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

...teaching others how to do things that aren't necessarily academic. For some reason I was obsessed with making sure all my brothers new how to tie their shoes by time they were three. One of the most important things I have learned from teaching children how to learn is that patience and humor reign supreme. Thankfully I have developed enough patience to sit in the DMV without complaining and enough humor to keep kids interested...

...teacher in the New York City Department of Education for the passed twelve years. I have worked with students with IEPs in grades K-12. I have experience using resources that support people with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and emotional dysregulation. I have experience teaching literacy skills to students ages 8-21. I have experience preparing students for the New York State ELA exams grades 3-8 and preparing high school students for the TASC exam.

...I started teaching full time, I did a great deal of tutoring, and I also worked as an assistant teacher at a pre-school. I love teaching and working with children and teenagers. Having a close relationship with students I work with is extremely important to me, and I work hard to build trust and rapport. I also believe learning should be engaging, and I do my best to make each lesson relevant and interesting, which...

...multiple times and in multiple ways allows my students to really grasp the underlying concepts behind even the most difficult problems before moving on. I also think that along with the creative side of learning, we have to be sure to teach our children how to think! It sounds so simple and you might be saying, "Of course, I know how to think!" Well, when you are given a word problem, do you know what...

...when she noticed that I was slacking. The optimism of Mrs. Hamilton in fourth grade motivated me to make the honor roll, and my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Farkus pushed me to get one of the highest standardized tests scores in the school. Each of these public school teachers created a climate within the class that promoted learning and student achievement. Over the years, I have met many professionals that have shared horror stories about...

My experiences as an educator have allowed me to develop rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core. Through continuous assessment, data analysis, and reflection I tailor my practice to ensure the needs of diverse learners are matched and high expectations are being met. It is my belief that students are most successful when a sound action plan, based on performance data, is developed and pushes them towards mastery of material.... As a professional, educating and advocating...

...Mindfulness Chess Program in Jersey City, New Jersey at the Glenn D. Cunningham Jersey City Public Library. I am seeking to become a future counselor and university educator and would like to experience any position where I can be of profound influence and assistance. I strive to provide and access deep empathy, out of the box analytical creativity, and self-empowering motivation. I believe these to be the pillars of learning within every instruction.

...connected I also enjoy helping students to express their ideas and opinions on paper. I have taught both general and special education students; so I am familiar with writing and maintaining IEP goals. I think learning should be interactive and interesting, therefore I try to use music and games whenever appropriate. When I begin working with a student; I assess their current skills so that I can build on what they already know and help...

...tools a person can have in life. Every child deserves to receive the best education possible, regardless of special needs. Being placed in the least restrictive environment, gaining necessary life skills and learning how to relate and communicate with people from different walks of life is imperative to the academic growth and success of any student. I have taught children with special needs in several school districts for over ten years. It has always been...

...to be successful. I am a firm believer in education and how absolutely necessary it is for an improved quality of life. Although I tutor in core subjects, I am extremely passionate about English and Literature. Most of the tutoring services I provide are to assist students in elementary and middle school, however, I have much experience tutoring undergrad and graduate students as well. I'm an advocate for building self-confidence and encouraging students to try...

...the last three years now. I started teaching fifth grade as a math teacher and recently moved to teach math in sixth grade. I am familiar with the Common Core and am certified from K-12 Content and Middle School Mathematics from 6-8. I am dually certified with a Masters' in Education with a specialization in Students with Disabilities from K-12. I would love the opportunity to help your child/children to grow into the best student...

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!

...my career. That is why I love to tutor. In high school, I was active in student teaching and eventually became student teacher coordinator. I taught a classroom of 5th graders, French, for three hours each week. When I studied abroad in Paris, I taught a three year old English for 10 hours each week. I am constantly helping my younger brother and sister in subject areas such as English, Italian, and Science. I have...

...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 learning games, and competitions and engage these with learners. I believe...

...succeed. These past experiences also granted me the opportunity to work with gifted learners and students with various learning capabilities and learning styles. Helping a student make connections in a language (whether it be a second language like French or connections in written English) is an extremely rewarding experience. Overall, a student's ultimate pride in his or her understanding a challenging concept is the most rewarding. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels, graphic...

...hope we can soon learn from each other! I believe in the potential of Dr. Carol Dweck's "growth mindset," and strongly feel that any student can succeed at what they really want--if they have access to the right tools. My goal is to help students find those tools so they can use them effectively and independently in the future. My primary experience has been in reading, writing, various kinds of science, and the arts, but...

...that "aha!" moment when finally grasping a topic, is why I do what I do. Being able to provide a one-on-one session for a child, giving them my full attention, and catering each specific lesson plan to meet their individual needs, is in my opinion the most effective way to educate. In my years of teaching and tutoring, I have received phenomenal feedback from both parents and students due to my efforts in constantly seeking...

...from NYU. I also have my Bachelors of Art in Psychology and graduated from Stony Brook University. I have been working with students with special needs for 9 years. I primarily work with fine motor skills including handwriting and formation of letters. I collaborate with teachers and will work with them in the classroom and follow the common core standards. I also communicate with parents and will work on meeting the goals of the student....

...of school. As a teacher, I found it to be a natural instinct to want to tutor. Being in a classroom daily, I see how easy it is for students to "slip through the cracks" and not receive the one-on-one attention they need or would benefit from. My goal is to help students stay on track, excel and enjoy learning as much as I do. As someone who studied English in College, I am proficient...

...with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact that my friends tease me for it, I am in 2 monthly book clubs...