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Gillian D.

Alden, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I have been tutoring since my brother was little and I go to Daemen College for Childhood Education and Special education and my area of study is English.
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Hannah M.

Lancaster, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I am a current 6th grade special education teacher in the WNY area. I have experience teaching from Kindergarten-12th grade. I have co-taught World History, US History, Economics, Government, English (including Reading, Writing, and Phonics), Physical Science, Earth Science, and Algebra. My masters degree is in Literacy...
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Katerina S.

Depew, NY

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$15/hr
While I have not tutored students in the past per-say, I have 4 years of experience working 1:1 with students in the classroom to assist in their learning.
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Alyssa R.

Depew, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I have experience working with 3rd and 4th graders with Math, English, and Science. I've also worked with preschoolers, kindergarten, and 1st grade. I've helped high schoolers with research projects, studying for up coming tests, and applying for colleges. I've worked with special Ed and lots of kids/adults who have IEPS...
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Melissa M.

Experienced Educator

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Kind, creative and fun! Very reliable and responsible. I'm an educator with over 20 years teaching experience in all subject areas. I have experience teaching special education and students with multiple disabilities (current teaching position). I am also available to babysit for a date night or on weekends. I am a mom to two...

Jaime C. says "Melissa has been a Godsend! My daughter has neurological challenges with ADHD, in a school that does not seem to understand those challenges, and was more...

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Megan M.

Elementary Teacher With A Love For Learning

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I'm Megan! I am a 3rd-grade teacher with a passion to be a life-long learner and grower of minds. I received my bachelor's of science in elementary and special education and am a Ball State graduate. I hope to serve some students that I can help find their passion for learning. I also hope to take my experience of being...

Elyse M. says "Megan tutors our daughter who is in first grade. She is awesome! My daughter loves working with her!"

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Whitney M.

Certified Teacher, Grades 1-6

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience
I am a full time teacher, with flexible availability. 1 on 1 tutoring avail. My focus is early phonics and literacy, math (early foundations - high school), and behavior training involving family and child. I focus on modeling positive behavior and academic strategies in order to help guide children to gain skills and feel...

Lisa N. says "Whitney has tutored my daughter since the start of Covid. She is great with my daughter and very professional. They have developed a wonderful relationship...

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Elizabeth G.

Experienced Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored all subjects to all grade levels, varying from Pre-K through high school. I taught elementary education for 6 years, Special Education at a residential treatment facility for 4 years, and Special Education at a middle school for 3. I absolutely love tutoring because I get to work one on one with students and we...
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Caitlin B.

Secondary Teacher (Special Education And Social Studies)

Buffalo, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher for 9 years, working with a variety of students with learning and behavioral needs. Most of my experience is with Middle School Students across content areas, with additional experience in Math and ELA classrooms. I am a very friendly and enthusiastic teacher, and hope that I can be a good match for your...
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Elizabeth V.

Orchard Park, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I graduated this past May from Niagara University and received my degree in 1-6 and Special Education. I have classroom experience in all elementary grade levels and a special education class, in first and second grade. I also worked in the YMCA after school program. Children in the program ranged from pre-K through fifth grade....
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Laura C.

Elementary Tutor For Summer!

Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Laura, I am currently a third grade teacher in the Lackawanna CSD. I earned my B. S. in Early Childhood/Childhood Education from Alfred University and I am expected to graduate with my M. S. ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a Special Education degree from SUNY Fredonia. I've worked for years in inclusive...
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Tesha G.

Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Homeschooled my own child for 5 years. Operated homeschool group teaching Classical Conversations curriculum to ages 9-10. Tutored ages 7-12, to include special needs for two years (all subjects). Substitute teacher 3 yrs all grade levels and subjects to include special needs. Taught Christian curriculum to Youth ages 5-19 over...
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Andrew P.

