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Providence, RI
I have taught in a special needs school and designed and implemented the curriculum there. I am experienced in differentiated instruction and am skilled in tapping into each student's interests.
I have taught in a special needs school and designed and implemented the curriculum there. I am experienced in differentiated instruction and am skilled in tapping into each student's interests.

Providence, RI
I have a Master's in Early Childhood Special Education from George Washington University, where I was awarded an award for outstanding achievement. I worked for two years in a public school setting working with children with various learning...
I have a Master's in Early Childhood Special Education from George Washington University, where I was awarded an award for outstanding achievement. I worked for two years in a public school setting working with children with various learning...

Sharon, MA
I have several years experience working as a school learning specialist for special needs students with IEPs. I assessed, taught, and supported students in grades 1-12 in math, decoding, spelling, comprehension, writing, and study skills....
I have several years experience working as a school learning specialist for special needs students with IEPs. I assessed, taught, and supported students in grades 1-12 in math, decoding, spelling, comprehension, writing, and study skills....
Evelyn provided me with many practical and targeted tools after just one lesson. Her pleasant and clear and organized presentation raised my comfort level and made me want to continue learning under Evelyn's expert tutelage. - Ruth, 2 lessons with Evelyn

North Dartmouth, MA
I have worked with a variety of students with special needs including those with Attention Deficit Disorder, reading and math problems, and language barriers. I have worked with students with these special challenges both in the classroom...
I have worked with a variety of students with special needs including those with Attention Deficit Disorder, reading and math problems, and language barriers. I have worked with students with these special challenges both in the classroom...
My son just had his first lesson with Joe. When I asked him a bit afterward if he thought Joe would be able to help him improve his writing, he replied with a huge "YES!" and a smile that I don't often see as big as it was. Joe'... - Lisa, 39 lessons with Joseph

South Weymouth, MA
My mother's sister was left with developmental disabilities after 2 bouts with meningitis as a toddler. As a result, I grew up immersed in a family deeply involved with people with special needs. I volunteered with Special Olympics...
My mother's sister was left with developmental disabilities after 2 bouts with meningitis as a toddler. As a result, I grew up immersed in a family deeply involved with people with special needs. I volunteered with Special Olympics...

Canton, MA
I was a Special Ed teacher for 10 years at the Kennedy Hospital Day School of Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston. While there, I worked with students ages 4-18 with moderate to severe special needs: learning & language...
I was a Special Ed teacher for 10 years at the Kennedy Hospital Day School of Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston. While there, I worked with students ages 4-18 with moderate to severe special needs: learning & language...

North Attleboro, MA
Prior to receiving my Master's degree, I worked as a paraprofessional in a school setting with students with special needs; and before that, I worked as a job coach with students with special needs in the community. I am...
Prior to receiving my Master's degree, I worked as a paraprofessional in a school setting with students with special needs; and before that, I worked as a job coach with students with special needs in the community. I am...
My daughter lacked the confidence going into 7th grade around her math abilities so we hired Patrick to help her with her homework once a week. Patrick worked with my daughter approximately 4 months. She progressed so much within ... - Melinda, 19 lessons with Patrick

Stoughton, MA
I have been working with children with special needs since 2014. I was a Developmental Specialist working with children with developmental delays for 4 years. I have been working as a Behavior Analyst since 2018 working with children with...
I have been working with children with special needs since 2014. I was a Developmental Specialist working with children with developmental delays for 4 years. I have been working as a Behavior Analyst since 2018 working with children with...
Ashley tutored our son for several months and we were very pleased with her. She was patient, but mostly she took a real, earnest interest in helping him achieve grade level goals that otherwise he would not have achieved. She a... - Lisa, 9 lessons with Ashley

Upton, MA
I have an MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology, have worked with ADD-ADHD clients, autism clients, counseled these people at Family Continuity, and tutored students with severe learning disabilities as well as get paid to be an educational advocate.
I have an MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology, have worked with ADD-ADHD clients, autism clients, counseled these people at Family Continuity, and tutored students with severe learning disabilities as well as get paid to be an educational advocate.
My dyslexic daughter always excelled in science, but her 9th grade biology class focuses on reading the chapter in class which she finds difficult. I found Laura around last December after my daughter's interim report showed a 'D... - Eileen, 34 lessons with Laura

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

...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...

For over ten years I have been working with students that have special needs. I have served as a family consultant for children/ young adults with autism in addition to being a special education teacher for students with dyslexia,...
For over ten years I have been working with students that have special needs. I have served as a family consultant for children/ young adults with autism in addition to being a special education teacher for students with dyslexia,...
Our son has been working with Kelly for several months now and the progress that he has made is incredible. Kelly is organized and thorough with her lesson plans and delivery. She always puts in detailed notes about each lesson wh... - Deidra, 143 lessons with Kelly

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, 5 lessons with James

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 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,...
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,...

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....
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....
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

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...

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.
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.
We've been working with Candace for weeks now and we've already seen a positive change in our daughter's executive functioning skills -- she is now more organized and responsible with tasks. She also looks forward to completing th... - Kara-marie, 24 lessons with Candace

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, 90 lessons with April

I specialize in working with students who have ADHD by using structured, strategy-based tutoring sessions that keep them engaged and on track. I strive to help students stay focused and manage time effectively. My sessions are flexible,...
I specialize in working with students who have ADHD by using structured, strategy-based tutoring sessions that keep them engaged and on track. I strive to help students stay focused and manage time effectively. My sessions are flexible,...

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

...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

I have worked with students with special needs for the last three years. I have experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other special learning disabilities. I have experience in working directly in self contained...
I have worked with students with special needs for the last three years. I have experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other special learning disabilities. I have experience in working directly in self contained...

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 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...
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