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Liz
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...
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)

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jessica
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...
University of Chicago
Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
Certified Tutor
Molly
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...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
Victoria
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...
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
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...
Boston College
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Boston College
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Certified Tutor
Harry
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 ...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Northwestern University
BA (School of Communications)
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Heather
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...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Mati
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...
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
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...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
Alex
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...
Washington University in St. Louis
Masters, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelors, Psychology
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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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