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I have a License in Special Education Moderate Disabilities. I am currently a Special Education Teacher and Liaison for students in grades 9-12 who receive services in a pull out setting. I am familiar with writing and implementing IEP's, following accommodations, and recommending strategies to assist struggling learners.
I have a License in Special Education Moderate Disabilities. I am currently a Special Education Teacher and Liaison for students in grades 9-12 who receive services in a pull out setting. I am familiar with writing and implementing IEP's, following accommodations, and recommending strategies to assist struggling learners.
LeighAnne helped my son who is an eighth grader with linear equations that he was having trouble understanding. She helped him understand the concepts and she was very friendly and patient with his learning. He had a great tutorin... - Trecitia, 5 lessons with LeighAnne

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My background includes working with adults and students K-12 in ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and students behind in math, english and reading. My students have moved up, as much as 4 grade levels in a single year. In addition, I have worked with gifted students that also have the special need of requiring a challenging...
My background includes working with adults and students K-12 in ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and students behind in math, english and reading. My students have moved up, as much as 4 grade levels in a single year. In addition, I have worked with gifted students that also have the special need of requiring a challenging...

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 taught adults and children with various disabilities for over 20 years. I have extensive training and experience with teaching those with ASD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, Sensory Processing issues and much more. I also have my certification...
I have taught adults and children with various disabilities for over 20 years. I have extensive training and experience with teaching those with ASD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, Sensory Processing issues and much more. I also have my certification...

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...
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...
Jennifer was the best tutor and mentor in the entire Wyzant plant form. Her teachings, dedication, patience, ambition to teach and concise knowledge over writing skills will allow anyone to ace any written paper. No one has the gi... - Zayd, 5 lessons with Jennifer

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 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

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,...

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...
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...
patty has supported me in ways that are hard to put into words. she has been tutoring me for my GED and has helped me grasp concepts that once felt impossible. she explains things clearly and makes them easier to understand, guidi... - Soleil, 59 lessons with Patricia

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...
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...
I went into my first session with Melanie not knowing what to expect. I had been struggling for months with executive functioning, stemming from bipolar disorder and ADHD, and for around a year had felt myself stagnating in all ar... - Collin, 13 lessons with Melanie

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 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,...

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...
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...

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,...
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,...

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.
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.
Excellent and very good with students who have different learning styles. I highly recommend her for students who are struggling in algebra. - Donna, 43 lessons with Ellen

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...
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...
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, 53 lessons with Rogina

...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 been teaching grades Pre-k to college for 10+ years, I have a Master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and have tutored students with special needs for nearly 1000 hours. I also have taken various courses outlining...
I have been teaching grades Pre-k to college for 10+ years, I have a Master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and have tutored students with special needs for nearly 1000 hours. I also have taken various courses outlining...
Mia is amazing, and my daughter agrees. My daughter has ADHD and challenges with executive function and recall, but Mia stepped in and gently assessed her needs- then they were off! Mia has a patient yet focused communication styl... - Kylie, 70 lessons with Mia

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

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...
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...
My son is a special needs young adult and Anna C. has proven to be the best tutor he has had thus far, even within school settings. Anna engages him and he is now so eager to attend his sessions and learn. She makes their sessio... - Jocelyn, 267 lessons with Chae

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...

...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...

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...

I have a total of 25 years in education and I worked for past 5 years still employed working with special needs children
I have a total of 25 years in education and I worked for past 5 years still employed working with special needs children

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.
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