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Liz

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

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)

Test Scores
ACT
34
Jessica

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jessica

Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Microbiology

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480

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

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

Harry

Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Harry's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Calculus

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 ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Theater

Northwestern University

BA (School of Communications)

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

9+ years

Mati

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Mati's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
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

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

Certified Tutor

Alex

Masters, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-8th Grade Science
10th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus

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...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Masters, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelors, Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

Special education tutoring is personalized 1-on-1 instruction designed for students with documented learning differences, disabilities, or IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals. Unlike general tutoring, it's tailored to address specific challenges—whether that's reading fluency, math computation, executive function skills, or social-emotional learning—while aligning with your child's IEP objectives and the Connecticut curriculum standards used in Bridgeport schools.

Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand IEP requirements and can provide targeted instruction aligned with your child's specific goals and accommodations. Tutors can work on priority areas identified in your child's IEP—whether that's reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or organizational skills—while communicating progress to support your child's success both at home and in Bridgeport schools.

Tutors work with students facing a wide range of challenges, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism spectrum differences, processing delays, and difficulty with executive function skills like organization and time management. They also support students working on social-emotional skills, speech and language goals, and foundational academic skills. Personalized instruction allows tutors to break down complex concepts, use multi-sensory approaches, and provide the repetition and practice that classroom settings—even with Connecticut's 13.6:1 average student-teacher ratio—may not always allow.

The first session is an assessment and relationship-building meeting. The tutor will learn about your child's strengths, challenges, learning style, and IEP goals. They'll ask questions about what's working well and where your child needs support, then develop a personalized plan. This foundation helps the tutor create targeted lessons that address your child's specific needs and build confidence from day one.

Progress is tracked through concrete, measurable outcomes: improved reading fluency, increased math accuracy, better organization, or progress toward specific IEP goals. Tutors typically share progress updates and can provide data on skill development over time. You'll also notice practical changes—increased confidence, willingness to tackle challenging tasks, or improved performance on classroom assessments and assignments.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in special education instruction, learning disabilities, and evidence-based teaching strategies. Many have backgrounds in special education, speech-language pathology, educational psychology, or related fields. All tutors are vetted for their ability to provide patient, individualized instruction and to work effectively with students who learn differently.

Yes. Tutors are familiar with Connecticut's curriculum standards and how they're implemented in Bridgeport schools. This means they can support your child with grade-level content, help bridge gaps in foundational skills, and ensure tutoring complements—rather than duplicates—what's happening in the classroom. If your child is working below grade level, tutors can target the skills that will help them access grade-level content.

Contact Varsity Tutors and share information about your child's needs, grade level, and IEP goals if applicable. You'll get matched with a tutor whose expertise aligns with your child's specific challenges and learning style. From there, you can schedule your first session and begin personalized instruction designed to help your child build skills, confidence, and progress toward meaningful goals.

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