(103) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12542
Find the best 12542 home tutoring providers with great ratings, reviews and qualifications!
Katie
Tutor for Elementary and Homeschool Students
I am a certified teacher and literacy specialist. I taught preschool for almost two years, was a kindergarten teaching asssistant for this past school year, and have tutored students ranging from grades one to seven, some significantly below grade level. I prefer to work with students one-on-one so that I can really focus on their individual needs. Every child has the ability to learn and to develop a love of learning. It is my job to figure out how to make that happen. I offer engaging a... Read more
Lauren
Elementary Tutor - specializing in Reading and test prep skills
- $60 / h
- Wappingers Falls , New York ( 12590 )
- 15 miles
My name is Lauren Dykstra and I have been teaching for five years now. I taught second, fifth, and fourth grade in the South Bronx in a charter school for three years. I then moved on to a public school in Westchester County, NY and have been teaching there for the past two years. In terms of my background, I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with an undergraduate degree in childhood education grades 1 - 6 and I received a Master's Degree at Manhattanville College as well as a certification in ... Read more
Carol
Writing, Public Speaking, English Lanuguage, Art & Music
- $60 / h
- 2 ratings
- Poughkeepsie , New York ( 12603 )
- 15 miles
My strength as a tutor, aside from the fact that I love teaching, is that I am good at explaining concepts so that they are clearly understood. I have a knack for breaking challenges into manageable components, so that even the most reticent student can feel a sense of progress. This has enabled my students to realize success, and I take pride in their accomplishments. I am proud to say that several of my students have gone on to become teachers themselves. My undergraduate st... Read more
Devin
NYS Certified Teacher in History, French, and Special Education
- $60 / h
- Poughkeepsie , New York ( 12603 )
- 30 miles
My name is Devin L. and I currently teach Global History, sections one and two, as well as American History to high school students. I've been a teacher since 2012 having taught students with emotional disorders and English language learners while on scholarship in France. I have a Master's degree in Special Education from SUNY New Paltz where I also worked as a research assistant studying education policy. Even though I love having my own classroom I find tutoring just as enjoyable. I ... Read more
James
Take Advantage of 30+ years of Technology, Science and Math
- $60 / h
- 55 ratings
- Poughkeepsie , New York ( 12603 )
- 20 miles
I have been interested in technology from an early age. After completing an excellent technical education, I went on to retire from IBM Corporation, and then work for Nortel Networks. Accepted as a NY Teaching Fellow following the NYC 9/11 attacks, earned permanent certification in NYS / NYC as Math instructor. Over my various careers, I have traveled to many countries, I am an avid lover of arts and music, a collector of DVDs and enjoys virtually all forms of music, Country to Classical. ... Read more
Danielle
Everyone Can Learn!
- $55 / h
- 19 ratings
- Wappingers Falls , New York ( 12590 )
- 30 miles
I have been teaching in the educational system for the past 20 years. I am currently teaching in the Garrison School District as a special education teacher. I received my Associates Degree at Bronx Community College, my Bachelor Degree at Hunter College, my major was English and my minor was theologian studies. I also have a Double Master Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Deaf and Hard – of – Hearing and Elementary Education. I completed my third Master at Touro College in... Read more
Jennifer
Well-rounded English and Verbal SAT/ACT Tutor and Published Writer
Hello. A teacher and tutor for over 20 years, I have always enjoyed the one-on-one format. It's a forum where I can genuinely assess the learner's needs, learning styles, and much more. No two learners are the same, and each flourishes using varying techniques and settings. As a result, I realize the integral need to develop plans that best suit that individual, making learning personal and meaningful. Over the years, I have instructed students of all age levels, ranging from kindergarten th... Read more
Daniel
College Math/Physics Tutor
I have always been passionate about helping others learn, showing people a different way of looking at things and helping them see more clearly has always been very exciting to me. I began tutoring part-time while I was completing my Bachelor's degree and soon realized what an engaging and rewarding occupation it could be. While at SUNY New Paltz, I tutored undergraduate students in College Algebra, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Applied (Engineering) Math, Computer Science and General Physics. Th... Read more
Robin
Compassionate, nurturing, innovative,and accomplished special educator
My current experience includes over 19 years in educational instruction, curriculum development, student advocacy, and educational testing. I analyze and disseminate information concerning assessment results. I am currently certified New York State Elementary (N-6); New York State Special Education (N-12). Having extensive experience in the Orton Gillilngham practice, a hands-on, multi-sensory program for struggling readers, I am a Wilson Dyslexia Therapist, trained in Wilson Readi... Read more
Erin
Academic admissions essay coach
Hi! I’m Erin, a journalist with 15 years of experience in the media industry. My writing has been published in national news outlets including CBS News, Smithsonian Magazine, USA Today, the Huffington Post, Jezebel and more. I am an experienced student writing mentor, and I can help you write a strong college application essay that will impress the admissions team. Writing an academic admissions essay can be a daunting task. My goal is to ease the stress and overwhelm of the application ... Read more