lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 27.7 mi )
• Special Education 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: Dyslexia

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You Will Meet Your Learning Goals with Me!

I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement.
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 o ... read more

James O.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 17 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr

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My comments on tutoring Special Education : Full Inclusion-Special Education Aide for the Petaluma School District.

25 years accounting and finance experience in the private and public sectors, 4 years education and teaching experience as a teachers aide, substitute teacher and special education-full inclusion aide, 4 years customer service experience for a local manufacturing company. Corporate staff and training experience setting up policies and procedures and financial systems.

Mark A.

• Kentfield, CA 94904 ( 12.5 mi )
• Special Education 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: Dyslexia, 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

Douglas W.

• San Francisco, CA 94115 ( 21.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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A Little Bit About Me...

I like teaching. I like teaching individuals. I enjoy the challenge of adapting my style and my information to the unique set of skills and experiences that each individual brings along with them. No two people are alike. So I try not to teach each student as if she is just like the last guy. What is called the "Affective Filter" is what I deal with most: that is the part of each student that is unwilling to try. Many people are uncomfortable with anything having to do with Math, for instance. So, I try to make the session as comfortable as possible. I guess you could say that I try to figure out what your comfort zone is, and what your goals are, and then push you just a little bit out of one and towards the other.
I left the business world in 1999 to make good on my goal of completing my degree and teaching. I wanted the strongest foundation possible, so I chose General Studies, ... read more

Kathy R.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 22.1 mi )
• Special Education 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: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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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 ( 23.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

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

Luann L.

• Hercules, CA 94547 ( 24.7 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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Read More About Luann L...

As a graduate of Vanguard University, specializing in teaching credentials,I was very much driven to achieve my lifetime dream in education. I have earned a bachelor of arts, BA major in Social Science and minor in history. This major has allowed me to gain insights in how to work with different types of children with different levels of wanting to achieve. During the last five years I have directed a preschool investing into the lives of teachers, children and parents. I have taught Pre-K through 9th grade in the last 30 years.
I love teaching and working with all children. I love to try and find different ways to motivate and excite children with learning. I am patient, loving, and persevering. My goal is to provide the best education for your child. I will research and find ways to help your child meet their potential. I believe education is very important to your child ... read more

Desiree H.

• Oakland, CA 94612 ( 28.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

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

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I have earned a bachelor degree in nursing, and subsequently worked as a nurse for four years. I earned master degrees in psychology and business administration. I was admitted into Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology. I successfully obtained my Doctorate of Psychology degree in clinical psychology. During my tenure as a graduate student, I worked as an adjunct faculty member and conducted didactics on topics such as emotional intelligence, problem solving and public speaking.
I approach teaching using a facilitator style. I believe in enabling my students by encouraging critical thinking through didactic and experential activities. I also value being flexible in learning because it not only allows students to grasp a new way of understanding information, it also enhances their approach to learning. I believe that the hallmark of teaching is the relationship that I am abl ... read more

Bruce M.

• Forestville, CA 95436 ( 28.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $65.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Gestalt and all other educational styles. I believe all students can meet their potential and can be successful.I love working with children. A good teacher can make a difference. I am there for the student and I will not let them down.
I have worked at every stage of education, primary and secondary. I hold a master's degree in secondary education. I have taught high school and junior college. I have ran a continuation high school and was the teacher in charge at both the primary and high school. I have tutored in English, History, and math.