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Award-Winning Special Education Tutors serving Springfield, MA

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 instruction designed for students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, or other individualized education plan (IEP) needs. Unlike general tutoring, special education tutoring focuses on meeting the specific goals outlined in a student's IEP, using evidence-based strategies like multi-sensory learning, explicit instruction, and frequent progress monitoring to build foundational skills and confidence.

Varsity Tutors connects Springfield families with experienced tutors who specialize in special education across the 8 school districts in the area. Whether your student needs support with reading, math, executive functioning, or IEP goal attainment, you can get matched with a tutor who understands both the subject matter and the individualized strategies your student needs.

Yes, special education tutors can provide targeted support aligned with your child's IEP goals. While tutors work independently, they can review your student's IEP, understand the specific goals and accommodations, and reinforce skills being taught in the classroom. We recommend sharing relevant IEP documents and communicating with the tutor about your school's approach so instruction remains coordinated.

Students in special education often struggle with foundational skills like phonemic awareness, decoding, math fact fluency, and executive functioning—challenges that can compound over time without targeted support. Personalized tutoring breaks skills into smaller steps, provides immediate feedback, uses multisensory techniques, and allows students to practice at their own pace, building both academic competency and confidence.

In the first session, the tutor will learn about your student's strengths, challenges, learning style, and any relevant IEP goals or accommodations. The tutor may assess current skill levels in key areas and discuss your goals for the tutoring relationship. This foundation helps the tutor design a personalized plan that meets your student exactly where they are.

Progress in special education is tracked through concrete, measurable indicators—improved fluency rates, increased accuracy on specific skills, better organization and planning, or progress toward IEP goals. Your tutor should provide regular updates on what your student is working on and share specific examples of improvement, whether that's reading more words correctly, solving math problems independently, or managing assignments more effectively.

The ideal frequency depends on your student's needs, current skill levels, and IEP goals. Many students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week to see meaningful progress, though some need more intensive support. Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your student's specific challenges and goals, and you can adjust as progress is made.

Look for tutors with expertise in your student's specific area of need—whether that's dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, or other learning differences. Ideal qualifications include special education certification, training in evidence-based interventions (like Orton-Gillingham for reading or structured math approaches), and experience working with students with IEPs. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you can discuss your student's needs and get matched with a tutor whose background aligns with your goals.

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