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The Best Special Needs Tutors in San Diego, CA

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April V. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
April V.
88/hour

San Diego, CA

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 concepts into clear, manageable steps using visual aids, multi-sensory...

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5.0 (324)
88/hour
966 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 concepts into clear, manageable steps using visual aids, multi-sensory...

Briana T. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Briana T.
80/hour

San Diego, CA

Stanford University graduate - multi-subject experienced tutor/teacher

... with special needs students in Southern and Northern California. With Best Buddies, I've participated with cooking activities, marathon walking and completing homework. I'm accustomed to working with special needs students and enjoy spending time with them. Through my experience I have assisted special needs students...

5.0 (330)
80/hour
1,217 hours tutoring

... with special needs students in Southern and Northern California. With Best Buddies, I've participated with cooking activities, marathon walking and completing homework. I'm accustomed to working with special needs students and enjoy spending time with them. Through my experience I have assisted special needs students...

Valerie C. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie C.
55/hour

San Diego, CA

Experienced College Educator with Math High School Teaching Credential

I have worked in the past as a Special Ed aide in the Poway Unified School District. I have two sons with special needs: one has schizophrenia and the other has autism. I have also taught students with special needs in my college classes and I work with each student individually so that the student can be...

4.9 (194)
55/hour
840 hours tutoring

I have worked in the past as a Special Ed aide in the Poway Unified School District. I have two sons with special needs: one has schizophrenia and the other has autism. I have also taught students with special needs in my college classes and I work with each student individually so that the student can be...

Sakshi S. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sakshi S.
90/hour

San Diego, CA

Medical Student Specializing in ADHD, Dyslexia & Neurodiverse Learners

As a graduating medical student entering psychiatry, I have a deep understanding of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders. I’ve worked with children and teens who learn differently, helping them build executive functioning, reading, and writing skills with structure and...

4.7 (7)
90/hour
27 hours tutoring

As a graduating medical student entering psychiatry, I have a deep understanding of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders. I’ve worked with children and teens who learn differently, helping them build executive functioning, reading, and writing skills with structure and...

Juliana V. Near San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Juliana V.
50/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Native Spanish & English Speaker. Expert Tutor :)

I have taught many students who have special needs. I have worked with kids with ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and Down syndrome. Having a degree in Psychology has made me knowledgeable about the various mental illnesses and learning disorders, and studying Educational Psychology has allowed me to learn about...

4.9 (15)
50/hour
67 hours tutoring

I have taught many students who have special needs. I have worked with kids with ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and Down syndrome. Having a degree in Psychology has made me knowledgeable about the various mental illnesses and learning disorders, and studying Educational Psychology has allowed me to learn about...

Dana B. Near San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dana B.
60/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Experienced, knowledgeable, Professional for struggling children

During my last years of teaching, I taught a 4/5 Intensive Intervention class where I instructed 5-8 children directly from a special day class because my administrator understood my gift of working with those with special needs. One mother even came in and thanked me for helping her son enjoy and do better...

4.9 (377)
60/hour
1,710 hours tutoring

During my last years of teaching, I taught a 4/5 Intensive Intervention class where I instructed 5-8 children directly from a special day class because my administrator understood my gift of working with those with special needs. One mother even came in and thanked me for helping her son enjoy and do better...

Nicole W. Near San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole W.
89/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Experienced working with students with Special Needs

I am a current graduate student in Special Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities. I have been described as a patient and caring tutor. I strive to ensure that all of my lessons and sessions are flexible and able to be adapted to the needs of my students. I have worked with many students with ADHD both...

5.0 (189)
89/hour
1,262 hours tutoring

I am a current graduate student in Special Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities. I have been described as a patient and caring tutor. I strive to ensure that all of my lessons and sessions are flexible and able to be adapted to the needs of my students. I have worked with many students with ADHD both...

