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

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...

...University with a Bachelor's in Cell Biology and Neuroscience, overall GPA was 3.5 and Science GPA was 3.6. I received my Masters in Psychology, GPA 4.0. I attended Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School for 3 years until I decided that profession was not a right fit for me. I will start my doctorate for Clinical Psychology in Fall 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years for students ranging in ages 8-25, in math, science,...

I'm not here to teach you. I'm here to help you save the world.... To make learning a fun, interesting, and exciting experience. I believe that learning is the outcome of enthusiasm.... Get to know who the student is and allow them to get to know me.... By constantly reinforcing my confidence in them. After a while, they'll begin to have that confidence in themselves.... I would use incentives.... I would use repetition until they get...

I am a mature and responsible woman with several years experience as a tutor. My certification is for grades n-6; however, I have experience with students of all grade levels. My preference is to work with students at the public library as it offers a conducive atmosphere and resources. However I will consider traveling to a private home if the latter is not possible. I prefer to work nearby within the township of Huntington.... To connect...

I believe every student has the power within himself to learn and succeed. There is no "one size fits all" approach to education.

...a compelling essay, building an impactful presentation, or developing organizational strategies to manage school projects, I'm here to provide guidance every step of the way. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy staying active in my community through volunteer work and consulting with nonprofits, particularly those focused on sustainability and social justice. I'm also passionate about creating content that educates and empowers people, whether through writing, events, or workshops. I believe that education is a powerful tool...

...forming connections with the students and building on the knowledge they gained in the classroom. When I tutor, I like to make learning as fun as possible! After a long day at school, I know students can sometimes lack the motivation or energy to want to continue learning, and I try to make the experience as enjoyable (while still educational) as I can. I incorporate a lot of technology, through the use of my iPad...

...years. My emphasis has been on special needs students but I have taught general education students as well. I run the Academic Intervention Services program for both ELA and Math in my school. I have worked with students as young as preschool-age all the way up to eighth grade. Currently, I am a sixth grade teacher at a charter school. My favorite subjects to teach are ELA and Writing. Poetry is my favorite form of...

...Gillingham Multisensory approach to literacy instruction intended for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. Furthermore, I have a wealth of experience tutoring students for a variety of standardized exams including: the U.S History, ELA and Global History Regents and the AP U.S History and U.S Government and Politics exams. Lastly, I have developed great relationships with my students and tutees, which I attribute, in...

...Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her through all their years of schooling, allowing them to be as successful and independent as possible. My teaching style is relaxed and incorporates a sense of humor; tutoring can be fun and not approached as working overtime for your child. Wilson Multi-sensory reading program trained, used for...

...test preparation for the SAT, PSAT, SHSAT, NYS ELA Regents, NYSESLAT exams, and more. I specialize in increasing the literacy skills of all learners through vocabulary building, step-by-step approaches and inquiry. I use direct teaching, video, audio, PowerPoints, and even props to demonstrate concepts. I am excellent at helping students to organize their ideas for essays and to deliver clear arguments to defend any position. If you are looking to create and edit an essay...

...I am currently applying to a Masters program to become a Reading specialist. I have tutored for many years leading up to my teaching certification and still tutor today. I have tutoring/teaching experience with kids from Kindergarten-4th grade. I love bringing my classroom materials (manipulatives, sorting cards, flashcards, whiteboards, workbooks, and more!) to my tutoring sessions. I also am a certified Kid Yoga teacher through the Kidding Around Yoga program and like to incorporate some...

...enjoy motivating my students to learn through engaging, creative and inspiring lessons or projects. Inspiring them to be kind, be their best, be honest, work hard, and strive to do the right thing through positive praise and consequences. My goal is to help students become more intrinsically motivated to succeed. No one knows that student more than themselves. I believe we are all born to win or succeed at something and the classroom is a...

...I love to teach; I 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...

Hello! I am teaching English as a second language in NYC public schools. I like to work with children with autism and spectrum to help with particular needs. Seeing people cut down trees to produce paper littering the city saddens me. All activities will be engaged in through interactive worksheets on the smartboard online. Video books can serve as successful alternative media instead of print books.

I am a passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher who believes that every student has the ability to be successful.

I am a Spanish Adolescent Education Student at Marist College with minors in Global Studies and Psychology. I also am studying at Middlebury College this summer at the Language Schools for an Italian Immersion Experience. I believe all students have the ability of succeeding! I am very passionate about languages and speak English, Spanish, Italian, and French.

...instruction, to increase student engagement. There is definitely autonomy through accountability and students should be responsible for taking assessments and using their performance data to identify their specific learning needs. I use data to target and differentiate classroom instruction and meet student learning needs. I consider myself a lead learner among my colleagues. Academic optimism and growth mindset through reflection among peers is important. I collaborate with my colleagues to support their continual growth and...

Hi, i'm Alexa! I am a Kindergarten Special Education teacher and I have been teaching for 3 years. Tutoring and teaching have always been a passion for me, and I have been working with students since I was in high school. When i'm not teaching, I enjoy reading, music, going to concerts, and watching baseball. I also love visiting Disney World! I hope I can help you to achieve academic success! :)

...as a behavioral and academic tutor for students with developmental disabilities in home and classroom settings, allowing me to cultivate my skills. I'm passionate about finding creative approaches to teaching new subjects based on each student's learning style. My aim is to act as a guide for my students; teaching them to think critically and lead them to independent answers. My areas of expertise include writing and literature, psychology, and the arts. When I'm not...