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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Fairfax County, VA

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Christine W. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christine W.
85/hour

Alexandria, VA

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...

5.0 (3)
85/hour
9 hours 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...

Ellen K. Fairfax, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ellen K.
80/hour

Fairfax, VA

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...

5.0 (1326)
80/hour
2,768 hours tutoring

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...

Giuseppina B. Chantilly, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Giuseppina B.
70/hour

Chantilly, VA

Licensed Teacher

I have 7 years of experience as a public school teacher educating students of different abilities. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and other special education needs. I have the professional...

5.0 (27)
70/hour
455 hours tutoring

I have 7 years of experience as a public school teacher educating students of different abilities. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and other special education needs. I have the professional...

Yvette R. Waldorf, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yvette R.
50/hour

Waldorf, MD

Experienced Certified Teacher and Certified Tutor

In addition I have passed all the qualifications, submitted them to the SC department of Education and am awaiting my teaching certificate from the state of South Carolina. I have a heart for special needs student and experience working...

5.0 (8)
50/hour
75 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yvette’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC.

In addition I have passed all the qualifications, submitted them to the SC department of Education and am awaiting my teaching certificate from the state of South Carolina. I have a heart for special needs student and experience working...

Jacqueline R. Sterling, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacqueline R.
55/hour

Sterling, VA

Dynamic tutor for children & adults w/extensive online experience

I am a certified Special Education teacher. I recently taught as a special education teacher in 9-12th grades, but an qualified for K-12th grades.

4.9 (69)
55/hour
269 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jacqueline’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

I am a certified Special Education teacher. I recently taught as a special education teacher in 9-12th grades, but an qualified for K-12th grades.

Nancy H. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy H.
100/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

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...

5.0 (79)
100/hour
481 hours tutoring

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...

Edie B. Germantown, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edie B.
75/hour

Germantown, MD

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...

5.0 (23)
75/hour
108 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Edie’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

Jessie V. Bethesda, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessie V.
85/hour

Bethesda, MD

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...

4.9 (26)
85/hour
141 hours tutoring

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...

Sherri M. Stafford, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sherri M.
80/hour

Stafford, VA

Degreed Special Needs Homeschool Teacher

Graduate of Liberty University with my graduate certificate degree in Autism Education. As a veteran homeschool teacher, have counseled many parents who sought my help for their special needs children.

5.0 (84)
80/hour
205 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sherri’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

Graduate of Liberty University with my graduate certificate degree in Autism Education. As a veteran homeschool teacher, have counseled many parents who sought my help for their special needs children.

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Greensboro, NC Tutoring
Chae B.
55/hour

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...

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5.0 (380)
55/hour
1,931 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response time is based on Chae’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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...

Richmond, VA Tutoring
Johnathan F.
150/hour

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...

5.0 (2103)
150/hour
7,071 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Vincentown, NJ Tutoring
Ellen R.
60/hour

Math Tutor- specialize in middle school math and algebra 1

I am a special education teacher with a masters degree. I work at a public high school during the school year as a special ed teacher. I work at a special needs camp during the summer as a lead teacher.

5.0 (70)
60/hour
218 hours tutoring

I am a special education teacher with a masters degree. I work at a public high school during the school year as a special ed teacher. I work at a special needs camp during the summer as a lead teacher.

Saint Louis, MO Tutoring
Patricia L.
60/hour

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...

5.0 (136)
60/hour
504 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Patricia’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

Hedgesville, WV Tutoring
Richard G.
45/hour

Special Ed Teacher Highly Qualified in Hist., Gov., Geom. & Alg.

I am Licensed in Virginia as a Special Education Teacher for K-12 students who suffer Learning Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities. I have been teaching since 1999 in self-contained, ED/LD facilities for Fairfax County Public Schools. I...

4.9 (1456)
45/hour
7,101 hours tutoring

I am Licensed in Virginia as a Special Education Teacher for K-12 students who suffer Learning Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities. I have been teaching since 1999 in self-contained, ED/LD facilities for Fairfax County Public Schools. I...

