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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Pasadena, CA

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Daniel M. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel M.
45/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

Tutoring: English/ESL and other subjects: Adults and Adolescents

For over 20 years, I have counseled and worked with both adolescents and adults who have been dualy-diagnosed (co-morbidity). I have worked under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified psychiatrist who is qualified to make such diagnoses. I have a Master's degree in divinity (including psychology), and I am a...

5.0 (111)
45/hour
317 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

For over 20 years, I have counseled and worked with both adolescents and adults who have been dualy-diagnosed (co-morbidity). I have worked under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified psychiatrist who is qualified to make such diagnoses. I have a Master's degree in divinity (including psychology), and I am a...

Shawn J. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shawn J.
90/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

9 Years Supporting Students with Diverse Learning and Support Needs

I spent nine years at Bridges Academy, a school serving gifted and twice-exceptional students with a wide range of learning, developmental, emotional, and executive-function needs. My work included four years as a teaching assistant and five years as a lead math and STEM teacher. I regularly used IEPs, BALPs, diagnoses,...

5.0 (4)
90/hour
18 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shawn’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

I spent nine years at Bridges Academy, a school serving gifted and twice-exceptional students with a wide range of learning, developmental, emotional, and executive-function needs. My work included four years as a teaching assistant and five years as a lead math and STEM teacher. I regularly used IEPs, BALPs, diagnoses,...

Deborah E. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Deborah E.
50/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

English Teacher to Speakers of Other Languages with Master's Degree

I have a Master's of Education with a specialty in Special Education. This line of study involved many of the scientific methods to help students with special needs. I have also taught many students who have had some type of disability.

4.9 (31)
50/hour
281 hours tutoring

I have a Master's of Education with a specialty in Special Education. This line of study involved many of the scientific methods to help students with special needs. I have also taught many students who have had some type of disability.

Sharon S. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sharon S.
80/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

The Renaissance tutor: for the humanities, sciences, and technology

I studied psychology at Westmont and have had a lot of personal interactions with people who are considered special needs ever since I was a child. Over the years, I have worked with people who have learning disabilities, mental disorders, and physical limitations. I consider it a privilege to work with people...

5.0 (1180)
80/hour
5,406 hours tutoring

I studied psychology at Westmont and have had a lot of personal interactions with people who are considered special needs ever since I was a child. Over the years, I have worked with people who have learning disabilities, mental disorders, and physical limitations. I consider it a privilege to work with people...

Ray B. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ray B.
45/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

Special Needs Are Personal

In preparing to tutor in Special Needs, I found it beneficial to conduct a literature review in the field and I located a gem by Vehmas from 2010 entitled, "Special Needs: A Philosophical Analysis, in which the individually centered approach is highlighted. I think that those studying or having...

5.0 (3849)
45/hour
6,479 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In preparing to tutor in Special Needs, I found it beneficial to conduct a literature review in the field and I located a gem by Vehmas from 2010 entitled, "Special Needs: A Philosophical Analysis, in which the individually centered approach is highlighted. I think that those studying or having...

Irina K. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Irina K.
80/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

I have a passion for teaching and tutoring.

I am qualified because I have worked with special needs, ED, DHH and autistic students since February 2008. I had excellent annual evaluations at educational company I work for. I am sensitive to those students' needs. I establish good rapport with those students and their parents.

4.8 (6)
80/hour
8 hours tutoring

I am qualified because I have worked with special needs, ED, DHH and autistic students since February 2008. I had excellent annual evaluations at educational company I work for. I am sensitive to those students' needs. I establish good rapport with those students and their parents.

Andrew G. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew G.
33/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

Former SEA MMSD

I completed 25 hours of professional development with MMSD, which included non-violent crisis intervention, applied behavioral analysis, and data collection working with students with disabilities. I also studied critical disability studies in college. I worked in multiple classrooms as a SEA.

4.5 (4)
33/hour
16 hours tutoring

I completed 25 hours of professional development with MMSD, which included non-violent crisis intervention, applied behavioral analysis, and data collection working with students with disabilities. I also studied critical disability studies in college. I worked in multiple classrooms as a SEA.

