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Award-Winning Special Education Tutors serving Indianapolis, IN

Molly

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
Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Religious Studies)
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

Rebecca's graduate training in social work at the University of Chicago, combined with her undergraduate psychology research, gives her a sharp understanding of how different learners process information and what accommodations actually look like in practice. She adapts pacing, breaks down multi-ste...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Religious Studies)

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Kim

Certified Tutor

Kim

Masters, Business Administration and Management
Kim's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

Kim's approach starts with identifying the specific barrier a student faces — whether it's processing speed, attention, or difficulty transferring skills across contexts — and then adapting instruction around it. Her background spanning anthropology and business gives her an unusually flexible toolk...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Masters, Business Administration and Management

Princeton University

Bachelors

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
Colin

Certified Tutor

Colin

Masters, Education
Colin's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus

Colin is a certified special educator whose classroom experience spans multiple grade levels and learning profiles, from students with dyslexia and ADHD to those on the autism spectrum. He designs each session around a student's specific IEP goals and learning style — visual aids for one learner, mo...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Education

Victoria

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

Megan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Megan

Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

As a Vanderbilt-trained and Tennessee-licensed special educator, Megan understands the full landscape — IEP goal writing, behavior intervention plans, differentiated instruction, and the legal framework of IDEA and Section 504. She tailors her approach to each learner's profile, whether that means b...

Education

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Sewanee: The University of the South

Bachelor in Arts, English

Rachel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rachel

Current Grad Student, MA English
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
PSAT Critical Reading

Rachel brings patience and adaptability to sessions with students who have IEPs or learning differences, adjusting pacing, breaking instructions into smaller steps, and using multisensory approaches to reinforce concepts. Her background in writing and literature means she's especially skilled at mak...

Education

Emerson College

Bachelors, Writing, Literature, and Publishing

Middlebury College

Current Grad Student, MA English

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Alex

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Special education tutoring is personalized 1-on-1 instruction designed to support students with learning differences, developmental delays, or disabilities. Unlike classroom instruction, special education tutoring focuses on individualized learning plans that address each student's unique needs, whether that's working with an IEP (Individualized Education Program), addressing specific learning disabilities, or building foundational skills at a student's own pace.

Many special education students in Indianapolis struggle with gaps in foundational skills, difficulty keeping pace with grade-level content, and challenges with executive functioning like organization and time management. With an average student-teacher ratio of 19:1 across the district's 317 schools, personalized attention can be limited in traditional classrooms, making targeted tutoring particularly valuable for closing skill gaps and building confidence.

During the first session, a tutor will assess your student's current skill level, learning style, and specific challenges to create a personalized instruction plan. This might include reviewing any existing IEP documentation, identifying academic strengths to build upon, and establishing clear goals for improvement. The tutor will also discuss your student's learning preferences and any accommodations needed to ensure effective support.

Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in supporting IEP objectives and can coordinate with your student's school team to ensure tutoring aligns with their individualized plan. Tutors can reinforce skills being taught in special education classes, address specific IEP goals, and provide targeted practice in areas like reading, math, social-emotional learning, or executive functioning skills.

Expert tutors use evidence-based strategies tailored to each student's specific learning profile—whether that's dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or other learning differences. They might use multisensory approaches, break tasks into smaller steps, provide frequent feedback, and use structured practice to build skills. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to adjust pacing, materials, and strategies in real-time based on what works best for your student.

Tutors provide regular progress updates and can track improvements in specific skill areas using assessment tools, work samples, and goal-tracking methods aligned with your student's IEP. You'll see measurable gains in foundational skills like phonics or math fluency, increased confidence, improved grades, or progress toward IEP objectives. Many families notice improvements within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring sessions.

The ideal frequency depends on your student's specific needs, current skill gaps, and IEP goals. Many students benefit from 2-3 sessions per week for consistent skill-building, though some may need more intensive support initially or can progress with weekly sessions. Your tutor will recommend a schedule based on your student's learning profile and the areas you want to focus on.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in special education and understand the unique needs of students with learning differences. You can share your student's specific challenges, IEP goals, and learning style, and we'll match you with a tutor experienced in supporting those areas. The process is straightforward—just tell us what your student needs, and we'll handle finding the right fit.

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