John M. Near San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John M.
55/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Vice President, Chemical Engineer, Scientist, Tutor, Trainer, Coach

I can provide tutoring for special needs children. My brother's son has Autism and all of my children have ADD. I have experience tutoring and training these children and other special needs children. I have the awareness, training, patience, understanding, and caring necessary to motivate and...

5.0 (1372)
55/hour
2,083 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I can provide tutoring for special needs children. My brother's son has Autism and all of my children have ADD. I have experience tutoring and training these children and other special needs children. I have the awareness, training, patience, understanding, and caring necessary to motivate and...

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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
272 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.

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Melanie R.
125/hour

MA in psychology w/10+ yrs. in disability services in higher education

My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated...

5.0 (45)
125/hour
132 hours tutoring

My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated...

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Daina T.
40/hour

Elementary Special Education Teacher for Students with Special Needs

I am a certified Elementary Special Education Teacher with four years of experience teaching students with a wide range of special needs in a self-contained Life Skills classroom. I have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD,...

5.0 (12)
40/hour
26 hours tutoring

I am a certified Elementary Special Education Teacher with four years of experience teaching students with a wide range of special needs in a self-contained Life Skills classroom. I have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD,...

Near San Diego, CA Tutoring
Jennifer T.
85/hour

Executive Function Coach for ADHD and Autism

I have been an Executive Function Coach for 2 years. I work with students who have ADHD and Autism who need help with their executive function skills. I help students with planning, organization, prioritization and time management. I also work...

5.0 (35)
85/hour
296 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been an Executive Function Coach for 2 years. I work with students who have ADHD and Autism who need help with their executive function skills. I help students with planning, organization, prioritization and time management. I also work...

Near San Diego, CA Tutoring
James F.
30/hour

Special Needs Tutor | Patient Structured Learning

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...

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5.0 (36)
30/hour
173 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near San Diego, 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

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...

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Lisa Y.
60/hour

Caring, patient, and highly qualified Special Needs Instructor

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...

5.0 (119)
60/hour
866 hours tutoring

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...

Near San Diego, 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 (22)
75/hour
93 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 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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Jeffrey F.
35/hour

B.A. Psychology 15+ years Special Needs experience

I have tutored at the college level people with special needs as well as provided employment and academic support to individuals with special needs. I'm very patient and able to redirect focus. I also like to make anything I do...

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5.0 (1)
35/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have tutored at the college level people with special needs as well as provided employment and academic support to individuals with special needs. I'm very patient and able to redirect focus. I also like to make anything I do...

Near San Diego, CA Tutoring
Shawn J.
90/hour

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...

5.0 (1)
90/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shawn’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 1:00 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...

Near San Diego, CA Tutoring
Johnathan F.
100/hour

Experienced with Learning Differences

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...

5.0 (2103)
100/hour
7,038 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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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 (74)
50/hour
146 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...

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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...

5.0 (130)
60/hour
465 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 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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Connie Y.
45/hour

Credentialed Special Ed Teacher (ret)

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....

5.0 (2393)
45/hour
6,090 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....

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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 (353)
55/hour
1,837 hours tutoring

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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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 (78)
40/hour
316 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...

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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 (2212)
149/hour
11,651 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 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...

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Her advanced degrees in education combined with her background as a teacher, and experience with special needs students, are a huge plus. On top of that she offered to communicate with our son's teachers which we appreciated very much. His teachers were very impressed with her as well which says a lot! We will be working with her again for sure!
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Kate has now been tutoring our daughter Alisa for several months and we have been very pleased with Kate's tutoring, professionalism, hard work and second most of all her ease with accommodating our special needs and requests for Alisa's lessons. We wanted straight traditional (Flesch) phonics tutoring and Kate has done so with efficiency, skill and enthusiasm.
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Alyssa provided very valuable information concerning our son that we are very grateful for that will allow us to help our son flourish into the outstanding young man that we know he can be. Alyssa worked well with our son and he responded well to her. However, based on her bio, I wished she could've been more helpful with our son's special needs.
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