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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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Sarah H.

100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

IEP-Experienced Special Needs Tutor

4.9 (33)

93 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...

empathetic and flexible

Sarah meets the student where they are and is very flexible when scheduling around tests and activities. It’s great to have math lessons in French. - Whitney, 14 lessons with Sarah

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

5.0 (5)

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.

Justin H.

50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Credentialed Math Teacher

5.0 (26)

155 hours tutoring

I am a California credentialed math teacher. I have also received an MA in Teaching. Through this process I have been state certified to work with special needs students. Additionally I have over 5 years of experience in the classroom working with students with IEPs and 504 plans.

Marina V.

80/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Experienced educator specialized in Prek-5th grade

5.0 (12)

35 hours tutoring

I am an inclusion and accessibility specialist. I have a graduate degree in educational psych with fieldwork experience in neuropsych. I have over 10+ years experience teaching children with ADHD, ASD, and learning differences. I am comfortable differentiating content, applying strategies for organization and executive...

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Joan L.

60/hour

Special Education Teacher

5.0 (125)

388 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.

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

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),...

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)

3,340 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

Shawn U.

100/hour

Educational Therapist, Coaching Special Needs Students 10+ years

5.0 (6)

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...

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

Cheryl O.

60/hour

K-12 Tutor Reaching Students Who Learn Differently

5.0 (2526)

9,185 hours tutoring

Response time: 28 minutes

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...

Knowledgeable and patient

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

Connie Y.

45/hour

Credentialed Special Ed Teacher (ret)

5.0 (2367)

5,959 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

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

Rogina T.

60/hour

"Unlocking Unique Learning Paths for Special Students"

5.0 (326)

756 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

Sherri M.

80/hour

Degreed Special Needs Homeschool Teacher

5.0 (84)

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

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...

Taylor C.

60/hour

5+ years teaching in Special Education as a Behavioral Assistant

5.0 (202)

1,053 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 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

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

Paige D.

65/hour

Special Needs Coaching: Independent Living & Social Skills

5.0 (67)

236 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...

Incredible Insights & Value - Highly Recommend Dr. Paige :)

I cannot recommend Dr. Paige highly enough! I initially booked just one session, but her insights were so immediately valuable that I knew right away I needed a second. She is worth every penny! The mock interviews and strategi... - Richard, 2 lessons with Paige

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

Richard G.

45/hour

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

4.9 (1421)

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...

Evan W.

139/hour

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

5.0 (2194)

11,446 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

Josh M.

175/hour

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

5.0 (218)

1,122 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

Dawn P.

40/hour

Special Needs Teacher with 24+ years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (70)

276 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

I have been teaching for 24 years in Polk County Florida. I have a master's degree in special education from Grand Canyon University. I currently work as a 3rd-5th grade self-contained ESE teacher. I have experience with children of all...

Dawn is outstanding with our Special Needs young adult!

Dawn is an exceptionally positive, effective, and dedicated teacher for our young adult family member on the autism spectrum. She consistently used creative and engaging teaching methods that kept our family member motivated, atte... - Ariana

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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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