Top Special Education Tutors serving Richmond
Andrea: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...young age that I would become a coach and a teacher. Throughout the last 7 years I have been given the opportunity to explore this passion in multiple ways. I have coached thousands of cheerleaders across the United States with various backgrounds, working with children from 5 years of age, to young adults. I watched them progress physically, mentally, and socially over a week to sometimes years. Coaching helped me to develop and master the...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Virginia Commonwealth University - Unknown, Secondary English Education
Jacqueline: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...maximize their educational experiences. I have a Masters of Science in Literacy Education and a Post Masters Certificate in Special Education. Being that I have taught previously in Rhode Island, Washington DC, and New York, I have been able to develop an understanding on both individual state standards and Common Core Standards. I think you will find that my wide range of skills and background in both general education, special education and literacy education will...
Education & Certification
Roger Williams University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Elementary Education
CUNY Queens College - Masters, Literacy and Special Education
Tina: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...attendance at school. I love teaching and tutoring of most subjects, except fourth/ fifth grade math. My "style" is as much hands-on as possible,as well as a lot of probing questions. I try to get a working knowledge of the students' background information, and ways they learn best before trying to teach them. I love spending time with my (adult) children and my grandchildren. I love animals/pets and have had many different kinds through the...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Ed
Jillian: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I moved down to Maryland from Pennsylvania three years ago and I love it! I am currently a Special Education teacher at at an elementary school in Prince Georges County. I have been a special education teacher for several years and love teaching children with a wide range of abilities. I am excited to get to know you and your child! Some of my hobbies and interests include reading, cooking,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelors, Special Education/ Elementary Education
Colleen: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...through the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. I also work in the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at University of Richmond, as a Fellow for Educational Programming and Mentoring. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, from my own siblings and fiends to clients in school-based settings. I am currently a reading tutor for two elementary school students. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Social...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, Leadership Studies & Political Science
SAT Writing: 710
Lauren: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...college of your choice with a little help from a good tutor. Hi! I'm a 2014 graduate of Regent University's excellent Communications and English programs and excited to work with students developing skills and abilities they will need to successfully navigate college and the waters beyond it. Teaching has always been my passion, especially one on one, and together we can develop an game plan to help you not only learn the material you need...
Education & Certification
Regent University - Bachelors, Communications/English
SAT Writing: 740
Jill: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...understanding. Experiencing the "light bulb" moment with a student keeps the passion for teaching alive in my heart, and seeing students go on to succeed where they once struggled is amazing. My education and degree are in Special Education and Psychology, and my career has been spent building individualized program plans and objectives for students that meet their needs and are built on their strengths and interests. I believe that every student can learn given...
Education & Certification
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Chesney: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...I taught 9th grade and 12th grade Social Studies. I also worked as a tutor for the past year with a student with intellectual disabilities. In this position, I visited her twice a week after school to work on study skills, organizational habits, and her English and History homework. I am a great tutor because I have wonderful organizational skills, patience, and a good sense of humor. I am also skilled at viewing basic knowledge...
Education & Certification
Marymount University - Bachelor in Arts, History/Secondary Education
Austin: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...I have worked with many students of varying ability levels and backgrounds. I have experience in a a few different science areas: Earth Science, Biology, and Ecology. My passion lies in Biology! I have experience preparing students for our state standardized testing. Something I am passionate about is getting kids involved in science and making it fun! I also have experience working with students on developing the soft skills needed to navigate the academic world...
Education & Certification
Longwood University - Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Gwyn: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...Administration with specialization in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. I am a certified Reading Specialist and Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Certified Teacher. I am a published Author, Exhibitionist Artist, Community Poet, and Editor. I love to visit museums. I have managed school-based tutoring programs for Reading development and have led schools in reaching state accountability goals. I am passionate about English, and Language Arts, and supporting students with scaffolds as needed to meet a...
Education & Certification
Virginia State University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
University of Phoenix-Northern Nevada Campus - Doctor of Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Cora: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...level. Over the past few years, I have tutored SOL prep in Biology, Math and Chemistry. In addition to my work with Varsity Tutors, I am also teaching Biology at a community college, and am tutoring in an after school program at an elementary school. Not only have I worked with a wide range of students, I also have experience with ESL students, gifted students, and students with disabilities. Teaching is my passion, and I...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Biology, General
Tia: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...kindergarten for 9 years. Before that I taught 4th grade for also 9 years. I have my Master's Degree in Special Education. I love working with students and differentiating lessons to meet their needs. I have lots of experience with online teaching as well. I have been teaching ESL classes online for 2 1/2 years. Tutoring is a great way to keep myself busy after school hours. I enjoy working with students and hope to...
Education & Certification
Radford University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Averett University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Rebecca: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...teaching kindergarten in a Title 1 school. I just completed my second year of teaching. I have been working with children for 18 years. I worked in a private preschool for 7 years and then became a nanny while I was continuing my education. While being a nanny I helped the children with their homework if they needed additional assistance. Since teaching kindergarten I do a lot of tutoring before and after school. I have...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Early Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Teaching Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
LaToya: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...of Science in Health, Physical Education, & Exercise Science with a focus on Community Health Education. I also earned a Postgraduate Professional Teaching license with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Sciences. Since graduation, I have built bridges in my profession! However, not your traditional bridge, but bridges between where people are and where they want to be while making every effort to create pathways between perceived impossibilities and realized goals. I am an experienced...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Family and Community Services
Liberty University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Tatiana : Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...believe that everyone can reach their goals when provided instruction based on personal needs, building strong foundations of concepts, and effectively using resources. My favorite part of my day is seeing a student's "aha" moment and I'm very excited for the opportunity to help others outside of the classroom experience those moments as well! I am currently a full-time teacher, certified to teach elementary education and also have a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Outside of...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Richmond - Masters, Education
State Certified Teacher
Allison: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...to learn the most effective way to express their ideas to others. My greatest strength as a tutor comes from my ability to understand the material through the student's point of view and construct metaphors to help them to also understand, and not just memorize, the material. I hope to teach my students critical thinking skills that will help them both to conquer Standardized Tests and to succeed in life. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Crystal: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...about children. Every child can learn; t hey just need the right support and patience to succeed. My degree is in Cognitive Studies and Psychology. Since I started working in special education 10 years ago, I've loved it. Children want someone who cares for them and believes in them. Working with a child who has never spoken before and then, after working with them for a while, starts to use words is an amazing feeling....
