Marcia G.
4 lessons












Get 1:1 Help Fast
Find the best local Special Needs tutor in Chicago

Near Chicago, IL
Being a flexible educator, I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach a diverse group of students including those with ADD/ADHD, Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance, Other health impairments, learning disabilities, and speech impairments. Currently, I am working as a special education resource teacher in Highland Park,...
Being a flexible educator, I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach a diverse group of students including those with ADD/ADHD, Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance, Other health impairments, learning disabilities, and speech impairments. Currently, I am working as a special education resource teacher in Highland Park,...
My daughter had another teacher for her dyslexia that she worked with for over three years. Within four months of lessons my daughter has surpassed what she had done with the other teacher in three years! She is progressing really... - Kathy, 64 lessons with Iliana

Near Chicago, IL
I have worked at a special education school for a few years. I've worked with high schoolers as well as now working with 18-21 year olds in a transition program. I'm also currently in a grad program for special needs. I just have student teaching to do. I've already taken all the special...
I have worked at a special education school for a few years. I've worked with high schoolers as well as now working with 18-21 year olds in a transition program. I'm also currently in a grad program for special needs. I just have student teaching to do. I've already taken all the special...

Chicago, IL
Experienced Counselor Educator with a passion for helping students become self-directed learners who take an active role in their education. Expertise in executive function, college coaching, study skills, test prep, ADHD, developing individualized learning plans and IEPs/504 process.
Experienced Counselor Educator with a passion for helping students become self-directed learners who take an active role in their education. Expertise in executive function, college coaching, study skills, test prep, ADHD, developing individualized learning plans and IEPs/504 process.

Chicago, IL
As a teacher, I come across students of all needs. Learning is difficult when a person has limitations, whether physically, socially, or developmentally. Students with special needs must have lessons that appeal to their ability, interests, and motivates them to succeed. Trust is also important. If a student does...
As a teacher, I come across students of all needs. Learning is difficult when a person has limitations, whether physically, socially, or developmentally. Students with special needs must have lessons that appeal to their ability, interests, and motivates them to succeed. Trust is also important. If a student does...

Near Chicago, IL
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.
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.
I was so very happy with how my lil one understood her math homework with no problems after meeting with Kay. My daughter looks forward to meeting with her again . - Jayonn , 2 lessons with Kay

Near Chicago, IL
I have worked with special education students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education and elementary education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having special needs.
I have worked with special education students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education and elementary education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having special needs.
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

Near Chicago, IL
I am a licensed special education teacher, currently employed as a k-6 resource teacher. I have many years of experience using research-based strategies to teach students with disabilities, including autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and speech language impairments.
I am a licensed special education teacher, currently employed as a k-6 resource teacher. I have many years of experience using research-based strategies to teach students with disabilities, including autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and speech language impairments.
I was a little overwhelmed and not entirely sure what to do when my daughter's first-grade report card identified that she was approaching (not meeting) expectations in Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition, Reading... - Mitchell, 987 lessons with Christina

Chicago, IL
I have spent 5 years working in special education, including as the dean of special education at a high school in Chicago. I have a MS in education and special education from Johns Hopkins University. I have worked in cluster-style settings and as a coteacher in general education settings, always differentiating my style...
I have spent 5 years working in special education, including as the dean of special education at a high school in Chicago. I have a MS in education and special education from Johns Hopkins University. I have worked in cluster-style settings and as a coteacher in general education settings, always differentiating my style...

Near Chicago, IL
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician with children with Autism and I'm pursuing my master's of Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism.
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician with children with Autism and I'm pursuing my master's of Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism.

