536 Des Moines Special Needs Tutors

...I work specifically in remedial reading, writing, math, social skills, and study skills. I am a Washington State certificated teacher in special education. I have been a special education teacher for over five years. I provide a wide range of specially designed instruction and modifications for students of all ages. For students with ADD and ADHD,... read more

...This is exactly what a Tutor needs to do! For the past 3 years, I have worked with students one-on-one to facilitate academic understanding and growth. I also have extensive experience working with students with special needs, primarily in a public school setting. Before attaining my teaching certificate, I worked with youths at a Therapeutic Boarding... read more

...From learning shapes, colors, letters and numbers to learning simple addition and subtraction, I have some experience with montessori methods using manipulatives and other objects to help teach the younger elementary school age all that they need to build on in the upper elementary ages. I also have taught 4-6th graders so I am familiar with the... read more

I am a recent graduate of Seattle University with two BA degrees in History and English. I am starting my Masters in Teaching in the fall and am working toward becoming a certified Slingerland method teacher. It is my ambition to work with students with learning disabilities. As a student who struggled with Dyslexia myself I have a unique perspective... read more

...A lesson starts with a topic, a theme, and a grammar point. For example, the theme of Animals, going to the zoo, and a grammar point on the present progressive as exemplified below would constitute a lesson. I feel that grammar ought to be taught in a context-embedded manner, so as to lower the Affective Filter, or a student's anxiety barometer... read more