Top Special Education Tutors serving Albany County

Jennifer: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach their goals. I am available throughout the week, including summer! Let me help you help...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Social Sciences and Organizational Studies
ACT English: 32

Jenna: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
I have been a tutor and teacher for over five years. I have tutored at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. I would love to help you learn in a positive and motivating way!
Education & Certification
Duquesne University - Bachelors, Secondary Social Studies Education, and History
SUNY Albany - Masters, Education Administration and Policy

Samantha: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
As an educator is it important to get to know each and every student. Creating fun and engaging lesson plans based on their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from incoming kindergarten to 6th...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelors, Childhood education 1-6
St. Johns University - Masters, TESOL and Literacy

Thomas: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...in Arts with a specialization in Mathematics Education. I have experience working as a Mathematics teacher in public schools in San Francisco and private schools in New York. I see Mathematics as a tool that enables people to establish the truth about the world around them. I hope to make my students comfortable and expert in its use. Helping people who have learning difficulties with Mathematics is my favorite part of tutoring.
Education & Certification
University College Dublin Ireland - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Phoenix-Sacramento Valley Campus - Master of Arts, Education

Malena: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...math. I have been teaching private music lessons since 1989, individualizing all lessons and tutoring for each student, even in group classes. 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. I am a firm believer that everyone can and should have equal opportunity to learn whatever they want to or need to....
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Liberty University - Master of Arts, Human Services

Sean: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...how important socialization is to learning. As you may or may not know, socialization is a big barrier to many students on the spectrum. Finally, I have been substitute teaching in the Albany, NY area, which renewed my interest in being an instructor/facilitator/guide to struggling students. During this time, I had also tutored an international graduate college student (from Saudi Arabia) in Educational Psychology in preparation for her Early Childhood degree. I felt like this...
Education & Certification
The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Spanish
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education

Kimberly: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...and literacy. Also, I am a certified elementary education teacher and received by Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oneonta. I understand the rigor of standardized test and use the student's prior knowledge as a base to build on. I am extremely patient and my goal is to see my student's strive and become self-confident in their learning experience. I enjoy teaching and tutoring as well as playing with my two young sons on the playground!
Education & Certification
SUNY Oneonta - Bachelors, Childhood Education
SUNY at Albany - Masters, Literacy and Students with Disabilities

Jessica: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...writing process, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar, at all academic levels from elementary school through college. I am also an expert tutor in ELA, math, science, and history at the elementary and middle school levels. I have substantial experience working with students who have learning challenges or disabilities. I believe that we all learn in unique ways, and so my approach to tutoring is highly individualized towards each student that I meet. I am passionate...
Education & Certification
The College of Saint Rose - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
The College of Saint Rose - Master of Science, Special Education

Corina: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...that, when we open our ears and eyes to learning, we allow ourselves to respect others and listen to new ideas. This, in turn, brings respect and admiration to us. By becoming a lifelong learner with an ambition for learning, we cannot become stagnate in knowing that we are always striving for more knowledge. Being stagnate tends to lead to becoming less admirable. In short, be the best you that you can be and with...
Education & Certification
The College of Saint Rose - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Sage Graduate School - Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Divine: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...class of 2024. I am a double major in Sociology and Social Work. From an early age in my life, I have had a passion for teaching and always believed in the transformative power of education and knowledge. While I have experience tutoring a range of subjects I have always had a deep connection and interest in social sciences. In my experience tutoring, I have learned that meeting the needs of those seeking to learn...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Charlene: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...the Director of Education at a museum, I build curriculum, and created programs to bring local history to schools in my area as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with students one on one, bringing my fun and engaging personality to the online classroom where I can provide...
Education & Certification
State University of New York College Plattsburg - Bachelor in Arts, European History
SUNY at Albany - Master of Arts, European History

Paige: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...and Special Education,during this time in college I was hired at the local YMCA for the before and after school program. The director started to trust me with more responsibilities while I was there, such as running the before and after school programs, summer program, and teaching preschool. With a heavy heart I left my students and co-workers when I was offered a Special Education job in Bennington, Vermont, for the past two years I...
Education & Certification
Edinboro University - Bachelors, Early Childhood (Prek-4) and Special Education (PreK-8)
University of Albany - Current Grad Student, Reading and Special Education

Kate: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...groups; I have also taught large groups. (My largest class was a group of 250 MDs at a hospital which had me present a handwriting class at their annual meeting instead of the usual keynote speech.) The people to whom I teach handwriting include doctors, occupational therapists, students at the kindergarten through university levels (including special education students), and teachers and administrators at the elementary through university levels (including special education teachers and...
Education & Certification
Long Island University-University Center Campus - Master of Science, Linguistics

Christopher: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
Michael J. Fox has famously taken the words of Ignacio Estrada and made them a personal slogan of sorts "If a child can't learn the way we teach. maybe we should teach the way they learn" This is my personal mission as an educator, to always find the best way to reach students and ensure that they become life long learners. ... My teaching philosophy centers on students doing as opposed to just listening. I utilize...
Education & Certification
Marist College - Bachelors, Psychology
University of New England - Masters, Education

Mary: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...learn new vocabulary words and explore their interests. When I need inspiration for teaching, I visit the UNESCO website where I am reminded that education is a global effort. While doing research for my graduate project, I came across a document called Education 2030, which also influences my teaching philosophy. The document states that, "Learners should be able to link their learning experiences to the real world and have a sense of purpose in their...
Education & Certification
Saint Bonaventure University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Champlain College - Masters in Education, Early Childhood Education

Sapna: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with students from kindergarten all the way through to primary school.
Education & Certification
Cardiff University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Monash University - Master of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling

Brent: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...Education in May of 2012. I have been employed as a teaching assistant for three years at Watervliet Elementary in a special education setting. In September, I hope to be getting my own classroom where I can finally have a group of my own students to prepare them for their next step in life. I've been passionate about pursuing a teaching career since high school because I had that one teacher that I looked up...
Education & Certification
The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Univeristy at Albany - Masters, Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology

Alexander: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...in central New York State where I studied sociology and Spanish. Someday, I hope to be a professor, and I am currently a first-year sociology PhD student. I am passionate about using my research, interests, and hobbies to help others. While I am most comfortable tutoring basic math, English, Spanish (high school and college), and core sociology courses, I am also a strong writer and have experience with academic-style writing. I love helping others learn,...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
SAT Verbal: 720

Tristina: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
...three core areas will help to maximize student motivation, engagement and achievement. I have always enjoyed helping students academically. I have always loved helping students personally and socially. A school counselor is a career in which I am lucky enough to do all three. As a current school counselor for the past seven years, I have had the opportunity to put this philosophy into action and am looking forward to doing so for many years...
Education & Certification
The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Public Communications and Spanish Minor
The College of Saint Rose - Masters, School Counseling

Joseph: Albany County Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Albany County, NY
I am a friendly, articulate, professional, college educated (graduate level) tutor versed in a variety of disciplines. I am very patient and dedicated to finding innovative and creative ways to educate those I am teaching. Students from ages 7-99 welcome! I am also eager to work with Senior Citizens for I find they make the best students. I have experience and training in teaching individuals with both Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities.
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor of Science, Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
University of Houston - Master of Arts, General Literature
Private Special Education Tutoring in Albany County, NY
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Special Education tutors in Albany County, NY work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored Special Education lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.