Find La Center, WA Special Education Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Patty B.

• Portland, OR 97224 ( 29.5 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40 to $55 /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 taught and tutored at all levels ranging from Elementary through College in both "Mainstream" and "Special Education" environments. In addition, I have a great deal of experience teaching and tutoring ESL and Law Students at the college and post-graduate levels. In conjunction with the instructional piece, I have designed, authored and implemented curricula in all of the above areas.
I am extremely individualized in my approach; by creating a Plan for each student based on a careful and non-threatening assessment of his/her needs, strengths and challenges. I feel very strongly about authentic and credible teacher reinforcement for every increment of effort and progress made toward each objective and goal within each respective student's Plan. I am also ardent about incorporating a method of Self Reinforcement for the student so that he/she can feel proud and successful a ... read more

Jessica H.

• Portland, OR 97229 ( 21.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member Since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $75.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Special Education : I have experience volunteering in an after-school program with children with learning disabilities and with MR/DD individuals.

I think teaching styles should differ based on the preferred learning style of the student. The teaching style should play on the strengths and preferences of that particular student. That being said, I foster a student-centered approach to learning. This approach encourages the student play an equal, active role in the learning process, rather than a passive role. A cooperative approach is important so the student can feel like he or she is an active and capable participant in learning the material. I also believe in leading by example and allowing the student to use me as a resource for reviewing their work.
I have tutored children off and on since I was in high school. More recently, my time has been spent volunteering with The Giving Tree, where I tutored inner-city children after school and helped organize activities (museums, zoo, etc.) on the weekends. I am currently in the ... read more

Mary Ellen E.

• Milwaukie, OR 97222 ( 24.9 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Let's start working together to reach your goals of success!

My teaching style is fun: relaxed and engaging for my students and for me too. I am serious about giving my clients the best and richest learning situation as possible. I use a modality designed just for that student and perhaps not offered at school. Since I am in a one on one setting I can ideally focus on just that one student's personal needs. I communicate clearly with all stake holders to ensure I am meeting the learner's needs and expectations. I know some of our relationships will be short term to get past an academic challenge and others may be longer to meet your needs. Whatever the length or circumstances I want it to be the best, positively memorable and educationally worthwhile experience for my student.
Throughout my successful career as a teacher and school counselor, I've instructed every level from kindergarten to college level. Likewise I've had the privilege of ... read more

Blueberry House Tutoring LLC J.

• Milwaukie, OR 97267 ( 28.3 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 64
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Preparing Today for a Successful Tomorrow

I love teaching and working with children. I tutor full time. Teaching is my passion. I can set your child on the road to success. My students see entire grade level jumps in just a few hours of tutoring. I believe all children can reach their potential if they are given the appropriate tools and learning experiences. I use manipulatives and games to help make learning fun and to reinforce concepts. I offer a relaxed and gentle approach to learning that takes the child at his own pace and gives him every chance to succeed. I tutor students in Writing through the college level. I had my first story published in a children's magazine at the age of 10 years. I still publish articles today and I'm now working on a nonfiction book that I hope to get published soon. I take students through the five stages of writing a paper. I teach them how to write good topic sentences and how to support ... read more

Victoria F.

• Vancouver, WA 98661 ( 13.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $70.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a 2 year old, so I definitely understand children, I have worked with lots of different age groups through out the course of my career. My goal is to provide the best knowledge transfer possible in the most positive way while building self esteem and independence as I strive to teach children that being honest, real, and sincere about what is going on will give them the survival skills to be highly successful in our world today. M I think that by providing the right independent learning environment with the right tools and guidance with positive re-enforcement children will have unlimited results and will surpass their potential.
Professionaly, I have over 10 years of training development, design, and delivery in a variety of subject matter areas including IT, Business, Marketing, Writing, Business Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Time Management, Coaching, Proposals, ... read more

Leanne H.

• Camas, WA 98607 ( 19.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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My teaching style is to help make student's successful by understanding their learning style. I have had the good fortune of working with myriad learning styles in a special needs environment, (in the home and classroom) which runs from autistic spectrum disorder to talented and gifted. Working with this huge array of kids has really opened my eyes to a variety of learning tools to ensure success. I am also very enthusiastic and children always find me to be relatable, despite where they are coming from in their academic process.
I began working in the school setting in February, 2002. Initially I worked as a teacher's aide in the special education (K-5) classroom environment. Shortly after, I began to tutor after-school hours for one of the special needs students. The "parent network" took off and soon I was tutoring five students per week. In 2004, I returned to school for ... read more

Dena C.

• Portland, OR 97210 ( 21.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $54.00 /hr

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Read More About Dena C...

I graduated from the University of Portland on May 3, 2009 with a BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing. I also achieved a Minor in Philosophy. I am passionate about people, ideas, the creative process, and being useful and productive in our changing world. My tutoring experience has only been for the past two years assisting a high school girl with her college essay writing. I’ve assisted in the crafting of speeches and the technical wording of published documents for Oregon Legal Journal and the University of Portland’s Mail Center Services. As you can see from my attached resume, I have written for several local publications and for an array of fields, including legal, literary, and marketing publications.
I am a people person. I love children, I love creativity, and I love being helpful and useful. I believe everyone is unique and creative in their own way and that ... read more

Daynia F.

