Top Special Education Tutors serving Westchester
Sarah: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts. I have worked with over 500 students in preparing...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745
Myles: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing old material from a new vantage point! I know the importance of developing...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
Daniel: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Melissa: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something that might literally or figuratively seem to be in another language. I carry this understanding, lots of patience, and a passion for language into my tutoring sessions. Outside of school, I love to read, have movie nights, see as many Broadway shows as possible, and travel all over NYC...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education
Aileen: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...I also tutor Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Probability. I believe that the key to learning is the student - teacher relationship. The teacher needs to be willing to find the style in which the student learns and the student needs to be open to learning. I would describe my teaching style as flexible and receptive, my teaching style must be fluid because not all students learn in the same way. Some students may...
Education & Certification
Manhattan College - Bachelors, Secondary Math Education
New York University - Masters, Secondary Math Education
SAT Math: 710
Michael: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to them, for any person will retain information most effectively when they are able to describe it in their own words.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Victoria : Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...certified teacher, I have also tutored older students in SAT test preparation, as well as classroom content such as calculus and physics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, ranging from elementary education to high school Mathematics, science and Spanish. I enjoy teaching and my work is about my students, who have the potential to achieve at the highest levels, and their parents, who want the best for them. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Southern Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Education
SAT Verbal: 730
Crosby: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able to model resilience to my students by adapting my approach to best meet the individual needs of the student. In addition to my aforementioned...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Anne: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages and in all the subjects I've listed. I look forward to hearing from you and working with...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Jason: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166
Luiza: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...others succeed in these areas. This passion is all the more authentic due to my previous experience growing up as someone who faced learning difficulties in math and who entered the STEM field with a non-science background. I know what it feels like to struggle, and I also know how to overcome negative expectations about our ability (both those from people around us and those we have internalized) in order to succeed academically. For this...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Science, Neuroscience
Genesis: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...would be able to teach your child not only the content necessary to excel at an exam and other standardized tests, but also how to utilize strategies to maximize efficiency and accuracy. In teaching, I enjoy connecting the subject matter to topics that would not necessarily seem relevant to the lesson in order to engage the student on a deeper level. I can tutor many subjects, Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, Arithmetic, College Algebra, Elementary...
Education & Certification
St. Johns University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Helen: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I enjoy working both with students who just need a little extra practice to students who are struggling in classes. Practice makes perfect and I utilize a mix of explaining difficult concepts and working through practice problems to help my students understand the material deeply and feel prepared and...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Katharine: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...from middle school to college. I feel my students succeed when they are motivated, organized, and engaged in the material. I support my students by creating study schedules, finding new and creative ways to explain materials or supplement their current understanding, and providing one-on-one support personalized to the students' needs. I find joy in de-stressing students by creating a workable, organized plan to address their concerns. I have worked with a range of students with...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 700
Laura: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...students. I am available for sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, as well as a range of math levels. I am also available for SAT, PSAT, and ACT prep. I have ample experience with academic writing, so I can work with students through many different types of assessments. I know that the subjects I tutor can be frustrating and difficult at time, so I believe in low pressure tutoring where we can delve into the material...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 770
Michelle: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
Hello, my name is Michelle! I am a graduate student at Long Island University studying Speech-Language pathology. I have always been passionate about working with students and I am excited to be able to help make subjects clearer and easier.... All students have different ways of learning, so I hope to present material in various ways until one way makes perfect sense.... In a typical first session, I would assess which subjects the student struggles with,...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Buffalo - Bachelors, Speech Language Pathology
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Current Grad Student, Speech Language Pathology
Stephen: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...when it comes to kindness and helping others. I invite others to grow with me as I use the knowledge and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience has been in grades one through high school, both in the states and in China. I have also tutored students from toddlers...
Education & Certification
Saint Peter's College - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
Montclair State University - Masters, Teaching, K - 6
GRE Verbal: 167
Patrick: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and master difficult concepts. In my...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Duke University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 166
Chelsea: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
...to learn! My own enthusiasm and curiosity are some of my greatest teaching assets as I've found the feelings are contagious within my students. My experience working with diverse groups of students and learners, including special education students, makes me uniquely attuned to each students individual needs. I also believe that learning at its core is a fun and exciting process. I would love to bring all of my skills to you or your family!
Education & Certification
Hampshire College - Bachelors, Education/Theater
Denia: Westchester Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Westchester, NY
Hello all, I am an experienced tutor and teacher. Tutoring English in Brazil, and teaching special education full time (all subjects grades 7-12). I am most confident in ELA and writing. I published my first research article in 2017 as well as worked as a research assistant. I enjoy helping students learn and conquer intellectual challenges. Feel free to contact me for all of your tutoring needs.
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
Relay Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Education
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