Lori Z.

• Fort Wayne, IN 46807 ( 30.3 mi )
• Experienced Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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My comments on tutoring Special Education : I have worked with special needs students and persons for more than 30 years. I attended Cedarville University and Wright State University to receive training in teaching MR and LD. I taught in a self-contained classroom with 25 MR, EH, LD, and S&L special needs students for 4 years. I was also the Special Ed. Coordinator for my district for 5 years, administering academic testing as well as writing the full evaluations on prospective special needs students. I was also an LD tutor for several yers in two different schools, working with students from 1st-8th grade. I learned to use a number of different teaching strategies, including Orton-Gillingham Phoetic Approach, and teaching math via color coding and working on lines from left to right.

My teaching style is very hands-on, involving pictures, manipulatives, and tactile modalities. I like to use a dry-erase board to demonstrated concepts as well as allow the student to practice. I take them step-by-step through a new concept, giving a lot of verbal positive reinforcement to praise effort as well as achievement.
I received my training from Cedarville University, Wright State University, Plymouth State College and Keene State College. I received my BA from Cedarville University in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Special Education. I completed more training through a teacher mentor program through Plymouth State College to gain my Special Education certification in NH. I took 9 credits towards my masters at Keene State in the area of Special Education. I taught for 6 years in a rural school in NH, where I was a self-contained special ed. teacher for 4 ye ... read more

Brenda J.

• Wabash, IN 46992 ( 6.1 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

Currently I am employed as a home-based Family Specialist in Social Work. I teach parenting to persons in their homes. As I teach adults new parenting methods, I also teach children how to respond more appropriately to their parents, thus creating a win/win situation. By earning a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Master of Science in Management, I have learned skills that are necessary in both the personal and work world. I believe this has enhanced how I apply theory to practice. Many times as I am in different homes, I have tutored students who were in need. I served as a substitute teacher for a few months our local school system, though I prefer teaching on an individual basis.
In previous work evaluations my supervisor has described my teaching style as "Experiential". I have a passion to teach with example and hands on practial skills. I created a game in which to ... read more

Diana C.

• Huntington, IN 46750 ( 17.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr

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I have been teaching children since 1990, when I worked as a Naturalist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. I did this kind of education for 3 years. I then created my own educational company and presented workshops on natural resource topics for children and adults from 1997-2002. More recently, from 2006-09, I worked both as a substitute school teacher and a contract tutor. I am presently presenting weekly tree programs at my local Boys and Girls Club.
I am an advocate of hands-on teaching whenever possible. Praise works wonders in getting results from reluctant learners. I am patient and empowering as a tutor, and attempt to discover the best methods for each individual student's best learning possibilities.

Jennifer R.

• fort wayne, IN 46807 ( 29.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I have taught for 6 years in a classroom,5 years tutoring and 4 years as a Developmental therapist for first steps. I have a science endorsement and taught 7/8 grade science for 2 years. I taught second grade for 4 years.
I love helping children learn and use the new information in their lives. I teach a skill,practice the new skill with them, have them practice on their own then review the material to see if they understand it.

Joyce F.

• Fort Wayne, IN 46805 ( 29.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have been working with children since I was 16. I have worked with students from different types of backgrounds, economic statuses, and personailities. I have earned my BS in elementary education and was placed in various schools. I have experience with with a wide variety of dufferent students through Boys and Girls Club, Project Reads, and Girl Scouts. I have been subbing for Fort Wayne Community Schools since Febrary 2009. For the 2009-2010 school year, I worked as a Reading Interventionist working with children in Kindergarten-3rd grades.
I always wanted to be a teacher growing up. I enjoy working with children. I believe that every student is capable of learning and forming a love for education. I believe if you give a child the tools to learn, they will take those tools and be successful at life and in educaiton. Children is our future and I make it my mission to make our ... read more

David H.

• Ft Wayne, IN 46805 ( 31.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Hearing Impaired

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I graduated from Indiana-Purdue University with an A.S. Degree in Business Administration. I have worked as a case manager with a social services agency which involved teaching basic reading, math, and social skills. I have worked with people of varied ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic classes.
I attempt varied styles to find the appropriate style to use with a specific individual. I am "user friendly" and make the student feel comfortable and at ease. I combine verbal and graphic assistance to help the student gain a good basis for the information needing to be learned.

Donald V.

• Ft. Wayne, IN 46805 ( 31.6 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have taught as a TA at Wright State University 2 years in interpersonal and business communications, I taught 1 year at Wright State University Branch Campus interpersonal communications, business communications, communications in the classroom, and mass media. I taught 3 years of English for Ft. Wayne Community Schools to high school students in the Youth Life Skills program. I have had nearly 2,000 hours of anatomy course work as well as I've taken biology, chemistery, and pharmacology at Indiana-Purdue University of Ft Wayne.
I enjoy teaching and I believe every person has a way of learning. I use a multifaceted approach involving doing, seeing, hearing, and talking. I feel it is important to be respectful to the student, patient, and always a positive approach.

Jennifer G.

• Fort Wayne, IN 46859 ( 32.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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I have always believed everyone can learn and everyone has different learning styles. Finding what works for the student is often the key to life-long success. I have a great connection with students and am always a believer they can be successful. Patience, motivation and desire are essential to success.
I have experience in every level of student. My first degree (A.S.) was in Engineering and I worked at higher level math, including a college Teacher's Assistant in Calculus. I went on to obtain a B.S. in Education. I took the coursework for Middle and High School endorsements in 4 other subject areas. I work in Remedial Education at a local university currently.