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

...to Trigonometry, SHSAT, SAT, and Economics. I would have to say that teaching SAT prep is my favorite course in that it tends to be the most stressful and intimidating subject for high schoolers. Seeing students overcome such boundaries is what make tutoring worthwhile for me. I believe that learning should be both challenging and rewarding, not scary and pointless. Having a tutor can take the fear away from learning a new topic and help...

...NYC, and became a teacher leader at my current school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I have been teaching for 9 years in a NYC title 1 public school and I...

...the years, I have had all categories of students including special needs students. For the past 6 years I have been tutoring and have had much success. All my private students working one on one, made amazing advancements. I was a Literacy Coach helping teachers with Reading and Writing and was part of Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project. I was a mentor to new teachers helping them plan lessons, modeling lessons, time management and organization....

...a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer Association. At 15, my first student was a 4th grade girl who was about to repeat the fourth grade for the third time. Through my time with her, she was able to progress to the 7th grade and is now in high school. In the past three years, I have become more specialized in tutoring for science standard exams and frequently tutor in AP Biology, AP Chemistry, SAT...

...I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and...

...second Masters from the College of Saint Rose in Administrative Education. I have over a decade of teaching experience in a variety of settings and have experience working with some of the most challenging populations. Besides these things, I personally enjoy making challenging concepts simple, and I am good at helping people find their own best learning style. I look forward to hearing from you and please feel free to contact me with any questions...

...the processes that can block learning. I also have a good sense of humor, and tutoring has always been a pleasant experience for both the student and for me. Just as I have never shied away from learning difficulties, I also have taught some very technical courses at Queens College, such as Neuroscience of Memory and Psychometrics. My evaluations (from both faculty and students) as a college professor are universally excellent, and reflect my ability...

...5th graders for a year. Additionally, I was a Fulbright Scholar that taught English classes for students ranging from fourth grade to college level. I have a vast experience in reading and critical thinking practices. Moreover, I currently teach phonics and have worked at Lindamood Bell Learning processes as a clinician with a focus on phonics and comprehension. Reading has helped me become the person I am today and I hope to help spread the...

I am a teacher who is passionate about helping students reach their highest academic potential. I am a life long learner myself and always looking to improve my teaching craft.

...also taught Spanish to students with special needs in self-contained classes as well as inclusion classes. It was during these years and my interaction with special need students that I realized that I loved working with the special needs population; so I decided to further my education and I obtained my Masters of Art in Teaching: Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Montclair State University. I have also worked with adults looking to learn English...

...and helping students prepare to get the best possible score they can attain by mastering basic sciences, proper study techniques, and creating a schedule that works great for them. I achieved dean's list for my first two years of medical school and became a medical sciences tutor for the Academy of Teaching and Learning in my medical school. I was also a molecular biology teaching assistant in Penn State during my undergraduate years and led...

...the age of 21 was not only deeply rewarding but opened me up to the various amount of conflicts that may arise with adult learners' schedule and responsibility. It gave me the opportunity to adapt to many different circumstances and continue to help adult learners to achieve their goal. For the last year I've started working with High School students. There is so many different avenues to reach HS students through their interests and turn...

...of special needs, in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, organization and social-emotional skills. I have taught students in a whole class format, in small groups, and one on one. I am able to scaffold material at various levels and tailor lessons to meet individual needs. Before I started teaching full time, I did a great deal of tutoring, and I also worked as an assistant teacher at a pre-school. I love teaching and working...

...an strong passion for teaching. I have had the pleasure of teaching/tutoring high school and college students from diverse backgrounds for more than seven years, covering standardized test such as SAT, ACT, and GRE as well as high school and college math and science courses. I believe that effective teaching is not about transfer of knowledge from instructor to student but rather providing an interactive learning environment that motivates students to be active and fully...

...and special education to all ages. I also have taught in an English immersion program for international students at high schools overseas. I have traveled to: Europe, Asia, Israel, Egypt, Africa and India. I also love to dance, and have taught drama and dance in after school programs. I am an animal lover, I have rescued over 20 dogs! I look forward to meeting you and having fun building new skills for your future.... I believe...

...grades three to five but have worked with children of all ages. I also provide detailed feedback on college essays focusing on higher and lower order concerns. I enjoy helping students overcome any obstacles they may face in reading and writing and ultimately foster a love for both. Building students' confidence in literacy helps them reach their academic goals and is vital to living successful lives. With over ten years of experience in special education,...

...I'm an older brother to three younger brothers and a coach for baseball/basketball. I love teaching academics but also really enjoy teaching others how to do things that aren't necessarily academic. For some reason I was obsessed with making sure all my brothers new how to tie their shoes by time they were three. One of the most important things I have learned from teaching children how to learn is that patience and humor reign...

...English and French Language and Literature, as well as a double minor in Comparative Literature and Psychology. I was blessed with the opportunity to follow my passions through study abroad programs in both London and Paris. I absolutely love to travel and certainly miss my exciting European adventures! While home in the Bronx, my most meaningful volunteer experiences were working in a Hunts Point preschool. Through my work with young children and early literacy, I...

...of needs. I have also taught adults about writing and creative non-fiction. I have strong background in literature and enjoy being able to help people engage with texts and create strong essays. I am firm believer that every person benefits from individualized instruction and I have made it a point to never teacher two people the same way. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, and hanging out with my pet.

I am a Middle School and High school social studies teacher. I have a passion for teaching and helping students of all ages and I am eager to work with you!