Award-Winning Tutors in Bergen County, NJ for Students in Special Education Programs

...reading and writing sections of the SAT. I love being able to help students discover a love of reading and writing like I have, and being able to apply it to their schoolwork and any other ways they need to succeed. For learning to be most successful, I believe in a collaborative, student-centered approach to tutoring, that is, to always keep in mind both what the student wants to learn and what they need to...

...admission essays, scholarship applications and assigned research papers flock to me because I show them how to organize their thoughts and make their words zing on paper. I hold a MFA in Creative Writing and I am the author of three instructional writing books. I have helped people wade through the darkness of a dissertation and helped special needs writers clearly articulate their points. If you are struggling to find an idea to write about...

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

...professionally involved in developing my ability to work with gifted and talented / honors students. At the school where I teach I helped run the debate team for 3 years, and am currently in charge of the school's newspaper and journalism club. I am planning on continuing my education and am considering starting a new focus in creative writing, an area that I personally enjoy and have made an important part of my classroom over...

...me. We all have differing experience's, but what brings us all together is all can all use a little help and support from time to time. As a former ELA teacher and current assistant principal, I'm able to see multiple perspectives from parents, students, teachers, and administrator. I'm able to examine what the state requires which allows me to see the alignment between state requirements, district requirements, and the teacher's current performance. What I really...

...degree in Mathematics. Throughout college and high school, I tutored various subjects such as math and elementary reading to middle and elementary school students. After college, I went into teaching full time and I am currently teaching at an elementary school while recently finishing up my masters in education. I am passionate about learning and helping others. My goals are to work with students and make learning personable to their individual needs to encourage independence...

...prepare for the third thru eighth grade state tests, Hunter College High School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning testing strategies. I enjoy helping people reach...

...all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I enjoy working both with students who just need a little extra practice to students who are struggling...

...Arts. However, I have classroom experience teaching Social Studies, Science, and Study Skills as well. I've spent the past 2 years teaching different classes in grades 5-8 at a school for students with language-based learning disabilities. Before that, I worked both as a substitute teacher throughout New York City and at a nonprofit supporting students who were reading below grade level. While I'm passionate about supporting all learners, working with struggling readers and writers has...

Hello! My name is Ridwan, I just go by Stephen, I'm a college student looking to help other in all levels of schooling to succeed and advance. Schooling is not easy but with the right mindset and the right help around you, anything can be done.

My experiences as an educator have allowed me to develop rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core. Through continuous assessment, data analysis, and reflection I tailor my practice to ensure the needs of diverse learners are matched and high expectations are being met. It is my belief that students are most successful when a sound action plan, based on performance data, is developed and pushes them towards mastery of material.... As a professional, educating and advocating...

...achieve academic excellence by obtaining the comprehension and awareness that is required to further their education. I believe my professional experience and volunteer community work make me the best candidate for tutoring. My qualifications include a high capacity to multitask with the material, meticulous attention to detail to provide an extensive but understandable experience, ability to connect to all people from diverse walks of life, and an innate eagerness to bridge the much needed academic...

...in NYC public, charter, and private middle and high schools for the past 9 years as a general education teacher, special education teacher, one-on-one tutor, and learning specialist. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is working with students to improve their overall reading comprehension, fluency, and accuracy, as well as encourage a love of reading. Seeing the growth in confidence that my students experience (both in and out of the classroom)...

...ways to reach students who are having difficulty with their studies. I have found that a somewhat collaborative approach can often help a student, if they are open to it. By "collaborative", of course I play the role of "guide" through this journey. You could say, I have the map, but together we decide which might be the best route to take. This reminds me of times when I literally have taught students how to...

...School and pursuing a Masters in Special Education because I am always looking for new and invigorating ways to teach the content to ensure that my students are receiving the best education possible. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Centenary College and received an undergraduate degree in English (K-12) as well as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification which has enabled me to see the whole child as a unique individual who has diverse...

...multiple classrooms. Due to this and well executed instruction, teams have improved student performance tremendously on both the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, as well as the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress test through evidence-based lessons that allow children to apply skills through depths of knowledge. I have spent my 12 year career teaching students with special needs and general education in elementary, middle, and high school, while supporting my team in curriculum design that supports...

I have been a Special Education teacher for over 30 years. I specialize in working with children with ADD/ADHD and reading difficulties. I am certified as a WILSON and FUNDATIONS instructor and have dyslexia myself, as does my son! I know what it is like to struggle and can help your child overcome their learning obsticles, by teaching them strategies for success!

...general education and special education students from pre-K through 5th grade in reading, writing, and math. I have a track-record of success driving student growth. In DC I was ranked as a "Distinguished Teacher" and was given the highest rating of "Highly Effective." I am especially skilled at diagnosing each student's reading needs and targeting these needs to help that student grow in reading levels. I also have significant experience teaching writing and math to...

I am a graduate of Lehigh University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Health, Medicine, and Society with a minor in Spanish. In addition to tutoring, I provide behavioral therapy to children with autism as a Registered Behavior Technician.

...in Accra, Ghana, in West Africa. After working in Ghana for a year after graduation, I returned to the United States, received my Master's from Fordham through the New York City Teaching Fellows program, and spent the last six years teaching a wide range of subjects, including mindfulness, in Brooklyn public middle and high schools. I have also worked as a teacher trainer and coach. Right now, I am applying to doctoral programs, teaching mindfulness...