Mita Benegal

Reading Tutor in Aldie, VA

Literacy Support: Orton Gillingham Trained Tutor

Mita Benegal is a dedicated Special Education Teacher with 24 years of experience in Fairfax County Public Schools, specializing in working with students with specific learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, and those who are dually identified as English learners and students with disabilities. She holds a BS in Anthropology from George Mason University and an MEd with a Special Education Certification from Old Dominion University. Mita is highly knowledgeable in the local screening process, special education eligibility, and the IEP process, including parents’ rights and safeguards. She is trained in Orton-Gillingham, UFLI, and BARTON. Mita values building strong relationships with her students, believing that when children feel connected to a trusted adult, they are more motivated to engage in their learning. Outside of teaching, Mita loves cooking, exploring new restaurants and foods from around the world, traveling, and hearing people’s life stories. A fun fact about Mita is that she grew up learning classical Indian, folk, and Bollywood dance, and she is considering joining a Bollywood dance class for women in her age group to reconnect with her passion for dance.