Top Special Education Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Eli: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...from UCLA, majoring in psychology. I spent three years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Christie: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Jacqueline: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Arianna: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible. In my spare time I love to read, watch films, and keeping up...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...after studying Sociology and Government. After working briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Mei: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...year, our team made Nationals for the first time in 20 years (eventually placing 15th), and I was awarded the Margaret Akerstrom award for highest female student-athlete graduating GPA (3.9). Currently, I am employed as a financial technology consultant and work with clients to build personalized solutions to address their unique needs. I developed a passion for teaching others how to be successful at a young age. I am the oldest child of three and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Molly: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training....
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Katherine: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...therapist who's passionate about individualized education experiences! I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Matthew: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...look forward to getting to know you or someone you love, as well as helping them succeed in their endeavors to master whatever tests, subjects, or ideas they wish. I am a student at Brigham Young University, and am currently an undecided major. I have a passion for tutoring and helping my pupils succeed. I am charismatic, fun, hardworking, spontaneous, and reliable! I am more than a guy with a brain; I have an ability...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Michael: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...team called Captain Soldier. I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Max: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...found the experience deeply rewarding and my time with WPTP nurtured an interest in working with children professionally. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including English, writing, history, SAT Reading/Writing, French and more! My favorite subject to teach is history. The subject is often viewed by students as boring and unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is alive and full of useful lessons...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790

Alex: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...World History, Science and Technology Studies, and the Philosophy and Teaching of History. As you can probably tell, school is one of my true loves. I enjoy working with students who feel similarly, but I also recognize that for some students, school can be incredibly frustratingand that's OK. I'm here to help you work through those frustrations using a wide array of teaching techniques, a great deal of enthusiasm, humor, and encouragement, and various lesson...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, History--British, World, Science Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31

Krystal : San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and I love helping others learn. I am able to create quality, yet comprehensive curriculum for my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want...
Education & Certification
University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelors, Special Education
Cambridge College - Masters, Behavioral Management

Jacqueline: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and by their classmates. I have had felt the greatest satisfaction watching with pride, a child making strides in his academic growth and social development and knowing that I had a role in contributing to this self-confidence through my guidance and support. My goal is to help students to love school and to believe in themselves. A school teacher is entrusted with young, impressionable minds. Teaching is an invaluable trust which brings with it the...
Education & Certification
Roger Williams University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Elementary Education
CUNY Queens College - Masters, Literacy and Special Education

Meghan: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...experience with tutoring when I was in college at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. I had the opportunity to tutor a 9th grade boy in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning...
Education & Certification
University of Northwestern — St. Paul - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Eric: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
My name is Eric Ensign and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a personal level.
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelors, Secondary English
City University of Seattle - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Aileen: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...New York State for Mathematics Grades 7 - 12, Mathematics Grades 5 - 6, and Students with Disabilities (Generalist) Grades 7 - 12. I have been teaching for four years in New York City, grades 6 - 8. I have taught Mathematics grades 6 - 8, Computers, and as a Special Education teacher across subjects ( Math, Science, ELA, Art, Spanish etc.) Prior to teaching full time, I completed two student teaching placements, one in...
Education & Certification
Manhattan College - Bachelors, Secondary Math Education
New York University - Masters, Secondary Math Education
SAT Math: 710

Mindy: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tutored are often having difficulty and may have failed, perhaps several times. What is more, they know they have failed and learning has become a chore rather than a pleasure. The student, who appears to understand a concept today, may be hopelessly confused tomorrow and ready to give up. Tutoring can be fun and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in a way...
Education & Certification
Rowan - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
Rowan/Bowling Green - Masters, Special Ed./Reading/Assistive Technology
State Certified Teacher

Barbara: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...became a passion for me when two of my own children struggled with learning disabilities. I home schooled three of my four children from elementary school through high school graduation. Once my own children were grown, I began to work in the public schools as a paraprofessional working with students who had learning difficulties. During this time, I studied to get my teacher???s license at Weekend College. From 2013 to 2015, I worked as a...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Special Education
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San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education Tutoring FAQ
Varsity Tutors understands how difficult it can be too watch your student struggle in school, so we are happy to connect parents like you with professional San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutors. "Special education" is a broad term that encompasses a variety of learning differences, including dyslexia, autism, and dyscalculia. Students with these conditions are just as capable of learning as anybody else, but it might take a unique approach that the average instructor may not be familiar with. Working with a private San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutor allows your student to get the targeted help they need to reach for their academic goals. Please continue reading for more information.
What skills can my student review during San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutoring sessions?
While classrooms are tied to set curricula that they really cannot deviate from, a private instructor can offer the flexibility to adapt each session's content to your student's needs. San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutors can begin by reviewing your student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan to get a sense of what they need the most help with. More importantly, a tutor can spend quality one-on-one time with your student to discover needs that their classroom teacher may not even know about.
For example, many students with learning differences could improve their organization skills. A private instructor can demonstrate how to color-code your student's notebooks to make it easier to identify what they need to bring home to prepare for an upcoming exam. If your student has a hard time preparing for school in the morning, their instructor can make them a checklist to familiarize them with the proper routine.
Likewise, your student can receive homework help during their San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutoring sessions. This could entail academic support in subjects such as mathematics and reading, but can also involve strategies to make homework time less stressful for your entire household. For instance, allowing your student to exercise after school can make it easier for them to sit down and concentrate on homework.
What are the benefits of working with a San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutor near me?
Many students with learning differences have negative experiences in school that can make it harder to concentrate on academics. For example, it can feel discouraging for your student to constantly be behind their friends in subjects like social studies and science. Studying with a private instructor eliminates these distractions from the learning process, allowing your student to develop self-confidence in their own abilities that they can then transfer into a more traditional classroom setting.
A private instructor can also provide personalized attention to the student in your life during San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutoring sessions. If your student is having a hard time with a topic, their instructor can keep providing explanations and examples until it finally clicks. Any questions your student asks can be answered promptly, and all of their completed assignments can be returned quickly to make it easier to review any mistakes. New topics can be introduced at a pace your student is comfortable with, helping to keep study sessions engaging without feeling impossible.
Can I reach out to a San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutor near me today?
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All study sessions are also recorded automatically on our platform, allowing your student to go back for a refresher course whenever they feel the need. You can also review how your student's instructor is approaching certain topics so that you can stay on the same page. If you would like additional information on the benefits of working with San Francisco-Bay Area special education tutors, contact Varsity Tutors by phone or online today! Friendly educational consultants are standing by to answer any questions you may have.
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