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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Manhattan, NY

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Brittany S. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brittany S.
70/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Patient, Experienced, Kind and Creative K-8 Teacher

I have been a classroom assistant for special needs students with IEPs for 4 years. I have also been a classroom teacher who has assisted students with ADHD, selective mutism, and anxiety disorders. I have been able to help these students succeed based upon achievable goals.

4.9 (66)
70/hour
86 hours tutoring

I have been a classroom assistant for special needs students with IEPs for 4 years. I have also been a classroom teacher who has assisted students with ADHD, selective mutism, and anxiety disorders. I have been able to help these students succeed based upon achievable goals.

Michael B. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael B.
40/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Special Education Tutor

I have taught students with intellectual disabilities at the JFK Jr High School, and at elementary, intermediate, and high schools throughout the city. Furthermore, I have tutored students in special education programs from ages 6 through adult years. In the case of one student with learning disabilities, I was able to...

5.0 (2454)
40/hour
8,148 hours tutoring

I have taught students with intellectual disabilities at the JFK Jr High School, and at elementary, intermediate, and high schools throughout the city. Furthermore, I have tutored students in special education programs from ages 6 through adult years. In the case of one student with learning disabilities, I was able to...

Vivian N. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vivian N.
125/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Dean of Special Services

I'm currently a Dean of Special Services, meaning, I lead the special education department at my school. I manage all IEPs and compliance mandates at the school. I coach and support teachers to implement specialized instruction for students. I work closely with our students with disabilities to ensure they have equal...

5.0 (4)
125/hour
9 hours tutoring

I'm currently a Dean of Special Services, meaning, I lead the special education department at my school. I manage all IEPs and compliance mandates at the school. I coach and support teachers to implement specialized instruction for students. I work closely with our students with disabilities to ensure they have equal...

Linwood A. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linwood A.
40/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Science/Math Special Educator in NYC Department of Education

I am dual-certified to teach 7-12 General Education and 7-12 Special Education courses. In my five years of teaching, I have taught students with a variety of special needs, including those with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. In my five years of teaching, I have, with fidelity, given my students...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
7 hours tutoring

I am dual-certified to teach 7-12 General Education and 7-12 Special Education courses. In my five years of teaching, I have taught students with a variety of special needs, including those with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. In my five years of teaching, I have, with fidelity, given my students...

Tabitha C. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tabitha C.
70/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Special Education

I am certified with the DOE. My professional license is Students with Disabilities. I have taught kindergarden to eighth grade.

5.0 (3687)
70/hour
3,458 hours tutoring

I am certified with the DOE. My professional license is Students with Disabilities. I have taught kindergarden to eighth grade.

Caitlin R. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caitlin R.
125/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Masters in General and Special Ed with 15+ years experience tutoring

I hold a masters degree in special education and have more than a decade of experience working with students with special needs. Each child with special needs is unique, so every experience working with someone with special needs requires creativity, compassion and a significant amount of problem...

5.0 (6)
125/hour
15 hours tutoring

I hold a masters degree in special education and have more than a decade of experience working with students with special needs. Each child with special needs is unique, so every experience working with someone with special needs requires creativity, compassion and a significant amount of problem...

Olivia S. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olivia S.
295/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Law school student & former teacher

I am a middle school special education teacher in a D75 setting. I teach students with a variety of needs including autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance and traumatic brain injury. I am receiving my masters specifically in special education for adolescents.

5.0 (1)
295/hour
7 hours tutoring

I am a middle school special education teacher in a D75 setting. I teach students with a variety of needs including autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance and traumatic brain injury. I am receiving my masters specifically in special education for adolescents.

Ari F. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ari F.
290/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Personalized SAT/ACT Tutoring That Builds Mastery and Results

I have a Master's in Psychology, which provides me with a thorough understanding of many of the unique challenges of special needs students as well as ways to work with the strengths of these students.

5.0 (422)
290/hour
1,381 hours tutoring

I have a Master's in Psychology, which provides me with a thorough understanding of many of the unique challenges of special needs students as well as ways to work with the strengths of these students.

