I have been working as a private tutor for five years, and have worked with kids from first through twelfth grade, as well as adults. I have a BA from Mount Holyoke in Ancient Studies, with a minor in Anthropology, and did some graduate work at NYU. I went through the special education system in Montgomery County, MD, in elementary and middle school, but graduated high school fully mainstreamed and with honors. I understand the rights and privileges connected with IEPs.

As the daughter and ...