The Best Special Needs Tutors in Washington, DC

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Special Needs Tutor with 10+ years of Teaching Experience

For the past 10+ years, I have worked in the public school system with the special needs population. I am also the parent of a special needs child who has since graduated from school. Using a multi-sensory approach, my experience includes phonemic awareness, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and... See Karen's full profile

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Retired Teacher (with J.D.); Patient, Engaging, Skilled, Dedicated

Now retired from MCPS, I have 14 years of experience working directly with the special needs population in high school. My students were coded with autism, add, adhd, cp, ms, dyslexia, mental challenges, dysgraphia, physical and cognitive impairments, and other. Creating or modifying materials for English,... See Nancy's full profile

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Reading and English (using ASL to communicate) (NOT ASL tutoring)

I work very well with teen and adult hearing and Deaf students who are trying to reach academic (college)reading levels. With intensive tutoring, I've already helped several international Deaf students and others with special needs bring reading skills up to college level. I have a Master of Science in... See Christine's full profile

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Guiding Special Needs Students From School to Real Life

I have over 25 years of experience working with special needs students as an academic therapist, former teacher, and coach, supporting learners from early childhood through adulthood. My background includes working with students with learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum and developmental delays, behavior... See Edie's full profile

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Ellen, Masters in Special Education, great with kids and adults

I became an elementary school teacher in 1978. While teaching, I discovered that many of my students had special needs so I obtained my Master's Degree in special education at Marymount University in 1983. Since then, I have taught and tutored kids with Emotional Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Learning... See Ellen's full profile

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Reading for Special Needs

For over a decade, I have specialized in working with children diagnosed with Dyslexia, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, and ADD/ADHD. As a Certified Dyslexia and Special Needs Educational Therapist, I design individualized programs that align with each child’s unique learning style—whether visual,... See Jessie's full profile

Certified Special Ed Teacher | Special Needs Education Specialist

I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I specialize in designing individualized education plans that... See Andrea's full profile

Teacher Aide for 5 years working with special needs

I have a total of 25 years in education and I worked for past 5 years still employed working with special needs children See Rosetta's full profile

MA in psychology w/10+ yrs. in disability services in higher education

My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated... See Melanie's full profile

Executive Function Coach for ADHD and Autism

I have been an Executive Function Coach for 2 years. I work with students who have ADHD and Autism who need help with their executive function skills. I help students with planning, organization, prioritization and time management. I also work... See Jennifer's full profile

Occupational Therapist with 25+ years working with special needs

I have a Master's degree In Occupational Therapy and have spent my career serving children with special needs. As a treating therapist I have served children birth to 21 years of age with a variety of developmental disabilities... See Heather's full profile

Experienced Special Education teacher

I am a certified K-12 Exceptional Needs Teacher with a degree in Special Education. I have ten years of teaching experience with special needs students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. My experience includes but is not... See Jordan's full profile

9 Years Supporting Students with Diverse Learning and Support Needs

I spent nine years at Bridges Academy, a school serving gifted and twice-exceptional students with a wide range of learning, developmental, emotional, and executive-function needs. My work included four years as a teaching assistant and five years... See Shawn's full profile

Compassionate social worker with special needs experience

As a caseworker for many years, I have worked with both adults and children with varying special needs. I am able to accommodate these various needs by changing my method toward one that will work better for them. See Amanda's full profile

Confidence Building Math and Reading Teacher

I have a recent elementary education degree from York College of Pennsylvania. I have taken coursework in special needs, including ADHD/ADD, autism, spectrum disorders, motor impairments, vision/hearing impairments, and... See Kymberly's full profile

Caring, patient, and highly qualified Special Needs Instructor

During my 20 years of education, and with my personal children, I have worked with students with special needs consistently. As a Special Education educator, I worked in the classroom with Special Needs students as well as in a... See Lisa's full profile

Academic Tutor Specializing in Special Education and Individualized Le

I have experience supporting students with learning differences, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, processing disorders, and anxiety-related academic challenges. I create individualized learning plans that break down complex... See April's full profile

Experienced with Learning Differences

I have worked with several students who have learning differences and IEP's through my previous tutoring jobs (Varsity Tutors and TRiO talent search). I have researched how to best reach these students, and have applied this knowledge in my... See Johnathan's full profile

SPED Teacher (Med) |15+ Years Special Education

I am a certified special education teacher with a master's degree in advanced special education and 15 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. I work with students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning... See Samantha 's full profile

Experienced Special Needs & GED Tutor

My expertise as a special needs educator is built on a professional foundation of over 25 years of teaching experience, more than 3,000 hours of successful online instruction since 2020, and active IXL Certification. Throughout my career, I... See Patricia's full profile

Special Needs Tutor | Patient Structured Learning

I work with students who benefit from additional structure, patience, and individualized support while learning. My approach focuses on breaking tasks into manageable steps, creating clear routines, and adapting explanations to each student’s... See James's full profile

Licensed Special Education (Adapted Curriculum) Teacher

I've taught special education classes of grades K-6 and 9-12 full-time in schools for 5 years, with additional experience in various educational roles. I'm licensed to teach adapted curriculum (severe/profound) for grades K-12, and hold 2 teaching... See Chae's full profile

Special Needs Teacher with 24+ years of Teaching Experience

I have been teaching for 24 years in Polk County Florida. I have a master's degree in special education from Grand Canyon University. I currently work as a 3rd-5th grade self-contained ESE teacher. I have experience with children of all... See Dawn's full profile

Special Needs Teacher and Family Consultant

For over ten years I have been working with students that have special needs. I have served as a family consultant for children/ young adults with autism in addition to being a special education teacher for students with dyslexia,... See Kelly's full profile

MA- Psychology

...worked with special needs individuals (teens, adults, and children) as part of my MA degree in psychology. I have worked at several intuitions (Angier Elementary, MGH Aspire) specifically in services for individuals with special needs such as autism... See Sarah's full profile