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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Encinitas, San Diego, CA

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Briana T. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Briana T.
80/hour

San Diego, CA

Stanford University graduate - multi-subject experienced tutor/teacher

As a Best Buddy member I've spent years mentoring and creating a long lasting bond with special needs students in Southern and Northern California. With Best Buddies, I've participated with cooking activities, marathon walking...

5.0 (331)
80/hour
1,243 hours tutoring

As a Best Buddy member I've spent years mentoring and creating a long lasting bond with special needs students in Southern and Northern California. With Best Buddies, I've participated with cooking activities, marathon walking...

Juliana V. Encinitas, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Juliana V.
50/hour

Encinitas, CA

Native Spanish & English Speaker. Expert Tutor :)

I have taught many students who have special needs. I have worked with kids with ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and Down syndrome. Having a degree in Psychology has made me knowledgeable about the various mental illnesses and learning...

4.9 (15)
50/hour
67 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught many students who have special needs. I have worked with kids with ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and Down syndrome. Having a degree in Psychology has made me knowledgeable about the various mental illnesses and learning...

Valerie C. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie C.
55/hour

San Diego, CA

Experienced College Educator with Math High School Teaching Credential

I have worked in the past as a Special Ed aide in the Poway Unified School District. I have two sons with special needs: one has schizophrenia and the other has autism. I have also taught students with special needs in my college...

4.9 (197)
55/hour
847 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response time is based on Valerie’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have worked in the past as a Special Ed aide in the Poway Unified School District. I have two sons with special needs: one has schizophrenia and the other has autism. I have also taught students with special needs in my college...

Dana B. Vista, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dana B.
60/hour

Vista, CA

Experienced, knowledgeable, Professional for struggling children

During my last years of teaching, I taught a 4/5 Intensive Intervention class where I instructed 5-8 children directly from a special day class because my administrator understood my gift of working with those with special needs. One...

4.9 (377)
60/hour
1,710 hours tutoring

During my last years of teaching, I taught a 4/5 Intensive Intervention class where I instructed 5-8 children directly from a special day class because my administrator understood my gift of working with those with special needs. One...

Here are even more great Special Needs tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Special Needs tutors who offer online lessons.

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
39 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,...

Orlando, FL Tutoring
Heather G.
45/hour

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...

5.0 (1)
45/hour
2 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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.

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 (132)
60/hour
502 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 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...

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 (260)
65/hour
2,855 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...

Wheeling, WV Tutoring
Samantha M.
50/hour

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...

5.0 (107)
50/hour
201 hours tutoring

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...

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...

Wendell, NC Tutoring
Jordan W.
35/hour

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...

5.0 (3)
35/hour
42 hours tutoring

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...

Germantown, MD Tutoring
Edie B.
75/hour

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
107 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...

Morrow, OH Tutoring
James F.
60/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 (102)
60/hour
483 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 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...

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...

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
188 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...

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 (1455)
45/hour
7,096 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...

Newhall, CA Tutoring
Evan W.
149/hour

Top-Rated Test Prep (SAT / ACT / ISEE / HSPT / SSAT / SCAT) Tutor

I have worked with special needs children since I started tutoring. I completed the Exceptional Child course relating special needs while at Tufts University. I also worked 4 years with a non-profit for children with genetic...

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Tomorrow
5.0 (2221)
149/hour
11,777 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I have worked with special needs children since I started tutoring. I completed the Exceptional Child course relating special needs while at Tufts University. I also worked 4 years with a non-profit for children with genetic...

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
472 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.

Santa Ana, CA Tutoring
Jenny T.
60/hour

Pre-K - 4th Grade Special Needs Tutor w/ Degree & 10+ Yrs Experience!

I accumulated 10+ years experience educating young, Special Needs students! I've also earned a degree and Child Development Supervisor Permit, while achieving a prominent place on the Dean's Honor Roll. I'm a highly...

5.0 (11)
60/hour
27 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jenny’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I accumulated 10+ years experience educating young, Special Needs students! I've also earned a degree and Child Development Supervisor Permit, while achieving a prominent place on the Dean's Honor Roll. I'm a highly...

San Diego, CA Tutoring
April V.
88/hour

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...

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5.0 (334)
88/hour
1,036 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on April’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm UTC.

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...

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 (2406)
45/hour
6,166 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....

Highland, IN Tutoring
Kay A.
40/hour

Patient and Effective Math Tutor in Highland, IN

I have tutored students with special needs for over 11 years. I have worked with them in the classroom, individually, and in groups. Over the years I have become familiar with most types of disabilities.

4.8 (153)
40/hour
521 hours tutoring

I have tutored students with special needs for over 11 years. I have worked with them in the classroom, individually, and in groups. Over the years I have become familiar with most types of disabilities.

New Hope, PA Tutoring
Jennifer T.
85/hour

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...

5.0 (36)
85/hour
305 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Huachuca City, AZ Tutoring
Rogina T.
70/hour

"Unlocking Unique Learning Paths for Special Students"

Throughout my two decades as an educator, I've been privileged to work closely with students who have unique special needs. My approach involves a deep commitment to understanding and supporting each student, collaborating closely with...

5.0 (348)
70/hour
853 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rogina’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

Throughout my two decades as an educator, I've been privileged to work closely with students who have unique special needs. My approach involves a deep commitment to understanding and supporting each student, collaborating closely with...

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