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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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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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Rebecca Z.

Special Education Teacher

Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Currently a high school special education teacher just looking for something on the side. I've worked from Kindergarten all the way to Seniors so I am very well verse! My schedule is pretty flexible and I am willing to work with what will work best for you! I look forward to hearing from you!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Emily C.

English Education/Homework Helper

Buffalo, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I graduated in May 2022 with my Master's in English Adolescence Education. I also have 3+ years tutoring experience and 2. 5+ years experience working in the children's department of a public library. As a tutor, I worked for my university as a peer tutor in English/Writing. I helped students identify their academic weakness,...
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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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Karen C.

Tutor And TESOL Certified.

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
I currently work as a teacher assistant in a first grade class. I work with the children on their writing, reading, math, vocabulary and sentence structure skills. I'm also TESOL certified, (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This is a perfect tool for teaching or tutoring children as I had to design lesson plans...
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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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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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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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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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Heather S.

Certified Teacher

Buffalo, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am a certified teacher that is currently employed within a Buffalo Public School. I am certified and have experience working with grades Pre-k through 6th grade in general education and special education. I love teaching through hands on, interactive activities to promote learning for all ages!
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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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Rachel C.

Buffalo, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I'm an experienced tutor with a strong academic background. I hold three master's degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Financial Engineering from the University at Buffalo and Stevens Institute of Technology. With over a decade of teaching experience as a university instructor and teaching...
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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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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.18/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 5.0

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

Special Needs Tutors in Buffalo, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 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 Buffalo, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Buffalo, NY is $25.18 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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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