David B.

• Clinton, TN 37716 ( 18.3 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Male Age 52
• Member since: 02/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45 to $55 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: Special Education, Math, Pre-Algebra, Homework Help, Algebra I

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Special Education is one of my top subjects! I have written and reviewed many IEPs. I also specialize with students who have both hyper and inattentive ADHD.

As a 20 year teacher, I have worked with students from a variety of backgrounds and situations. I enjoy finding ways to help learners accomplish things that they thought were just impossible a few weeks earlier. While, I have worked with all students from K 12 . My primary area has been middle school. With that mentioned, I do online tutoring for students of all ages.
I have a classroom in my apartment actually because I used to teach students in China until the Ministry of education changed. As a result, I have close to four years experience in online teaching with a hardwire Internet connection and lights. I also have a few classroom props that I enjoy using. Students find that I am patient and I have a sense of humor. Having rapport with a student is one of the most important skills, if not the most important skill that a tutor could use.

Peggy A.

• Knoxville, TN 37934 ( 22.9 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 62
• Member Since: 04/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Special Education is one of my top subjects! Extensive training with students with autism

spec ed in k-2 for 9 years. I taught a self contained classroom with student of varying abilities.working solely with students with autism for last 8 years. Have received a variety of training including discrete trial,TEEACH training. current work with preschool through middle school. Have worked with student at varying places on the spectrum

Carolyn H.

• Knoxville, TN 37934 ( 22.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Recently moved from Ohio to Tennessee. For the past ten years I have taught mild to intense special needs students in a public school in grades 5-9. Three years prior to that I taught children with Severe learning disabilities in grades 4-6. Before that I taught children with severe emotional/behavioral disorders for eight years in grades K-3. I also tutored part time with children of all ages and ability ranges including gifted.

A S.

• Powell, TN 37849 ( 24.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male Age 48
• Member Since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Undergrad - Special Education Modified/Comprehensive - University of Tennessee 2000 Masters - Special Education Modified - University of Tennessee 2006 Educational Specialist - Lincoln Memorial - 2011 I have taught special needs students on the secondary level for the last 14 years. I have taught in a Comprehensive Developmental Classroom for the nine years, three in high school and the last six in middle school. The disabilities I have had the opportunity to focus on include Autism, ADD/ADHD, Functionally Delayed, Intellectually Disabled, Downs Syndrome, Emotionally Disturbed, and Learning Disabled (Math/Reading). I am highly qualified across all discipline areas from K-8 including Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies and Science. I have been tutoring for the last two years in the evenings and have seen monumental gains with my students. I would love to have the opportunit ... read more

Leslie F.

• Knoxville, TN 37921 ( 27.8 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $39.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Special Education is one of my top subjects! Twenty years experience with Special Education students in the private and public school classroom. Specializing in students with ADHD and Specific Learning Disabilities. Can serve as an advocate.

I believe in meeting a student at whatever level he or she is ready to work. I am friendly and like to develop a personal relationship with my students in order to know how to serve them better. I use technology as appropriate.
I began my career teaching music to students in grades K-8. I have always loved the Special Needs students and thus chose to pursue my Master's degree in the Special Education field. My first Special Ed. assignment was for ADHD and LD students in 7th grade Math and Language Arts. From there I have progressed to being the Lead teacher in inclusion settings as both the regular education teacher and the special education teacher. I am experienced in interpreting testing results and IEP writing and would willingly serve as an advocate for your chile and advocate. I am currently teaching grammar and composition to college level students.

Jennifer P.

• Jacksboro, TN 37757 ( 22.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, ADD/ADHD

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As a special eduation major, I was provided with various methods of teaching using adaptations and modifications to meet student's needs. I taught at the high school level for 3 years. As a requirement of the special education curriculum, I developed yearly attainable goals for each of my students with documented modifications for each area. I developed numerous activities and tasks for the students to perform in order to meet their goals for the year. The majority of my students were moderate to severely disabled, however, for the students whom I was able to teach subject areas to, I did so at the elementary level.
As a special education teacher, I am required to possess patience. I feel I have a great deal of patience, as I taught students with moderate to severe disabilities. My teaching style was one in which I developed creative ways to achieve specific life goals. Age ... read more

Kathleen S.

• Knoxville, TN 37931 ( 22.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Education is the process of guiding children or adults in the experience of learning meaning of things. In other words, teaching words without establishing a proper sense of the meaning of those words dulls the intellectual life. I believe everyone can learn if they are encouraged to seek the significance of the subject they are learning. Moreover, each time a child improves in regard to their motives and vitality while learning, a greater sense of accomplishment can be experienced by both the teacher and the student.
Presently, I work as a teacher's assistant in special education. I earned a BA in English Literature from one of the finest private colleges in the Southeast. Maryville College encourages students to be life-long learners who seek cumulative growth through experiences. I am a published author and have organized and researched an original thesis paper. As a teach ... read more

Julie S.

