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

...work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable...

...was very unsure of herself but after working with her for two years, she was able to transition into a general education math class with accommodations. She will be starting college this fall. Her story and many like it, are the reasons I strive to work with students. Math is my favorite subject to tutor because of it's progression from concrete to abstract concepts and real world connections. I use Socratic questioning to find points...

...learn if taught via an individualized and researched based approach. In addition, I am motivated by my own experience following over a decade of professional education work, a huge part involving students with various challenges to academic comprehension. I am Texas state board certified to teach Special Education, English as Second Language learners and all subjects especially for Elementary. I am also qualified to teach adults and train other teachers. I have enjoyed years of...

...I started substituting, I had no idea it would inspire a passion deep inside me. I have the great foundation of starting my career at a Fortune 500 company that was committed to high standards and continual learning. My favorite responsibility included teaching others how to be proactive and find value in their contribution. I want to continue to make an impact by inspiring growth and serving students creates that opportunity in many forms. Their...

...and Texas State University. I received my bachelors in Political Science with a minor in History from Texas State and a masters in Curriculum and Instruction from TAMIU. Since graduation, I have dedicated my time to being an elementary teacher and paraprofessional. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science and Social Studies. I am a firm believer in the importance of education and know I have the skillset...

...courses in addition to Advanced Placement courses in high school, and have been involved in Honors courses and extra-curricular research activities since the beginning of my undergraduate education. Additionally, I have volunteered at the Student Success Center in multiple educational institutions. I was a struggling student at certain points along the way in my academic career, and I valued the people who helped me get through both issues with comprehension and motivation, and fostered the...

...a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Special Education. My knowledge of instructional strategies, education, and experience have made me highly competent in teaching. Most importantly, I've been able build positive and collaborative relationships with parents, families, and fellow teachers/staff in order to help our students succeed. I am committed to the academic, social, and functional development of all students. I would love and appreciate the opportunity to share this commitment with the...

...teacher and recent graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work. I graduated from Texas A&M in 2016 with a bachelors degree in Special Education. After college, I was accepted into Teach for America, where I taught 4th grade reading and writing in inner city Houston. Between my Special Education degree and Teach for America, I have worked with kids from a wide range of ages and disabilities. I am certified to teach General Education...

...University. My content emphasis was in Language Arts. I am an Arizona certified Kindergarten-8th Grade teacher. I also have endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Structured English Immersion. Having taught preschool through first grade, I love working with young students on early reading and math skills. I have worked with students of all levels and learning styles: gifted, autistic, developmentally delayed, English language learners, speech impaired. I love learning and that is why I love...

...developed and managed intensive summer learning programs for officially awarded diplomas, one is equivalent to completing middle school called the Intermediate Certification or Lebanese Brevet and the other is equivalent to a GED called Lebanese General Secondary Certificate. I am trilingual in Arabic, French, and English. All the subjects I took throughout my academic life at school and university were taught in French. I am also fluent in Arabic because it is my native language. I...

...I began teaching in Special Education, which I believe makes me an excellent candidate for tutoring for many reasons. First, I am able to differentiate my lessons and other lessons for all abilities. Differentiation is essential and it proves that teachers are in tune with the individual students and can adapt any lesson to meet every child's needs. As a special education teacher, I was also able to create and implement incentive systems which served...

...uses student's strengths to access new concepts. I am committed to meaningful, experience-based learning that builds conceptual understanding by utilizing student's interests and multiple literacies. I feel students can only learn if they feel comfortable taking risks and learning from their mistakes. I speak, read, and write fluently in both Spanish and English, and I am able to instruct in both languages. I have been teaching bilingual math and science at a Middle School level...

...pursuing a career in design academia, thus writing, research, and education are among my primary passions. In my spare time you'll find me scouring used bookstores for obscure texts and compiling visual research from diverse sources. I love helping others unlock the highest potential for their writing and develop a style that meets academic standards yet retains their distinct authorship. As a tutor and future professor, it is of the utmost importance to give high...

I'm a native Korean, and also I moved to the US from South Korea about 8 years ago. I have a passion to teach others, and I would like to teach about how to speak like a native Korean speaker, not just based on Korean textbooks. I understand how hard learning different language is because I also experienced and is experiencing it.

...their academic goals, gain confidence in themselves and learn to love school as much as I do! I have had the most experience teaching grades Kindergarten-2nd Grade. This past year I decided to stay home from teaching full-time, in order to stay home with my son. While I am thankful for this opportunity to spend time with my family, I want to continue to grow my passion for learning and teaching young minds!

I have spent numerous summers counseling children from ages 7-16 (both male and female) and am extremely comfortable talking to and relating to this age group. I am a great tutor because I use analogy, mnemonics, and memorization tricks. I find the easiest way to reach an understanding that will "stick" in a student's brain is in terms of something they are already passionate about.

...so mundane and simply encourage students to memorize answers rather than truly learn the subject. I challenge my students to think outside the box in order to unlock greater comprehension and, more importantly, better grades. I got my Bachelor of Arts in the David Letterman School of Communications at Ball State University where I got to produce full-length albums for local bands and make fun short films with my friends. I also minored in Spanish...

...I understand the importance of making learning engaging and effective. I specialize in working with students with learning differences, specifically in Reading and Writing. I have taught summer school reading and writing (STAAR testing 6-12 grade). Good writers and readers must develop higher level thinking strategies. Asking questions allow students an active role in their learning that leads to a feeling of pride and ownership. I tailor my teaching to individual and group strength and...

I have voluntarily taken a leave of absence from my current position to spend some time with my family and friends in my hometown, Austin. I graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with minors in bioengineering, chemistry and math. I find enjoyment in the mentor/mentee relationship and I would love to be a part of your tutoring experience.... During the first session, I would like to get the student's background in the subject(s) we will...

...and studied Applied Mathematics and Philosophy, while also pursuing pre-medical studies. In NYC, I gained a wide variety of teaching and tutoring experiences in classrooms, with private clients, and via community service work for non-profit organizations. Currently, I work at a middle school in Chicago teaching middle school math, as well as tutor for city clients. I am most passionate about math, but am comfortable working with students of all ages K-12 (and beyond!) in...