Janet M. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janet M.
145/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

20 + Years of Experience

I have worked as a sp. ed. assistant, educator and psychotherapist with children/teens and adults who have ADHD. During that time I have gained valuable skills to help with: breaking down tasks, organizing, and figuring out their learning style.

5.0 (134)
145/hour
559 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have worked as a sp. ed. assistant, educator and psychotherapist with children/teens and adults who have ADHD. During that time I have gained valuable skills to help with: breaking down tasks, organizing, and figuring out their learning style.

Shelli D. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shelli D.
80/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Certified Special Education Teacher

Dually licensed in Special Education. Licensed to work with Students with Disabilities in Middle/High School. As well as licensed as a Generalist in Special Education; licensed to teach all core subjects in Middle/High School

5.0 (12)
80/hour
23 hours tutoring

Dually licensed in Special Education. Licensed to work with Students with Disabilities in Middle/High School. As well as licensed as a Generalist in Special Education; licensed to teach all core subjects in Middle/High School

Charlotte F. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charlotte F.
65/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

10 Years Experience Consulting for SPED

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ASD. I am familiar with IEP...

5.0 (270)
65/hour
982 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ASD. I am familiar with IEP...

Kiana B. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kiana B.
100/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

NYS Certified Special Education Teacher

Hello! My name is Kiana B., and I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. I hold two New York State teaching certifications—one in general education and one in special education. I have experience working as a special education teacher in a high school setting, most specifically with 11th graders. As a special...

5.0 (10)
100/hour
18 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Kiana B., and I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. I hold two New York State teaching certifications—one in general education and one in special education. I have experience working as a special education teacher in a high school setting, most specifically with 11th graders. As a special...

Alan C. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alan C.
85/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Helping Your Child Build a Foundation in Reading, Writing and Math

I am a NJ and MD State Certified Special Education K-12 Teacher. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade students with a range of disabilities in inclusion, and self-contained classrooms. I utilize Orton-Gillingham, and Reading/Writing Workshop methodologies in Reading, Writing and Spelling instruction....

5.0 (29)
85/hour
131 hours tutoring

I am a NJ and MD State Certified Special Education K-12 Teacher. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade students with a range of disabilities in inclusion, and self-contained classrooms. I utilize Orton-Gillingham, and Reading/Writing Workshop methodologies in Reading, Writing and Spelling instruction....

Alexandra Y. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandra Y.
180/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Certified, Experienced Teacher/Tutor

I have a New York State certification in special education, grades 1-6. I also have a master's degree from Manhattanville College in Special Education. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and have worked with students with disabilities in a variety of schools and one-on-one and group settings. I know and utilize a variety of...

4.9 (86)
180/hour
755 hours tutoring

I have a New York State certification in special education, grades 1-6. I also have a master's degree from Manhattanville College in Special Education. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and have worked with students with disabilities in a variety of schools and one-on-one and group settings. I know and utilize a variety of...

Kelsey P. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kelsey P.
150/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)

I am certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) in New Jersey and have taught in the Special Education field for the past 5 years.

5.0 (165)
150/hour
384 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) in New Jersey and have taught in the Special Education field for the past 5 years.

Kyra W. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyra W.
200/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Former Director of Special Education with a NYS SPED certification

I am a former certified ICT teacher, with a New York State certification in Special Education and Autism. I am also a former director of Special Education for a New York City School, and managed 5 learning specialists, two speech and language pathologists, two occupational therapists, a physical therapist and social worker.

5.0 (8)
200/hour
8 hours tutoring

I am a former certified ICT teacher, with a New York State certification in Special Education and Autism. I am also a former director of Special Education for a New York City School, and managed 5 learning specialists, two speech and language pathologists, two occupational therapists, a physical therapist and social worker.

Valerie K. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie K.
55/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Special Education Teacher for 28 Years

I have taught Special Education for 28 years in public high schools in NYC and Westchester. More recently I have tutored elementary school students in private schools. I have an MS in Special Education, and I am patient, caring, and creative.

5.0 (12)
55/hour
40 hours tutoring

I have taught Special Education for 28 years in public high schools in NYC and Westchester. More recently I have tutored elementary school students in private schools. I have an MS in Special Education, and I am patient, caring, and creative.

