
Karen: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...Phi Beta Kappa. While in school I delighted in learning anything new and in sharing that knowledge with those around me. I worked in Kenyons Writing Center for two years, tutoring my fellow students in writing across disciplines. I love helping others improve academically, and even though I have left the collegiate environment of Kenyon, I wish to continue sharing knowledge. I am honored to be able to help children and young adults succeed in...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelors, English Literature

Krystal: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...I'm so happy to work with you on your academic goals. I'm an experienced, licensed classroom teacher who has taught pre-k through adults in all areas of reading, writing, special education, organization, study habits, test prep, public speaking, and personal and professional development. I've done extensive research in dealing with academic and social anxieties as they impact school performance. My areas of licensure are language arts and special education. I can't wait to see your...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, Education
University of Dayton - Masters in Education, Education

Katie: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
I am a second year special educator for Columbus City Schools. I love tutoring as it provides a special opportunity for a unique learning relationship, where I can focus 100% of my energies on one individual and what s/he needs AND wants in a learning session. I believe that every student has his or her own path to success, and I love being a small part of those paths to the future!... Every individual learns differently....
Education & Certification
Bowling Green State University - Bachelors, Special Education

Devon: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...I have encountered a wide variety of experiences within a collection of educational settings including multiple school districts of a rural and urban nature, both in Public and Charter school experience as well as a technology rich format of electronically based remote-school programming. In the past I have taught Special Education at all grade levels, Kindergarten through grade 12, in both Inclusion and In Unit settings and have provided instruction for students also in and...
Education & Certification
Muskingum University - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
Muskingum University - Certificate, Adult and Continuing Education Administration

Elon: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...I have an LLI reading certificate to teach students how to read. In addition to teaching reading I also teach my reading students in small reading groups. I teach my students phonemic awareness, reading comprehension skills, grammar and handwriting skills. I have obtained an Ohio Department of Education educational licensure and I am ESEA certified and qualified. In addition to these certificates, I am also a certified member of The National Tutoring Association. I have...
Education & Certification
Ohio Dominican University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education

Alyse: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...Bachelor's of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University. I hold a 120 hour TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate. I have been in the education world for over 10 years. For many years, I worked as a teacher in both private and public settings teaching students, ages 2-21 on the autism spectrum. Additionally, I have worked as a reading specialist incorporating multi-sensory techniques based on the Orton-Gillingham...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Speech-Language Pathology
Capital University - Certificate, Special Education

Megan: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
You don't just learn in the classroom!
Education & Certification
Morehead State - Bachelor of Science, English

Rachel: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...graduated from the University of Toledo, with my Bachelor of Art in History and Bachelor of Education in Adolescent/Young Adult Education. I have taught history, math, language, reading, test preparation, life skills, business, and vocational skills to students of all ages and all ability types, including students with special needs. Over the last ten years, I have worked with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Specific Learning Disabilities, and other special needs, helping them...
Education & Certification
University of Toledo - Bachelors, Education, History
The Ohio State University - Master of Arts, Inclusive Education

Katie: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
My name is Katie and I have been a teacher for nearly 20 years. I also have about 18 years of experience as a mental health professional. I love teaching and I love learning. I've found that, as a teacher, I get to learn from my students. This love of lifelong learning helps me stay motivated and driven to improving the knowledge and skills of my students. Hopefully, I can make a difference for you...
Education & Certification
Capital University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of Dayton - Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling

Brenda : Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
I love tutoring and trying to come up with new ways to get my students wanting to learn. My favorite class is reading because I believe when you can read and understand what you are reading. The sky is the limit of what you can learn and accomplish.
Education & Certification
Cohama Community College - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
Alcorn State University - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management

Alyssa: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...University Studies in August 2015 with focuses in Chinese Language and Culture, Business and Psychology. I lived for two years in Chengdu, China where I studied Mandarin Chinese and taught EFL to children in both home and classroom settings. I have experience working with children with Autism as well as children and adults with CP. I have served as a volunteer with several therapeutic riding programs and enjoy learning to dance, primarily American Style ballroom....
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, University Studies: Chinese, Business and Psychology

Polly: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...I'm a Professional Level Educational Therapist. Basically, I spent 4 years after undergrad studying how children and adolescents learn to read, write, spell, and do math, as well as how to help children and adolescents succeed academically, behaviorally, and socially-emotionally. I work in schools to test kids with disabilities, advocate for families, train teachers and staff, and much more. I also see individual clients for therapy outside of schools. I have experience with students of...
Education & Certification
University of Dayton - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Dayton - Master of Science, School Psychology

Becky: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
My life-long career (and passion) continues to be to work with students who are facing learning challenges. I love to find or create motivating activities to teach new skills or reinforce those skills already learned. I especially enjoy seeing students become better readers. I work with students in all areas of reading - decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Besides becoming better readers, many of these students develop a love for reading too! All students can...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
University of New England - Master of Science, Education

Graziella: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...and feel deeply privileged to be able to help students and continuing to learn myself. My method and approach to being a great tutor and educator is that first I love teaching, and second is that I plan ahead for my lessons. I have been working as a tutor and as a substitute teacher in Central Ohio for the last two years with great success, and throughout these past two years I have decided to...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Art and Biology

