gloria s.

• Carlsbad, CA 92008 ( 20.7 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Special Education is one of my top subjects!

I have taught all core subjects plus art history for over 20 years using various state mandated materials and supplementals I purchased through special ed catalogs. Student outcomes were best with the supplementals due to limited attention span and high interest-low level materials. I use various methods to determine mastery- I create my own written or verbal assessments, writing assignments and have students maintain learning journals. I have a background in educational psychology which is useful in dealing with students with behavioral issues.
I work through positive behavior supports, humor and style to motivate the student to understand the need to learn the core subject matter in order to proceed through high school. I am excellent at reading the needs of the student and creating lessons that are relevant, interesting and fun.

Brittany M.

• Poway, CA 92064 ( 22.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $100.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Reading and Phonics Specialist

I have my BA in English from UC Berkeley and my MA in Teaching Reading and Writing. I have an interactive teaching style. NO WORKSHEETS FOR TEACHING READING. Instead, I use visual, auditory and kinesthetic teaching methods, allowing students to engage in the lesson in a fun memorable way.
I specialize in teaching dyslexic students how to read. I have my BA in English from UC Berkeley and my MA in Teaching Reading and Writing. I have been teaching systematic reading and phonics instruction since 2009, and am very passionate about teaching reading skills. I am experienced in all the major well-researched reading methodologies. With the program I use, I have watched students jump two grade levels in reading within 6 months of instruction. I teach students skills to decode words using phonics, along with the most common sight words in the English language. To improve fluency and re ... read more

Elise R.

• Palm Springs, CA 92264 ( 30.3 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 58
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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Professional Tutor and Teacher

Professional Teacher and Tutor with experience working with all ages and also children with disabilities. Strong ability to engage and facilitate learning and positive reactions to training. Kind, caring manner with excellent skills working individually or with groups. Educational background in Education and Psychology. Bilingual: Dutch/English.

Gwen M.

• Vista, CA 92083 ( 16.5 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 65
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Special Education : I am currently a special education teacher in the Capistrano Unified School District. I have worked as a special ed. teacher for the past 7 years at the 4/5 grade level and this year at the k-2 level. Prior to that I was an istructional assistant in special education schools for 4 years. I have worked with students with the following qualifying conditions: autism, specific learning disabilities, speech and language imapairments, OHI ( other health impairments) ADD, hearing impaired,cognitive impairments, and emotiona disturbances. My first goal is to develop a trusting relationship with my student/students, find out what internal framework they possess, and identify motivational triggers. I am a Howard Gardner proponent, the developer of the multiple intelligences theory. He states, "The quesion is not if the student is smart but how are they smart." I believe in a whole child approach. Children are not just vessels we are able to pour information into. They are unique and dynamic beings that are affected by their emotions,genetics, and prior experiences. I seek to help them develop the skills that will give them a life of the greatest choice.

My teaching approach is eclectic as every child is a different child. One approach does not work for everyone and generally speaking I use a combination of instructional philosophies. No matter what technique, strategy or approach I use, the foundation of my instruction always starts with building a trusting relationship with the child built on caring and respect.
Instructional Assistant for the Institute of Effective Education 2000-2003 (behaviorist model)serving emotionally disturbed adolescents Instructional Assistant for Discovery Hills Day Treatment Center 2003-2005 school based program working in tandem with counseling facility. Special Education Teacher, elementary level, in self-contained classroom serving mild to moderate 2006-present.

Linda Ann B.

• Quail Valley, CA 92587 ( 23.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Type Level Year Title Issued By Degree Bachelors 2011 Human Development California State University Management Certification 2006 Management Mt San Jacinto College Phlebotomy Certification 2000 Phlebotomy Wagner School Loma Linda Athletic Trainer Certification 2001

Sarah C.

• Solana Beach, CA 92075 ( 26.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I have been a credentialed teacher for 4 years. I work primarily with students with moderate/severe disabilities. Previously, I was a teacher's aid, tutor and daycare worker. I am credentialed in both general education and special education. I have experience working with a wide variety of learners in all subject areas. I have worked with students who are simply trying to get ahead in school, students who are falling behind and need homework help, students who are about to be retained, to students who are significantly delayed and are on their own curriculum program. My special education background allows me to support all levels of students and support different learning styles.
I prefer to provide students with hands on and/or visual tools during learning when possible. I like to make the educational topic meaningful and interesting to the student.

Andrea E.

• Winchester, CA 92596 ( 14.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I enjoy working with students off all ages. My teaching approach revolves around using hands on manipulatives, student interests, and lots of patience. I believe that each child has the right to learn in a way that they feel most comfortable and that they should be given the chance to explore what method benefits them the most.
I received from California State University San Marcos a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies in May of 2009 and a Multiple Subject Credential in December of 2009. My experience includes substitute teaching for the Temecula Valley Unified School District as well as full time student teaching at Temecula Elementary School in the fall of 2009. I also have additional experience working at a tutoring center. I was employed at Tutor Whiz, Inc; Temecula, California (Fall 2006 – Fall 2007) I taught students in grades kindergarten to 12th in the subject areas of ma ... read more

Sarah B.