Education & Certification
Ashford University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Koralisse: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
I believe teachers are given the opportunity to set the foundations of a prosperous future, not only for individual children but for our society as a whole. Although this is a huge responsibility, I also believe that through the education of children, we are able to deliver children the opportunity to find a future which they enjoy, and this is a responsibility which is very much worth working towards.
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Educational Psychology
Marcelina: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...in early education anywhere from helping children with learning to read and write to helping older children academics and also with their study and organizational skills. I am a very visual person so my teaching style involves a lot of working through problems visually through drawings graphs or other images while talking through the problem. In addition to early education I also love tutoring math and science anywhere from algebra to biology. I am also...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
James Madison University - Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Cara: Richmond Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Richmond, VA
...standardized test prep for the SAT and the ACT. I have had the life changing experience of studying abroad in Spain and being the assistant director of a tutoring company. I have years of experience teaching all levels of math from pre-k to Algebra 1, English and Spanish are my other passions and I love helping others grow and become more comfortable in those subjects. When I'm not studying or helping others, I'm usually trying...
Education & Certification
East Carolina University - Bachelors, English, Hispanic Studies
Private Special Education Tutoring in Richmond, VA
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Richmond Special Education Tutoring FAQ
Watching your student struggle at school as the result of learning differences is never easy, but Varsity Tutors can get you connected with Richmond special education tutoring that can help.
While many students with special education needs receive support in the classroom, there are limits to those resources and still work to be done at home. Private instructors can be of assistance by reinforcing lessons from school, introducing new strategies, and offering support with class assignments, offering significant benefits for both students and parents.
How can a Richmond special education tutor near me work with my student?
Richmond special education tutors offer specialized instruction for students with all sorts of learning differences. Instructors are vetted to ensure they have the proper experience and expertise necessary to work with your student, assess the scope of their challenges, and develop a lesson plan that is tailored to their specific needs and learning style.
Whether your student is diagnosed with a condition like dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, or dysgraphia, their instructor will be able to incorporate best practices to help them tackle their challenges and adapt to their information processing differences. As professionals, they understand the importance of involving parents in the learning process and can work to help you understand the tactics being used and material being covered so you can support the efforts underway, too.
Most students with special education needs also have an Individual Education Plan or 504 Plan in place at school that guarantees and defines the supports and accommodations they will receive there. Richmond special education tutors can use these documents to inform their approach to working with your student. They can study your student's past to learn what tactics haven't worked, bypassing those methods to improve the efficiency of their sessions. They can build their lesson plans around supports that are currently in place at school to foster consistency in the instruction your student is receiving, which is critical to the success of any student with learning differences.
Perhaps most importantly, they can keep in communication with your student's team to make sure they know how your student is progressing outside of the classroom and that your student is always receiving the appropriate level of support.
What are the benefits of working with a Richmond special education tutor?
A significant benefit of working with a private instructor is that it provides more individual attention than your student might otherwise get. Their classroom teacher's attention is split among twenty or more students, and even if they are guaranteed the attention of an in-class aide, that aide is frequently juggling a caseload of students.
With Richmond special education tutoring, your student is guaranteed undivided attention. During this time, instruction is completely customized to your student's needs. If they're struggling with a concept and need some extra time studying it to get to an adequate level of comprehension, that's what will happen. If one explanation isn't making sense, their instructor can try approaching the topic from different angles. Because the sessions always take place on a one-to-one basis, your student will be able to ask questions the minute they occur to them and get answers then and there, building clarity and comprehension.
Another benefit of Richmond special education tutoring is that it can bolster your student's confidence. When a student finds themselves struggling or notices pronounced differences between themselves and their peers, their self-esteem can take a hit. In working with a Richmond special education tutor, this can be addressed in two ways.
First, they'll have an opportunity to develop skills that can help them improve their performance both academically and socially, narrowing the perception of some of these differences.
Second, these sessions can be a source of affirmation, with positive reinforcement for both effort and achievement. The end result can be not only an improvement in confidence but in an outlook on school in general.
How can I get my student started with a Richmond special education tutor near me?
Varsity Tutors can connect you with Richmond special education tutoring in as few as 24 hours. Our educational consultants work with you to match you with an instructor whose schedules work with yours. All your student needs to get going is internet access. They get to decide where they want to work, whether that's their bedroom or somewhere like Libbie Mill Library. Once they've logged on to the Live Learning Platform, they can connect with their instructor and start using tools like video chat to interact just as they would in an in-person session, the virtual whiteboard for visual demonstrations, and document sharing for resource pooling. All of these sessions are recorded, so you and your student can revisit the lessons whenever you'd like to continue studying at your convenience.
Why wait? Contact Varsity Tutors online or by phone to get the ball rolling.
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