lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 3.7 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Special Education

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You Will Meet Your Learning Goals with Me!

I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range of subject matter, including testing; I ascertain how each student learns best to develop the most fitting, effective teaching strategies for them. I am considered a Master teacher as I train other teachers about best practices and have also been recognized as "Teacher of the Year.”
I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual studen ... read more

Amy M.

• Oakland, CA 94605 ( 4.2 mi )
• Experienced Dyslexia Tutor

• Female Age 52
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $70.00 to $110.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Dyslexia : I am currently working with a Dyslexic 2nd grader, with great success!

I assess the student's level of mastery by listening to parents, communicating with the student (in whatever appropriate way needed) and then doing some basic testing. Once the student is assessed, I design a learning environment and activities that coincide with the student's specific strengths, while adding some elements of challenge. I tend to work in a very focused way for 10-15 minutes, and then add in tactile activities (like Bannana Grams for example) for 10 minutes or so, in order to maintain the student's attention. Children and youth who are struggling to read and write get patient assistance to learn the words correctly. My work will improve writing techniques (including essays and basic writing skills), reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and literary creativity. For younger children I work with acquiring reading skills, word recognition, pattern recognition, spel ... read more

Kimberly F.

• Antioch, CA 94531 ( 25.6 mi )
• Experienced Dyslexia Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Dyslexia : I enjoy working with students with dyslexia. I have found that all students are gifted regardless of any special needs, and students with dyslexia are no exception. These kids need help with study skills, work habits, fine motor skills, organization, and social skills, as well as interest/career direction and testing.I have worked with curriculum such as Touch Math, Step Up to Writing, Explode the Code, Saxon Phonics, Dolch, and Handwriting Without Tears. Using these and other curriculums, I have had great success with these gifted students.

15 years of teaching children with special needs has given me a great understand of what your child needs. I have a passion for teaching and love to work with all students, seeing results in growth of self esteem, knowledge and the meeting of their potential. I have 15 years' experience in the special education field. Since I started my career, I have learned the art of communication and the ability to work with students of all ages, parents, and staff in consulting and educational interaction. I have a Master's degree in special education and hold both my clear Level 2 mild/moderate special education credential and my multiple teaching credential, as well as my autism authorization. Over the years I have found that the best learning and the best teaching is done on an individualized basis, and so I have decided to continue my career as a one-on-one tutor.
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Delorisa S.

• Union City, CA 94587 ( 16.2 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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Online Tutor

My teaching style depends upon the individual learning preferences of my students. I also provide additional supplemental information, practice problems and fun home activities. I believe the learning process is more successful when students learn concepts of a subject through real world applications.
I have over 15 years of experience as a substitute Elementary School Teacher and Preschool Teacher in private and public schools. I tutor on the computer using the internet. I tutor grades K-5th, adult education and provide homework help. The K-5th tutoring includes Elementary Math and Pre-Algebra. I also tutor Reading, Reading Comprehension and Spelling. The adult education tutoring includes GED Math. I also provide tutoring assistance for people with diverse learning styles and special education needs including ADD/ADHD. I have a BA Degree Human Development and I am currently comple ... read more

Jyothi P.

• Dublin, CA 94568 ( 17.8 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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I am very well experienced in tutoring language arts ( English - Grammar, Comprehension, Different styles of writing, Essay writing etc. I am also very experienced in teaching Elementary, Middle and high school Math, I have been working with Special needs kids who have learning disabilities to bring them upto speed in reading and writing. Have good references if needed.

Candi J.

• Fremont, CA 94536 ( 19.8 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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K-12 Successful Special Needs or English Language Tutor

I present concepts in a variety of ways, such as: "hands on," visually, problem-solving, and inquiry-based. I reinforce the concepts each time we have a session. I tutor with a style that is accepting, positive, and where my student's feel comfortable enough to ask questions and become actively involved. All my students are successful learners who have fun learning!
My passion in life is teaching, where I can tutor students on a 1:1 basis! My teaching / tutoring experience includes classroom high school teaching, where my specialties were Math, Science, and English. Also, I tutored middle-schoolers in ESL, Social Studies, and Literature. I enjoy tutoring adukt learners on English and Citizenship. And finally, I have taught private piano lessons and music reading.

LeAnn R.

• Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( 21.2 mi )
• Expert Dyslexia Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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Make school work.

I have been in education for 16 years. I specialize in working with students with ADD/ADHD, specific learning disabilities as well as students who underachieve. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education and have successfully worked with students all over the Bay Area to help them realize their full potential.
Not all students are successful and the trick is to identify the reasons behind the lack of success. The issues that students have with school are diverse; procrastination, lack of organization, failure to plan, lack of awareness, ineffective habits, learning disabilities, and differences are all possible explanations for school failure. I work with students one on one to help them pinpoint where things break down for them and then work with them to find strategies to help them manage the skills and material they are asked to learn and master. I am there to guide, not ... read more

Kathy R.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 8.5 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

My Teaching Style is to build a relationship with the student and their family. That is based on trust, confidence and a great deal of praise. Everyones performance is driven by the encouragement that they get on a daily basis. So a very important part of my teaching style is to include the whole family. As well as to encourage them to praise my student daily. Also they must provide activities that challenge their mind and build there confidence. This allows everyone to be a part of their success. For example: If they are working on reading skills. They must allow the child to read to them nightly.
I love to tutor because it gives me an opportunity to help students build their skills and to teach them that they have the ability to learn anything,they want to learn and are willing to put their mind, determination and dedication into. I strongly believe that most if not all students ... read more

Karen R.

