Award-Winning Tutors in Washington DC for Students in Special Education Programs

...even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish...

...am a behavior 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...

...also have experience with homework club. I currently work in higher education, working with individuals pursuing graduate school. My favorite subject to teach is anything with elementary school children. With older children, I enjoy many subjects such as reading, writing, social studies, and science. My teaching philosophy focuses on breaking things down so that they are simple and easy to understand, so that my students can be as successful as possible. Some of my interests...

...experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that...

...teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm also qualified as a tutor for public speaking including composition and delivery. My style of teaching involves incorporating technology, games, and creative activities that help build true understanding, not just memorize facts and information. Outside of the educational realm,...

...12 years ago during college with America Reads where I earned "Outstanding Mentor." While my tutees scores vastly improve, I am concerned about the child's total success. I not only seek to give them the right tools to succeed but also encourage them to believe that when they try, they can improve and succeed. An example of my work includes a student who spoke English as a second language and also had special needs. As...

...Culture along with Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from St. John's University in Queens. I had the opportunity to study for a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain, which enhanced my knowledge of Spanish arts, culture, and language immersion. I have experience tutoring ESL and all levels of Spanish Language. I enjoy working with all ages and have experience tutoring both elementary and high school levels...

...Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking, reading, and watching football and baseball, and enjoy mashing any of my hobbies...

...confidence! I live and breathe Biology, which was my college major as well as the field in which I actively work. In addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation are my specialty subjects. Working in biomedical research for over four years has allowed me to constantly update, add to, and improve my knowledge of the sciences. I would love to help you succeed, gain confidence, and maybe have some fun during the process!

I have been teaching for 23 years and enjoy working with students and their parents. I went to Radford University for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. My undergraduate degree is in K-8 Education. My graduate degree is in PreK-12 Special Education. I have worked as both a general education teacher and special education teacher.

...My name is Alex. I am an avid writer at heart and am in the process of writing my own book. I'm here to help with English writing and reading. I have some skills in math and am not scared to pull out a calculator and crunch with you! I think that tutoring and giving back is so important because I had tutors growing up and they were life savers. Glad you are here and...

...There are basic puzzles, such as crosswords or sudoku, and more complex ones. To me, all learning is like solving a puzzle. Unpacking each word in a Yeats poem is like gathering jigsaw pieces, and constructing a thesis for an essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people....

...am a hardworking professional with over 14 years of varied work experience in the education field including Special Education Aide, adjunct professor, professional development and volunteer conference speaker, and substitute teacher. I understand and appreciate cultural diversity while working with SPED, ESL, and general student body. My favorite subjects include, general math, algebra, and geometry, while also instructing and tutoring, some algebra II, statistics, biology, and social studies. I have a BS and MBA in...

...able to help my students with any assistance they may need. I am most familiar with Early Education curriculum from PreK-8 since that was my focus for my Master's degree. Then, High School content would be second as I have tutored high school students in regular and AP classes for a handful of years. In my free time, I enjoy anything outdoors in the Florida sunshine. Currently, I am learning to spearfish and free dive....

Hello, I look forward to working with you and helping in any way I can!

...on to earn my Masters of Arts in Human Development at the University of Maryland. Since graduation, I have taught in the public school setting for 7 years; four years at the elementary school level and three at the middle school level. I am a certified Special Education teacher in the state of Maryland, and over the last several years have primarily taught math classes for students with and without disabilities. While I teach a...

I am a music educator, and a special education classroom teacher of five years. My classroom experience has taught me the importance of differentiating lessons in order to reach individual students. I strive to use my knowledge and creativity to foster a positive, rigorous, and engaging because I believe that is what the educational experience should be.... I believe that every child and adult is capable of learning, but we all learn best in different ways....

...public and private schools from Pre-K through MBA, with 35 years at the master's level. My strongest subjects are English Composition, English Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consult for a test prep business, and am certified in Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Education. Learning can be fun and all students can learn. Come grow with me, we'll have a great time.

...Reading, Writing and Math. I have completed the Orton-Gillingham Plus course and have experience working on a curriculum for students with dyslexia and other language-based differences. I became very interested in understanding and working with students who have learning challenges. I believe all students can become independent readers and I want to use my knowledge and expertise to help them. I think if you asked my students about me, they would say I make learning...

...My name is Krystal, and I am a life long learner and educator. I have over 10 years of in the classroom experience. I have taught English, History, Math, Reading and Science. My main areas of expertise are English and Reading. I am also a Special Educator, and I have great experience with teaching, reteaching, and differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Every child has the ability to learn. It is just...