Award-Winning Tutors in Tempe, AZ for Students in Special Education Programs

...contagious! I am excited about what I teach, what I learn, as well as biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving and travel. When I'm not inspiring my students, I volunteer as a minister, I teach (even for fun, that's how much I love teaching) I travel and lead group hikes and tours throughout the United States. I know you'll enjoy working with me. I am patient and friendly. I am usually calm and sometimes silly. I...

...school While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about Science, English, Math, and Film. In my experience helping students raise their grades to passing marks, I have had the most success starting with a part of the subject the student enjoys or understands best and relate it to what they are having issues grasping until they feel confident enough to tackle the whole problem completely. I am extremely passionate about learning...

My name is John, and I am an elementary special education teacher from Arizona. I've also taught middle school special education as well as high school Geography. I have over 20 years experience working with children as a teacher, an aide, and as a coach.

...related due to the ability when teaching to showcase the material against past and present situations. My most important attribute mentioned by my students is how patient I am with them. My teaching philosophy is grounded in two very important notions; learning requires the student to be active in the process and that the teacher must place the information presented into real-world context. It is my responsibility to lead my students to the path of...

...Education (MA), reflecting my passion for language and learning. I've been tutoring ESL, ELA, and test prep (SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL) since 2012, working with students from K-12 and beyond, including college-level writing instruction. Currently, I'm preparing for a Master's in Social Work, driven by a desire to support individuals holistically. My tutoring philosophy is student-centered, focusing on active engagement and critical thinking to empower students to achieve their academic goals. I believe in creating...

I am a special education teacher with an MA in Special Education and a Reading Teacher endorsement. I am passionate about literacy and love working with young students. I lived in Brazil for 30 years, and for the last 6 years there, I worked as a Reading Interventionist, working one-on-one with K-12 students who were having difficulties with phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.

...my college newspaper, The Jibsheet. In 2012, I began working as a freelance copywriter and copy editor, and was commissioned as a freelance editor by beloved author, Jerramy Fine. And in 2015, I joined Elevated Concepts as their Director of Content. In 2013, I was encouraged by an academic mentor to apply to grad school a year earlier than I had planned... this meant that I needed to study for, and take, the GRE within...

...ISEE, Geography and US History. I love to read and write and particularly enjoy preparing students for the ACT. I am passionate about running, traveling, and being outdoors. I believe that learning should be fun and that the process needs to be personal and innovative. I am always prepared, patient, and observant. I care about each individual and know that everyone has the capacity to understand and learn. It is my belief that we are...

...and coach gymnastics. If you're wanting to practice your Spanish or French let me know for that as well! I believe that learning should be joyful because you realize there are no limits for what you can learn and achieve, and I hope to make your course work as interesting and catered to you as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions for me so we can get started!

...seek new knowledge that connects from there, learning will be easy. The average person needs 10 times to master any new knowledge. It is totally normal to forget and need to review previous knowledge. Each time we relearn material it is easier and is more likely to be permanent. Vygotsy's theory of the "zone of proximal development" or ZPD states that a person will learn best within the range of their current development. If it's...

...My favorite subjects have always been math and science. I learned to love math at a young age when I came to the Unites States from Poland, because it was the only subject that made sense to me at the time since I did not speak English. Over the years, I have found passion for science as well. Throughout high school and college I spent lots of my time working as a swim instructor for...

...in Elementary and Special Education. I currently work as an Instructional Assistant in an elementary school assisting students improve their reading fluency, phonics, decoding, comprehension, and retell to their specific grade level. I am tutoring for anything elementary school related. I am a firm believer that education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I will always encourage my students to create a similar belief. Once you believe, you can achieve. In...

...since the day I could speak, so when I got to college I knew that I was going to major in education. I received my Bachelors in Speech and Hearing Science. I have a Master of Art in Education with a concentration in special education. I worked for three years as a speech language pathology assistant before becoming a special education teacher. I have worked with kids from preschool to sixth grade.

I have extensive experience in English, Writing, communication, public speaking and classroom teaching. I have been trained and educated in effective public speech, rhetoric, persuasive argument, and humor.

...that I tutored, I mostly stuck with math and history because those are the subjects I did best in. I don't have a specific tutoring style because I think it is best to accommodate for the students needs individually, not just assume what works for one child is going to work for another. Although a lot of my time is taken up with school and work, I also enjoy reading, painting, and anything that gives...

...area schools and districts. One of the best ways that I can help a child succeed is, first, to learn which level he/she is currently experiencing success in a given subject area. After learning of a student's strengths, it is much easier to determine their needs. I would then develop materials and activities that address their needs and help a child build the skills he/she needs to be successful at a higher academic level. You...

...positive learning environments and implementing individualized curriculum to maximize student success. I currently work as a behavior specialist, providing behavior, classroom management and social supports to teachers and students in kinder through 6th grade classrooms. Prior to teaching, I worked as a music therapist in a private practice serving children with developmental disabilities. I believe all students have the power to be successful students when provided with the right tools and supports. I enjoy creating...

...Elementary and Special Education. Since graduation, I have been teaching for three years in the AZ public school system as a special education teacher. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare...

...on my second Masters in Christian Leadership. I tutor all elementary subjects, essay writing & editing, and can help with any education classes as well. My favorite subject is Science, because I love learning how things work. I am all about doing what is best for my students. Everything in our tutoring session will be based around you and how you learn best. I am all about individualized learning, and really getting to know my...

Hi there! My name is Nikki and I am going into my 7th year of education. I value one-on-one academic and personal mentor-ship with students to help unleash and connect them to their full potential. Fun facts: I just got married March 2017 (and I'm loving it!), I am originally from the East Coast and I LOVE snickers candy bars. Can't wait to get connected :)