• Portland, OR 97214 ( 21.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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I have worked with children in multiple environments for over seven years. In my interactions with each child, I have customized the way I communicate and work with them to best suit their individual learning styles and needs. I love working with all children and believe that they are all capable and intelligent. I also believe that children retain more if they feel confident in their surroundings, if they are actually enjoying themselves, and if they are encouraged by a positive person. My goal when working with children is to provide these assets to learning so they will feel good about themselves and assist them in excelling in their goals and education. Through a prior job at a school for children with Learning Disabilities, I saw first hand how essential it is for a child to be in a positive learning environment and to receive tools that help them "learn how to learn". I believe eve ... read more

Peter B.

• Portland, OR 97225 ( 23.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

My teaching philosophy is first to have the knowledge for the subjects. Then, I think you need to understand the youth learning styles and to find out where they are with their knowledge and then begin from there. Certainly some refreshing maybe necessary, but most of the time the youth is behind so the teaching would focus on helping them reach their potential and moving forward.
During the summers of college I was trained in Project Read and organizational skills. I then tutored youth from grade school to high school in math and science from grade school math to algebra and geometry the same for science. I worked with the teachers to determine when assignments were due and worked on planning with the students to plan out how and when to work on projects to complete them on time. Also, from 2000 to 2007 I was a youth advocate which involved teaching career readiness classes, tutor ... read more

Katrina V.

• Beaverton, OR 97006 ( 23.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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Read More About Katrina V...

I recently graduated with honors from PSU and have a strong desire to work with and help children. I have a passion for literacy and believe it has the power to change lives. I am a single mom of a 14-year-old son and have also volunteered with the African Women’s Coalition to tutor African Refugee children. Working with the children transformed my life and taught me the importance of knowledge.
I am known for my amazing listening skills and empathy. I am a student of Non-violent communication and use it at every opportunity. I love to teach with symbolism and visual techniques. Most of all I find it is important to listen to the child and see how they need to be taught and adjust to their comfort levels. I feel that patience and compassion for different cultures is also key to the student’s success.

Sarah S.

• Portland, OR 97221 ( 23.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My teaching style is active and enthusiastic. I show students clues and shortcuts in all sorts of subjects so that learning can be fun and even easy. I am tolerant and patient, while at the same time I request diligence and assiduousness. I revel in the success of my students, thanks to their efforts and hard work. I love to see students finally understand something they find challenging.
My love of reading and writing has led me to excel in 2 languages. An English major at Carleton College, I mastered the art of putting thoughts on paper to persuade, compare, or explicate; as well as how to read for meaning. Later at the Sorbonne in Paris, I transferred these talents to French. I have since taught and tutored reading, writing, and speaking in both languages in the U.S. and abroad.

Christal C.

• Portland, OR 97202 ( 23.7 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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More About This Tutor...

As an experienced teacher I am dedicated to the success of each individual student. One-on-one time is crucial to the development of self-esteem and academic success. I believe that all children have the potential to be successful both academically and socially and that we as education professionals have a duty to enhance the learning experience of students to ensure their continued achievement.
My educational background and various positions in customer service have strengthened my time management and communication skills considerably. I take much pride in my work, always possessing strong attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to exceeding expectations. As a trained teacher I am familiar with one-on-one student tutoring and have a long-standing interest in education. Additionally, my teaching experience in Boston Public Schools included developing and implementing an ... read more

Kirstyn E.

• Beaverton, OR 97005 ( 24.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching students of all levels is a passion of mine. From my many years of experience around children, I have found that I do not have just one teaching style. Each child is unique and therefore the approach I take with each child is unique. I have had the greatest success in trying different learning methods to tailor each educational program to meet the unique needs of each individual child. My educational background and prior tutoring history have taught me to analyze not only how the child can process the information itself, but to look at the environment and social factors that can affect learning and academic performance. By using this holistic approach, I have found that I have been able to effectively and positively affect each child I have worked with.
In order to put myself through my college education, I worked nearly full time as a tutor throughout the duration of my c ... read more

Susan R.

• Beaverton, OR 97008 ( 26.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $55.00 /hr

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Teaching has been my focus for the past 25 years, resulting in a bachelors degree in Psychology and a masters degree in Classical Archaeology and Art. I was an Assistant Curator of Ancient Art, teaching the university's Honors courses in Classical Studies and giving numerous lectures. By writing various papers and a master's thesis, I am experienced in research, writing and presentation. I have taught history to high school students for six years, taught Girl Scout leaders and girls in my own troop for ten years, tutored Native American college students in all subjects and taught vocal lessons.
I love to teach people of all ages, developing great relationships. I am an interactive teacher, in that I believe in hands-on activities directed to that person's style of learning, determined through my experience in psychology and counseling. Thinking of learning as an adventure, I utiliz ... read more

Kathy H.

• Lake Oswego, OR 97034 ( 27.4 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have been very passionate about teaching struggling students, particularly in the area of reading. From 2000-2004, I taught struggling 8th grade readers and could see the impact that being behind in literacy skills has on students. Although I had already returned once to PSU in order to add my special education endorsement to my teaching license, I decided to return again to PSU and complete the Graduate Reading Program. I have also worked as a Title 1 Reading Specialist at the elementary level as well as a supplemental services provider within the public school setting through No Child Left Behind. Throughout the last 10 years, I have tutored students at both the middle and elementary school level in writing, spelling, reading and math. I am very driven to help struggling students be successful in school, as I had a child who struggled and I believe if given the adequate amount o ... read more