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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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Sarah H. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah H.
100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

IEP-Experienced Special Needs Tutor

As a K-12 Substitute Teacher, I regularly implement IEPs and 504 plans for students with learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and processing challenges. I modify materials for accessibility, use multisensory techniques, and collaborate with parents and specialists to reinforce school strategies. The focus is...

4.9 (33)
100/hour
96 hours tutoring

As a K-12 Substitute Teacher, I regularly implement IEPs and 504 plans for students with learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and processing challenges. I modify materials for accessibility, use multisensory techniques, and collaborate with parents and specialists to reinforce school strategies. The focus is...

TJ C. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
TJ C.
80/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Specialized Tutoring for Speech, Language, and Swallowing

I work with students who have Asperger's syndrome (to expand social skills and understanding of jokes), cerebral palsy, stuttering, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Learning Language Disability, articulation impairments, and swallowing difficulties/resistance to food.

5.0 (5)
80/hour
8 hours tutoring

I work with students who have Asperger's syndrome (to expand social skills and understanding of jokes), cerebral palsy, stuttering, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Learning Language Disability, articulation impairments, and swallowing difficulties/resistance to food.

Here are even more great Special Needs tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Special Needs tutors who offer online lessons.

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Rogina T.
60/hour

"Unlocking Unique Learning Paths for Special Students"

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...

5.0 (334)
60/hour
796 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rogina’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Josh M.
175/hour

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

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.

5.0 (223)
175/hour
1,173 hours tutoring
Response time: 35 minutesNote that average response time is based on Josh’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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.

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Shawn U.
100/hour

Educational Therapist, Coaching Special Needs Students 10+ years

I have a Master's Certificate in Education Therapy and have worked with students with IEP and 504 Plans. I have provided remedial educational support, coordinated services with schools, and supported the efforts of families to provide the best...

5.0 (6)
100/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have a Master's Certificate in Education Therapy and have worked with students with IEP and 504 Plans. I have provided remedial educational support, coordinated services with schools, and supported the efforts of families to provide the best...

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Lisa Y.
60/hour

Caring, patient, and highly qualified Special Needs Instructor

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...

5.0 (118)
60/hour
856 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lisa’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC.

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...

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April N.
65/hour

Special Education Teacher | Special Needs Specialist

As a special education teacher, Orton-Gillingham Certified Instructor, and a professional pursuing a post-master’s certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I specialize in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including...

5.0 (14)
65/hour
50 hours tutoring

As a special education teacher, Orton-Gillingham Certified Instructor, and a professional pursuing a post-master’s certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I specialize in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including...

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Allison C.
85/hour

Credentialed Special Ed Teacher with 30+ Years in ASD Support

With two master's degrees—one in special education and one in education—I specialize in working with children who have language-based reading disorders like dyslexia, as well as those with ASD and ADHD. For over 30 years, I've partnered with...

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5.0 (18)
85/hour
38 hours tutoring

With two master's degrees—one in special education and one in education—I specialize in working with children who have language-based reading disorders like dyslexia, as well as those with ASD and ADHD. For over 30 years, I've partnered with...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Taylor C.
60/hour

5+ years teaching in Special Education as a Behavioral Assistant

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...

5.0 (207)
60/hour
1,085 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutesNote that average response time is based on Taylor’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

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Matthew K.
120/hour

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

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...

5.0 (339)
120/hour
2,044 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Matthew’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

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...

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April V.
88/hour

Academic Tutor Specializing in Special Education and Individualized Le

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...

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5.0 (324)
88/hour
962 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on April’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm UTC.

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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Elisabeth F.
100/hour

Special Educator and Nurturer with 5+ years of Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (250)
100/hour
786 hours tutoring

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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Cheryl O.
60/hour

K-12 Tutor Reaching Students Who Learn Differently

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...

5.0 (2529)
60/hour
9,189 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Geri F.
45/hour

Elementary Education and Special Education

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

5.0 (456)
45/hour
2,234 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutesNote that average response time is based on Geri’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

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

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Merlin L.
50/hour

Retired Educatore with Master's Degree in Special Education

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...

5.0 (944)
50/hour
3,386 hours tutoring

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...

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Sherri M.
80/hour

Degreed Special Needs Homeschool Teacher

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.

5.0 (84)
80/hour
205 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sherri’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

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.

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Paige D.
65/hour

Special Needs Coaching: Independent Living & Social Skills

I have a Master’s in Special Education. I provide personalized coaching for students with special needs and their families, focusing on essential skills for independent living and social interaction. My approach includes developing life...

5.0 (69)
65/hour
261 hours tutoring

I have a Master’s in Special Education. I provide personalized coaching for students with special needs and their families, focusing on essential skills for independent living and social interaction. My approach includes developing life...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Evan W.
149/hour

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

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...

5.0 (2211)
149/hour
11,609 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

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...

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Andy F.
60/hour

Doctor of Education with 26 years experience with struggling learners

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...

5.0 (28)
60/hour
278 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andy’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

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Linda A.
135/hour

Certified ESE/Special Education and Phonics Teacher K-12

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...

4.9 (233)
135/hour
2,121 hours tutoring

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...

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Richard G.
45/hour

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

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...

4.9 (1431)
45/hour
7,021 hours tutoring

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...

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Karim S.
70/hour

Fun and Patient Art Teacher

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...

4.9 (425)
70/hour
1,926 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Jade T.
187/hour

Certified Specialist for Special Needs Students

As Director, I used all the knowledge and experience of those certifications to provide specialized training for best practices to ensure that students with Special Needs including both mild and significant...

4.9 (747)
187/hour
2,985 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jade’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

As Director, I used all the knowledge and experience of those certifications to provide specialized training for best practices to ensure that students with Special Needs including both mild and significant...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
James C.
70/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

...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...

4.9 (256)
70/hour
2,695 hours tutoring

...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...

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Candace R.
85/hour

MS in Special Education - Teacher for 20+ Yrs Exp.

I have a masters degree in Special Education and have been working with students on all spectrums for over 20 years. I specialize in working with students to improve their reading, math and study skills so they can improve.

4.9 (577)
85/hour
2,381 hours tutoring

I have a masters degree in Special Education and have been working with students on all spectrums for over 20 years. I specialize in working with students to improve their reading, math and study skills so they can improve.

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