The Best ADD/ADHD Tutors in Berkeley, CA

Near Berkeley, CA

Certified Special Needs Educator

Working with Students with Special Educational Needs (certificate - Alison), currently enrolled in an accredited certification in ADHD Management (Udemy), privately tutored several students in this category, and volunteered after school as a teacher to help students in this category. See Stephen's full profile

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Experienced college Algebra tutor

Formulas can be forgotten, especially during a test, so my strategy is to help students understand the core concepts so they can move on to the next level. I have years of experience, and enjoy working with, ADHD students, gifted and talented students, and even special needs students. After undergrad I worked... See Heather's full profile

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Experienced Math and Organization Tutor

Specific to ADHD, at the age of eight I was diagnosed with ADD and throughout my years in education, I worked hard to gain the skills and strategies that would help me succeed and progress despite my learning differences. As a tutor and teacher, I have a strong understanding of the needs of students--I am... See Alyssa's full profile

Berkeley, CA

PhD Student with MA from Yale Teaching ADHD Coping Strategies

I have severe ADHD myself and cannot take medication due to heart issues. Despite that, I managed to graduate high school in the honor society and go to Yale for a MA and Berkeley for my PhD. I can teach the medication-free coping strategies I used to get to where I am today. See Lani's full profile

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Dr. Sorenson JD, MD - specialized LSAT tutor with extensive experience

Despite my wide training, I only tutor one subject - the LSAT. This is because I truly believe that the LSAT is unique among standardized tests in that a good tutor can add incredible value to a student's score. Put simply, I know how to beat standardized tests. After law school I passed the California... See Scott's full profile

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Bioengineer + Writer Specializing in Math/Writing/Biology

For each student, I alter my classes to fit their needs and goals. I have tutored students from 6th through 12th grade, individually and in groups on a variety of subjects. Additionally, I've worked with students who had ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities. I worked in a summer math tutoring camp where... See Michael's full profile

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University of Cambridge Graduate with PhD in Biochemistry

I have experience tutoring children and young people of ages for a variety of subjects including humanities and sciences. I have experience working with individuals with special educational needs such as dyslexia, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. I enjoy helping students to reach their full potential in... See Sarrita's full profile

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Experienced English Tutor: Essays, Term Paper Emergencies, and ESL

I have assisted many students with their college entrance essays for both undergraduate and graduate programs including personal statements to be submitted with their MBA applications. Basically, you need to tell the school why you are unique and what you can add to their graduate class as well as how their... See Donna Ann's full profile

Berkeley, CA

Fun & Effective Berkeley Tutor for Coding & Building Apps

I also wrote software for NASA and an aerospace company! First and foremost, I am flexible and like working with my student's pace. I've worked with a wide range of students, including those with ADHD and dyslexia, from elementary to college, and those who want to get ahead. All my students have been... See Trinity's full profile

Berkeley, CA

5-year English teacher & lifelong word-lover

When I was a kid, I was embarrassed by my oversize vocabulary. Now, I relish every word I add to it through voracious and wide-ranging reading. Expanding your available words means expanding your available concepts, enabling you to grasp any subject with more vigor and precision. See Robert's full profile

Near Berkeley, CA

Creative Math - ADHD Students

I have worked with top level advanced students seeking a deeper understanding as well as struggling and ADHD students. As an ADHD myself, I am personally very passionate about working with this group. I have developed several behavioral skillsets that work great for us ADHD creative geniuses.... See Charles's full profile

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Highly Experienced Tutor

I have a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University and many years of success working with ADD/ADHD students, their families, and school counselors in order to advocate on our students' behalf. See Jason's full profile

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Skilled Educator Works Successfully with Differently-Abled Students

As a successful classroom teacher, principal, and vice principal, I effectively differentiate instruction with my students with ADHD. We enjoyed learning with research-based strategies including but not limited to: seating; self-regulated timing; a buddy system; being a teacher’s aide; differentiated... See Stephen's full profile

Near Berkeley, CA

UCLA Grad, 10+ Years Tutoring Experience from Pre-Algebra to Calculus

Geometry can be challenging for students because: A) It introduces proofs, which require more writing than in other Math classes, and B) It adds shapes and other two-dimensional figures which require spatial thinking that is not exercised as greatly in other Math classes. The key to Geometry is to understand... See Randy's full profile

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Dedicated and Engaging Tutor in Multiple Subjects

My strongest subject is Spanish. I was raised in a bilingual, Argentinian household. With my background in school psychology I am very knowledgeable in study skills to help students with ADHD or other learning challenges. My therapy background allows me to teach students adaptive coping skills that can help them... See Olivia's full profile

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Personable, effective English, Math and Science Tutor

I have tutored several students in the K-6 demographic, whose parents sought me out through the website. I raised two sons, one with ADHD, via private school in San Francisco and helped them both to succeed. With my educational background, and my experience teaching as an adjunct professor, I am familiar with the... See Jim's full profile

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Positive ADHD Experience

I have over 20 years of direct experience working directly with students diagnosed with ADHD. As a teacher and an administrator, I've delivered services and supports that make true learning possible at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I've also received and delivered significant training,... See Terry's full profile

From an "I Can't" to an "I Can" Attitude!

I have taught and counseled many special needs students through my years in the schools and classrooms. I have worked with ADD/ADHD as well as Autism, Abandonment Issues, Anxiety and Test Anxiety, Fear of Failure, Procrastination,... See Casey's full profile

Tutor in Finance: SIE, Series # 7, 65, 63 ,and 66 / Anxiety Control

Qualification for Coaching Students: With ADD, ADHD, Test Taking Anxiety and Multiple Attempts in Test Examinations: Series 7,6,65,63,66 and SIE Qualifications For Series 65 Successful tutor for students at: Morgan Stanley, Merry Lynch,... See Mark's full profile

K-5 (All Subjects); Beg/Int Spanish Tutor, ESL Teacher (20yrs)

I have been an elementary school teacher for 9 years and have worked with students with ADD, ADHD, and both. I believe tutoring is the best option to help these special students improve academically because they benefit the most from the... See Teri's full profile

Educational Diagnostician working with students with ADHD/ADD

As an educational diagnostician I have helped parents, teachers, staff, and the student(s) acquire the strategies that would be beneficial to help students with ADHD/ADD focus and do well in school. In addition, students have... See Jade's full profile

Perfect Scoring SAT/SSAT/APUSH Tutor to China's Top 1%

Before I learned and developed strategies for coping with ADD, everyday activities such as finishing a homework assignment, reading through a boring textbook passage, and keeping up with my fellow students all became a daily struggle.... See Aaron's full profile

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

I provide study and organizational skills, and life skills coaching. I have taught the ADD/ADHD student at both the middle, and high school levels for over 14 years. I am licensed in Virginia and Arizona to teach youth with these... See Richard's full profile

Master’s Degree in Special Education

I have worked with students from grades two through grades twelve. I have worked with students with disabilities ranging from Autism, ADD/ADHD, Emotional Disability, Intellectual Disability, Down’s Syndrome and students diagnosed... See Merlin's full profile

Patient tutor, successful with students with special needs

I am qualified to tutor students who have ADD/ADHD based on both my education and experience. I hold a valid multiple subject teaching credential. One class dealt specifically with teaching students with special needs, including... See Michelle's full profile