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

I am a current college Junior looking to help out as many students in need as I can. Training to become a Clinical Scientist, I am eager to educate students in need in the meantime!

...teacher in the areas of Childhood Education and Special Education. I have approximately 8 and 1/2 years of classroom experience. I believe every child deserves a champion. A child should have a teacher who will leave a lasting mark on their lives that celebrated their progress, showed them mistakes are proof that they were trying, pushed them to new levels and always encouraged them to reach their fullest potential. This is my "Why" to becoming...

Highly motivated educator with demonstrated leadership in improving academic and personal development of students from diverse populations. Experience includes working in urban public school districts in the Bronx, Harlem, and Brooklyn, New York. International ESL/ELL teaching experience in two well-known universities in Saudi Arabia. Highly motivated communicator skilled in building positive relationships with a commitment to helping all students meet their highest potential.

...student will learn) Make new learning meaningful by teaching a subskill before they perform the whole task Have the student visualize a math problem by drawing Use real-life situations to make the problem functional to everyday life Adapt worksheets to the meet the student's needs (lined paper to help keep the numbers in line) Practice with age-appropriate math games (as a motivator) The use of manipulatives to solve problems Teaching Philosophy: I am a strong believer...

...their lives. I believe that a strong foundation in all subjects is the key to academic success. In addition, in order to gain this understanding, a child must be inspired and excited while learning. With my extensive arts background, I excel in making the process colorful and fun. While performing is a large part of my career here in New York, it is also my hobby and my love. Other hobbies of mine include painting,...

...days helping children with their homework and preparing for exams. I volunteered at the Queens Public library where I helped elementary and middle school children with their homework and projects. I was also in the peer tutoring program at my high school where I helped underclassmen with understanding their course material. Now in college, I have also started editing college admissions essays and assisting students in preparing for the SAT and PSAT, as well. Although...

...City middle school English teacher and have been teaching in the private school system in the city for almost a decade now. Over the years I've worked with all grade levels in many subjects areas involving the humanities, English, Social Studies, French, high school and college admissions prep, and many other academic topics. I truly love teaching students in a range of ways and over the last few years it's become very important to be...

...dedicated Special Educator with experience working in a variety of educational settings. The concept that "all children can learn" has sculpted a solid foundation for teaching that promotes the importance of supporting the needs of all students. I am certified to teach children from Birth-Grade 6, and do have experience tutoring students at the high school and college level. I consider English/Language Arts to be my strongest content area, but am comfortable tutoring in almost...

Teaching is the act of sharing the knowledge we have learned from others, with hope that someday it again will be passed on!

...education. I have successfully instructed all grades, 1st through 12th, to both native and secondary English language speakers. As a special education teacher, I have had the opportunity to transform the lives of learning impaired, autistic, mild cognitively impaired, and emotionally impaired students. With proper vertical curriculum alignment, all children can achieve scholarly success. Lastly, I am also a college professor with experience teaching adults. My experience with college readiness standards provides me with unique...

...graduate student at Stony Brook University. I am working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching English, as well as a Master of Arts in English. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a great love of books and writing--my favorite literary era is the Victorian period which I have studied extensively. I have experience teaching almost every grade level and subject as a substitute...

...Japan to NYC, spanning across several core subjects (math, Algebra, ELA, and ESL), and within public, private, and charter. Most recently, I've started building a non-profit with an educator friend of mine that aims to elevate youth through social/emotional programs within the arts and kinesthetic learning. Also, last October 2018, two of my educator friends invited me to help them consult a Waldorf school in Oaxaca, MX. It's been invigorating learning and serving. Besides education,...

...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is working with students to improve their overall reading comprehension, fluency, and accuracy, as well as encourage a love of reading. Seeing the growth in confidence that my students experience (both in and out of the classroom) as a result of their academic achievements is what continues to inspire me in this career path. In my spare time, I teach and practice yoga, read, cook,...

...have seen students first hand struggling to learn in a congested classroom setting. Even one in which there are a significantly reduced number of students in the room. This goes for both general education and special education students. I have also seen them flourish after being given extra one on one attention and time to learn concepts that he or she is struggling with. That is why I wanted to become a tutor in my...

I believe all students are entitled to an equal education. Students need to learn on their own level. If it takes more time to learn a subject, we need to allow the student the time to learn.

...I was an Academic Via Individual Determination (AVID) tutor for Scottsdale School District. Through AVID, I learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months at the Alicante Language Institute in Alicante, Spain, learning the Spanish language and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile....

...passionate about enhancing students' skills in critical thinking, especially through STEM topics, which can set students up for success in any difficult course or standardized test. I hope to instill a strong appreciation for education and learning within each of my students, and I believe that the first step is to help students feel more confident in their areas of interest while setting goals for the future. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and...

...fine-tune their test taking skills and write analytical essays. My students' regents pass rate is 20% higher than city average, which is evident in my "highly effective" teacher rating for the 2017-18 year. I've been told that my teaching style is both highly engaging and comprehensive. I can offer access to countless resources to study outside of tutoring time, including Castle Learning, BrainPop, Flocabulary, and my own original study materials. Additionally, I have tutored students...

...York City and was assigned as a 5th Grade Special Education teacher at P.S. 325 in Harlem in 2011. I was rated an effective teacher both years. It was at P.S. 325 where I learned to use various technologies such as PowerPoint, iPad apps, an interactive SmartBoard and enthusiasm to connect with my students while teaching Math. At one point, TFA asked me to give a seminar to other Corps Members that taught them how...

...experiences I have had is with my current job as a clinician at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. As a clinician, I work one on one with students to improve their decoding and reading comprehension skills through a specifically designed reading program and lesson plan. I also worked with a variety students ranging from ages five to twenty-one, many of whom had diagnosed learning differences. While my background is primarily in English and Language Arts, I am...