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I have my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. I have 20+ years of experience working with children with special needs, as 2 of my children have special needs. I have a plethora of resources to use when tutoring. I have...
I have my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. I have 20+ years of experience working with children with special needs, as 2 of my children have special needs. I have a plethora of resources to use when tutoring. I have...

Minneapolis, MN
I have 5+ years of experience tutoring multiple students with IEPs (individualized educational plans), including students with ADD/ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Dyslexia, Autism, and other disorders. These students have ranged from age 4 to 18.
I have 5+ years of experience tutoring multiple students with IEPs (individualized educational plans), including students with ADD/ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Dyslexia, Autism, and other disorders. These students have ranged from age 4 to 18.
Rachel was great with our 12 year old son. He needed extra help with his handwriting and with Rachel, we started to see improvement right away. Our son seemed to enjoy the sessions with her. We would highly recommend Rachel for a... - ANTHONY, 4 lessons with Rachel

I am a certified Elementary Special Education Teacher with four years of experience teaching students with a wide range of special needs in a self-contained Life Skills classroom. I have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD,...
I am a certified Elementary Special Education Teacher with four years of experience teaching students with a wide range of special needs in a self-contained Life Skills classroom. I have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD,...

I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I specialize in designing individualized education plans that...
I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I specialize in designing individualized education plans that...

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.
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.

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...
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...
Jennifer was the best tutor and mentor in the entire Wyzant plant form. Her teachings, dedication, patience, ambition to teach and concise knowledge over writing skills will allow anyone to ace any written paper. No one has the gi... - Zayd, 5 lessons with Jennifer

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...
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...

I have been working with students with disabilities for six years. I received my Registered Behavior Technician certification nine months ago, and the certification is still active. I have worked in elementary and middle schools as a...
I have been working with students with disabilities for six years. I received my Registered Behavior Technician certification nine months ago, and the certification is still active. I have worked in elementary and middle schools as 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...
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, 97 lessons with Lisa

My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated...
My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated...
I went into my first session with Melanie not knowing what to expect. I had been struggling for months with executive functioning, stemming from bipolar disorder and ADHD, and for around a year had felt myself stagnating in all ar... - Collin, 13 lessons with Melanie

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...
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...

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, 87 lessons with April

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...
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...
Johnathan is an exceptional tutor. My high-school child had no interest in Chemistry and was dreading enrollment in this class altogether. Over the course of a few months, Johnathan was able to stimulate a genuine curiosity and in... - Marjorie, 36 lessons with Johnathan

I have worked with quite a few special needs children in the classroom, in tutoring, and in a social skills course. I have studied the symptoms of various learning disabilities and how to work with them. I try to work with each student in...
I have worked with quite a few special needs children in the classroom, in tutoring, and in a social skills course. I have studied the symptoms of various learning disabilities and how to work with them. I try to work with each student in...

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...
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...

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

Navigating K-12 special education firsthand before graduating with university honors and earning a Master’s in Positive Psychology gives me a distinct, lived understanding of special needs instruction. My public school background centers...
Navigating K-12 special education firsthand before graduating with university honors and earning a Master’s in Positive Psychology gives me a distinct, lived understanding of special needs instruction. My public school background centers...
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 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...
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...
I really enjoy the way James explains things. He is very patient and takes the time to make sure everything is clear and easy to understand. He explains difficult topics in a simple way, which makes the learning process much easie... - Mayra, 4 lessons with James

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

I've taught special education classes of grades K-6 and 9-12 full-time in schools for 5 years, with additional experience in various educational roles. I'm licensed to teach adapted curriculum (severe/profound) for grades K-12, and hold 2 teaching...
I've taught special education classes of grades K-6 and 9-12 full-time in schools for 5 years, with additional experience in various educational roles. I'm licensed to teach adapted curriculum (severe/profound) for grades K-12, and hold 2 teaching...
My son is a special needs young adult and Anna C. has proven to be the best tutor he has had thus far, even within school settings. Anna engages him and he is now so eager to attend his sessions and learn. She makes their sessio... - Jocelyn, 263 lessons with Chae

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...
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...
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

...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...
...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...

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...
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...
Bianca was a great tutor for my son, very patient with him & helped him both in reading & math. My son always enjoyed working with her & never made a fuss having to do school work during his summer break. Bianca was very profes... - Ibel, 6 lessons with Bianca

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...
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...

...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...
...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...
James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James
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