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Liz

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Liz holds a master's in Special Education (Mild to Moderate Disabilities, grades 5–12) from Simmons College and has worked extensively with students who have learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, and emotional impairments. That clinical training, paired with her hands-on experience teaching and dir...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34
Jessica

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jessica

Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Microbiology

Every learner processes information differently, and Jessica adapts her teaching style accordingly — breaking concepts into smaller steps, using visual organizers, or finding alternative explanations when the standard one doesn't click. Her science and economics training means she can support studen...

Education

University of Chicago

Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade Math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

During her years teaching second through fourth grade, Molly worked daily with students who had a wide range of learning needs, from reading intervention to modified math instruction. She pulls from multiple curricula and adapts materials on the fly — adjusting pacing, breaking tasks into smaller st...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

Victoria

Master's Degree in Education
Victoria's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry

Victoria spent three years as a certified classroom teacher through Teach for America, working with first through third graders who had a wide range of learning needs, including IEP-supported students. She adapts lessons to different processing styles and paces, breaking academic content into struct...

Education

Yale University

Master's Degree in Education

Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Science, Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Heather

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

Heather's psychology background gives her real insight into how different learners process information — whether a student needs material broken into smaller chunks, presented visually, or reinforced through repetition. She's especially effective with kids who get frustrated easily, building their c...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Harry

Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Harry's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Calculus

Every learner processes information differently — some through auditory explanation, some through visual mapping, others through hands-on activity — and Harry builds each session around identifying what actually works for that student. His background in theater and education at Northwestern trained ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Theater

Northwestern University

BA (School of Communications)

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Yan

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Yan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Every learner processes information differently, and Yan's entire educational philosophy centers on adapting how material is presented until it connects. Her master's in Curriculum and Instruction trained her to design differentiated lessons, and her years in Boston elementary and middle school clas...

Education

Boston College

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Boston College

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elliot

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

A PhD in neuroscience means Elliot understands learning differences at the biological level — how attention, working memory, and processing speed vary across brains and what that means for instruction. He explicitly welcomes learners on the spectrum and tailors pacing, scaffolding, and sensory consi...

Education

Hampshire College

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Vanderbilt University

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mati

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Mati's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
PSAT Critical Reading

Mati brings both professional and personal insight to special education — her doctoral work centered on learning disabilities, and as a mother of two children with dyslexia, she's navigated IEP meetings, accommodation plans, and reading interventions from every side of the table. She teaches strateg...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Certified Tutor

Alex

Masters, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-8th Grade Science
10th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus

Occupational therapy is fundamentally about adapting tasks so people can succeed despite neurological, developmental, or learning differences — and that's the perspective Alex brings to tutoring. Currently in Washington University's OT Doctorate program with a neuroscience background, Alex understan...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Masters, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelors, Psychology

Certified Tutor

James

Current Grad, Physical Therapy
James's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

Teaching across dozens of NYC public schools exposed James to students with a wide range of learning differences, from processing delays to attention challenges. He builds individualized approaches — breaking instructions into smaller steps, using multi-sensory reinforcement, and adjusting pacing in...

Education

SUNY University at Albany

Bachelor of Science, Economics and Japanese

Washington University in St. Louis

Current Grad, Physical Therapy

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Alan

Masters, Education
Alan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

A Master's in Education trained Alan in differentiated instruction, IEP-aligned goal setting, and multisensory teaching methods that reach learners who struggle in traditional classroom environments. He adapts pacing and materials to match each student's processing style, whether the challenge invol...

Education

Harvard University

Masters, Education

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Mathematics

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sydney

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Five years of working specifically with students who have learning differences — dyslexia, ADHD, processing disorders — taught Sydney that the content isn't usually the problem; it's the delivery. She redesigns how material is presented, using multisensory techniques and scaffolded instructions so t...

Education

Mercer University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Test Scores
SAT
1400

Certified Tutor

Grant

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Grant's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

Grant has spent two decades working successfully with students across a wide range of learning differences, from processing disorders to ADHD to math-specific anxiety. His approach strips away the shame many students carry — he slows down, re-explains using different models, and builds lessons aroun...

Education

Haverford College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ominira

Master of Arts, Multicultural Education
Ominira's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

Every learner processes information differently, and Ominira's master's degree in Multicultural Education gave her deep training in adapting instruction to fit diverse cognitive and linguistic needs. She breaks down assignments into structured, manageable steps — whether that means scaffolding a rea...

Education

University of California-San Francisco

Master of Arts, Multicultural Education

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Frequently Asked Questions

Special education tutoring is personalized instruction designed for students with identified disabilities or learning differences, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions. Unlike general tutoring, special education tutoring incorporates specialized teaching strategies, accommodations, and modifications aligned with a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan. Tutors work to strengthen both academic skills and executive functioning strategies that support learning success.

With 349 schools across Las Vegas serving over 261,000 students, classroom teachers often have limited time for individualized attention—the average student-teacher ratio is 22:1. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction fills this gap by providing targeted support for specific skill gaps, reinforcing concepts taught in class, and building confidence in areas where your child struggles. Tutors can also help implement IEP strategies at home and provide additional practice with accommodations your child receives at school.

Many special education students struggle with reading fluency, math fact automaticity, executive functioning (organization, time management), and social-emotional skills. Personalized tutoring addresses these challenges through multi-sensory techniques, explicit instruction, frequent feedback, and structured practice that builds mastery at each step. Tutors can also teach compensatory strategies and self-advocacy skills that help students become more independent learners.

Yes. When you connect with a tutor through Varsity Tutors, you can share your child's IEP or 504 plan so the tutor understands specific goals, accommodations, and modifications. Tutors work collaboratively to reinforce the same objectives your child's school team is targeting, ensuring consistency and maximizing progress. This alignment helps your child practice skills in a supportive environment and builds confidence in applying them at school.

The first session is focused on getting to know your child—their learning style, strengths, challenges, and goals. The tutor will assess current skill levels, discuss your child's IEP or 504 plan, and ask about specific areas where your child needs support. This foundation helps the tutor create a personalized plan and establish a comfortable, trusting relationship that makes learning more effective.

Progress in special education is measured in multiple ways: improved grades, stronger performance on assessments, increased confidence and independence, better use of learning strategies, and progress toward IEP goals. Tutors track specific skill development through regular practice and provide feedback on what's improving. Many families also notice positive changes in their child's attitude toward learning and willingness to tackle challenging tasks.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in special education, whether through teaching credentials, special education degrees, or extensive experience working with students with learning differences. Tutors understand evidence-based instructional strategies, how to adapt teaching methods for different learning styles, and how to create supportive learning environments. When you're matched with a tutor, you can review their background and experience with your child's specific needs.

Contact Varsity Tutors and share information about your child's age, grade, learning differences, and specific goals. You'll be matched with a tutor who has experience and expertise in your child's areas of need. Most families start with 1-2 sessions per week and adjust frequency based on progress and your child's schedule. The process is flexible and designed to fit your family's needs.

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