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

...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 is to retrieve knowledge through higher education that others can apply to change their lifestyle and improve their quality of life. This is one of the reasons I am a pre-health student with an aim for a career as a Physician's Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a...

...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...

...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...

...a tutor and educator for over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American 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...

...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...

...process. The most satisfying experience was tutoring my brother and sister and seeing them begin to develop confidence in school and finally make better grades. What makes me different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2...

...here with Varsity Tutors. I am originally from the State of California and currently reside in the State of Arizona. Furthermore, I completed my education in Stockton, California. The degrees I have obtained are as follows: Bachelor of Science in Community Studies, Associate of Science in Business, Associate of Science in Retail Management and Merchandising, Associate of Arts in Social Sciences, and Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition, I have three...

...a high 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...

...a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading,...

...education from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. I also hold a MS in Special Educatoin from Hunter College and a Bachelors in economics from the University of California, Berkeley. After completing my BA I taught various high school subjects in NYC--primarily English but also history and AP economics. As a teacher, I was nominated and accepted as a Learning Partners Program Model Teacher. I have tutored a variety of subjects although I particularly...

...be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in...

...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 (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT...

...grade gifted education in Fairfax County Public Schools. I am also a Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique...

...at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something that might literally or figuratively seem to be in another language. I carry this understanding, lots of patience, and a passion for language into my tutoring sessions. Outside of school, I love to read, have movie nights, see as many Broadway shows as possible, and travel...

I have a degree in Elementary Education and believe that every person has the ability to learn. I've worked with all kinds of students: those on IEPs, with physical or developmental disabilities, and those looking for enrichment. I want to work with students to enhance their learning and aid them in success. ... I believe that students learn in an individual way. While it is important to get the correct answer, it is more important that...

...it is so valuable for students to learn the most effective way to express their ideas to others. My greatest strength as a tutor comes from my ability to understand the material through the student's point of view and construct metaphors to help them to also understand, and not just memorize, the material. I hope to teach my students critical thinking skills that will help them both to conquer Standardized Tests and to succeed in...

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.

...runs and cheering on my favorite sports teams. My teaching style reflects my desire to be a life long learner. I believe that you can learn something from everyone you meet and every encounter. Education is truly the key to a quality life and one should never stop searching for knowledge. I truly believe that by spending my time tutoring and teaching children I can both enrich others lives as well as my own. I...

...school work and helping them to understand, they can develop the desire to want to further their learning. I finished my Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at Penn State. I then plan to attend graduate school to continue my education -- I wish I could stay in school forever and learn about everything! Throughout my college career, and even in high school, I have dedicated most of my free time to mentoring and tutoring children...