Zsanine A. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zsanine A.
35/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

Writing, Reading, Math, ESL, Special Education and More

I have worked with students with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and severe emotional disturbance as a tutor and teacher's assistant with The HELP Group's New School for Child Development and Optimist High School. I have also done job training, supported employment and assessment for students with...

5.0 (2278)
35/hour
5,136 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zsanine’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

I have worked with students with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and severe emotional disturbance as a tutor and teacher's assistant with The HELP Group's New School for Child Development and Optimist High School. I have also done job training, supported employment and assessment for students with...

Sean M. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean M.
100/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

General and Special Education Tutoring K- 12, (teacher test prep)

I worked as a California state credentialed special education teacher for six years. Working as a special education teacher has enabled me to support students academically and socially to become successful in the classroom and life. As special education teacher it is imperative that the teacher understands the needs of...

5.0 (11)
100/hour
51 hours tutoring

I worked as a California state credentialed special education teacher for six years. Working as a special education teacher has enabled me to support students academically and socially to become successful in the classroom and life. As special education teacher it is imperative that the teacher understands the needs of...

Athena S. Near Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Athena S.
300/hour

Near Pasadena, CA

Certified Special Education Teacher

I have over 15 years of experience teaching students with disabilities and make subjects easy to understand and hold a total of 5 teaching certifications, 4 in special education. I have a Masters in Special Education and a PHD in education. I teach in a unique way by giving creative examples and relating the subject to...

5.0 (18)
300/hour
22 hours tutoring

I have over 15 years of experience teaching students with disabilities and make subjects easy to understand and hold a total of 5 teaching certifications, 4 in special education. I have a Masters in Special Education and a PHD in education. I teach in a unique way by giving creative examples and relating the subject to...

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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 (948)
50/hour
3,425 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...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Ellen R.
60/hour

Math Tutor- specialize in middle school math and algebra 1

I am a special education teacher with a masters degree. I work at a public high school during the school year as a special ed teacher. I work at a special needs camp during the summer as a lead teacher.

5.0 (70)
60/hour
218 hours tutoring

I am a special education teacher with a masters degree. I work at a public high school during the school year as a special ed teacher. I work at a special needs camp during the summer as a lead teacher.

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
James C.
65/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 (260)
65/hour
2,824 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...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Kay A.
40/hour

Patient and Effective Math Tutor in Highland, IN

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.

4.8 (153)
40/hour
521 hours tutoring

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.

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Amanda F.
40/hour

Compassionate social worker with special needs experience

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.

5.0 (15)
40/hour
273 hours tutoring

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.

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Samantha M.
50/hour

SPED Teacher (Med) |15+ Years Special Education

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...

5.0 (104)
50/hour
191 hours tutoring

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...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Heather G.
45/hour

Occupational Therapist with 25+ years working with special needs

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...

5.0 (1)
45/hour
2 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Justin B.
60/hour

High School Special Education Teacher

I am a high school special education teacher specializing in teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences that necessitate a slower pace and smaller class size. I currently teach in a program for students with autism,...

4.9 (15)
60/hour
38 hours tutoring

I am a high school special education teacher specializing in teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences that necessitate a slower pace and smaller class size. I currently teach in a program for students with autism,...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Bianca P.
45/hour

Educator for children with special needs

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...

4.9 (269)
45/hour
808 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Bianca’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

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...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
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
2,416 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.

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Evan W.
169/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 (2220)
169/hour
11,753 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 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...

Near Pasadena, CA Tutoring
Edie B.
75/hour

Guiding Special Needs Students From School to Real Life

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...

5.0 (23)
75/hour
104 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Edie’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

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Chae B.
55/hour

Licensed Special Education (Adapted Curriculum) Teacher

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...

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5.0 (370)
55/hour
1,903 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutesNote that average response time is based on Chae’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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...

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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 (1452)
45/hour
7,075 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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Patricia L.
60/hour

Experienced Special Needs & GED Tutor

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...

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5.0 (132)
60/hour
494 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Patricia’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

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...

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