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Kelly M.

Special Education Teacher With A Range Of Experience

Cambridge, MA

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$27/hr
2 years experience
I am a special education teacher who currently teaches elementary school inclusion. I have experience working with a diverse range of students, including students in regular education. I currently work as a fifth grade inclusion teacher, but worked with younger grades for several years prior. I have experience with explicit...
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Special Education, Arts Instructor

Cambridge, MA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
I have 7 years of experience teaching both academics and visual art at special needs schools; I'm happy to email you my teaching resume. I have experience teaching trombone to elementary through high school aged children, and can assist children of all ages with reading and practicing their music on their instruments using my...
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MA Certified 3rd Grade Teacher Available To Tutor After School, Orton Gillingham Certified

Cambridge, MA

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$70/hr
5 years experience
Hello there! I am a MA-licensed 3rd grade teacher with 10 years of experience in education, as well as a Master's of Arts in Teaching. In addition, I am Orton-Gillingham certified for elementary reading intervention. I can bring my expertise as an elementary school teacher to tutor your student in phonics, reading, elementary...
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Cambridge, MA

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$48/hr
I am a certified teacher in MA, where I formerly taught 6th grade science for two years. I received my Masters in Education from BU in 2023. I am now a third year student at Harvard Law School. I also work part time in parent-side special education advocacy where I have fined tuned my ability to review assessments and IEPs to...
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Cambridge, MA

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$26/hr
9 years experience
I have 9 years of experience as an educator. I have experience with special education and teaching subjects including English, History, and Earth Science.
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Cambridge, MA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a dual masters in Social Work and Special Education! I'm currently employed as a per diem social worker at MGH, but the Tuesday shifts are all full in May, so I'm looking to pick up some short-term babysitting gigs :)
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Remote Literacy Intervention (Certified Reading Specialist)

Cambridge, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am an educator passionate about providing transformative literacy experiences for all students. My tutoring is aligned to the science of reading and elevates areas such as phonics/phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing. I have MA licenses as a Reading Specialist (K-12) and a teacher of...
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College Student Tutoring For All

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
I am a student at Northeastern University planning to attend medical school! I have experience tutoring from when I was in middle school all the way through college. I am well versed with all topics for elementary/middle school aged children. For high school or older aged students, I am more comfortable with science and...
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Independent Living Skills Coach And Tutor

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a 41-year-old Boston native who has lived in Somerville for 10 years. I have a passion for life-long learning, and have been fortunate to work with many amazing neuro diverse and neurotypical students of many ages for over 20 years. My most recent experience includes teaching classes in independent living skills,...
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Cambridge, MA

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$95/hr
3 years experience
Learning is a journey, and I'm passionate about guiding students along the way. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I provide personalized support to help elementary and middle school students thrive in Math, English, Science, Test Preparation, Special Education, and Study Skills. I believe in creating an...
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Cambridge, MA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Taught kids karate for 5 years, and been tutoring everything from science to foreign language for years. Worked with special education students and can offer bilingual tutoring.
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Elementary Tutor

Cambridge, MA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
I am a first-grade teacher with a license in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy.
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Creative And Understanding Tutor

Cambridge, MA

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$50/hr
9 years experience
I have experience as a youth counselor at the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, as a teacher at the Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program and as a special needs teacher at the Sunshine Projects day program. Some of my ongoing tutoring sessions with special needs students include an emphasis on building confidence and...
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Experienced Tutor For All Ages

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Thomas. I have been tutoring people since 2009. Most of my experience is in language, such as ESL, reading comprehension, American Sign language, and test prep. I have experience with special needs, fragile x, autism, and ADHD. I've tutored a variety of ages including children and adults. I also have a lot of...
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Cambridge, MA

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$28/hr
I would be so excited to help students with their HW or test prep in a variety of subjects--in particular, English/writing, math, science, and fitness/sports.
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Cambridge, MA

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$28/hr
I am currently working towards my SLPA and work with teachers all around and am happy to support any learners needs and meet them where they are at.
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Cambridge, MA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Patient tutor, childcare provider, and happy lifelong learner with experience working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I also have experience working with neuro divergent children/adults (adhd, autism, etc.), students with physical and/or mental health conditions, and other disabilities. I hold two BA degrees in...
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Cambridge, MA

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$45/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and observant. I'm looking for a job that helps students meet their goals with patience and encouragement. One thing you should know about me is I grew up in an immigrant household and helped to raise my younger brother with autism, so I am very aware of interacting with...
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Cambridge, MA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Harvard student concentrating in molecular/cellular biology and English with years of tutoring experience in math, science, reading, and writing. I'm also a native bilingual speaker of Spanish, and happy to tutor beginner-intermediate Spanish language students. I work with students from elementary to high school and love making...
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Empowering Students Through Personalized Tutoring!!

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, empathetic, and adaptable! I like tutoring because I like helping students find their specific style of learning so that they can master concepts and like the mentorship aspect of it as well! I started tutoring when I was a freshman in high school and found the love of teaching others...
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  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of April 2026

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Cambridge, MA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA, 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 Cambridge, MA, 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 Cambridge, MA. 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 Cambridge, MA, 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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