Award-Winning Tutors in McKinney, TX for Students in Special Education Programs

...a rigorous curriculum. With the implementation of the STAAR test in Texas, I'm proud to share that 100% of my students met the Approaches Grade Level standard in reading, with 97% achieving Meets Grade Level and 62% reaching Masters Grade Level. In writing assessments, my results were equally impressive, with 100% achieving the minimum score, and 32 students classified as Advanced. My mission is to make a meaningful impact on the lives of studentsboth young...

...have a lot of strategies that help both student with and without learning disabilities remember information and understand it. Outside of education and work, I enjoy sailing, which I have both participated in and coached most of my life. I walked on to the Harvard varsity team my freshmen year and ended up racing at nationals a couple years later. Athletics were a huge part of my college experience so I know how hard but...

...have worked to help my pupils to refine their style, be more detailed and specific in their use of language, and to find their own voice to lend their writing a level of authenticity. Stemming from my background in dramatic arts, my classroom also incorporates role-play and theatre-based exercises, as I believe these are the ultimate test of both linguistic skill and attentiveness. Throughout my academic career and work experiences I have succeeded in a...

...for grades 7-12. I have been a teacher in public and charter schools for the last four years, and have tutoring experience extending over ten years behind me as well. I am most passionate about teaching because I love seeing people learn, grow, and become problem solvers and leaders of the future. It's hugely rewarding for me whenever someone changes their mind about a subject, displays interest in continuing to study something related to what...

...I have worked as a mentor/tutor for 6 years, mainly with elementary-aged children who struggle with both academic and social issues in school. I am extremely passionate about my areas of expertise, and I pride myself in the ability to make "dry" information engaging and interesting. I have a broad general world history knowledge, but I have an emphasis in European history. With my journalism degree, I am required to gain a grammar/syntax certification from...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...

...a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching for twelve years (elementary and special education) and am currently working as an Educational Diagnostician for the second year. I tutor elementary math, reading and writing, special education, study skills, and organization skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because the ability to read allows individuals to learn and have many new experiences through stories they...

I am a graduate of the University of North Texas. I received my Bachelor degree in Kinesiology/Biology and my Master's degree in Sports Administration/Business. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry. It is rewarding to teach students how atoms behave on a molecular level. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and volunteering with philanthropy groups.

I am here to help you succeed and whatever you put in, surely you will get it back out!

...With patience, clear explanations, and engaging activities, I break down complex concepts into manageable steps. I encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, fostering a love of exploration and discovery within each student. Beyond academics, I equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning: strong communication, effective study habits, and the ability to persevere through challenges. My goal is not just to help you ace your next exam, but to empower you with the knowledge and confidence...

Hard work and dedication is the key to your success.... Build that relationship. Get to know my scholar first, to understand how they grow.... By teaching good study habits, organizational skills, and self advocacy.... By instilling self-esteem and determination. Also, by making learning fun and meaningful.... Continuous practice is what is needed. The more you practice a skill, the better you become at that skill.... All scholars can achieve success.... Start working with scholars on their...

...full time for three years. I have taught preschool, third, fourth and fifth grade students. The last two years I have been in a resource classroom teaching reading and writing. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the student grow and learn. I always tell my students to say "I have not learned that yet," not "I cannot learn that." Learning is a mindset and when the mindset is right, the learning will come. I...

...ESL and Dyslexia. My children are grown and my grandchildren are now learning how to read and write. That should have been enough for most people but,I found I have a skill to help children overcome the life- altering disability with difficulty in reading and writing. I have seen them suffering and their parents frustrated and scared. These children have a good ability to learn. They have many talents and unique contributions to share. They...

...Johns Hopkins University. I graduated from JHU with a Masters of Science in Education May 2019. The certifications I have achieved in education to this day include: *Core Subjects EC-6 *Pedagogy and Professional *Resp. EC-12 English as a Second Language Suppl. *Special Education EC-12 *TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language) I previously attained a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Grambling State University May 2009. I am currently in the process of...

...helping you reach your goals in between. I received my B.A. in Political Science and decided I wanted to give back to my community by teaching. I received my teaching certification just after undergrad and began my first year of teaching in a Special Education Life Skills classroom. I loved working with kids with special abilities during this time. I moved thereafter to teaching 4th grade for a few years, and now I am teaching...

I have over 30 years of experience teaching in public elementary schools. I am a certified general ed., special ed., and ESL teacher. I believe that confidence and self-esteem are crucial to success. I encourage students to set and reach goals. My teaching style is to engage students in the lessons. I work to provide a safe and inviting environment where students feel comfortable answering questions and sharing ideas.

Certified ACT/SAT tutor, all levels of biology, chemistry, and physics. All courses related to science, math, English, and Spanish. Scored 1580 on SAT, attending Yale School of Medicine.

...not be bored and will look forward to each opportunity we have together. Outside of tutoring I am an Instructional Coach, helping teachers grow in their profession, working with students to close gaps in learning and experience successes. I also love to paint and play the drums. I bring my artistic flare to the tutoring session so engagement remains at the forefront of learning. I look forward to working with you and making your academic...

...and I have recently gone back to DBU to pursue my Masters as well. Since 2012, I have been tutoring students in Garland ISD from seventh graders to seniors in the AVID program, where we use the Socratic Method to tutor. I normally tutor math and science subjects but my favorite subject to tutor is geometry. To me, geometry is exciting and so much fun which I hope to transfer that same excitement to my...

...BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am a certified EC-6th Teacher as well as a certified Special Education Teacher EC-12th Grade. I am knowledgeable in all subjects in Elementary school (i.e math, reading, writing, and science).I am a fellow Houstonian who moved in 2019 to Dallas, Texas where I taught at my first charter school. I currently now work at a middle school as a Special Education Teacher for Inclusion students and ELA Fundamentals teacher. I...