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Award-Winning Special Education Tutors serving Jacksonville, FL

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 addresses individualized learning needs across academic subjects, social-emotional development, and life skills. Tutors work with students who have IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other conditions that affect learning. Sessions focus on reinforcing classroom concepts, building foundational skills, and developing strategies that help students succeed both academically and socially.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand IEP requirements and can reinforce goals outlined in your child's plan. Before starting, share your child's IEP and specific goals with the tutor so they can tailor instruction to target those areas. This personalized approach ensures tutoring complements classroom support and helps your child make measurable progress on their individualized objectives.

In a classroom setting with Jacksonville's average student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1, individual learning needs can be challenging to address. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring allows tutors to adjust pacing, teaching methods, and materials to match your child's learning style and processing speed. This focused attention helps students build confidence, fill skill gaps, and practice strategies in a low-pressure environment before applying them in the classroom.

Common challenges include difficulty with reading fluency and comprehension, math computation and problem-solving, executive function skills like organization and time management, social communication, and emotional regulation. Tutors use evidence-based strategies like multisensory learning, task breakdown, visual supports, and positive reinforcement to help students overcome these obstacles and build independence.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors experienced across elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as transition-age students preparing for post-secondary life. Whether your child needs foundational literacy and numeracy support or help with high school academics and life skills, tutors can tailor instruction to your child's developmental level and specific needs.

When you connect with Varsity Tutors, share details about your child's diagnosis, IEP goals, learning style, and any specific challenges. This information helps match you with a tutor who has relevant experience and expertise. You can discuss your child's needs during an initial consultation to ensure the tutor is the right fit before beginning sessions.

Progress looks different for each student, but measurable improvements often include increased academic accuracy, improved work completion, better use of learned strategies, and growing confidence. Tutors can track specific skills targeted in your child's IEP and provide regular feedback on progress. Many families also notice improvements in classroom behavior, homework independence, and willingness to engage with challenging material.

The first session is typically focused on getting to know your child, understanding their strengths and challenges, and establishing a comfortable learning environment. The tutor will assess your child's current skill level, discuss goals with you, and begin building rapport. Subsequent sessions then dive into targeted instruction based on what was learned during this initial meeting.

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