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Edie B. Germantown, MD, available for online & in-person 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...

Andrea G. Ellijay, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea G.
75/hour

Certified Special Ed Teacher | Special Needs Education Specialist

I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I specialize in designing individualized education plans that...

5.0 (1)
75/hour
18 hours tutoring

I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I specialize in designing individualized education plans that...

Melanie R. Yonkers, NY, available for online tutoring
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...

Jennifer T. New Hope, PA, available for online & in-person 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...

James F. Morrow, OH, available for online 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
177 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...

Daina T. Kyle, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
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,...

Amanda F. Reading, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
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.

Lisa Y. Pflugerville, TX, available for online tutoring
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
870 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...

Heather G. Orlando, FL, available for online & in-person 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...

Jeffrey F. Las Vegas, NV, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

Shawn J. Glendale, CA, available for online & in-person 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...

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

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...

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5.0 (324)
88/hour
976 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...

Johnathan F. Richmond, VA, available for online & in-person 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...

Samantha  M. Wheeling, WV, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

Patricia L. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
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
467 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...

Connie Y. Riverside, CA, available for online tutoring
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....

Chae B. Greensboro, NC, available for online tutoring
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...

Dawn P. Winter Haven, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

Evan W. Newhall, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

Sarah K. Medford, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah K.
50/hour

MA- Psychology

...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...

5.0 (24)
50/hour
181 hours tutoring

...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...

Bianca P. Gibsonton, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bianca P.
45/hour

Educator for children with special needs

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...

4.9 (263)
45/hour
794 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Bianca’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

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...

Richard G. Hedgesville, WV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard G.
45/hour

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

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...

4.9 (1436)
45/hour
7,026 hours tutoring

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...

Eileen W. Swanton, VT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eileen W.
30/hour

English teacher, self-published author, ESL certified

Hello, I have worked off and on with special needs children throughout the years. I have helped children who are dyslexic as an aide with the Lake Stevens, WA school district and I have also taught Autistic summer school. I would love to...

4.9 (140)
30/hour
416 hours tutoring

Hello, I have worked off and on with special needs children throughout the years. I have helped children who are dyslexic as an aide with the Lake Stevens, WA school district and I have also taught Autistic summer school. I would love to...

James C. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online tutoring
James C.
70/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

...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...

4.9 (257)
70/hour
2,727 hours tutoring

...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...

Kay A. Highland, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kay A.
40/hour

Patient and Effective Math Tutor in Highland, IN

I have tutored students with special needs for over 11 years. I have worked with them in the classroom, individually, and in groups. Over the years I have become familiar with most types of disabilities.

4.8 (153)
40/hour
521 hours tutoring

I have tutored students with special needs for over 11 years. I have worked with them in the classroom, individually, and in groups. Over the years I have become familiar with most types of disabilities.

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Special needs encompass a broad range of conditions that may require extra support or accommodations to help individuals thrive, learn, and participate fully in life. These include learning disabilities, emotional challenges, developmental delays, and physical impairments. Addressing these diverse needs often involves specialized education, therapies, and equipment-similar to how individualized strategies support each person’s growth and success.

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