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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Pleasanton, CA

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Marina V. Near Pleasanton, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marina V.
80/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Experienced educator specialized in Prek-5th grade

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...

5.0 (12)
80/hour
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...

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

Near Pleasanton, 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.

Jennifer I. Near Pleasanton, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Jennifer I.
55/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Passionate Tutor Specializing in Math Through Algebra 2

I have done fieldwork observations in various special needs classrooms. I have also participated in a program called Book Buddies where I helped students with various special needs and disabilities improve their reading skills. In addition, I have taken several special education classes covering a variety...

4.9 (68)
55/hour
470 hours tutoring

I have done fieldwork observations in various special needs classrooms. I have also participated in a program called Book Buddies where I helped students with various special needs and disabilities improve their reading skills. In addition, I have taken several special education classes covering a variety...

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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 (222)
175/hour
1,159 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 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 Pleasanton, CA Tutoring
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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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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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
2,042 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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Sarah L.
50/hour

Educator with 10+ Years of Assisting Students with Special Needs

I am currently a first grade teacher in an inclusion classroom, in which I adapt lessons and create a welcome learning environment for learners with Special Needs of all types each day. I started my public education career as a special...

5.0 (32)
50/hour
120 hours tutoring

I am currently a first grade teacher in an inclusion classroom, in which I adapt lessons and create a welcome learning environment for learners with Special Needs of all types each day. I started my public education career as a special...

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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
787 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...

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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
954 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 Pleasanton, CA Tutoring
Joan L.
60/hour

Special Education Teacher

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.

5.0 (130)
60/hour
421 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Joan’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

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.

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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
781 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...

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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
9,188 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 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 Pleasanton, 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
2,213 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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
3,374 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 Pleasanton, CA Tutoring
Dawn P.
40/hour

Special Needs Teacher with 24+ years of Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (73)
40/hour
305 hours tutoring

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...

Near Pleasanton, 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 (68)
65/hour
255 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 Pleasanton, 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 (2207)
149/hour
11,564 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 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 Pleasanton, CA Tutoring
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 (1429)
45/hour
6,995 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.
60/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)
60/hour
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...

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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 (745)
187/hour
2,971 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 Pleasanton, CA Tutoring
James C.
60/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 (254)
60/hour
2,661 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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Mary B.

19 lessons

Gabrielle is very knowledgeable regarding the special needs of my grandson. She is willing to share her knowledge and techniques to help us better understand what the child is going through. She's very patient with the student and always encouraging.
Margo E.

60 lessons

My son enjoyed the lesson very much. He normally has a very short attention span, he was fully engaged the entire lesson. Steven was very patient and understanding of my sons special needs.
Reghe O.

39 lessons

Marissa is doing a great job tutoring my sister who has special needs. My sister has definitely showed progress in basic foundation of reading, word recognition, writing and math. Keep up the great work!!!
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