Kendra C.
- Oglesby, IL 61348 ( 0 mi )
- Expert Special Education Tutor
- Female Age 36
- Member since: 07/2012
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD
Special Education is one of my top subjects! I have worked with students of all ages and all types of disabilities, and have used different strategies to meet each student's personal needs.
From my experience, I have realized that students learn faster and retain the information they learned longer if a tactile, hands-on approach is used. Currently, I teach K-5 students, and no matter what I'm teaching, I try to turn it into an educational game where the students are up and moving and having fun while learning. Each one exceeded my expectations and learned far more than anyone could have imagined. I truly believe in finding the style of learning that suits each student, and pursuing that particular route. And I have found that you can include each learning style by using a tactile approach. It is extremely simple to add in visual and auditory components within hands-on activities. I love finding new ideas and fun ways to teach each subject!
My classroom experience with Special Education started while in college at Illinois State University, where I gained very v ... read more
