Award-Winning Special Education Tutors
serving York, PA

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 considerations to each student rather than defaulting to one-size-fits-all methods. His 5.0 rating speaks to that individualized care.

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.

Rosemary's graduate work in occupational therapy included extensive training in adaptive learning strategies, sensory processing, and task analysis — the clinical side of what special education looks like in practice. She volunteers regularly with the Down syndrome community, giving her hands-on experience tailoring instruction to different cognitive and developmental profiles. That combination means she doesn't just know accommodations exist; she knows how to implement them in real learning moments.

Clinical psychology training fundamentally changes how you understand a struggling learner — Danny's PhD work gives him insight into the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions that shape how students with learning differences engage with academic material. He draws on formal counseling psychology methods to identify what's actually getting in the way, then adapts instruction accordingly, whether the barrier is processing speed, attention, anxiety around schoolwork, or something else entirely. Rated 5.0 by families.

Annie's graduate training in counseling psychology gave her direct experience with IEPs, learning accommodations, and the cognitive frameworks behind conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and processing disorders. She adapts lesson pacing, breaks tasks into smaller chunks, and uses multi-sensory techniques tailored to each learner's profile — not a one-size-fits-all script.

Every learner processes information differently, and Howe adapts pacing, materials, and communication style to match each student's needs rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether the focus is reading comprehension, written expression, or building organizational skills, Howe breaks tasks into manageable steps and adjusts in real time based on what's clicking. That patience and flexibility show up in a consistent 34 ACT-level command of the academic content itself.

Years of experience working one-on-one with students who have ADHD and other learning differences taught Jillian that the right approach matters more than the right answer. She adapts pacing, breaks concepts into smaller chunks, and uses multiple modes — visual diagrams, verbal walkthroughs, hands-on practice — to match how each student learns best. Her background spans math and life sciences, so she can support students across several core subjects.

Every learner processes information differently, and Zoe's experience in special education means she knows how to identify what's getting in the way — whether it's working memory, processing speed, or difficulty with executive function — and adjust her teaching accordingly. She creates multi-sensory lessons and scaffolded tasks that let students build confidence at their own pace. Her anthropology training also gives her a deep respect for different ways of knowing, which shapes how she approaches every session.

Alice's Child and Family Studies minor and education certification program trained her in differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans — skills she's applied across elementary, middle, and high school settings. She adapts pacing, materials, and communication style to each learner's needs, whether that means using graphic organizers to scaffold writing or breaking multi-step math problems into concrete, manageable pieces.

I am an Educator with 22 years of experience working with students of all ages, ability levels, and subject areas. I received my Masters of Education from Slippery Rock and my Bachelors of Art in Sociology with a focus on Secondary Teaching from Geneva College. I've taught in a variety of academic settings; private, public, alternative education, and online. Subjects taught include; Social Studies, Reading, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Biology, AP Psychology, Health, and Study Skills. I hold a Level II Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in the following areas: Special Education N-12, Social Studies, Mid-Level Math, and English. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, Biology, Social Studies and Social Sciences. When working with students, whether in the classroom or in tutoring sessions, my mission is to assist them in reaching their maximum potential by using research based and innovative teaching methods. I aim to promote success and accomplishment for all students and look forward to working with you!

Students with learning differences often need material broken into smaller, more deliberate steps — especially in reading and writing. Paige uses phonics-based decoding, structured sentence-building exercises, and adaptive reading strategies to meet each learner's pace without skipping the foundational skills they need.

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.

Working as an instructor at Seven Hills Foundation, Will teaches students with diverse learning needs every day — adapting pace, breaking multi-step problems into manageable chunks, and finding the explanation style that clicks for each individual. That hands-on experience with IEP-aligned instruction means he knows how to adjust on the fly rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Rebecca's psychology thesis at Bard College explored the neuroscience of empathy in atypical populations, giving her a research-grounded understanding of how different learners process information. She has taught creative writing and foundational reading skills to students on the autism spectrum, adapting lesson pacing, prompts, and sensory considerations to each student's needs. That combination of clinical knowledge and hands-on teaching experience shapes how she builds individualized strategies for students with learning differences.

Loretta holds a degree in Special Education alongside her math and secondary education credentials, which means she understands IEP goals, learning accommodations, and differentiated instruction from the inside out. She breaks concepts into manageable steps and adapts her pacing to each student's processing style — whether that means using visual models for abstract ideas or building in structured repetition. Her background practicing law also sharpens her ability to advocate for students navigating the special education system.

Earning her Master's in Special Education at NC State gave Sonja deep training in differentiated instruction, IEP goal alignment, and executive function coaching — the behind-the-scenes skills that make tutoring actually work for students with learning differences. She tailors sessions around each student's specific profile, whether that means multisensory reading strategies for dyslexia or chunked math instruction for students with attention challenges. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that individualized approach lands.

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.

Charles holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology, which means he understands how different learners process information — not just in theory, but in practice. He adapts pacing, materials, and instruction style to match each student's needs, whether that means breaking a reading passage into smaller chunks or reteaching a math concept through a completely different method.

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.

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, and academic planning. His 5.0 rating and broad teaching range across math, reading, and writing mean he can identify where a student is struggling and adjust his approach across multiple subject areas in a single session.

Rachel holds a B.S. in Special Education, which means she doesn't just know the content — she knows how to adapt it. Whether a student needs modified pacing for reading comprehension, visual supports for math concepts, or alternative assessment strategies, she designs sessions around how each learner actually processes information. Her background spans both general and special education classrooms, so she's comfortable navigating IEP goals alongside grade-level standards.