• Winchester, CA 92596 ( 15.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia

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As an Arizona State graduate, I have spent many years deeply focusing on English Literature. This has expanded my knowledge on the importance of in depth reading and writing. I have tutored both high school seniors and various levels of college students in English Literature and assisted them with their writings. I also have experience with creative writing and editing, during the time I spent as an intern for an online woman's magazine, Kalliope.
I am passionate about Literature and writing and am therefore knowledgeable on the subjects. I am able to assist students in these fields, however, I do believe in the importance of guiding them in the right direction verses providing them with the answer. I like to help the already existing ideas that students posses, bloom into their own creative masterpiece, instead of continuously proving them with the standard, drone ideas.

Nora B.

• Vista, CA 92083 ( 16.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr

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Personally, I prefer hands on - lab style workshops - than endless lecturing and note taking. I like to grasp the student's maturity level and aptitude and go from there. All students need individualized attention, but it is also important to have team building skills inherent in the coursework so they learn to both help themselves and others. The first thing is to teach the love of learning, the second is 'how to learn,' and the third thing is the motivation to develop mastery. Most students do not learn how to study, learn how to learn, and if their parents are not educated, they usually never learn these skills.
Straight out of college, I began substitute teaching and then tutoring individuals. I specialized in English, reading skills, history, psychology, and counseling. Now, I'm a computer tutor, a technical writer on contract, and gone through countless hours on training for ... read more

Joseph M.

• menifee, CA 92584 ( 19.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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As a graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the world, I have the training and experience to motivate and improve a child's ability to learn. I have been a music teacher for four years, working with children of all ages; I am currently working with a special needs child to play the piano. In addition to music, I have written many essays and was encouraged to be an english teach by one of my professors at Cal-state Fullerton.
I am a very encouraging and positive teacher. Growing up with seven siblings, I have learned that patience is the best virtue and children need a stress-free enviroment. I love to use analogies and stories to motivate children to enjoy the sessions. I always felt that it was my mission not to be the "typical" tutor; I want children to look forward learning.

Ronald H.

• Wildomar, CA 92595 ( 19.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $67.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Connecting with students using positive reinforcement,humor,and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation techniques will facilitate a strong teacher/student relationship. Your child will enjoy the "learning time" spent with me as we improve self confidence and academic success!
Serving as an elementary and middle school principal for 14 years as provided me with an in depth understanding of the teaching/learning process.Each student has unique talents and interests that should be uncovered to increase motivation for learning.My extensive experience working with students 1-1 and in small groups, has given me the ability to quickly diagnose and provide an action plan to coach and motivate your child to academic success!

Anthony I.

• Carlsbad, CA 92010 ( 20 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I have taught/tutored for over twenty-Five years in California, Arizona, Virginia, and Ontario, Canada. I taught/ mentored students from around the world at a Canadian boarding school. I have held teaching certificates in Arizona, Virginia and California. I also taught three years of Greek and experience teaching Grades K-12.
I am a philosopher at heart. I enjoy students and desire to share with them my love for learning which is a life-long process. Learning should be a stress free, engaging, encouraging and enjoyable experience. It is my great pleasure to help a person understand a concept. I enjoy playing the piano, listening to opera and classical music.

Nina d.

• Carlsbad`, CA 92009 ( 20.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I have recently completed my MBA at national University. I currently teach high school part time at a alternative high school. This recent experience provided me with opportunity to work with students in a one-on-one basis as well as familiarize myself with every core class offered in the high school program. I feel I can comfortably teach French as I studied French in Montreal when I lived there. I speak the language fluently. I also feel I can teach k-12 Science classes, specifically Biology and Earth Science. I have a Master's Degree in Business and am comfortable in any area of instruction in business. I have also owned and managed several businesses and have real world experience to share as examples.
I feel I learn as much as I teach. I value every student that I have the opportunity to work with. I have learned some students just need to overcoming their dislike of a sub ... read more

Marie W.

• Carlsbad, CA 92008 ( 20.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My teaching style would be classified as patient. I was diagnosed with a learning disability myself when I was in third grade, so I know how differently children learn. I was lucky enough to have patient resource teachers to work with and allow me to find my way of learning the material led by them, of course. So I think tutoring is extremely important for success of our children. I even received tutoring all the way up through high school and was grateful to my private tutor for, again, helping me to learn the material in a way that made sense to me and I strive to do the same for the children I teach.
During my years as a student, it was something I excelled at. I did not have to typically study for hours to achieve success in retaining material. I tend to remember things easily and be good with educating others on subject matter. I have been a substitute teacher and have mentore ... read more

Amy G.

• Carlsbad, CA 92010 ( 20.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I am passionate about guiding students to discover their learning style, so I provide a variety of analysis and synthesis activities using: modeling; academic vocabulary and language writing projects ; left and right brain activities; interdisciplinary, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities. Students maintain an interactive notebook in which they maintain a record of different types of note-taking (lecture or reading). Each writing entry is complemented with a variety of processing activities taylored to student learning preferences strengths, and needs. I want students to continually experience the joy of discovery, problem solving, and the pride of achievement, and self-monitoring with my guidance.
During the last 6 years I have attended California State University San Marcos, and completed a Bachelor Degree in History- Social Science after which I completed graduate ... read more