Find a special needs tutor in San Francisco, CA

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Top 10 special education tutors in San Francisco, CA

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Butterfly Lit

Butterfly Lit

5.0(1)
1 hire on Tutors
3+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
Sophia W. says, "My daughter was in 3rd grade reading at a 1st grade level. I reached out to Eric and immediately felt at ease. All of my concerns were met with thoughtfulness and warmth on our initial phone call and after our first session, I knew it was a perfect match. Over the course of the school year, my daughter went from throwing tantrums every day before school, to keeping up with her classmates and thriving as a student. If you want someone who is going to pinpoint exactly what your child's needs and change their life, Eric at Butterfly Lit is your person." Read more
Live Tutoring Online

Live Tutoring Online

31+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
As founder and CEO, I have been leading a team of educators as we for 24 years. We write customized plans to meet the unique needs of each student. Using evidence based practices, we implement data driven plans.
Aijaz Warraich

Aijaz Warraich

Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
I have 15 years experience of teaching English. I am a dedicated teacher, always eager to respond to individual needs. I believe in situational teaching for easy learning.
Fremd-Immortals Siblings

Fremd-Immortals Siblings

4.9Exceptional(27)
6 hires on Tutors
15+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
Ronnette C. says, "This woman knows her stuff! Very pleased. She was very quick , straight to the point, and informative. Will be recommending her." Read more
Arjun Gadkari

Arjun Gadkari

Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
My practice promotes critical and investigative learning, engaging students with thought-provoking questions and cross-subject connections, and giving students tools to think independently. My approach is patient and judgment-free, with the goal of sparking curiosity. Much of my current work is centered on giving unique support to students with ADHD or challenges with executive function, study skills, and organization. As someone with ADHD, I’ve built a base of knowledge both from life experience and dedicated study on how to support students with executive function. I offer online or in-person sessions for individuals or groups between 30
Rockin' With Reading

Rockin' With Reading

Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
Hi there- I am a reading intervention teacher with a passion for early literacy. I have been teaching for 18 years. Most of those years were spent teaching Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade. I taught fifth grade for the last three years before making the leap to become a reading intervention teacher. I have been trained in Orton Gillingham as well as UFLI and Sonday. I have worked with kids of all ages and absolutely love seeing kids becoming confident and eager readers. I like to use multisensory teaching strategies combined with systematic and explicit instruction to make reading accessible to all students.
Math Help

Math Help

Serves San Francisco, CA
I’m patient and I like to focus on skills achieved at first so student builds confidence. i am a special education teacher, retired from Chicago Public Schools aft 33 years! i have always enjoyed watching children succeed!
Breda Holland Tutoring

Breda Holland Tutoring

Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
At Breda Holland Tutoring, we specialize in providing personalized learning experiences in Social Sciences, Reading, and Writing. Based in San Francisco, CA, we are committed to supporting students of all learning needs, including those with special needs. Our goal is to foster confidence and excitement in learning by tailoring our approach to each student's unique goals and abilities. With a focus on individual growth and success, we are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic potential in a supportive and encouraging environment. As a five year teacher with experience in grades seven through twelve in general education, inclus
Phoenix Tutoring

Phoenix Tutoring

26+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
Dedicated special education teacher and literacy specialist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in reading intervention and have been working with the English language learner community for decades! I want to know who you are and how you learn so I can determine the best way to instruct you.
WalkWay Education Co.

WalkWay Education Co.

2+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA & Online
Welcome to WalkWay Education Co., an esteemed tutoring service based in Oakland, CA. Specializing in ESL, literature, homeschooling, special needs, and reading and writing support, we are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. With personalized and inclusive teaching methods, we cater to individual learning styles, ensuring each student not only achieves their goals but also develops a genuine love for learning. Discover the WalkWay difference—a path to success and confidence in education.

Your special needs tutoring questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Tutors.

What is special education tutoring?

Special education tutors help students with mild to severe cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. Special needs tutors modify the general education curriculum to meet the child's individual needs and involve themselves in each student's social and behavioral development.

What is disability in special education?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) identifies 13 disability categories where special education should be provided.

  • Auditory Impairment (AI) – refers to a hearing loss not categorized by deafness.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – mainly affects a child's social and communication skills and behavior.
  • Deafness – covers kids who can't hear most or all sounds, even with a hearing aid.
  • Deaf-Blindness (DB) – covers kids with both severe hearing and vision loss that requires unique programs.
  • Emotional Disturbance (ED) – various mental health issues such as anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
  • Intellectual Disability (ID) – covers disabilities such as below-average intellectual abilities, poor communication or social skills, and poor self care. One example is down syndrome.
  • Multiple Impairments (MI) – a child with multiple disabilities in this list.
  • Orthopedic Impairment (OI) – covers impairments in kids who lack function or ability in their bodies, such as cerebral palsy.
  • Other Health Impairment (OHI) – conditions that limit a child's strength, energy, or alertness such as ADHD.
  • Specific learning disability (SLD) – conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, or nonverbal learning disability.
  • Speech or Language Impairment (SI) – covers difficulties such as stuttering, pronouncing words, making sounds with the voice, or understanding words.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – injury to the brain caused by a physical force.
  • Visual Impairment / Blindness (VI) – covers both partial sight and blindness.

Reviews for San Francisco special education tutors

Recent success stories from people in the San Francisco area.
Ronnette C.
I liked her personality and Honest feedback. She was pretty much straight forward .I needed some editing done on my children’s book and she cleaned it up pretty good and now I feel confident with publishing them. Thank you Lois!
Fremd-Immortals Siblings
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