Kevin Z. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin Z.
150/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Behavioral Psychology Research Assistant

Psychology degree with Behavioral psychology focus on ADHD, ADD, Asperger, Autism. CITI Certified in psychology for Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training. Over 3 years of Experience as Team Leader Research Assistant for Behavioral Research. Teacher's Assistant for level 300 University courses in Personality and...

4.9 (35)
150/hour
232 hours tutoring

Psychology degree with Behavioral psychology focus on ADHD, ADD, Asperger, Autism. CITI Certified in psychology for Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training. Over 3 years of Experience as Team Leader Research Assistant for Behavioral Research. Teacher's Assistant for level 300 University courses in Personality and...

Amy B. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy B.
100/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

K-12 Teacher with 6+ Years Experience, Highly Qualified in SpEd

I am certified as highly qualified to teach special education in NY State. I have several years' experience as a co-teacher, and am transitioning to work as a learning specialist in high school. I assess what students are able to do and create scaffolds that support students' gaps. I break down texts so that they are...

5.0 (270)
100/hour
684 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Amy’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

I am certified as highly qualified to teach special education in NY State. I have several years' experience as a co-teacher, and am transitioning to work as a learning specialist in high school. I assess what students are able to do and create scaffolds that support students' gaps. I break down texts so that they are...

Michael Z. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael Z.
125/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Global and US History Teacher

I am a New York State certified special education teacher for grades 5-9 and 7-12. I have taught special education students and students with special needs for 11 years. I am also a New York State certified social worker who has worked with students with many disabilities.

5.0 (1)
125/hour
164 hours tutoring

I am a New York State certified special education teacher for grades 5-9 and 7-12. I have taught special education students and students with special needs for 11 years. I am also a New York State certified social worker who has worked with students with many disabilities.

Andrea R. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea R.
135/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Ph.D. Tutor: K-12 Reading, Writing, Test Prep, Special Needs, Gifted

When I worked for the corporate sector, I delivered presentations across North America on topics such as Special Needs Students, Learning Disabilities, and Struggling Readers. Additionally, as the Educational Specialist and Academic Spokesperson for Kumon North America, I wrote numerous articles for their...

5.0 (500)
135/hour
1,543 hours tutoring

When I worked for the corporate sector, I delivered presentations across North America on topics such as Special Needs Students, Learning Disabilities, and Struggling Readers. Additionally, as the Educational Specialist and Academic Spokesperson for Kumon North America, I wrote numerous articles for their...

Shaniqua H. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shaniqua H.
40/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Patient online tutor who will help you reach your goals!

For the past year, I have been a tutor in a special needs classroom, at a local elementary school. I have enjoyed helping the children in reading, spelling, math, science, and social studies.

5.0 (354)
40/hour
2,028 hours tutoring

For the past year, I have been a tutor in a special needs classroom, at a local elementary school. I have enjoyed helping the children in reading, spelling, math, science, and social studies.

Eric L. Near Manhattan, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric L.
80/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Masters Special education 1-6

I have experience teaching in ICT and self-contained 12:1:1 classrooms. I have the most experience teaching students who have the classification of autism and speech & language. I have experience creating custom materials to fit individual student needs.

5.0 (7)
80/hour
12 hours tutoring

I have experience teaching in ICT and self-contained 12:1:1 classrooms. I have the most experience teaching students who have the classification of autism and speech & language. I have experience creating custom materials to fit individual student needs.

Linda W. Near Manhattan, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Linda W.
75/hour

Near Manhattan, NY

Reading Specialist, Special Needs, Home School, All Ages

I was awarded a M.Ed., Reading from Northeastern University in 1977. Part of the coursework included learning about an assortment of Special Needs and methods to assist the student in learning and/or compensating for these needs. Since then I have worked successfully with a number of students (grades 2 - 12)...

4.9 (496)
75/hour
2,597 hours tutoring

I was awarded a M.Ed., Reading from Northeastern University in 1977. Part of the coursework included learning about an assortment of Special Needs and methods to assist the student in learning and/or compensating for these needs. Since then I have worked successfully with a number of students (grades 2 - 12)...

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