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Elliot

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
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

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

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

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

Certified Tutor

Lena

Masters, MFA in Creative Writing
Lena's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

Lena's daily experience as a middle school teacher means she's practiced at adapting lessons on the fly when a student needs a different entry point into material. She breaks tasks into smaller, clearly sequenced steps and uses patient repetition and multi-sensory techniques to reinforce skills in r...

Education

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Masters, MFA in Creative Writing

Cornell University

Bachelors

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

10+ years

Hans

Bachelors (Economics; minor: International Studies)
Hans's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

Hans completed his Northwestern economics degree in three years rather than four, which required him to develop precise study systems and organizational strategies — skills he now applies when building structured routines for students who need extra support with executive function, task management, ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors (Economics; minor: International Studies)

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jamie

Masters in Education, Special Education
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
IB Further Mathematics
Discrete Math

Jamie holds a Master's in Special Education, which means he doesn't just adapt lessons on the fly — he designs instruction around how each student processes, retains, and demonstrates understanding. Whether a learner has an IEP addressing executive function challenges, reading disabilities, or autis...

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Masters in Education, Special Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts

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

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

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

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Evan

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Latin American Studies
Evan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

Rather than pushing through a one-size-fits-all lesson plan, Evan adapts pacing, materials, and communication style to match how each learner processes information. His experience across subjects from reading comprehension to math means he can identify where a gap starts and build understanding from...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Latin American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
31

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

Olivia

Master of Science, Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Earning her Master's in Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education at Columbia's Teachers College, Olivia is trained to differentiate instruction across learning profiles — whether a student has an IEP, a 504 plan, or simply learns differently than the standard classroom assumes. She break...

Education

Teachers College at Columbia University

Master of Science, Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education and Child Studies

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Victoria

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +43 Subjects

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 structured, manageable steps that build genuine understanding rather than frustration.

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Colin

Arithmetic Tutor • +28 Subjects

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, movement-based activities for another — rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. That individualized structure builds both academic skills and the confidence students need to advocate for themselves in the classroom.

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Evan

Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects

Rather than pushing through a one-size-fits-all lesson plan, Evan adapts pacing, materials, and communication style to match how each learner processes information. His experience across subjects from reading comprehension to math means he can identify where a gap starts and build understanding from that exact point.

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Grant

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

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 around how each individual learner actually thinks rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method.

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Olivia

Elementary Math Tutor • +21 Subjects

Earning her Master's in Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education at Columbia's Teachers College, Olivia is trained to differentiate instruction across learning profiles — whether a student has an IEP, a 504 plan, or simply learns differently than the standard classroom assumes. She breaks down academic content using multisensory techniques and scaffolded steps, connecting each lesson to the student's strengths rather than defaulting to one-size-fits-all methods.

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Liz

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +40 Subjects

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 directing tutors at a charter school in Boston, means she knows how to adapt instruction on the fly — whether that's restructuring a math lesson for a student with dyscalculia or building reading fluency strategies for a student with dyslexia. She designs individualized approaches grounded in each student's IEP goals and actual learning profile.

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Molly

8th Grade Math Tutor • +86 Subjects

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 steps, and using multisensory approaches to make concepts accessible. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that individualized approach works.

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Jessica

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +32 Subjects

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 students across multiple subjects while keeping the focus on building confidence and independence. She's patient, structured, and attentive to what each individual student actually needs to move forward.

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Harry

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +50 Subjects

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 him to read an audience and adapt in real time, a skill that translates directly to adjusting pacing, modality, and complexity for students with diverse learning needs.

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Alex

Calculus Tutor • +51 Subjects

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 understands how conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory processing challenges affect learning and tailors strategies accordingly, from breaking assignments into smaller steps to using multisensory approaches for retention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Special Education builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills that apply across academics and careers. A strong foundation in Special Education opens doors to advanced coursework and prepares students for standardized tests.

Many students find that success in Special Education boosts their confidence in related subjects too.

Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying what's learned to new problems. These issues compound quickly in Special Education because topics build on each other.

A tutor identifies exactly where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and gives you targeted practice until the concepts click. That 1-on-1 attention makes a big difference.

Look for someone with strong Special Education knowledge who can explain concepts in multiple ways until you understand. Patience and the ability to adapt to your learning style matter as much as expertise.

Varsity Tutors vets all tutors through background checks, credential review, and teaching evaluation—so you can focus on finding the right personality and teaching approach fit.

For students who are struggling, stuck, or want to excel, tutoring often pays off in better grades, stronger test scores, and reduced stress. The 1-on-1 format lets you move at your own pace and focus on what you actually need.

Many students also develop better study habits that serve them in other subjects.

Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. If you're significantly behind or have a major exam coming up, more frequent sessions can help you catch up faster.

Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your goals and timeline.

Yes—both are core parts of tutoring. Tutors help you work through challenging homework problems while teaching the underlying concepts, so you're not just getting answers but actually learning.

For exams, tutors provide targeted review, practice problems, and test-taking strategies specific to Special Education.

Tutoring is typically purchased in hour packages, with rates varying by tutor experience and subject complexity. Varsity Tutors offers several package options.

You can discuss pricing during your consultation to find an option that fits your budget and goals.

Your tutor will assess where you are, discuss your goals, and start working on areas where you need the most help. Many students bring current homework or upcoming test material to focus on.

By the end of the session, you'll have a plan for moving forward and a sense of how your tutor approaches teaching Special Education.

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