Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Spokane, WA

I truly believe education can open the door to a happy, fulfilled life. Never stop learning, and if you can teach others along the way, then do not pass up the opportunity!

My name is Kristen. I have worked in a school setting for about 14 years as an aide and 2 years as a special education teacher. I am currently a behaviorist working with kids with special needs, but really miss the teaching aspect of working in a school. I have tutored kids in grades K-7th for about 10 years. I am looking forward to meeting you.

...Specifically, I teach math, science and social studies in a block format. I have also taught second grade for a year and served as a school counselor at the elementary and middle school levels for 13 years. I earned my teaching certificate from Whitworth University. My Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and my Master of Science in Psychology: School Counseling were both obtained at Eastern Washington University. I am a lifelong learner and very...

Anna Jennings is a dedicated tutor, who is passionate about helping students enjoy learning and have fun while doing so! She particularly loves learning new languages and new musical instruments, and helping others learn new things too. When she's not tutoring, she's likely making kombucha or cooking something to share with family and friends, hiking near the Little Spokane River or playing her guitar by the pond near her house in Spokane, WA.

...a teaching license in Special Education and Elementary Ed. My teaching philosophy is completely student-centered. I provide my students with a safe place where they can learn and grow in their preferred way, where they can learn from a teacher who is compassionate and believes that a good teacher-student relationship leads to better learning. I build lessons based on the student's strengths and interests for maximum engagement. I am also able to tutor in Spanish.

...children and adults. The vast majority of my time in classrooms has taken place working as an educator for high school students, and my most recent role had me spending months as a teacher and behavior therapist for girls 11-17 at a trauma informed care treatment facility for foster kids. My experience in 1 on 1 education includes working as a behavior interventionist for special education classrooms across Idaho. My goal is that every student...

I provide tutoring services that are designed around the needs and interests of each student. My teaching is creative and helps students build skills for success.

Education is like a key. The more quality education you have, the more keys your obtain. The more keys you obtains, the more doors you can open. ... I like to remind students that they are responsible for their future. People will help them along the way, but eventually they are going to be on their own. Stay motivated now to make life easier in the long run.... I would ask a student to reflect on...

I have a Masters degree in Psychology, as well as my ESL teaching certifications. I have a lot of experience with younger children, ESL students, and students with Autism and Developmental disabilities. I spent one year in South East Asia teaching high school students to read english. I work in developmental disabilities, and have extensive experience with students with learning disabilities. In my free time, I love hiking, camping, and reading!

...visual processing disorders. I developed warm, trusting relationships with all of my students as I supported them in identifying and working toward their goals over the course of the academic year. I have also tutored privately and mentored elementary school students, volunteered in elementary school and adult ESL classrooms, worked as a copy editor for Whitman Colleges student newspaper, and informally served as go-to sounding board and writing editor for friends and peers. I utilize...

...in the education and tutoring processes. It also helps to enjoy it! I tend to use pop-culture and real life examples to illustrate lessons/ points when teaching as they are the most immediate and relevant ways for students to learn. The ability to associate classroom theories and principles to real life gives the lessons significance. Hobbies: I played basketball up until college, and I still enjoy playing. I play the piano and write music when...

...help my students succeed. Additionally, I track and graph progress to ensure that whatever approach we're using is successful and that students are meeting their long term and short term goals. My background includes training in cultural anthropology, biology, chemistry, physics of sound, child development, neurophysiology (as it relates to memory, cognition, and the production of speech), linguistics, ESL, and creative fiction writing. Outside of academia, I love playing games, running, traveling, cooking, photography, and...

I believe that all individuals can learn! I truly think that there is a way to inspire and reach every person. However, I agree that the traditional classroom approach may not be the best way. My job as a tutor is to try different methods and strategies to help you find the best way to learn!

I want to see everyone succeed doing what they love! I am here to help them with the journey.

...Master's of Education and Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Teaching Certificate with a focus on Elementary Education. In addition to this, I hold Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Washington and also a Teaching Minor in German from Eastern Washington University. My teaching experience comes from five years as a Substitute Teacher on both the west and east side of Washington State working with a broad range of ages and abilities mainly at...

...ADD. I predominantly tutored English courses, but I also helped them with college algebra, public speaking, history, and drama, and would review any paper they had to complete in any subject. I am a great tutor because I am a very patient person--if students are struggling, I do not get frustrated, I simply try a different approach. I understand students have busy and difficult lives, and I give them study tips that aid them in...

...of Missouri in St. Louis. Teaching is my passion, and 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...

...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 to learning...

...Theatre 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...

...Moreover, as long as the student really does want to master the material, even lofty goals are reachable given enough time and a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning...