Imus Bloom SPED Learning Center

𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 (𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮)

To help both professionals and families, we're continuously gathering information on the current rates being charged by Shadow Teachers and SPED Tutors around Metro Manila.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
Hourly: 500/hour (or higher)
or
Monthly: Starting at 25,000/month

Some also charge 1,500–2,000/day, depending on the schedule and support required.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
700–1,000/hour

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣 3 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚
Rates are generally lower than those mentioned above, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and the level of support required.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Transportation may be charged separately.

These figures are based on ongoing information collected from Shadow Teachers and SPED Tutors in Metro Manila. Actual rates may vary depending on experience, responsibilities, working hours, travel, and client needs.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁?

A SPED Tutor provides individualized instruction tailored to a child's unique learning needs. The goal is not simply to help with academics, but to teach skills in a way that the child can understand, succeed, and gain confidence.

𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:

✅ Reading, writing, math, and other academic skills
✅ Following instructions and completing tasks
✅ Attention, focus, and work habits
✅ Behavior support through teaching replacement skills and positive strategies

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

✅️ Lessons adapted to their child's current skill level
✅️ Goals broken down into smaller, manageable steps
✅️ Regular feedback on progress and challenges
✅️ Patience, consistency, and individualized teaching strategies
✅️ Collaboration between the tutor and family

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

❌ Instant results or overnight progress
❌ The tutor to "fix" all behaviors
❌ Learning without practice and follow-through outside sessions

The most effective SPED tutoring is a partnership between the child, family, and tutor.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺

A child is running around the classroom.
A child keeps roaming instead of joining the lesson.
A child does not want to sit on the chair or mat.
A child does not join group activities.
A child climbs on chairs or tables.
A child refuses to write.
A child grabs toys from classmates.
Classmates do not want to play with the child.
Classmates push the child away.

These are just some of the real situations that can happen inside a classroom.
These behaviors are not simply "phases" to ignore, nor are they always signs of a child being stubborn, naughty, or difficult. More often than not, they are indicators that a child needs support, guidance, and intervention.

When these situations are left unaddressed, the child may miss opportunities to learn, build friendships, develop independence, and successfully participate in school life.

As parents, educators, and professionals, it is our responsibility to recognize these challenges and provide the right support as early as possible.

Our ausome kids deserve more than understanding—they deserve the tools, strategies, and support that will help them succeed.

The goal is not just for them to be present in the classroom.
The goal is for them to learn, participate, belong, and thrive.

Our kind of Wednesday

Today, we practiced receptive language and following multi-step directions! The goal of the activity was for him to listen closely to the teacher’s instructions and follow the sequence: putting the apple inside the net first, followed by the lemon.

Processing spoken steps and executing them in the right order is a huge milestone for cognitive development and focus. He did an amazing job listening and following through! 🍎🍋👏

🍎 Learning how things work, one step at a time! 🍎
Today, we practiced sequencing and logical thinking! The goal of this activity was for Summer to arrange the daily steps of preparing and eating an apple in the correct chronological order (1, 2, 3) using these visual cards.

By matching the actions, Wash, Cut, and Eat with the numbers, she's not only building early math and reading progression skills but also strengthening her daily life skills and vocabulary. Look at that concentration! Super proud of my little learner. 🥰✨

/Dad