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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Carlsbad, CA

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Dana B.

60/hour

Near Carlsbad, CA

Experienced, knowledgeable, Professional for struggling children

4.9 (377)

1,710 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 minutes

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 mother even came in and thanked me for helping her son enjoy and do better...

We love our math tutor!

Dana has been tutoring our third grader in math twice a week for the last two months. We are very pleased with her techniques and have seen a huge improvement in our daughter's math confidence and ability to problem solve. Right... - Laura, 33 lessons with Dana

Sakshi S.

90/hour

Near Carlsbad, CA

Medical Student Specializing in ADHD, Dyslexia & Neurodiverse Learners

4.7 (7)

25 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

As a graduating medical student entering psychiatry, I have a deep understanding of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders. I’ve worked with children and teens who learn differently, helping them build executive functioning, reading, and writing skills with structure and...

Briana T.

80/hour

Near Carlsbad, CA

Stanford University graduate - multi-subject experienced tutor/teacher

5.0 (330)

1,170 hours tutoring

... with special needs students in Southern and Northern California. With Best Buddies, I've participated with cooking activities, marathon walking and completing homework. I'm accustomed to working with special needs students and enjoy spending time with them. Through my experience I have assisted special needs students...

Insightful and patient, tutor- Received an A+ with her help!

I contacted Briana for help with my medical sociology papers. She was very responsive and we were quickly able to set up plan. She reviewed my paper and provided extremely detailed notes, giving me guiding points that allowed me... - Danica , 5 lessons with Briana

Nicole W.

89/hour

Carlsbad, CA

Experienced working with students with Special Needs

5.0 (189)

1,252 hours tutoring

I am a current graduate student in Special Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities. I have been described as a patient and caring tutor. I strive to ensure that all of my lessons and sessions are flexible and able to be adapted to the needs of my students. I have worked with many students with ADHD both...

The literal BEST ACT tutor!!!!

My son went up by 3 points on his ACT composite score, after working with Nicole for only a month! Nicole was friendly, flexible, kind, and easy to work with. She was very good at communication and helped my son both with test tak... - Elizabeth, 10 lessons with Nicole

Valerie C.

55/hour

Near Carlsbad, CA

Experienced College Educator with Math High School Teaching Credential

4.9 (193)

837 hours tutoring

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 classes and I work with each student individually so that the student can be...

She made all the difference!

My 9th grade daughter has been tutored by Valerie over a month, and she recently achieved a perfect score for the Math 1 Honors test first time. This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without Valerie’s guidance. Not only ... - Kevin, 53 lessons with Valerie

Timothy J.

50/hour

Near Carlsbad, CA

Dr. J - Educator and Tutor for over 30 years

5.0 (20)

75 hours tutoring

I received continual training in teaching these students over 30+ years of teaching. I have also worked with special needs populations in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and in rehabilitation settings. Additionally, I have tutored special needs students since the 1960's.

Knowledgeable and Kind

Timothy is a great tutor who knows a great deal about children with special needs, especially autism, and how to maximize their potential. - Aidan, 6 lessons with Timothy

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Elisabeth F.

100/hour

Special Educator and Nurturer with 5+ years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (250)

773 hours tutoring

Response time: 44 minutes

I earned a Masters in Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) from Lesley University in May 2014. I have taught students with various disabilities in the classroom with varying capabilities, from other health impairment for ADHD to an...

Amazing!

Elisabeth is amazing at assessing a child's strengths and growth areas and using that data to inform her instructional strategies. She also builds great rapport with children so that they feel comfortable and excited about learni... - Kenneth, 29 lessons with Elisabeth

April V.

88/hour

Academic Tutor Specializing in Special Education and Individualized Le

Response time: 3 minutes

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...

Exceptional tutor who truly understands and supports students unique learning style

April has been an absolute blessing for our son Joshua. It's not easy to make Financial Accounting and Excel meaningful. She goes far beyond what we expected, genuinely understanding how to engage students with different learning ... - Joshua, 77 lessons with April

Evan W.

139/hour

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

5.0 (2194)

11,442 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 minutes

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...

Patient and Flexible

Evan was invaluable in helping my daughter with her college algebra class. In the beginning of the semester she was barely passing, but with Evan’s experience, patience and flexible schedule my daughter ended the semester with a B... - Brittany, 274 lessons with Evan

Joan L.

60/hour

Special Education Teacher

5.0 (125)

387 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 minutes

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.

Connie Y.

45/hour

Credentialed Special Ed Teacher (ret)

5.0 (2367)

5,958 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....

“she is awesome”

My 12 year old son really enjoyed his session with Connie, he likes her personality a lot. He says she is very patient, caring and understanding - Christian, 5 lessons with Connie

Josh M.

175/hour

Learning Specialist, Writing Coach, 15+ Years Exp., Wyzant Top Tutor

5.0 (217)

1,120 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

Having Dyslexia myself, and having overcome it through wonderful teachers and self discipline, I believe I am an ideal candidate to work with students with Special Needs.

The best teacher I have ever had!

I have had Josh as a private teacher, as well as in a classroom, for almost eight years now, and he has been an astounding, breathtaking and unparalleled teacher and mentor, without a doubt the best I've ever had! He has taught me... - Marianna

Sherri M.

80/hour

Degreed Special Needs Homeschool Teacher

5.0 (83)

203 hours tutoring

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.

asvab

Mrs Sherri is working with my son with asvab and he liking every aspect of it. She is working his needs he doesnt understand and improve................................................................................................. - Ed, 5 lessons with Sherri

Andy F.

