Award-Winning Tutors in Brentwood, CA for Students in Special Education Programs

...in school and universities in the UK. My passion for tutoring is in helping students gather a "learning kitbag of tools." I like to help set in place a way of approaching work that students feel confident with and can implement without supervision. My personal literary interests are in Shakespearian text, modern fiction, and history- particularly British and Roman. Outside of that, I am a religious player of the ukulele, guitar, and bass, and as...

...ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of...

...English Language Learners) and implemented whole school programming for over 300 students. I worked with a team of 20 individuals and coordinated college fairs, academic advising workshops, scholastic reading nights and math carnivals to support school programming. In an effort to reduce the growing number of disciplinary occurrences, I developed and facilitated 10 bi-weekly socio-emotional behavior management workshops that featured a lieu of motivational speakers and therapeutic practices that were followed by a 15% decrease...

...applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease their maladaptive behaviors and increase behaviors that will help them to be successful in life. I love my job and working with children of all ages and will soon be applying to a Masters of Science program in clinical psychology. My past experience and current work have taught me that any student can learn any material no matter what her environmental, social, medical or academic background. In fact, my...

...I come equipped with creativity and attention to detail. I am dedicated to finding the best learning path for each of my students, and I find joy in collaborating with learners on how they best learn. My connection to math is anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to feeling empowered as budding mathematicians. I am committed to personalizing learning for each of my students. I use diagnostic assessments...

...a college student at California State University, Channel Islands. I am on my las year of obtaining my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I also have my AA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I tutored elementary and middle school students when I was in High School. My plans after my bachelors would to go to school for occupational therapy where I will be able to work with children with...

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

...bachelors in Communicative Disorders & will continue working towards becoming a Speech Pathologist. I have been apart of the education system and helping students reach their educational goals for about five years now. I have worked with Elementary School children, Middle School, and even tutored colleagues of mine. I am currently a Special Ed Assistant working with children with Autism. I have worked with children in small groups helping them improve their reading and comprehension...

...and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what the subject, my focus has always been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the unique ways each student takes in and understands information. I firmly believe that everyone is smart in their own way, and I love to discover and appreciate each...

I've been a student of the world for almost three decades and I feel like I've just scratched the surface of what's to be learned about it. I'm excited to connect with new people and share the knowledge I know while gaining new perspectives about what has been in front of me this whole time.... I believe anyone can learn anything with the right approach. Everyone has their own learning style and once you figure out...

...I am comfortable tutoring in, ranging from English and essay editing to Algebra and middle school math. But I am most passionate (and get most geeked out about) teaching science, especially topics in Biology and Life Science, because I love learning about how our living world works! My teaching philosophy revolves around students harnessing their strengths to become independent learners, and my job is to facilitate making those connections. Outside of education, I love spending...

...work through challenges. I am not one to teach as much as guide because I believe in individuals' capacities for growth in efficient learning. My goal is to provide as much information as possible to every student in how to best develop personalized methods for maintaining an open mind for effective learning and memory. My methods can be, at least in part, attributed to my passion for motor sports, which began in rural Michigan. Through...

...fundamental for children to succeed in life. Working as a tutor allows me to be an active part of helping kids get ahead in life. I personally believe this goal is significant not only for their future, but for that of our whole society. Education allows one to appreciate and understand a variety of cultures, ideas, and events. For more than eight years I have worked as a tutor, working with students of all grades...

...level are welcome as tutor session are customized for different student. Our tutor sessions would incorporate various kind of teaching materials, to create a more engaging learning environment. I believe interest is critical for long term learning; thus, my approach and teaching material would nurture students' interest in that subject. I have a Master's degree in Finance, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also have experience teaching English and Math to students between 4...

...and I'm a native Texan and current resident of Los Angeles. I'm pursuing a career in Television Writing and have always had a passion for learning and student engagement. I take a realistic, individualized approach to every student I mentor, making sure they understand the material, why they're learning it and how it applies to their life now and beyond. I'm inspired to work with hard workers who come prepared and motivated to get something...

I'm a Special Ed Assistant and general education Instructional Aide at Warner Avenue Elementary School in Westwood as well as a trained Clinician with Lindamood Bell in Pacific Palisades. I've been working with children for over two years now and find it truly rewarding. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

...their learning needs. I am most passionate about building my students confidence areas they struggle with and watching them grow. I tutor students in reading, writing, and math, including decoding/phonemic awareness skills, essay writing/editing, and common core math. I also work with students acquiring English as a second language and build their speaking and writing proficiency. I received my undergraduate degree from California State University - Fullerton and my MA Ed. from Concordia University, Irvine....

...school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with...

...had a hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal...

As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...