bob r.

• Hopkins, MN 55305 ( 37.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 06/2017
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30 to $40 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Patient. Positive.Encouraging. Keeping it light. My primary aim would be to build the student's self confidence and image. Encouraging enthusiasm for the subject matter,by making it more receptive,would be an additional desired outcome. I would place special emphasize on promoting the need to read,write,and speak well, regardless of the subject. Teaching critical thinking would also be a goal. An instructor can't really teach a student. But the pupil can be given learning support and the tutor can plant the desire to pursue the individual's own education at their own pace, by providing the right guidance.
I have a B.S. in Education from NIU,Illinois. Graduate work at Northridge State,CA. I'm a volunteer tutor at Mary's Place/Sharing and Caring. I've been a Reserve Teacher for the Mpls Public schools specializing in Special Ed. for five and one half years. I'm a history judge every ... read more

Joan R.

• Minneapolis, MN 55431 ( 36.1 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2014
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $60.00 to $70.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Special Education : Experienced working with students with and without unique educational needs such as: ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism, Aspergers, PDD ...

Tutoring Advantage was founded by Joan Robertson in 2006. Joan is a licensed teacher, trained in the Orton-Gillingham method and specializes in Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and learning disabilities. Joan attended Bemidji State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a math emphasis in November 1992. In May of 1992 she completed her kindergarten student teaching and kindergarten intercultural course work at Vaxjo University in Sweden. She later went on to complete course work in all four levels of the Orton-Gillingham Method through the Upper Midwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Orton-Gillingham of Minnesota and Hamline University. Joan started her teaching career as an enrichment and remedial kindergarten reading teacher in Bloomington, Minnesota. She worked for 5 years as a special education kindergarten teacher ... read more

Ben F.

• Minnetonka, MN 55345 ( 35 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male Age 42
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line

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I have a degree in Social Studies education with a emphasis in history. I also have a minor in American Indian Studies. I have worked with the educational non-profit World Savvy as a curriculum developer and researcher. I currently work in the special ed department of a Minneapolis middle school. I have experience with students who are struggling with material. I encourage authentic learning, in other words I like to foster understanding through the students strengths.

Yael A.

• Minneapolis, MN 55416 ( 40.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 41
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $17.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I currently work for an organization that tutors children with special needs. The main area of study is Hebrew and religious studies, but I am capable of tutoring other subjects as well. My background education is mainly in students with special needs, but I enjoy working with and helping all children. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities and I love to watch them progress and grow!

Laura F.

• Mankato, MN 56001 ( 19.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I hold the personal belief that, “All children are special and learn differently. Each possesses the right and the ability to learn. It is my responsibility to ensure that all children receive the knowledge and tools necessary to reach their full potential.” I think learning needs to be presented in different ways for children to learn because I do not think there is one “right” way to learn. Since not all people learn the same, I try to make sure that I can think of fun, creative, and unique methods for presenting materials. As an educator I can provide homework help, create supplemental lessons to fill-in gaps in learning, and help ensure your child is at grade level.
I graduated from the University of Redlands, in Redlands, CA, with a BA in Liberal Studies and a minor in Communicative Disorders. I have teaching credentials for both Minnesota and California as an elementary ... read more

Shawn H.

• Waconia, MN 55387 ( 23.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I believe that every child can learn and that every child has a unique learning style. You must approach each learner woth various learning techniques that include visual, auditory and kinistetic approaches.
Accomplished Administrator with a passion and drive for excellence in the field of education; proven capabilities in the areas of strategic planning, school finance, curriculum development, program management evaluation & effectiveness, and leadership development. Strong history of building and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Dramatically improved current processes and systems resulting in enhanced district savings and increased cash flow. Great at maintaining a balance between driving strategy & vision and maintaining daily operations & controls. A strong communicator, whose sensitivity and compassion serves as a champion for the u ... read more

Susan L.

• Lester Prairie, MN 55354 ( 26.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I have been teaching for over twenty years, primarily Middle School Language Arts. I have also taught Head Start, fourth grade, third through eighth grade science, and kindergarten through eighth grade music. I earned my Master’s degree in Classroom Education with an emphasis in MS Language Arts. Desiring to help as many students as possible, I continued taking classes toward a Reading Specialist’s degree. I was unable to complete the last class, a practicum course, because we moved out of state. I was a science major in undergrad, so can also teach elementary science and math up to and including algebra. I love working with students and seeing them succeed.
I believe all students can learn and use my training and experience to adapt my teaching strategies to individual learning styles. Using student interests can help direct teaching that improves students’ enjoyment of le ... read more

Kelsey R.

• Faribault, MN 55021 ( 27.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I develop most of my lesson plans using GLAD principles. I like to use multiple senses, student interaction and various resources to keep the student active. When teaching a language, it is important to know the basic grammar structure first, and then speaking and listening follow. I work with people with disabilities, teaching them how to canoe with a company called Wilderness Inquiry. The company's motto is: Anyone, anywhere, anytime, any place. We strive to make this possible, because it is possible! It is possible to have a quadriplegic go on a canoe trip or a blind person to kayak through caves. I have learned that anything is possible with adaptation. While teaching, a successful teacher can allow everyone to learn, with adaptation.
During my undergraduate career, there were multiple influences that contributed to my passion for teaching. First, I tutored college students fr ... read more

Joelle M.

• Chanhassen, MN 55317 ( 29.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $55.00 /hr

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Academic achievement shapes individuals and influences direction and outcomes in life. As a life-long learner, I believe in the power of education. I have earned a bachelors degree and a masters degree from private, liberal arts colleges. Through my diverse studies and report writing, I have gained extensive gramatical and communication skills. As a result of my education, I have been able to help tutor other students in their studies.
Just as we are all unique individuals, learning styles are uniquely individual too. We all process information and learn in different ways. For greatest learning success, teaching can be tailored to individual styles. Depending on the individual learner, styles can range from traditional to more discovery-based approaches. I believe in tailoring tutoring to the learner's unique style to achieve academic success.

Joy J.

• Elko, MN 55020 ( 30.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I love teaching and working with all children, especially those facing challenges in learning. I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways. When a child fails to achieve certain learning objective, it's the teacher who should be looking for a more effective way of teaching and reaching the child. I am trained in task analysis that ensures your child's success in learning by breaking the task down to smaller units that best fit your child's learning profile and teach them through shaping and chaining. Learning should be fun. I am professionally trained to make your child's learning experience rewarding and to help him/her in maintaining and generalizing skills that ensure future success in life.
I have had extensive education in Math and Physics through college and graduate school. I worked as research scientist for 14 years after graduating from school. In t ... read more

Matthew J.

• Edina, MN 55439 ( 36.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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As a high school and college student, I was very active in my community as a tutor, mentor, teacher, and coach. I have earned a bachelor degree, BS in Exercise and Sports Science. This degree and other core courses have given me an opportunity to learn and understand many areas including math, science, reading, and history (social studies). As a college graduate, I have worked closely with literacy and classroom teachers with reading and literacy programs. I also have been a program assistant for academic mentoring programs; therefore I understand the importance of individual assistance for each child.
Through my years of coaching and teaching, I have learned that a teacher must adapt his/her teaching style to the learning style of the student. A child can learn in different ways, and it is my job to find the most effective way to help the child learn. Growing up in a large fam ... read more