Award-Winning Tutors in Springfield, MO for Students in Special Education Programs

I view all students as having strengths, and I adopt practices that help all students achieve their true potential. I believe that all students can be successful despite risk and adversity - I enjoy instilling confidence in students and helping them grow.

I know that getting to know a stranger online can be awkward! Don't worry! I have never met a person that I could not hold a conversation with. I have a very flexible teaching style and want my students to look forward to my classes. I encourage questions, topic suggestions, and good conversation. My goal...

I am a veteran teacher of 12 years. I have an Bachelors in Education, a Masters in Special Education and a Specialist in School Administration. I have experience in almost all subject areas, but most targeted for students that have learning differences. My philosophy on education is that all students can grow and learn,...

...six months before my Fulbright assignment, I worked at a charter school in St. Louis. My co-teacher and I lead small group lessons for our class of 30 students. With these skills, I believe that I am a strong candidate for this position. Since December 2017, I have been working as an online ESL teacher...

I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors. I became an educator in order to inspire students and to help them learn all they can. I have taught elementary and high school students in the areas of math, English, and Special Education. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and worked...

...My passion is in helping students who may be below their grade level work to get closer or even on grade level. I have had the pleasure of being able to help my students with not only reading remediation but also organization and study skills, along with test taking strategies. I believe that every student...

It is my belief that all students can learn. Students need the right teacher to show them in the way they understand. I have taught for 28 years. I have experience with grades K-12. I have had regular education experience and now special needs experience for 16 years.

I am currently a substitute teacher in a small rural school. I recently graduated college with a dual bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education. I am passionate about helping kids find success in academics. This means I may have to find creative ways to teach certain content however, as long as my students see...

I am a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with...

I am a graduate of Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and I will be receiving my Masters of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I...

...schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they are in class to facilitate how they study...

...and I've enjoyed taking on positions where I've helped others improve their writing. The most prominent example of this would be serving a year as a staff editor, then two more years as Editor in Chief of a widely distributed campus magazine in college. I've also assisted students with resume, college admissions, and academic essay...

...like a conversation. By creating a dynamic atmosphere between Tutor and student, the student will be able to truly understand the material. Constant collaboration is the key to a student's success and I have spent years mastering this skill. My interests, outside of teaching, include sports, music, and international work. I personally understand the everyday...

...SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including those with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum. I believe in a patient, hardworking approach to test-taking and subject help. I am a strong proponent of open communication and active collaboration. I look forward to working...

...whenever someone changes their mind about a subject, displays interest in continuing to study something related to what we've worked on together, or simply becomes proud of their academic improvement and success. My approach to teaching anything involves first engaging with the student, then making sure they have a strong foundation before reinforcing anything that...

...University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies. I also create wheel-thrown pottery, play guitar and piano, read, cook, or spend time outside.... I believe that teaching a student the process behind finding answers is even more important than the answer being correct. When I tutor,...

...organizers, 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...

...club I help adult Spanish speaking students learn the vocabulary they need for their day to day activities. I have also tutored High School and College students in History, English, Spanish, Art History, and Religion. I love being able to find creative solutions to problems. I think that everyone approaches learning differently. In my opinion,...

During my years as a student, I had a hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all...

My name is Eric Ensign and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on...