Award-Winning Special Education Tutors
serving Minneapolis, MN
Award-Winning
Special Education
Tutors in Minneapolis
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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As a practicing Special Education Social Worker in Minneapolis, Emily understands IEPs, accommodations, and learning differences from the inside — not just as theory. She adapts her approach to each student's specific needs, whether that means breaking reading passages into smaller chunks, using visual supports for math, or building executive functioning skills like task initiation and self-monitoring.

Katie's Master of Social Work gives her structured training in individualized support, behavioral strategies, and understanding how learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, and processing disorders affect a student's experience in the classroom. She adapts lessons to each student's pace and learning style, breaking tasks into smaller steps and using multisensory techniques to reinforce concepts. That combination of clinical knowledge and teaching experience makes her especially effective with students who need more than a one-size-fits-all approach.
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'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 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 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 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 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Special education tutoring addresses individualized learning needs across academic subjects, social-emotional skills, and life skills development. Tutors work with students who have IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), 504 plans, or other documented learning differences to reinforce classroom instruction, build confidence, and support progress toward specific educational goals. The focus is on meeting each student where they are and building on their strengths.
Tutors can review your student's IEP and coordinate with their school team to ensure tutoring reinforces the same objectives and strategies outlined in the plan. This alignment helps create consistency between classroom and tutoring sessions, making progress more measurable and meaningful. Communication with parents and educators is key to ensuring tutoring supports, rather than duplicates, what's happening in school.
Yes. Tutors for students in Minneapolis are familiar with the curricula used across the city's 34 school districts and 182 schools. Whether your student attends a Minneapolis Public Schools location or a charter school, personalized instruction can be tailored to align with their specific grade-level expectations and classroom materials, making tutoring a natural extension of their school day.
Students often struggle with reading fluency, math computation and problem-solving, attention and focus during learning, social communication, and building confidence after repeated academic setbacks. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction addresses these challenges by allowing tutors to slow down, repeat concepts, use multi-sensory approaches, and celebrate small wins—something difficult to do in a classroom with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Regular practice in a low-pressure environment also helps students internalize skills and reduce anxiety.
In a classroom setting, teachers manage 20+ students with varying needs and pacing constraints. Personalized tutoring offers one-on-one attention, customized pacing, and the ability to adjust teaching methods in real-time based on how your student learns best. Tutors can spend extra time on foundational skills, use targeted strategies specific to your student's learning style, and provide immediate feedback—all of which accelerates understanding and retention.
The first session focuses on getting to know your student—their strengths, challenges, learning style, interests, and current academic level. The tutor will ask about your student's IEP or 504 plan, review any materials you provide, and establish a comfortable rapport. This foundation helps the tutor design a personalized approach for future sessions and set realistic, measurable goals aligned with your student's needs.
Progress is tracked through regular check-ins on specific, measurable goals—whether that's improved reading comprehension, increased math accuracy, better focus during tasks, or stronger social communication skills. Tutors use formative assessments, practice exercises, and observation to monitor growth and adjust instruction as needed. You'll receive updates on what's working and can share progress reports with your student's school team to inform IEP discussions.
Tutors who work with special education students for Minneapolis have training and experience supporting learners with diverse needs—including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, speech and language differences, and other documented conditions. Many have backgrounds in special education, speech-language pathology, or specialized teaching certifications. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors whose expertise matches your student's specific needs and learning profile.
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