60/hour

Doctor of Education with 26 years experience with struggling learners

5.0 (28)

278 hours tutoring

My work in the public school setting and in private tutoring has involved hundreds of students with special needs. I know how crucial it is for the teacher to be patient and develop a positive relationship with the student who struggles...

Merlin L.

50/hour

Retired Educatore with Master's Degree in Special Education

5.0 (944)

3,339 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

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...

We signed up for the entire school year!

Our son enjoyed his lesson with Merlin. Merlin is patient, kind, and a very supportive tutor. We are looking forward to his support through the entire year. Merlin is very knowledgable and brings lots of experience having worked ... - Jelena, 93 lessons with Merlin

Geri F.

45/hour

Elementary Education and Special Education

5.0 (450)

2,154 hours tutoring

I am a certified special education and elementary education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having special needs.

Expert Special Educator

Geri was very knowledgeable on the subject of Special Needs teaching. She was flexible and accommodating with scheduling a lesson time and answered my messages quickly. At our first meeting she gathered information about my specif... - Susan

Matthew K.

100/hour

10+ years in special needs clinical care, education and research

5.0 (337)

2,002 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

Since 2020, I have worked for about 25 hours a week homeschooling and tutoring students on the ASD spectrum. Before that, I worked in the Autism research and clinical care program at UCSF for six years after studying language development and...

The BEST tutor for special needs

Matthew is an absolute gem of a tutor and human being. He has been working with my autistic 12-year-old-son for about five months now on homework. From day one, Matthew came prepared with tools that would keep my son focused and o... - Marla, 26 lessons with Matthew

Richard G.

45/hour

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

4.9 (1420)

6,966 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

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...

Taylor C.

60/hour

5+ years teaching in Special Education as a Behavioral Assistant

5.0 (200)

1,053 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

I have personally worked with over 100+ students in a classroom setting that have various special needs and accommodations. Preparing a student socially, mentally, emotionally, and physically for the real world is my main goal in teaching...

Best all around tutor!

Taylor has been a major blessing for our family. My son is autistic and sometimes need the material broken down for a deeper understanding. Taylor is patient, exciting, knowledgeable and thoughtful. She is not just a tutor, she's ... - Nikki, 57 lessons with Taylor

Bridget B.

60/hour

K-6 Academic Intervention with a Special Education Teacher

4.9 (102)

322 hours tutoring

With a Master’s degree in Special Education and 26 years of experience, I specialize in helping students with diverse learning needs develop strong academic skills while building the confidence and independence needed for long-term success. I...

Jackie C.

45/hour

School-based occupational therapist experienced with special needs

5.0 (91)

244 hours tutoring

I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist, currently practicing in the school system. Over the past 5 years in the schools, I have worked with students who have been in self-contained settings including physical impairment (PI),...

Mary V.

45/hour

Patient Tutor. Diverse Experience - EFL/ESL, Special Needs, Art

5.0 (332)

1,235 hours tutoring

I taught regular lessons and helped the school age children with their schoolwork. I also volunteered with the Head Start program, was a certified respite care provider for children with special needs, and an approved provider for Catholic...

Linda A.

135/hour

Certified ESE/Special Education and Phonics Teacher K-12

4.9 (233)

2,121 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

As a Certified Special Education Teacher, I have taught students of all exceptionalities and ages. I have taught them in self-contained classrooms, inclusion classrooms and general education classrooms as well as privately online. I am an...

Excellent Tutor

Linda completely changed the course of my granddaughter’s life. She could not read and was held back in first grade. It didn't take any time working with Linda until she could read. Her confidence has soared, and her conversationa... - Michael, 39 lessons with Linda

Karim S.

60/hour

Fun and Patient Art Teacher

4.9 (425)

1,926 hours tutoring

I have been working with adults with developmental disabilities for ten years. I began in 2006 as studio manager at a local art studio in Chicago and in 2013 worked one on one with a client with autism for 4 months. In 2014, I started work at a...

Extremely Insightful, Patient, and Wonderful with Children!

Karim is a pleasure to work with! He is very responsive to messages; extremely easy to set up meetings with - working with my schedule and special needs. He arrived promptly, and with a wide array of art supplies for my daughter ... - Jacqueline

Rogina T.

60/hour

"Unlocking Unique Learning Paths for Special Students"

5.0 (326)

755 hours tutoring

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...

Always patient. Always kind.

It's difficult to keep our Ian interested in any thing but Ms. TS does. He always looks forward to their weekly sessions and is sad if he misses one. Thanks Ms. TS. You are wonderful to treat our Ian with the same love we do. - Ian, 42 lessons with Rogina

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Nadia S.

9 lessons

His twin who is also 10 years old works with Kaitlin for writing and novel studies. Thanks to Kaitlin she is above grade level. She also loves going to class and talks about the novels she reads all the time. Kaitlin is very enthusiastic and has really built my daughter's self-esteem. My youngest, 8, is dyslexic. Kaitlin uses a program designed for dyslexic readers to teach him to read. He went from a beginning 1st grade reading level to a 2nd grade reading level in just 6 months.

Ting R.

23 lessons

Jenna tailors activities and games to teach/play with my child online to make learning fun. When my child occasionally acts out and doesn't feel like going to class (like any 6 yrs old would), Jenna can always bring my child's attention back to the screen with her cheerful encouragement and fun games. After a few months, we can clearly see the improvement in my child's reading skills and overall confidence. Thank you, Jenna!

Elizabeth S.

2 lessons

He was engaging, knowledgeable, fun, warm, very prepared--and made learning the alphabet and numbers 1-21 a bonding, memorable experience. I have already brought so much of what I learned into the classroom. I highly recommend Frank and will definitely be re-booking!

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