828 San Rafael Special Needs Tutors

...My credentials are in English and Social Studies, but I’ve also taught theater and outdoor education, and enjoy helping young people who find it difficult to learn in traditional settings. The last ten years of my work as a teacher were at a public alternative high school focused on students with a wide range of special needs. These included not... read more

...These courses are taught to fit the individual grade levels of the students. Science, which includes both physiology, and biology, places an emphasis on where human beings stand in ecological systems, as well as on experimental inquiry. Visual and performing arts includes the subjects of dance, music, theatre and visual arts, with a focus on developing... read more

...While I have been specializing in tutoring for math, I have also tutored in writing and reading skills. As an example, my 2nd grade class recently completed their "Book Club" work on a Cam Jansen story called "Can Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery." When we return from break, I will be starting a new book, "The Great Cheese Conspiracy", with... read more

...There are many factors that impact the student’s progress, but the most important is how much time and effort the student is able to dedicate to his or her success. The first session is free. This takes away the pressure and allows the parents, the student and me to get to know each other and gives us all a better metric about whether we are a good... read more

...I also have bilingual TA experience working with even the most discouraged and unmotivated students. With experience in working with autistic children, and having an autistic sibling myself, I am very patient and flexible to cater to any special needs a student might have. Volleyball: I played 10 years of competitive volleyball for school and club... read more