Gwen M.

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

• Female Age 65
• Member since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35 to $40 /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.

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.
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.

Brittany M.

• Poway, CA 92064 ( 19.4 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 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 reading comprehension, I incorporate texts that are both engaging and challenging for students into the lessons. I also teach students who struggle with spelling, helping them master the most common sound patterns, sight words and sight syllables to greatly improve their spelling. I love what I do ... read more

Elise R.

• Palm Springs, CA 92264 ( 31.5 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.

gloria s.

• Carlsbad, CA 92008 ( 20.9 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /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 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.
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.

Sarah C.

• Solana Beach, CA 92075 ( 24.8 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 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.
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.

Linda Ann B.

• Quail Valley, CA 92587 ( 28.4 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

Janae R.

• La Jolla, CA 92092 ( 32.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I have always believed, in order to be a good teacher, you must teach to the varying needs of students and realize, not all children learn the same way. I am very versatile in my teaching strategies- if a program isn't working, I rely on data and feedback to adjust my teaching. I am also very creative and will strive to make learning challenging and fun!
I have always enjoyed working with kids- it is rewarding to see young students experience the learning process. I've been a special education teacher for the past 3 years in a large school district in Omaha, Nebraska. There, I worked with all types of students with varying learning styles and disabilities. I lead many interventions and small groups in the areas of behavior skills, reading comprehension, writing, grammar and mathematics. I am trained in several intervention programs such as Do The Math, ABLLS, and Start-In. I alread ... read more

Douglas W.

• Palm Desert, CA 92211 ( 39.5 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $18.00 to $50.00 /hr
• 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 worked as a special education teacher and a special education school psychologist. I am very familiar with the evaluation process and the IEP process.

I am very aware of the necessity of adapting my teaching style to the learning modality of those I am working with. As an educator I evaluated students to define how they best process information. They may be auditory learners, visual learners or they may use a combination approaches. I am very patient and understand that everyone can learn. I believe in setting goals and evaluating progress to establish new goals when necessary.
I have taught in Michigan and in California. I also have credentials as a school counselor and psychologist. I have experience with all aspects of the special education system from the K through grade 12 level. This incudes testing, placement and re-evaluation and the IEP process. I also have worked at the post secondary level and am familiar with academic and financial aide requirements.

Nora B.

• Vista, CA 92083 ( 17.3 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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 these skills, and am now considering a second career as a teacher for non native speakers, for career and computer coursework, and always for writing skills, particularly technical writing. I wrote a book recently called Job Shark, to help people look for jobs, and I'm always amazed at how intimidated people are by computers and technology.
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 ... read more

Nina d.

• Carlsbad`, CA 92009 ( 19 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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 subject. For others, a key subject building block had been built properly (as in Math) and as a result the rest of the information was sitting unstable in their minds. Finding where the support is needed and then working to solidify the skill then leads to greater confidence and greater academic achievement, Most students I work with appreciate that I am fair but firm. I want to succeed. It is a win-win.
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 ... read more

Andrea E.

• Winchester, CA 92596 ( 19.1 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

Karen H.

• San Diego, CA 92128 ( 19.7 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I have a very natural, relaxed teaching style. I nurture self-esteem and success. I believe that children are naturally creative, inquisitive, and avid learners. When they are nurtured, taught, and loving cared for and educated by adults in their lives, they soar to their greatest heights with enriched self esteem and excelling in knowledge of new tasks/skills based on their ability. I have always said that children are like sponges, they will absorb what they are able to comprehend at the time and a teacher must build on their successes. I always look for their “abilities” and then expand on them.
Taught kindergarten-sixth grade . B.S. Psychology/Technology Management. Finishing Masters in Education w/emphasis special education; completing classes requiring integration technology into curriculum for children. With speech therapists, psychologists, doctors, physical trainers, p ... read more

Sarah B.

• Winchester, CA 92596 ( 19.8 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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.

Anthony I.

• Carlsbad, CA 92010 ( 20.5 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.

Amy G.

• Carlsbad, CA 92010 ( 20.7 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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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 program course work for a teaching credential, Multiple Subject Middle Level, with Single Subject Matter Clearance for History- Social Science, and Spanish Language I & II. Also during the last 2 years I Passed Several California State Examinations for Teachers including: The Multiple Subject CSET; The RICA (Reading Literacy and Comprehension Instruction); The Spanish Language Instruction I &II (Intermediate Fluency); The Basic Skills Instruction, CBEST.
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 ... read more