A Well-Rounded Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Andrew . I am 26 years old and would like nothing more than the opportunity to help your child excel in the classroom. I believe I could be a large asset to your family and would love to sit down for a proper introduction to make sure that I am the type of tutor that suits your needs. Over the past 2 years I...
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Jennifer G.

Author, Mother Of Twins, And Creativity Expert

Buffalo, NY

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I am a freelance writer, author, aerialist, and the mother of twin toddlers hoping to help your child, or children, succeed! My bachelor's degree in child and family studies, associate degree in creative writing, and experience writing for publications such as NY Daily News and New York Post make me confident I can help your...
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Heather R.

Professional Experience

Buffalo, NY

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$23/hr
4 years experience
I started my career 6 years ago, after graduating with my degree in Early and Childhood Education. As a teaching assistant in Grand Island for 2nd-4th grade, I supported co-teachers with special education instruction in multiple grade levels. After receiving my Master's in Early and Special Education, I became a 5th grade...
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Jenny P.

Part-time Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I am a special education teacher in the city of buffalo. I have taught 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th grade. Currently I teach 5th grade. I have experience teaching all subjects.
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Sofia E.

Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Experience in professional instruction in the military, homeschooling, special education for autism, and elderly care.
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Alexa P.

Special Education Teacher

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a special education teacher looking for a tutoring job in the Buffalo area. I am fully certified and have my masters in special education as well. I also have a middle school extension in social studies, and have extensive experience teaching and utilizing the NYS common core standards in English and social...
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Susanne W.

EXTRA HELP WITH HOMEWORK

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Susanne and I have 2 Sons 31/29. I was very involved with their schooling from birth. My oldest son is Deaf, and I was involved when he was 2 years old with his educational needs especially outside of the school environment. I love to read to children and I have techniques of making learning fun. If you need...
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Shahna M.

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I retired from the Buffalo Public Schools teacher after teaching for 33 years. I taught special education, pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. I am able to tutor for any primary grade subjects, but I especially love teaching young children to read. I love to share the joy of reading and have created games and activities to make...
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  • 55 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Alden, NY

Special Needs Tutors in Alden, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 54 listed special needs tutors

Melissa M.

Melissa has been a Godsend! My daughter has neurological challenges with ADHD, in a school that does not seem to understand those...

- Jaime C.

Megan M.

Megan tutors our daughter who is in first grade. She is awesome! My daughter loves working with her!

- Elyse M.

Whitney M.

Whitney has tutored my daughter since the start of Covid. She is great with my daughter and very professional. They have developed a...

- Lisa N.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Alden, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Alden, NY is $35.00 per hour. However, it’s important to keep in mind this is just an average and the actual rate a special needs tutor charges can depend on many different factors such as their years of experience and subject matter expertise.

If you’re looking for tutoring for special needs students near you in Alden, NY, Care.com can make your search easier by connecting you with professionals in your area. You can sort profiles by location and pay rate. You can also read detailed descriptions about each special needs tutor and can find reviews from families they worked with in the past.

Parents and guardians of special needs students understandably want to ensure their child is learning in a safe environment. When looking for a special needs tutor near you in Alden, NY, we strongly recommend you take the steps necessary to feel comfortable regarding who you’re hiring. While we ask all special needs tutors on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (those who complete it have a badge on their profile), this is merely a starting point for your research. You can run your own private background check, interview multiple candidates, and request professional references.

There are many different types of special needs tutors near you in Alden, NY. You can hire special needs tutoring services that focus on reading, writing, math, and English. You can also hire more general special needs tutors who can provide support in all subjects your child is studying in school, but as they get older and their schoolwork gets more complex, more specialized instruction can be helpful.

When you are searching for tutors for special needs students near you in Alden, NY, it’s a good idea to interview a few different candidates until you find the right fit for your child. You’ll want to ask each tutor questions regarding what subject matters they feel comfortable teaching, how much experience they have working with special needs students, and what their go-to teaching techniques are.

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