Award-Winning Special Education Tutors
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Special Education
Tutors in Nashville
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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I am able to create quality, yet comprehensive curriculum for my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help all students build confidence, which will enhance their self esteem as well as personal values. Reaching this objective will directly reflect in the progression of their academic success.

As a certified Special Education teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Kate designs instruction around how each learner actually processes information — not around a one-size-fits-all curriculum. She adapts academic content across subjects like reading, math, and writing while building the self-regulation and executive functioning skills that underpin classroom success. Her dual expertise in special education and applied behavior analysis means interventions are both evidence-based and practical.
I am able to get back to my passion of teaching students.
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 building phonemic awareness for a student with dyslexia or creating visual math supports for a student who processes information differently. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that individualized approach works.
Trained in special education at Vanderbilt and currently teaching in the field, Alexandra designs instruction around how each learner processes information — not around a one-size-fits-all curriculum. She adapts materials for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other differences, breaking academic content into manageable, scaffolded steps that build genuine understanding.
A PhD in neuropsychology means Bill understands learning differences — ADHD, dyslexia, processing speed challenges — at the neurological level, not just as labels on an IEP. He adapts his teaching to how each student's brain actually processes information, whether that means restructuring how material is presented or building in specific compensatory strategies for memory and attention.
During her year as a teaching assistant in a first-grade classroom, Molly worked directly with students with special needs, adapting lessons and tracking individual progress toward IEP goals. Her dual major in elementary and special education gives her formal training in differentiated instruction, multisensory learning strategies, and behavior support frameworks. She understands how to modify materials so that a student can access the same content their peers are learning, just through a different pathway.
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-step instructions, and uses individualized reinforcement techniques to keep students engaged and progressing. Rated 4.9 by families she's worked with.
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 that a student with an IEP or 504 plan can access the same curriculum their classmates see. Rated 4.9 by families.
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 reading, writing, and math. Her approach prioritizes building confidence alongside academic progress.
I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others.
Every learner processes information differently, and Kate's years in the classroom have sharpened her ability to adapt explanations on the fly — whether that means using visual organizers for a student with ADHD or scaffolding a reading passage into smaller chunks for someone with a processing difference. She builds lessons around each student's strengths rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
As a practicing Special Education Social Worker in Minneapolis, Emily understands IEPs, accommodations, and learning differences from the inside — not just as theory. She adapts her approach to each student's specific needs, whether that means breaking reading passages into smaller chunks, using visual supports for math, or building executive functioning skills like task initiation and self-monitoring.
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 confidence alongside their skills in reading, math, or writing. Rated 5.0 by families she's worked with.
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.
Sophia earned her Master's in Education with a focus that included understanding diverse learning profiles — from dyslexia and ADHD to processing differences that require adapted instruction. She modifies reading and writing lessons using multisensory techniques, scaffolded tasks, and individualized pacing so students with IEPs or 504 plans can access grade-level content on their own terms.
I am a graduate of UC San Diego with a Bachelors in Neuroscience through the Psychology department. After graduating, I went to Michigan Technological University and did some graduate work, before moving to Texas to be closer to my parents. I did my alternative certification program through Texas Teachers and am highly qualified to teach Science for grades 7-12. I have been a teacher in public and charter schools for the last four years, and have tutoring experience extending over ten years behind me as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Special education tutoring is designed specifically for students with documented disabilities or learning differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or processing disorders. Unlike general tutoring, special education tutoring incorporates evidence-based interventions, accommodations, and modifications tailored to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. Tutors work directly with the strategies outlined in your student's plan to reinforce learning and build confidence in areas where they struggle.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand IEP and 504 Plan requirements and can reinforce the goals and accommodations outlined in your student's plan. Before starting, tutors review relevant documentation to understand your student's specific needs, learning style, and any accommodations (extended time, alternative formats, assistive technology, etc.). This ensures tutoring sessions directly support what's happening in the classroom and help your student make measurable progress toward their IEP goals.
Students with learning differences often struggle with reading fluency, math computation, executive function skills like organization and time management, or processing information at the pace of a typical classroom. With a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio across Nashville schools, classroom teachers have limited time to provide individualized support. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to break concepts into smaller steps, use multi-sensory approaches, and provide immediate feedback—strategies that research shows are particularly effective for students with learning disabilities.
During the first session, the tutor will get to know your student, assess their current skill level, and discuss their learning strengths and challenges. They'll ask about your student's IEP or 504 Plan, preferred learning styles, and specific academic or behavioral goals. This initial meeting helps the tutor create a personalized plan and establish rapport, which is especially important for students who may feel discouraged or anxious about academics.
Look for tutors with specialized training in special education, knowledge of evidence-based interventions (like Orton-Gillingham for dyslexia or structured literacy approaches), and experience working with your student's specific disability or learning difference. Many tutors hold special education certifications, speech-language pathology degrees, or training in educational psychology. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you can discuss your student's needs and find tutors whose expertise matches your situation.
Progress in special education tutoring should align with your student's IEP goals and can be measured through improved grades, higher test scores, increased fluency or accuracy on specific tasks, and greater confidence and engagement in learning. Good tutors track progress regularly using assessments, work samples, and informal observations, and share updates with you so you can see concrete improvements. You should also notice changes in your student's attitude toward school—reduced frustration, increased willingness to attempt challenging tasks, and better self-advocacy skills.
Absolutely. Many students with IEPs or 504 Plans have accommodations like extended time, alternative testing formats, or assistive technology, but they need support learning how to use them effectively. Tutors can teach your student strategies for managing accommodations, build confidence with assistive tools, and help them understand their own learning needs. This builds self-advocacy skills that benefit your student not just in tutoring, but throughout their academic career.
Start by reaching out to Varsity Tutors with information about your student's learning difference, current grade level, and specific academic or skill goals. Share details about their IEP or 504 Plan if you have one. Varsity Tutors will match you with a qualified tutor whose expertise aligns with your student's needs, and you can discuss your student's situation in detail before the first session begins.
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