Award-Winning Tutors in Springfield, MO for Students in Special Education Programs

...order to inspire students and to help them learn all they can. I have taught elementary and high school students in the areas of math, English, and Special Education. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and worked within the business, and marketing realm before becoming an educator. I received my Master's degree in...

...in both History and Special Education. I attended Missouri State University for my bachelors in Criminology and my teaching certification. I also have my MBA in whichh I received from Baker University. My passion is in helping students who may be below their grade level work to get closer or even on grade level. I...

...sure that you always leave class feeling awesome about learning something new. BS in Psychology and a Minor in Social Work Masters in English and Creative Writing Certified Crisis Prevention and Intervention Instructor Certified Residential Activities Director 16+ years working in Mental Health and Home Health Care with Developmentally Disabled Individuals 10+ years working as a...

I view all students as having strengths, and I adopt practices that help all students achieve their true potential. I believe that all students can be successful despite risk and adversity - I enjoy instilling confidence in students and helping them grow.

...grow and learn might look different from the kid sitting next to them. I enjoy building upon students strengths and understanding students desires for life, even at the youngest ages. I have experience with all kinds of disabilities and students with learning differences. I believe in fostering independence and self advocacy skills in all students....

...worked students from age 3-14. I believe my extensive teaching experience has prepared me for a variety of roles as it has helped me develop organizational skills that are valuable to anywhere. Throughout my teaching experience, I have been devoted to my development as a teacher. Between my school's professional development and the support from...

...what truly matters. One of my favorite subjects is reading, actually, I am currently going for my Masters degree in Reading specialist. Books transform our everyday lives and can take us to places we have never been before. Outside of academia I enjoy spending time with my family and animals, crafting, reading, and hanging out...

It is my belief that all students can learn. Students need the right teacher to show them in the way they understand. I have taught for 28 years. I have experience with grades K-12. I have had regular education experience and now special needs experience for 16 years.

...from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to...

...after passing since the math regents were holding them up. I believe in teaching students the skills they need to work independently. My motto is "if students can, they will" with the corollary "if they can't, it's my job to teach them how." I firmly believe there are no "bad" students, just students who haven't...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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 strengths and improving upon weaknesses. Modifying teaching styles to the unique learning needs of the student. Making learning relevant.

...to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with...

...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,...

...of sports, I have spent my entire life learning either the piano, guitar, or ukulele. I traveled to Italy and spent two weeks there to sing for the Pope. I recently completed a ten day medical mission in Vietnam, providing primary health care and aiding the surgery team for ten or more hours each day.

...I am more than happy to share my passion there, too! As an educator, I am highly creative with how I go about sharing my knowledge and as a high achieving student myself, I have tricks up my sleeve for how to tackle even the meanest of subjects and exams. I look forward to helping...

...received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths, adapting my methods and explanations to best meet the needs of individual students. I enjoy helping students develop specific skills and meet...

...and completed the four-year Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted and continue practicing to this day as a teacher and tutor. In my spare time, I enjoy reading literature and news of the world, watching movies,...