LeAnn R.

• Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( 35.6 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15 to $45 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, 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

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 20.3 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia

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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

James O.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 19.1 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.

Delorisa S.

• Union City, CA 94587 ( 35 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

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

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Online Tutor

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 completing my BS in Mathematics and Computer Software Engineering. I also have graduate level professional development units in Elementary Education.
My teaching style depends upon the individual learning preferences of my students. I also provide additional supplemental information, practice problems and f ... read more

Mark A.

• Kentfield, CA 94904 ( 6.4 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 ( 13.6 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 ( 15.5 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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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 are capable of learning anything they truely desire to learn, if they are willing to work hard and be determined to acquire the knowledge. I believe that this is possible with a teacher or tutor that has the skills and dedication to transfer their knowledge or drive for knowledge to their students.
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. ... read more

Karen R.

• El Sobrante, CA 94803 ( 17.3 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 ( 19.7 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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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 ( 20.1 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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Read More About Desiree H...

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 able to establish with my students through providing empathy, support and effective communication.
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 con ... read more

Adrienne S.

• Walnut Creek, CA 94596 ( 28.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I believe that every child is an individual with a distinctive story. Embracing such stories, I will make a profound difference on my students. Validating students’ abilities, experiences, and interests creates a trusting atmosphere. My role as teacher is to guide my students into authentic learning. For students to construct knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover for themselves practical skills. Every child has the ability to take control of their learning by thinking, reading, and writing critically. I believe it is important to employ a variety of delivery methods, using methods that incorporate all intelligences and learning abilities while let the students natural abilities shine.
For the last two years I have worked as a tutor with elementary aged children on phonemic awareness, comprehension, improving analytical ability, and basic math skills. While teaching and t ... read more

ALISI F.

• REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061 ( 34.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired

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I believe in THE BRAIN-THINKING-EXPRESSION AND DOING YOUR WORK. I believe in introduction and showing examples of what needs to be done and then letting them go to achieve the results. I believe in letting them think and use what they have called the brain to finish what needs to be done.
I have taught/tutored/mentored/and used a one-2-one teaching style to make teaching fun for my students and I. If my students are comfortable then obtaining results will be fun. My experience has been all about what makes my students want to learn and how I can help them become successful. I want to make teaching and obtaining results more fun and easy. I have spend over 20 years in the field of education in Ravenswood City School District. I believe in allowing students to achieve results the best way a student can (ON HIS OWN) by using his/her BRAIN. Sometimes personal expression ... read more

Marlon R.

• Fairfield, CA 94533 ( 34.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I use the Active Participation strategy because it engages the learner not only in understanding but in contributing as well. This active learning process combined with introduction of practical uses/examples of the the subject matter provides a deeper meaning. But most of all the Objective,Purpose,and what their interests are, must be known so that these can be incorporated in the learning process.
I have been a substitute teacher for about 10 years specializing in math & physics. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 20+ years of maintenance/engineering experience. I incorporate practical examples in teaching to give students in depth knowledge in a practical sense. I gather my examples from my varied career experiences from the Military, Aircraft, Engineering, Manufacturing/Maintenance & Computer fields. I sporadically tutors students in my specialty.

Barbara H.

• Fairfield, CA 94533 ( 36 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My teaching style depends on the needs of the particular students. I assess the style needed for a particular lesson and use visuals, such as PowerPoint presentations, textbooks, as well as audio, with such tools as are available after individual assessments. I have a great deal of experience teaching ESL.
Even before I went to college and earned my B.A., I had already taught two years of ESL in Kachin State, Burma. I came back to the US and earned my degree in East Asian Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A few months after I graduated I went to the People's Republic of China and taught English as a Second Language from 2003 through 2006. In addition, I have completed all coursework for my M.A. in General Education, however, I have not finished the degree which requires student teaching. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher for two local school d ... read more

Gina P.

• East Palo Alto, CA 94303 ( 36.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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As a graduate of the Early Childhood field, working with children is something that I have always enjoyed. I had opportunity to further my education with a teaching credential in Early Childhood Special Education while teaching with a school district. As I continued to further my education I had many opportunities working with young children with special needs in small group, as well as one on one settings.
Children are very precious individuals. Having the opportunity to work with children is something I enjoy very much. I belive every child deserves the opportunity to learn. I believe that a teacher needs to faciliate the environment for effective learning to take place. Children learn in many different ways and each child has it in them to learn they just need to be given the opportunity to explore and discover. As a teacher I believe that learning through play especially ... read more