• El Sobrante, CA 94803 ( 9.8 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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My love of teaching is stimulated most when working with students who require the most assistance. Through my study in Educational Psychology, I have learned that all students have their own learning styles; I am able to quickly recognize students' learning styles and fashion my teaching style to what works best for each student. I employ a great deal of Vygotsky's research when teaching; that is to say that I fully understand Vygotsky's notion of how students' learning curves require a variety of sources to pull from such as media, books, music, and other people with whom to discuss their learning experiences.
My doctoral dissertation examined college-level remedial reading and writing students in an effort to determine if adding online instruction to traditional instruction would improve student performance. My dissertation explored five hypotheses, and I found statistical signif ... read more

Sulastri C.

• Concord, CA 94518 ( 14.6 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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I am a first generation college graduate from Saint Mary's College of CA with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology which has allowed me to work with a variety of age groups in different socioeconomic backgrounds. I have extensive experience in writing research reports and tutoring experience in a variety of subjects from K-12.
I love making a difference in a child's life, whether it is academic or to get them organized to be more successful in the long run. I feel that I am patient and lack judgment on the child as each child is different and learns in different ways. After struggling with my academic career, I feel that my best way of helping the child is help them since I did not always have the resources available to succeed. I want them to feel that they can do anything.

Mark A.

• Kentfield, CA 94904 ( 15.7 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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As a lifelong learner, I'm always motivated by students who have a curiosity for improving their own skills. I have a BA in liberal arts from Vassar College and a MS in Education from Queens College, which I earned through the full-time work/part-time study New York City Teaching Fellowship. I am fluent in Spanish, conversant in Japanese and French, and am always excited about learning more languages. As a special education teacher, I've worked with large classrooms, team taught with colleagues, and overseen the development of children with more severe disabilities in reading, writing, and math.
I believe that education should be tailored to the needs, abilities, and learning styles of each student. I believe in consistent positive reinforcement and praise, and in tracking and measuring skills so that students have evidence of their progress. I hope to help students discover the in ... read more

Shannon E.

• Palo Alto, CA 94306 ( 23.8 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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I believe that every student has a unique learning style and that it is my job as a teacher or tutor to discover which instructional methods work best for each particular student. I have a naturally patient and supportive demeanor and work hard to build rapport with students so that they will feel comfortable engaging in the risk-taking that is necessary for learning to take place. I emphasize the teaching of reading and writing strategies that students can take with them and use in future assignments, which helps to increase students' feelings of confidence as readers and writers.
After graduating cum laude from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in English, I earned an M.A. in the Teaching of English from Stanford University along with a Single Subject Credential in English/Language Arts. I have taught English at the middle and high school level at high-achieving public schools ... read more

Christina C.

• Livermore, CA 94551 ( 24.1 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $71.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, Hearing Impaired, ADD/ADHD

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I am an educator who has experience in a variety of teaching environments with a range of student ability, needs, ages and cultures. I hold a Clear California Teaching Credential and enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. I have a BA in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State with an emphasis in the Humanities. I took graduate courses in Education at Fresno Pacific University and received my Credential there. I have also taken graduate courses at UC San Diego to further strengthen my pedagogy. My specialties are teaching writing and composition, literature, reading, and art. My experience tutoring has been with kids in the middle grades with science, algebra, English and social studies.
When you meet me in person you will immediately feel that I am someone who relates well with children and teens. I get to know students on a personal level and find out their learning style and m ... read more

Joan L.

• livermore, CA 94550 ( 25.2 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, Hearing Impaired, ADD/ADHD

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Experienced Special Education Aide with an background in curriculum planning, teaching, and caring for students with special needs aged preschool through college. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech Recognition Software, Kurzweil Educational Systems for learning disabilities, JAWS Braille system, and basic American Sign Language (ASL).I have recieved my BA degree from Cal State East Bay in liberal studies special ed option.
I love teaching and working with all childern. I believe that all childern have the abilty to learn. I am a believer that childern can learn anything if given the chance. As a child who grew up with a mild disabilty i know how hard it is to have teachers who belive in you. now that i am voluteering at a special needs preschool, i treat all childern with respect and kindness that they deserve. All childern have the potiental to suc ... read more

Kelly A.

• Livermore, CA 94550 ( 26 mi )
• Dyslexia Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Special Education, ADD/ADHD

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Most recently, I was engaged in research and writing of my dissertation. I worked at a local High school for three years teaching inner-city Hispanic youth. I was the primary special education teacher for all students grades 9-12. During this time I was also a graduate assistant, co-teaching with professors and supervising graduate students during their internships in local schools. For the past two years I have been working with Riverside Publishing. With Riverside Publishing I normed the WJC IV Test of Achievement.
In order to account for individual learning styles and engage learners appropriately, my lessons include tasks that incorporated visual, audio, and kinesthetic learning styles. Visual tasks were presented using the whiteboard, computer or manipulatives to list the essential points of a lecture, and students were provided with an outline to follow along with during ins ... read more