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Molly
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...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Rebecca
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...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Religious Studies)

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Kim
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...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Masters, Business Administration and Management
Princeton University
Bachelors

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Liz
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...
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)

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Colin
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...
Johns Hopkins University
Masters, Education

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jessica
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...
University of Chicago
Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology

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Victoria
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...
Yale University
Master's Degree in Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science, Education
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Rachel
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...
Emerson College
Bachelors, Writing, Literature, and Publishing
Middlebury College
Current Grad Student, MA English

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Megan
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...
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Sewanee: The University of the South
Bachelor in Arts, English

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James
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...
SUNY University at Albany
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Japanese
Washington University in St. Louis
Current Grad, Physical Therapy
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Varsity Tutors matches McKinney students with expert Special Education tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.
Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Special Education tutors are ready to help.
Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Special Education.
A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.
Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.
When you share information about your student's school and curriculum, we can match you with a tutor who has relevant experience.
All tutors complete background checks, credential verification, and teaching evaluation. Many of our Special Education tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.
You can review tutor profiles to find someone with the right background for your student's level and needs.
Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Special Education concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.
Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.
Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your student's specific situation and goals.
Tutoring is purchased in packages of hours, with rates varying by tutor experience. Varsity Tutors offers several options to fit different budgets and needs.
You can discuss pricing during your consultation to find what works best.
Your tutor will assess where your student is, discuss goals, and start working on priority areas. Most students bring current homework or upcoming test material to focus on.
By the end, you'll have a clear sense of how the tutor can help and a plan for moving forward.
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