Lisa: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...how to develop their skills and become more competent and confident in their abilities to master reading and writing concepts. It would be my pleasure to work with your student of any grade and skill level in the areas of reading, writing and English. My own background with tutoring started with my own son who struggled for years with reading and writing. I was able to work with him regularly and got him to the...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Educational Psychology
San Diego State University - Master of Science, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Grant: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
Hi I'm Grant. I'm a lifelong educator who loves to work with students and considers himself a student as well. I hope to work with your student and help them accomplish their goals!
Education & Certification
The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Hallie : Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
A graduate of Cedarville University with two Ohio Teaching Licenses, I am highly qualified to tailor instruction to your individual needs. My experience as a Intervention Specialist teacher combined with my passion and enthusiasm for teaching, allows me to think creatively in order to help you reach your highest potential. By capitalizing on your strengths, I am able to not only help you with a specific topic, but can provide you with the skills for...
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education

Ariel: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
I'm so excited to be learning with you! I am a senior at Wellesley College interested in social science, religion and medicine. I have been tutoring for about 10 years now, and am excited to have the opportunity to now help you through Varsity Tutors.
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Andrew: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...charter school working with high-risk students, and 2 years subbing all grades and subjects. My research interest is in early cognitive development, how children learn to perceive and solve problems in school and in life. I am a believer in Multiple Intelligence Theory: everyone is a genius in their own way, and if you can speak their brain's language you can teach anyone anything. I have a skill for rephrasing questions and problems in new...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Materials Engineer, Education

Kiran: Columbus Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Columbus, OH
...specialization in education. I also have taken extra college classes in Mathematics and Science to further my education. I worked for a few years on the clinical side of Occupational Therapy, and then my career path took a new direction. I got involved in a tutoring program for students at the K-12 level. I loved it immediately; I had found my true passion: working with and helping children. I started teaching students in various environments...
Education & Certification
The Wright State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
The Ohio State University - Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
Private online tutoring for students with special needs in Columbus, OH
Receive personally tailored Special Education lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.Varsity Tutors, familiar with how challenging it can be for parents to help their children when they have special education needs, can help set you up with Columbus special education tutoring. We can connect you with experienced private instructors who can help your child on an individual level. It can be challenging to find effective resources to help with learning differences such as dyslexia, autism, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. By working with a private mentor, your child can be provided with tools that can make learning more accessible to them. Continue reading to learn more about how Columbus special education tutors can address your child's learning difficulties.
What skills can a Columbus special education tutor near me cover?
Private instructors skilled at teaching a variety of subjects can work with your child in different ways. They can reframe the content by adjusting the reading level or language of the material. Other strategies include graphically reorganizing content, reading information aloud, or using fact grids to help your student see the material in a different way. A Columbus special education tutor can provide homework help as well, or break down concepts into simpler ideas to help your child understand them. Best of all, the teaching approach can be adapted based on what helps you student learn more efficiently.
Academic subjects aren't the only topics that can be covered during Columbus special education tutoring. Your child's instructor can provide assistance with general learning skills. These skills include those that can be applied to any academic endeavor, from creating calendars to helping plan activities to complete assignments and study for tests, to organizing their notebook to make study materials easier to find. Your child's private mentor can also help them with note-taking strategies so they can digest more complicated subjects.
What are some of the benefits associated with working with Columbus special education tutors?
Private instruction allows for a more customized approach to learning. We can find a tutor with the appropriate skills to account for what helps your student learn more efficiently.
Session content can be customized based on your student's learning style and specific academic needs. If auditory processing is challenging, a greater focus on written instructional material can be incorporated into lessons. It's possible to make learning more enjoyable and accessible no matter what kind of learning difficulty your child faces. With individual attention and one-on-one time with a private mentor, the teaching methods that work best for your student can be uncovered, which can help their instructor craft a customized study plan.
But your child isn't the only one who stands to benefit from the help of a Columbus special education tutor. The instructor's guidance can help you and others in your household provide much-needed support for your student. You can learn how to create a schedule your child can follow, so they can turn in assignments on time and meet other deadlines. They can familiarize you with alternative learning materials so you can be an effective part of your student's learning process.
A Columbus special education tutor can help a child with autism by using color-coded notes and stickers to help them organize school supplies and materials for each subject. For children who have trouble reading due to dyslexia, an instructor can apply multisensory techniques to teach them reading, including writing in sand or using sandpaper cutouts of letters. No matter what learning difficulties your child has, tutoring can involve consistent feedback on your student's progress so their instructor can adapt the study plan and apply the most appropriate resources. In some cases, they can review upcoming coursework to help your child become familiar with the material, which can help reinforce the knowledge when it is covered in class.
How convenient are Columbus special education tutoring sessions?
Varsity Tutors strives to help reinforce a learning environment that's as helpful for your child as it is for your family. To accomplish this, we have developed a secure online Live Learning Platform, so all you need is an Internet connection and a computer, phone, or tablet. Your child can then log in to study sessions from anywhere that's comfortable and convenient. They can connect with their instructor from the familiar environment of home or another location such as the Grandview Heights Public Library. There is the freedom to choose a location with the fewest distractions.
Our online platform is designed to enhance the learning experience. Using a digital whiteboard, instructors can share what is on their screen, from grouping similar problems together to helping your student understand what a graphic organizer is. The work your child does can be shared on the screen, allowing the instructor to read and provide feedback to your child.
Another advantage is every study session is recorded. That means you and your student can watch over the last session to review the content and become more familiar with the concepts covered. Recordings also provide more practice time outside of your child's tutoring sessions.
How can I find a Columbus special education tutor near me?
Finding Columbus special education tutors skilled at dealing with students who have learning difficulties your child faces does not have to be stressful. Varsity Tutors can connect you with in-person or online instruction in little time. You can choose the option you or your child is most comfortable with, so they can receive specialized private instruction by private instructors who are trained in meeting their needs. Contact Varsity Tutors to learn more about how individualized instruction can help.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.