• Knoxville, TN 37923 ( 25.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I believe all children can learn. I will never give up on a child. I have the patience and persistence to help every child learn, and a willingness to adjust my teaching to the child’s individual learning style. Children need to feel accepted and feel secure. Children need to be treated fairly and given encouragement and praise. I believe diversity should be respected and welcomed. Children need to be listened to with an open mind. I will not be judgmental; but, will, instead, be compassionate and understanding. I will provide a learning environment where children feel safe to take risks and make mistakes. This is the environment I believe children need to thrive and be successful, resilient learners.
I have been teaching for over a decade in Wisconsin and Tennessee. I have a Bachelor's Degree with a 3.97 grade point average. I also have completed 32 credits in my Master' ... read more

Lori S.

• Knoxville, TN 37923 ( 25.7 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr

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I recognize that each child is unique and has the potential to succeed, and therefore it is important that they are provided with positive, productive guidance to enhance their learning experience. I understand that all individuals learn in different ways, and that embracing diversity is a key to successful teaching.
I recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BA in psychology and a minor in child development. In my studies I have gained extensive knowledge on the growth and development of children and young adults. I have also learned various teaching and learning styles, problem solving techniques, and communication skills in which to facilitate the educational needs of children both individually and in small groups.

Heather R.

• Powell, TN 37849 ( 26 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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As a special education teacher, I have a passion for students who have more specific challenges or needs related to the learning process. Thus, I am an advocate for differentiated instruction and have experience meeting the challenges of these students. My delivery has provided multi-modal instruction to students with special needs both individually and within classroom settings. Students’ disabilities ranged from severe to mild. Support was provided in both small groups and in team taught classrooms. I have experience teaching and tutoring students in Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, and Math based on students’ abilities.
I have a comprehensive background in both early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools. As a special education teacher, I am familiar with a vast range of student needs and current research-based practices to be used within the classroom. T ... read more

Linda H.

• Knoxville, TN 37919 ( 26.3 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I strive to recognize each student as an independent personality, with different needs and different goals. In this capacity, I teach to all levels in whatever learning style is presented by the individual and have helped the student to achieve success in his or her pursuit of mastering the requirements for the subject or assignment at hand.
Having taught and tutored students from first grade through the college level, I feel qualified to help any student needing assistance with English-related studies. I have taught English in middle school, high school, and college. My experience also includes working one-on-one with students in summer programs sponsored by the university or school with which I was associated. Teaching to all learning styles has provided degrees of success for students that have enabled them to graduate or proceed to the next level of learning. I feel strongly th ... read more

Dawn S.

• Knoxville, TN 39722 ( 27.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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When teaching, I want to instill in each child a love for learning. I do this, first of all, by setting the mood of the classroom - meaning, I make it conducive for learning with an attitude of happiness and respect for each child; believing that I can find attributes that I like about each child, and making the atmosphere pleasant, cozy, and fun. Secondly, I instill the class rules with positive outcomes so the environment is always positive. Usually this takes about a week of consistency, then my class is ready to take off! Once they know the rules, know you are going to be consistent, and enjoy coming to your classroom, then, learning is fun!
I taught for the public school system in Memphis, TN for 17 years with 15 of those years in the same school. I have taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grade and for 3 years I taught a second/third split class of exceptional ... read more

Cathy K.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 27.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I love teaching both school-age students and adults. I believe the three most important qualities a teacher can bring to a student are expert skills in the areas being taught, patience, and optimism. I truly believe all students can learn, and I provide a safe atmosphere that encourages risk-taking (the willingess to make mistakes for the benefit of learning), exploration and expansion of background knowledge, and the progressive acquisition of new material. With guidance, a student can construct knowledge and own it. This is far more important and complex than just imparting information. A good teacher can make all the difference in the success of a student.
My backgrounds in special education (BS), adult GED preparation, and nursing (AAS - RN) have helped me develop into a patient, skilled, and compassionate teacher/tutor. I have a strong instructional foundation in basic math, p ... read more

Jennifer K.

• Knoxville, TN 37919 ( 28.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My teaching style is specific to the individual child and their needs. When I worked at the residential center, I had to teach alcohol and drug awareness classes. During that time is when I learned that encouragement, patience, and a variety of methods are essential to a child's academic success. A child looks to the teacher for the effective skills and tools to accomplish their dreams.
I have always felt compelled to help others achieve their dreams. I graduated with a bachelor's in psychology and began working at a residential alcohol and drug treatment facility for adolescents. There I assisted the education personnel in tutoring our clients. I helped our kids with math, science, and English, at all levels of education. My work experience in this position and in the positions that I was promoted to enhanced my writing skills, interpersonal relationships, and attention to ... read more

Joy R.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 28.7 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr

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Assuming that most students would rather be anywhere than an English class, I listen to their interests of the moment and then relate them to my goals. I explore their previous knowledge and build on that, avoiding either boring them or talking over their heads. I listen, we laugh, and then I reel them in, constantly showing them how my goals are relevant to their ultimate desires. Fast, if not immediate, feedback is essential to keeping students motivated, as is elaborate explanation of why they scored what they score. Therefore, students see themselves as in control of their own learning, with a benevolent and knowledgeable mentor easing them along.
I have taught English to students at levels from seventh graders through college freshmen. My M.A. in English Literature equipped me to inspire both eager and reluctant students to write and read with confidence and capability. As a r ... read more