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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)

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
Certified Tutor
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
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Yan
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...
Boston College
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Boston College
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
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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
6+ years
Heather
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...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Harry
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 ...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Northwestern University
BA (School of Communications)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
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...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Mati
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...
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
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
Certified Tutor
Alex
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...
Washington University in St. Louis
Masters, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Alan
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...
Harvard University
Masters, Education
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
Lena
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...
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Masters, MFA in Creative Writing
Cornell University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sydney
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 t...
Mercer University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Certified Tutor
Grant
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...
Haverford College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Special education tutoring provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to a student's unique learning needs, whether they have an IEP (Individualized Education Program), 504 plan, or are working through learning differences. Tutors work closely with students to build foundational skills, support classroom curriculum, and develop strategies that help them learn more effectively. This individualized approach allows tutors to adapt teaching methods, pacing, and materials to match each student's learning style and goals.
Personalized tutoring complements IEP services by providing targeted practice on specific goals outlined in your child's plan. Tutors can reinforce skills being developed in school, break down complex concepts into manageable steps, and provide consistent feedback in a low-pressure environment. Many families for students in Manhattan find that regular tutoring sessions help accelerate progress toward IEP objectives and build confidence in academic areas.
Students often struggle with executive function skills like organization and time management, processing information at the pace of classroom instruction, or building foundational skills in reading, math, or writing. Many students also experience anxiety around academics or difficulty generalizing skills from one context to another. One-on-one tutoring addresses these challenges by allowing tutors to slow down, repeat concepts, use multi-sensory approaches, and build the student's confidence through success.
The first session is focused on getting to know your child—their strengths, learning style, interests, and specific challenges. Tutors will ask about any IEP or 504 plan details, recent assessments, and academic goals to understand what support would be most helpful. This foundation allows the tutor to design a personalized approach for future sessions that builds on what your child already knows and addresses areas where they need extra support.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise working with students with learning differences, developmental delays, or other special needs. Many have backgrounds in special education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or related fields. When you connect with a tutor, you can discuss their specific experience with your child's particular needs and learning profile to ensure it's a good match.
In a classroom, teachers must pace instruction for 20-30 students with varying needs, which can be too fast for some and too slow for others. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to adjust pacing, repeat concepts as many times as needed, use different teaching strategies, and focus exclusively on your child's learning goals. This individualized attention helps students build mastery and confidence in ways that large-group instruction often cannot.
Tutors typically provide regular feedback on what your child is working on, skills they're building, and areas of improvement. Many tutors track progress through informal observations, practice work samples, and goal-based assessments aligned with your child's IEP or academic objectives. Regular communication between you and the tutor helps ensure tutoring stays focused on the outcomes that matter most to your family.
Start by sharing information about your child's learning needs, current grade level, and specific academic or skill goals. Varsity Tutors will match you with an experienced tutor who understands your child's profile and can provide the personalized support they need. You can then connect with your matched tutor to discuss their approach and ensure it aligns with your family's goals and your child's IEP or 504 plan.
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