Empathy, Patience, and Human Connection: Tutoring Special Needs Kids
Michelle Waugh left academia to devote herself to special needs kids as a personal tutor. You can read about Michelle’s approach to tutoring here.
In a recent interview on Mookie Spitz’s Bald Ambition podcast, Michelle delves into her background and how she found her path to helping neurodivergent kids and their families. In Spitz’s words, “If you’ve ever doubted whether a single teacher’s attention can change a child’s life—or whether someone can reclaim their purpose after being failed by institutions—Michelle’s story proves otherwise.”
Michelle Waugh
Michelle isn’t a side-hustle tutor or a college student making extra money. She’s the exact opposite: a doctorate-level educator and California-certified teacher with over 20 years of hands-on experience in classrooms and one-on-one instruction, Michelle has worked across preschool, elementary, high school, and college.
She works with kids on the autism spectrum, children with ADHD and dyslexia, and those struggling with anxiety or learning delays. She is available for in-person tutoring near Mission Viejo, CA — or online anywhere via Zoom.