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Kevin
Kevin's education studies degree from UCSD included direct work as an academic mentor in underserved San Diego communities, where he learned to adapt instruction for students with widely different learning needs and paces. He breaks complex material into smaller, scaffolded steps and uses visual and...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Dolmecia
Starting her career in a Varying Exceptionalities classroom, Dolmecia is fluent in reading IEPs and 504 plans and translating their accommodations into real lesson adjustments. She uses manipulatives, visual supports, and multi-sensory strategies to make academic content accessible — whether the goa...
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Valencia College
Associate in Arts, Education
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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 e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
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 su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
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Christopher
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 tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Charles
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 descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
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 Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
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 campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Liz
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 ...
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
9+ years
Justin
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 Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Andrew
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to adapt teaching methods to each student's unique learning style, pace, and specific needs—something challenging in Orlando's classrooms where the average student-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. Tutors can focus on individual strengths, address gaps in foundational skills, and adjust strategies in real-time based on what's working, rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Yes. Tutors can work collaboratively with your child's IEP team to reinforce skills and strategies outlined in the Individualized Education Program. They can target specific academic or behavioral goals, practice accommodations and modifications in a supportive setting, and provide progress updates that inform IEP meetings and adjustments.
Students often struggle with foundational skills like reading decoding, math computation, and executive functioning—challenges that compound over time without targeted intervention. Personalized tutoring breaks skills into smaller steps, uses multisensory and evidence-based approaches, and provides the repetition and feedback needed to build confidence and independence.
The initial session focuses on getting to know your child—their learning strengths, challenges, interests, and current academic level. The tutor will review any relevant documentation (IEP, assessment results, school progress reports) and work with you to establish clear goals. This foundation helps the tutor design a personalized plan that builds on what's working and addresses priority areas.
Look for tutors with experience in special education, knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies (like structured literacy, explicit instruction, or applied behavior analysis), and familiarity with common disabilities and learning differences. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have relevant certifications, teaching experience, or specialized training in areas like dyslexia, autism, ADHD, or speech and language support.
Progress in special education tutoring is tracked through specific, measurable goals—like improved reading fluency, increased math accuracy, or better task completion. Tutors regularly assess skills, adjust strategies as needed, and share concrete data with you (like word-reading rates, problem-solving accuracy, or behavioral improvements). Many families also notice gains in confidence, independence, and willingness to tackle academic tasks.
Tutoring complements the services provided by Orlando's three school districts by offering intensive, individualized practice outside the classroom. While schools provide special education services required by law, tutoring fills gaps, accelerates progress on specific skills, and provides the extra practice and reinforcement that students with special needs often require to master and generalize new learning.
Pricing varies based on the tutor's qualifications, your child's specific needs, and the frequency and duration of sessions. Many families find that investing in personalized tutoring—especially for foundational skills—pays dividends in long-term academic progress and independence. Varsity Tutors can help you understand pricing and connect you with tutors at different experience levels to fit your budget.
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