Award-Winning Special Education Tutors
serving Boston, MA
Award-Winning
Special Education
Tutors in Boston
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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Allie's professional experience working directly with people with disabilities, combined with her behavioral neuroscience coursework on how different brains learn, gives her a practical understanding of diverse learning needs. She adapts explanations across math, science, and English — adjusting pacing, using multi-sensory approaches, and breaking tasks into manageable pieces tailored to each student's strengths.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college.
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Special education tutoring provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and learning profile. Tutors work with students on academic skills, executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and adaptive strategies—all customized to address each student's unique strengths and challenges. This targeted approach complements classroom instruction and helps students build confidence and independence.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand IEP requirements and can reinforce goals outlined in your child's plan. Before starting, tutors review your child's IEP to ensure instruction targets priority areas—whether that's reading fluency, math computation, organization skills, or communication strategies. This alignment means tutoring directly supports progress toward your child's documented goals and can provide valuable data for IEP meetings.
Students often struggle with foundational academic skills like reading decoding, math fact fluency, and writing mechanics, which can compound over time. Many also face challenges with executive functioning—organization, time management, and task initiation—that affect learning across all subjects. Additionally, some students need support with social communication, self-advocacy, and building the confidence to tackle increasingly complex material. Personalized tutoring addresses these challenges through targeted practice, explicit strategy instruction, and consistent feedback.
In a classroom setting with an 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio in Boston schools, teachers must balance the needs of many learners. Personalized tutoring offers undivided attention, allowing tutors to adjust pacing, break skills into smaller steps, and use teaching methods that match your child's learning style. Tutors can also spend extra time on struggling areas, celebrate small wins, and build the kind of one-on-one relationship that boosts motivation and self-esteem.
The first session focuses on getting to know your child—their interests, strengths, frustrations, and learning preferences. The tutor will assess current skill levels in key areas (reading, math, writing, organization) and ask about your child's IEP goals and any specific challenges you want to address. This foundation helps the tutor design a personalized plan that builds on what your child can do and targets areas where they need support.
Look for tutors with training or experience in special education, learning disabilities, or related areas—whether that's special education certification, experience working with IEPs, or expertise in specific interventions like structured literacy or math remediation. Equally important is a tutor's ability to build rapport, remain patient, and adapt teaching strategies on the fly. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise working with students who learn differently.
Progress looks different for every student and depends on goals, starting point, and frequency of tutoring. Some students show quick wins in confidence and willingness to tackle challenging tasks, while others need sustained practice to build foundational skills. Many families see measurable improvements in specific areas (reading fluency, math facts, organization) that show up in classroom performance and IEP progress monitoring data. Consistent, personalized instruction helps students build skills, strategies, and the self-belief they need to succeed.
Contact Varsity Tutors and share information about your child's learning profile, IEP goals, and what you'd like to focus on. You'll be matched with a tutor who has relevant experience and expertise. Most families start with one or two sessions per week and adjust frequency based on your child's needs and progress. Varsity Tutors handles the matching process, so you can focus on supporting your child's learning.
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