Chicago, IL
Most importantly, I value the relationships that I am able to build with students. I truly believe that positive relationships with students is instrumental to their academic growth! Additionally, I have worked with a wide variety of special needs students including students with the following: Learning...
Most importantly, I value the relationships that I am able to build with students. I truly believe that positive relationships with students is instrumental to their academic growth! Additionally, I have worked with a wide variety of special needs students including students with the following: Learning...
Daniel is wonderful at explaining things to my daughter. He makes sure she is fully understanding the concepts. Able to help her make sense of things and learn in a way her teachers do not. Highly recommend for kids who don’t lear... - Kate, 18 lessons with Daniel

Near Chicago, IL
I have had my Special Education K--age 21 certifications for 30 years. I have my LD/BD/ED/MR/LBS1 areas of certification. I have taught in self-contained Special Education classes for grades 3-8 throughout my career. I am currently teaching a self-contained class for 4-6 graders in an alternative BD/ED school. I have...
I have had my Special Education K--age 21 certifications for 30 years. I have my LD/BD/ED/MR/LBS1 areas of certification. I have taught in self-contained Special Education classes for grades 3-8 throughout my career. I am currently teaching a self-contained class for 4-6 graders in an alternative BD/ED school. I have...

Near Chicago, IL
I am qualified to teach Special Needs students because I have my BS in Special Education cetirtificates LBS1 in Learning Disabilties, Cognitive Delayed,Behavior Disorder, Severe and Profound and Autism . I have taught students with learning, emotional and behavioral deficits, as well as those of extremely low...
I am qualified to teach Special Needs students because I have my BS in Special Education cetirtificates LBS1 in Learning Disabilties, Cognitive Delayed,Behavior Disorder, Severe and Profound and Autism . I have taught students with learning, emotional and behavioral deficits, as well as those of extremely low...

I have supported kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the past 21 years. I have worked in a variety of community and educational settings, both as a Special Education Paraprofessional and as a case manager....
I have supported kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the past 21 years. I have worked in a variety of community and educational settings, both as a Special Education Paraprofessional and as a case manager....

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...
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...
Lisa is very enjoyable and has really made a connection with my son with special needs. She has patiently gone over his schoolwork with him and kept him engaged. I am very happy! - Laura, 93 lessons with Lisa

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...
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...
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

I am currently certified in New York State with a Students With Disabilities 7-12 certification. I've also worked in several Special Education settings. I student taught in Pawling High School in a PACE resource room where I worked specifically...
I am currently certified in New York State with a Students With Disabilities 7-12 certification. I've also worked in several Special Education settings. I student taught in Pawling High School in a PACE resource room where I worked specifically...

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...
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...
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

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...
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...
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, 48 lessons with Rogina

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...
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...
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, 83 lessons with April

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...
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...
We highly recommend Miss Patty as she is working with our daughter. She is an amazing tutor who is able to connect to students easily. Before tutoring began, Miss Patty took the time to speak to us (as parents) to discuss and ... - Peter, 42 lessons with Patricia

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...
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...
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

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....
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....
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

I am well-versed in formal and informal educational/psychological assessments so that I can interpret where a deficit or discrepancy may lie. When working with special needs children I utilize instruction individually adapted to each...
I am well-versed in formal and informal educational/psychological assessments so that I can interpret where a deficit or discrepancy may lie. When working with special needs children I utilize instruction individually adapted to each...
Ms. Cheryl has been teaching my daughter SAT reading. She pinpoints her weaknesses and helps her read efficiently. After each lesson she sends out a detailed summary. She is an experienced teacher in teaching special needs kids. - Shelley, 71 lessons with Cheryl

I was a special education student from K-12, graduated with university honors, and hold a Master’s degree in Positive Psychology. This gives me both the personal and professional background to support students with diverse learning needs. I have...
I was a special education student from K-12, graduated with university honors, and hold a Master’s degree in Positive Psychology. This gives me both the personal and professional background to support students with diverse learning needs. I have...
Alex made my son feel comfortable and set up a plan to keep him successful in the semester. My son left the meeting feeling energized and in control of his academic assignments. He gave him real actionable steps to accomplish his ... - Lynn, 7 lessons with Alex

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...
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...
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
4 lessons
1 lesson
43 lessons
What’s a fair price for a private Chicago Special Needs tutor? Chicago Special Needs tutors using Wyzant are professional subject experts who set their own price based on their demand and skill.
Compare tutor costs. With a range of price options, there’s a tutor for every budget.
Sign up, search, and message with expert tutors free of charge.
Only pay for the time you need. Whether it’s one lesson or seven, you decide what to spend.



