Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Spokane, WA

...education when my son started school, 20 years ago. He grew up with some learning delays and social problems. I wanted to give back what a lot of people gave to my son to help him graduate. I received my BA in Social Sciences from Ashford University and currently I am finishing up my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. I still have to do my student teaching. I currently...

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.

...at Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville, TN (2012-2013) -Education Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the TN Valley (2013-2014) -MFA in Creative Writing at Eastern Washington University (2015-present) -English Instructor for English 170 Intro. to Literature at Eastern Washington University (2015-present) Teaching Philosophy: Constructivism, active listening, and clear communication are imperative in the education and tutoring processes. It also helps to enjoy it! I tend to use pop-culture and real life examples to...

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...

...Most recently and substantially, I worked in 2016-2017 as the Writing Support Specialist for Whitman Colleges Academic Resource Center and Disability Support Services. In this position, I provided individualized tutoring and academic coaching to a diverse group of Whitman students, especially to students with documented learning disabilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, and visual processing disorders. I developed warm, trusting relationships with all of my students as I supported them in identifying and working toward their goals...

...my Master of Science in Psychology: School Counseling were both obtained at Eastern Washington University. I am a lifelong learner and very compassionate to the needs of others especially those who want to learn but experience difficulty in the learning process. I raised a son who is currently attending college and playing basketball on the college team. I spent many years helping my son's basketball teams in various ways. I was a team mom. I...

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!

...8 years working as an educator with 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...

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!

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.

...Substitute Teacher on both the west and east side of Washington State working with a broad range of ages and abilities mainly at the elementary level but also teaching German and other subjects at the High School level. I really enjoy the unique challenges of working with all age groups and mainly enjoy the satisfaction that comes from guiding a student through a new skill or set of knowledge. In my free time, I enjoy...

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

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.

...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, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where...

...behavior therapist who's passionate about individualized education experiences! I graduated from Northwestern 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...

...currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively 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...

...his or her own. I avoid lecturing at all costs, preferring for the student to be as productive as possible. When presenting new information, I aim to engage the student first with something interesting, briefly present the ideas of the lesson, do a few quick practice exercises, then finish with a longer activity that incorporates the target point in a comprehensive way. I am particularly passionate about language and how we use it to express...

...process, whereby a student studies for a test, passes it, then lets the information slip away. Rather, I believe the student should be truly hungry to absorb the material, to truly own it, then use that newfound knowledge as the jump-off point for even higher achievement. The student should never sit still in his/her academic achievements; rather he/she should always strive to improve and grow. It is my job to foster that hunger and to...

...me the value of active listening and working with those from a wide variety of personal backgrounds and experience. Everybody learns differently, and my job is to communicate information and concepts to students in ways that are most effective for them. History, politics, business management, and marketing are all areas of study most enjoyable to me, and ones I use almost daily. I enjoy relating both theoretical and practical concepts to my students’ own lives...

...part of Varsity Tutors because I have been tutoring regularly for the past 4 years and coming from Boston, I wanted to continue the work I was doing. I love teaching students of all levels, and I am excited to work with a broad range of students through Varsity Tutors. I want to become a high school teacher, but tutoring is something that is so unique in that you get to work with one student...