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The Best Special Needs Tutors in Richardson, TX

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Linda A.

135/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Certified ESE/Special Education and Phonics Teacher K-12

4.9 (233)

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 Orton-Gillingham teacher using the Barton Reading and Math Program. The Barton...

Excellent Tutor

Linda completely changed the course of my granddaughter’s life. She could not read and was held back in first grade. It didn't take any time working with Linda until she could read. Her confidence has soared, and her conversationa... - Michael, 39 lessons with Linda

Marion P.

40/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Effective English/Writing Tutor and Test Prep - All Levels

4.9 (54)

135 hours tutoring

I developed a special needs protocol for high schools to use with special needs students that included the following: analyzing the formal testing that was used for diagnosis; using the accommodations/modifications in all academic disciplines and classrooms to build for success; holding round-robin...

Great Teacher

My son is in high school and he really loves the way Marion teaches, she caters to the students needs and plans accordingly which is very beneficial to the student. she is very patient and explains well until the student gets it. ... - Radha, 4 lessons with Marion

Eleah P.

75/hour

Near Richardson, TX

The Most Patient and Educated Tutor You Know

5.0 (2)

30 hours tutoring

I was previously a Middle School teacher's aide in the special education department rated moderate to severe. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Community Service and have experience working with special needs students of various disabilities and learning levels. I have also taken training on...

Sean O.

75/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Science & German

5.0 (1071)

2,840 hours tutoring

I studied special education from 1990 - 1995 at the College for Special Education in Germany, and hold a degree in SPED since 1995. I have worked for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Germany from 1990 to 1997, with specialty in children with physical and emotional disabilities. The children were in high school and...

Exceptional AP German Teacher!

Mr. Sean provides everything I need to excel in learning German. He provides me with resources, wealth of expertise, patience, and energy to help propel me to excellence. I feel very fortunate to be tutored by Mr. Sean. - Theresa, 36 lessons with Sean

Kaitlin C.

70/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Early Childhood Special Educator, MT

4.9 (46)

401 hours tutoring

I have a masters in early childhood special education, a license in birth -8 early childhood special education, and 7+ years of experience teaching in the special education classroom.

Incredible Tutor for Special Needs Children

We are so thankful Kaitlin came into our lives to support our homeschooling journey. I have 3 children I started homeschooling when the school was not supporting their special needs. At first, was not sure about virtual tutoring b... - Nadia , 9 lessons with Kaitlin

Meredith M.

50/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Patient, Creative, Knowledgeable Special Education Teacher / Tutor

4.8 (6)

19 hours tutoring

I have taught special education for 7 years now. I am certified in special education for grades PK to 12th. I have taught students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, autism, speech impairments, and intellectual disabilities in reading, math, and writing. I taught resource reading and math to students in grades K-6 for...

Penni N.

60/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Penni: Certified teacher, All Grades & College Level, Test Prep

5.0 (31)

113 hours tutoring

I have worked with special needs children and adults alike. I have worked in the ISD as a certified special needs elementary teacher. I have also tutored special needs children with a variety of diagnoses. In the collegiate realm, I continue to work as a tutor/academic coach for my alma...

Excellent tutor

Penni was extremely accommodating with a last minute need for tutoring help for an essay. My daughter was lost on how to proceed and could not get the clarification she needed from her teacher. Penni was able to break things down... - Jennifer

Bill N.

45/hour

Near Richardson, TX

AFOQT, OAR, ASVAB 20 yrs experience

5.0 (224)

573 hours tutoring

As a parent of three special needs children I am very familiar with their unique requirements and situations. All three of my children are either college graduates or current college students. The college graduate is an Army officer and all had or have "B" averages in college. Having been through...

Extremely knowledgeable and encouraging

We were very pleased with our student's first session. Bill was very good at explaining the subject at the level at which it is being taught. Our daughter was happier about biology than she has been since the class started. She fe... - Cameron, 5 lessons with Bill

Susan B.

50/hour

Near Richardson, TX

K-4th grade Reading & Math in person tutoring

5.0 (51)

222 hours tutoring

Texas Certified Teacher EC-12 Special Education with 8 years teaching experience. I have worked with all grades in English, math, science and social studies with special education students with various disabilities.

Ashraf M.

35/hour

Near Richardson, TX

Expert Educational Professional

4.7 (3)

13 hours tutoring

As a substitute teacher I had the privilege of working with various classrooms under the supervision of highly qualified professionals in the area of Special Needs. My passion and my patience in working with students that learn differently enhances my qualification as Special Needs Tutor.

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Taylor C.

60/hour

5+ years teaching in Special Education as a Behavioral Assistant

5.0 (203)

1,060 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 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

Rogina T.

60/hour

"Unlocking Unique Learning Paths for Special Students"

5.0 (327)

764 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

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, 43 lessons with Rogina

Richard G.

45/hour

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

4.9 (1421)

6,971 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...

Laurie E.

75/hour

Teacher, Special Needs

5.0 (85)

482 hours tutoring

I am a special education and general education (as well as ESL) certified teacher with over 14 years of experience in education. I have successfully and effectively taught students with a variety of challenges and needs, including students with...

Patient, Knowledgeable, Wonderful at Redirecting

We realize our journey with Laurie will be a long one. Laurie is extremely understanding and helpful! Witnessing our daughter learn and work hard through the evaluation process is greatly appreciated. Her knowledge and understa... - AMY, 21 lessons with Laurie

Patricia L.

60/hour

Experienced Special Needs & GED Tutor

5.0 (127)

424 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

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...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

We highly recommend Miss Patty as she is working with our daughter. She is an amazing tutor who is able to connect to students easily. Before tutoring began, Miss Patty took the time to speak to us (as parents) to discuss and ... - Peter, 42 lessons with Patricia

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, 81 lessons with April

Jackie C.

45/hour

School-based occupational therapist experienced with special needs

5.0 (91)

246 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),...

Paige D.

65/hour

Special Needs Coaching: Independent Living & Social Skills

5.0 (68)

238 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

Connie Y.

45/hour

Credentialed Special Ed Teacher (ret)

5.0 (2373)

5,978 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

Lydia J.

60/hour

LMSW with 10+ Experience with Special Needs Students

Response time: 17 minutes

I worked with students (aged 2 through 18) who had special needs. I have experience working with students in early childhood education, elementary school special education, and high school special education. I have many years of experience...

Tutor that goes above and beyond

As someone growing up with an IEP and who struggled with remembering things, especially long-winded terms I failed the first two attempts at the MSW ASWB exam. Going into this attempt I was nervous and doubtful, thinking I would n... - Jeremy, 28 lessons with Lydia

Lisa Y.

55/hour

Caring, patient, and highly qualified Special Needs Instructor

5.0 (118)

829 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

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...

Wonderful tutor!

Lisa is very enjoyable and has really made a connection with my son with special needs. She has patiently gone over his schoolwork with him and kept him engaged. I am very happy! - Laura, 85 lessons with Lisa

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

Geri F.

45/hour

Elementary Education and Special Education

5.0 (450)

2,166 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 minutes

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

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

Elisabeth F.

100/hour

Special Educator and Nurturer with 5+ years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (250)

773 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...

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

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Nadia S.

9 lessons

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!

Janina B.

16 lessons

He consistently went above and beyond to accommodate a student with special needs, always ensuring she felt comfortable and confident with each topic. His explanations were clear, thoughtful, and tailored to her learning style, which made a tremendous difference in her understanding of the material. Throughout the entire semester, Salvary remained dedicated, encouraging, and dependable.

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