Wyzant connects learners in Chicago, IL, with specialized tutors trained to support students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other conditions. These educators offer personalized, one-on-one sessions that focus on multisensory approaches, IEP compliance, Orton-Gillingham methods, and tailored strategies for success.
Learning with a tutor provides practical support for building academic skills, increasing confidence, and overcoming obstacles. Whether focusing on reading, writing, math, organization, or executive function, each lesson is designed to meet students’ unique needs.
Wyzant helps families and students access experienced, accessible, and affordable tutors. Local and online options make expert guidance available where and when it’s needed, supporting progress both inside and outside the classroom.
Wyzant makes it easy to get lessons from private tutors in any subject related to Special Needs. Choose your Chicago tutor by reading ratings and reviews as well as comparing the rates of tutors on Wyzant who are subject-matter experts prepared to teach you in a wide variety of topics:
Chicago 3rd Grade Tutors | Chicago STAAR Tutors | Chicago Kindergarten Tutors | Chicago 2nd Grade Tutors | Chicago Homeschool Tutors | Chicago Common Core Tutors | Chicago 1st Grade Tutors | Chicago Speech Therapy Tutors | Chicago 4th Grade Tutors
The best tutor for you should be easy to find. Compare tutor rates, reviews and qualifications to start taking 1:1 private lessons online or in person. Here are areas near Chicago where you can find Special Needs tutors on Wyzant:
Naperville Special Needs Tutors | Gary Special Needs Tutors | Hoffman Estates Special Needs Tutors | Downers Grove Special Needs Tutors | Evanston Special Needs Tutors | Schaumburg Special Needs Tutors | Orland Park Special Needs Tutors | Glenview Special Needs Tutors | Mount Prospect Special Needs Tutors | Wheaton Special Needs Tutors | Carol Stream Special Needs Tutors | Portage Special Needs Tutors | Hanover Park Special Needs Tutors | Elk Grove Village Special Needs Tutors | Northbrook Special Needs Tutors | Burr Ridge Special Needs Tutors | Wilmette Special Needs Tutors | New Lenox Special Needs Tutors | Vernon Hills Special Needs Tutors | Batavia Special Needs Tutors | Lemont Special Needs Tutors | Hobart Special Needs Tutors | Darien Special Needs Tutors | Dolton Special Needs Tutors | Glen Ellyn Special Needs Tutors | Munster Special Needs Tutors
Tap into Wyzant’s digital nationwide network to find either a local or online tutor for subjects related to Special Needs. Find the perfect tutor for you in over 250 subjects and test prep areas including:
Special Education Tutors | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Tutors | Music Tutors | Music Theory Tutors | ACT Reading Tutors | ASP.NET Tutors | Music Production Tutors | Graphic Design Tutors | Nutrition Tutors | Elementary Education Tutors | Special Needs Tutors | Adobe After Effects Tutors | Executive Functioning Tutors
Find a local tutor in areas near Chicago. Our nationwide network of private tutors makes it easy to find an instructor nearby. Learn a new job skill or ace the test. Compare tutor costs and qualifications and find the ideal tutor for you today.
Oak Lawn Tutors | Hammond Tutors | Des Plaines Tutors | Downers Grove Tutors | Cicero Tutors | Tinley Park Tutors | Evanston Tutors | Orland Park Tutors | Skokie Tutors | Melrose Park Tutors | Glenview Tutors | Oak Park Tutors | Mount Prospect Tutors
Want to browse local tutors near you in more subjects? See all tutors in Chicago
Get Special Needs help anytime! We only accept the best online Special Needs tutors into our community. Get the help you need, right when you need it with the convenience of online lessons.