Award-Winning Tutors in Tampa, FL for Students in Special Education Programs

...Languages), Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum(6-8), and Exceptional Student Education (K-12). I currently teach Intensive Reading at the middle school level. I design and implement engaging, data driven instruction using research based strategies, technology, and formative assessments. I believe in interactive, personalized, and fun instructional strategies. I believe in scaffolding instruction in order for students to reach mastery through strategic steps without becoming frustrated and overwhelmed. I also believe (to borrow from Ralph Waldo Emerson) "The...

...all things literature. I have a passion for words, their variety of meanings and even their histories and origins. Reading and writing are the key building blocks to success, whether it be academic, vocational or personal, those two skills continue to build throughout life; the better a person wields them the greater success that person experiences. As a former secondary English and Reading teacher and I am excited to help students grow and excel in...

...education and special education with endorsements in reading and ESOL. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in school counseling. I am a very organized and detailed tutor but I feel it is important and vital to get to know the student individually. I feel it is best to learn what works for the student so learning can be best facilitated and supported. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope...

...required for learning. I am patient, caring, knowledgeable, responsible, and reliable. I am a good communicator, I listen well, and make sure you understand the material needed for success. I am currently attending Eckerd College and will be graduating in May 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development. I will then go on to graduate school at Florida State University for my Master's Degree in Social Work. It is my nature to help, teach,...

...joy to watch students fall in love with learning! Throughout my professional experience as a teacher, I have had many opportunities to teach students with a huge range of abilities, including academically gifted, ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. My commitment to maximizing individual student performance and inspiring students' interest in learning drives each tutoring session. Although I love teaching all subject areas, developing children's written expression is a real passion of mine. Since Florida Standards expect...

...and success in the ACT/SAT helped me earn a full academic scholarship, and I graduated with high honors from college in 3 years. After testing well on the MCAT I went directly to medical school and now am in residency. I tutor MCAT, ACT, SAT, and most subjects of the GRE. One unique tutoring ability that I can offer is help to pre med students in both planning you application, taking the MCAT, preparation of...

...I have been working in my school district for 8 years. I began working with students with Autism and many other exceptionalities including general education. I graduated from Saint Petersburg College and completed classes at USF for Speech and Language Pathology. My degrees include Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education K-12, ESOL Endorsement, Autism Endorsement and Reading Endorsement K-12. I tutor for all subjects in Elementary and I also tutor for Middle School reading. I...

...a double major in Clinical Psychology and Child Development, and then went on to earn my M.S. at Northeastern University in Applied Behavior Analysis. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in my day job I primarily work with children with special needs (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, ODD, along with other diagnoses) helping them to learn HOW to learn and to acquire the necessary pre-academic, academic, communication, social, and self-care skills needed...

...to better understand the needs of middle school students, which are vastly different from both elementary and high school students. I am passionate about not only teaching my students the content of Language Arts, but also teaching elements of study skills, organizational skills, and even life lessons. In order to become a successful person who contributes to society later on in life, a student needs to learn more than just content-related lessons. I believe it's...

As an educator, I believe an effective teacher should be passionate about their students learning and go above and beyond to meet their potential to become critical thinkers, risk takers, and to accept ownership in the learning process. I also believe that I can make a difference in building the foundation to help all student's succeed. Thank you, Ms. Kathleen Johnson

...special needs department at my sons elementary school in Colorado. As of January of 2023 my family relocated to Florida. I have worked with many children, educators, learning specialists, and different therapists. I have valued all of the relationships that came out of my career path of choice. I still work with special needs children and typical children as well. I have had the pleasure of supporting amazing educators in teaching K-5 students on a...

...English and a minor in History from Virginia Tech. In 2006, I graduated from George Mason University with a Master of Education in Special Education. Over the last 17 years, I taught oodles of students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to 7th grade. I enjoy reading and baking. I have a poodle, and anyone is welcomed to him, especially if he tears another piece of paper into shreds. My co-workers describe as calm, warm, funny, caring, and...

It is my goal to provide culturally equitable and adequate educational leadership through differentiation with a student/learner centered approach. The learner and the learner's needs are 1st priority.

...learners gain confidence and skills by using step by step lessons. I have the ability to break down complex topics into small manageable parts so learners understand. About Me - patient, certified Elementary Ed. teacher who has over 20 years of working with students and now tutors fulltime! Education: BS in Early Childhood Ed. MS in Special Ed. I work to help learners achieve results! If you want to elevate your knowledge and skills, please...

...Educational Subjects, from the University of Nebraska, LN. Over the last twenty-five years plus, I have worked with students K-12 as a mathematics and reading teacher, a special education specialist, an Assistant Principal, and a Principal. Currently, I work as an education consultant with various school districts guiding teachers. I have also been tutoring and teaching online and face-to-face in various settings - tutoring small and large groups and teaching in rural, suburban, and urban...

...my primary level of education has been teaching individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Other Health Impaired, aged 14-22. Three years ago, I branched out to tutor online students in China aged 6-14 with a focus on learning to read in English. Teaching gives me a worthwhile experience because I am part of making a difference in the students' lives. I look forward to sharing a life-long experience of learning with all my students. In...

I am a highly experienced and skilled very flexible retired teacher and tutor. I am an energetic, intelligent, communicative, responsible worker! I have over 35 years experience teaching/tutoring students with a variety of Special Needs!

...amazing. I realized then realized that this was something I wanted to do. I want to help other become successful in every aspect of life. My mission is to motivate students to love learning and provide skills for becoming lifelong learners! Outside of school, working and tutoring I love reading, spending time with family and working out! I love a good cardio workout!! I also find time to do a little retail shopping.... I believe the...

...positive, calm, and supportive with each student, meeting them where they are, resulting in an atmosphere and relationship of trust and respect, increasing student motivation and allowing each student to make progress. I have completed 26 graduate hours in the Counselor Education program at the University of South Florida. I hold a State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate and am certified to teach Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), English to Speakers of Other...

I tutor and teach because I enjoy helping and watching students grow! There is no better feeling than seeing that "aha" moment when a student truly gets it and is able to build new concepts. It is a wonderful experience and I look forward to it in each and every session!... I believe that each student is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually,...