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Special Education Teacher & Licensed School Counselor (LBS1, NCC)
Yolanda W.

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Hourly Rate: $55

About Yolanda


Bio

I'm a Chicago Public Schools educator with over a decade of experience helping students with diverse learning needs succeed. I hold a master's in Special Education and am a licensed Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1), a Professional Educator–licensed school counselor, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
I specialize in working with students who learn differently: breaking concepts into manageable steps, building study skills and confidence, and partnering with families so progress...

I'm a Chicago Public Schools educator with over a decade of experience helping students with diverse learning needs succeed. I hold a master's in Special Education and am a licensed Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1), a Professional Educator–licensed school counselor, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
I specialize in working with students who learn differently: breaking concepts into manageable steps, building study skills and confidence, and partnering with families so progress continues between sessions. My counseling background means I support the whole student — academics, motivation, and organization — not just the homework in front of us.
Whether your child needs skill-building, homework support, or strategies for focus and follow-through, I tailor every session to how they learn best.


Education

"Northern Illinois University"
psychology
Chicago State University- School Counseling
Masters
National Louis University - special education
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Travel policy: Within 15 miles of Chicago, IL 60619
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I am a licensed Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) and school counselor with over a decade in Chicago Public Schools supporting students who have neurodivergence and learning differences. I help students build executive function skills — focus, organization, and follow-through — using strategies tailored to how their brains work. As a counselor, I also support the confidence and motivation side, not just academics. My sessions are structured, encouraging, and designed so progress carries into the classroom and home.
Reading

Reading

I am a licensed Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) with over a decade in Chicago Public Schools supporting struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and other learning differences. I build phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension step by step, using multisensory strategies matched to how each child learns. My school counselor background helps me keep reading work encouraging — rebuilding confidence is half the battle for reluctant readers. Every session is tailored to your child's level, with clear progress you can see.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a licensed Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) and school counselor with over a decade helping Chicago Public Schools students learn how to learn. I teach practical study skills — organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation — tailored to each student's strengths and challenges. My counseling background helps me address the motivation and confidence barriers that often sit underneath academic struggles. Students leave my sessions with systems they can actually use, not just one-time homework help.
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