Lindenhurst, NY Tutoring
Elisa M.
50/hour

Special Needs Tutor and Teacher

I have worked with students with special needs for the last three years. I have experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other special learning disabilities. I have experience in working directly in self contained...

5.0 (27)
50/hour
73 hours tutoring

I have worked with students with special needs for the last three years. I have experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other special learning disabilities. I have experience in working directly in self contained...

Gibsonton, FL Tutoring
Bianca P.
45/hour

Educator for children with special needs

Working in the public schools and also as a substitute teacher allowed me the opportunity to work with students from various backgrounds. My certification area was in behavioral disorders as well as special education for students that are on...

4.9 (269)
45/hour
808 hours tutoring

Working in the public schools and also as a substitute teacher allowed me the opportunity to work with students from various backgrounds. My certification area was in behavioral disorders as well as special education for students that are on...

Pittsburgh, PA Tutoring
James C.
65/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

...experiences teaching students with special needs. I created verbalization techniques for a college student with cerebral palsy and paraplegia to use during test taking scenarios in history and algebra. As a special needs teacher in Uganda, I worked to...

4.9 (261)
65/hour
2,864 hours tutoring

...experiences teaching students with special needs. I created verbalization techniques for a college student with cerebral palsy and paraplegia to use during test taking scenarios in history and algebra. As a special needs teacher in Uganda, I worked to...

Hydes, MD Tutoring
Kelly H.
100/hour

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,...

5.0 (174)
100/hour
373 hours tutoring

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,...

Reading, PA Tutoring
Amanda F.
40/hour

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.

5.0 (15)
40/hour
273 hours tutoring

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.

Alden, NY Tutoring
Justin B.
60/hour

High School Special Education Teacher

I am a high school special education teacher specializing in teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences that necessitate a slower pace and smaller class size. I currently teach in a program for students with autism,...

4.9 (15)
60/hour
40 hours tutoring

I am a high school special education teacher specializing in teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences that necessitate a slower pace and smaller class size. I currently teach in a program for students with autism,...

Morrow, OH Tutoring
James F.
70/hour

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...

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5.0 (106)
70/hour
507 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Lynchburg, VA Tutoring
Joan L.
60/hour

Special Education Teacher

I am a certified special education teacher with over ten years' experience teaching students with disabilities. I have a Master's degree in Special Education Curriculum & Instruction.

5.0 (142)
60/hour
474 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response time is based on Joan’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

I am a certified special education teacher with over ten years' experience teaching students with disabilities. I have a Master's degree in Special Education Curriculum & Instruction.

San Diego, CA Tutoring
Merlin L.
50/hour

Retired Educatore with Master's Degree in Special Education

I have twenty years of experience working with students with Special Needs. I have worked with students diagnosed with: ASD, ADHD, ADD, ID, ED and Down's Syndrome. My primary specialty is the field of Mathematics and Language Arts. I...

5.0 (948)
50/hour
3,435 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Merlin’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

I have twenty years of experience working with students with Special Needs. I have worked with students diagnosed with: ASD, ADHD, ADD, ID, ED and Down's Syndrome. My primary specialty is the field of Mathematics and Language Arts. I...

Medford, MA Tutoring
Sarah K.
50/hour

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...

5.0 (24)
50/hour
189 hours tutoring

...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...

Riverside, CA Tutoring
Connie Y.
45/hour

Credentialed Special Ed Teacher (ret)

Learning how to learn is half the battle. So I would like to encourage you and your student to join me for online tutoring like many others with “special needs” have done, and if the first lesson is not successful, I won’t bill you....

5.0 (2407)
45/hour
6,173 hours tutoring

Learning how to learn is half the battle. So I would like to encourage you and your student to join me for online tutoring like many others with “special needs” have done, and if the first lesson is not successful, I won’t bill you....

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