reason why work with children is because i want everyone to succeed and win, I know from experience that its always better to get second help because most of the time you don't understand what you are doing. my last experience working with kids was very enjoyable making sure they understood what i was teaching them.

...success. I incorporate a variety of teaching strategies inclusive of technology integration, class discussions, active and cooperative learning environments to deliver instruction. Students' needs are addressed through accommodations, modifications, behavior management techniques as outlined by the Individualized Education Plan. Being a good communicator, who is flexible, encouraging and enthusiastic helps in my students' progress. Having good management skills has allowed me to be successful when working with students with ADD/ADHD, autism, speech and hearing impairments,...

...co workers and friends about my decision to become an educator. When I was in school, I appreciated the dedication and impact my teachers had on my life. As a teacher, I want to be a role model and a support system for my students as my teachers were for me. I want my students to be critical thinkers, to believe in their own abilities and to be positive additions to society.

...school admissions exams). My goal is to help your student succeed. I like to help students move from a point where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with me to gain competency in content, but I enjoy helping them learn how to identify areas of strength and weakness academically, ask good questions, and develop successful study...