Cheryl J. answered 22d
Certified Spec Ed Specialist | IEP & 504 Accommodation Advocate
Yes, absolutely. A significant portion of the students I tutor have IEPs or 504 plans, particularly in the areas of Other Health Impairment (OHI for ADHD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
My background as a certified Special Education Specialist allows me to take the accommodations and goals listed in a student's IEP and translate them into practical, everyday study strategies. Instead of just helping with homework, I focus on building the exact executive functioning skills targeted in their plans:
- Decoding Vague Assignments: Breaking down complex rubrics and multi-step projects into clear, non-intimidating daily tasks.
- Goal-Aligned Organization: Setting up physical and digital filing systems that match the student's specific processing strengths.
- Self-Advocacy & Metacognition: Teaching students how to recognize when their working memory is overloaded and how to use their allowed IEP accommodations effectively.
Because I understand how IEP goals are written and tracked, I align my tutoring sessions directly with what the school team is working toward, ensuring consistency for the student.