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Giridhar R.

Learning Can Be Fun!

Cambridge, MA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I am a kind, warm and fun instructor who can make learning enjoyable I think tutoring and mentorship opens up new perspectives and helps build great habits for long-term. I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to understand and provide the right care and direction. I believe it is a collective effort of the...
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Arielle G.

Grad Student Excited To Help Out With Children, Seniors, Or Furry Pet Friends!

Cambridge, MA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Arielle G. - I am from the Massachusetts area and went to college and now grad school here. I am passionate about working with older and younger populations, and much of my work the past few years has centered on this. Also incredibly excited to assist with furry pet friends! Would love to chat more and learn...
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Nia J.

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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Amy H.

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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Laura S.

Cambridge, MA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of different ages, I create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. Ive worked as a behavioral tech with kids with autism from ages 6-12. I'm currently a counselor for adolescents with CPR...
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Daniel T.

Young Professional Looking To Help

Cambridge, MA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
I can help tutor in any subject. I have a bachelor's degree and years of experience working with kids as a camp counselor and substitute teacher. For the last seven years I have worked at city hall. I'm looking to begin working as a tutor to make some extra money and make a difference in my community
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Nicole G.

English Teacher- Special Ed Experience

Cambridge, MA

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$27/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I am a middle school English teacher. I am looking for a chance to have fun with kids and support them with their learning over the summer and during the school year. The past four summers, I have worked for my town's parks and recreation with kids ranging from 6-14, and I comfortable working with...
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Maryam A.

UCLA Graduate

Cambridge, MA

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$40/hr
6 years experience
My name is Maryam and I recently graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychology. I currently work at the UCLA hospital as a medical scribe. I came into UCLA as a Math and Biochemistry major and have taken many of the advanced courses in those subject areas. I have tutored students ranging from elementary school to college level...
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Vanessa D.

MIT Student Accepting Students For Tutoring In Elementary School-high School Subjects

Cambridge, MA

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$35/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am currently a rising senior at MIT and a tutor with several years of experience in most elementary school - high school subjects (math, English, science, and history, and writing, including AP and IB subjects), as well as college application consulting, and SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep. I am...
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Kelly M.

Special Education Teacher

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been teaching Special Education at the Elementary school level for two years and LOVE working with children. I am looking for some extra work over the summer while school is out.

Dorothy P. says "I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked forward to their...

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Justine J.

MSN

South Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am a former teacher and higher ed professional with 12 years experience. I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and a Masters in Special Education. I had experience as a TA and tutor in biology and statistics.
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Betty L.

Educated And Creative Tutor, Sitter, And Social Coach

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am an educated and creative person with a good sense of humor living in downtown Boston. Growing up I loved baby sitting in the summers and working in the church nursery and Sunday school. I have 10+ years experience working with children of various ages including teaching communication skills to adults with autism. While...

Kelli S. says "Betty worked for me for about 2 years, she is punctual, has excellent customer service, excellent people skills, connects well with others. She is...

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Lauren P.

English Tutor, Reading/literacy Tutor

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am an individual with a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology who is looking to tutor in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, and spelling after school hours or early evenings.? I have previous experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings. I am an active and outgoing individual...

Maria P. says "Lauren is really great, she learned more specifically about J.'s needs before she started. She really tries to connect and find topics to work on that...

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Marie H.

Somerville, MA

5.0(0)
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$75/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I am a former teacher with 6 years of professional teaching experience in grades 3-12, mostly in special education settings. I am available weekday evenings and weekends to tutor the following subjects: -K-8 Reading, Writing, Math -Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry -Essay writing -SAT/ACT/GED...
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Carol H.

English Tutor

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College with a double major in English and Secondary Education, and a concentration in special education. I greatly enjoy working with children of all ages. I hold an initial license to teach English at grades 8-12.

Care Member says "Carol has been great with my son for the last 3 years and has put together detailed lesson plans for his tutoring sessions. She provides honest feedback...

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Amelia W.

Tutor

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a middle school ELA teacher; I currently teach eighth grade, though I have experience teaching sixth and seventh grade, as well as Early Childhood Education. I currently teach ELA, and I also have background in Math, as well as Severe and Moderate Disability. I tutor students in ELA, college prep (SAT, admissions essays,...

Libby F. says "Amelia is a gem! She is organized, caring, honest, enthusiastic and always has great book recommendations for my son. Amelia is incredibly helpful and...

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Katherine M.

Professional And Loving Caregiver

Chelsea, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! This is Katherine, a native Spanish speaker, I have 2 bachelor's degrees in childhood and preschool, I have worked with children from newborn to 15 years old, I have also taken courses at Yale University on the ABCs of parenting and at Stanford on child nutrition It will be a pleasure to help you with the care of your...

Care Member says "She is so sweet and professional."

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Rachel S.

Experienced Teacher Offering Academic, Creative, And Performance Lessons

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
8 years experience
I earned my master's degree from Emerson College in Theatre Education. Priorly, I earned my bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College in English Literature and Secondary Education, where I graduated with departmental honors and Magna Cum Laude. I am certified to teach Theatre (all levels) and English (5th-12th) in the state...

Care Member says "Rachel was my student teacher when I was in high school- she was engaging, enthusiastic, and creative. Her dedication and passion were evident through...

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Katie K.

Tutor

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
4 years experience
I am an elementary teacher. I am certified to teach in Massachusetts for grades 1-6 in elementary education, Reading to all levels K-12 in Massachusetts and English as a Second Language. I am a reading specialist in Milton. I have two masters degrees in elementary education and reading.

Melissa P. says "I met Katie when she was completing her student teaching practicum at the school where I am employed. She worked alongside a very talented second grade...

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Lizzy B.

Brighton, MA

4.9(1)
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$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
15 Years of Tutoring Experience / Tutor of All Ages / Mentor / Academic Coach Hello there! I've been a tutor for 15 years and have worked with kids and young adults of all ages. I'm an expert at figuring out where the issues lie, setting up a plan of action, and of course making sure that every lesson is fun and educational!...

Karen B. says "Liz has changed my daughter's academic life! My 11th grader has ADHD and a learning disability and has always really struggled in school. She started...

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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.31/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 3.5

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA

Special Needs Tutors in Cambridge, MA are rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs tutors

Kelly M.

I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked...

- Dorothy P.

Betty L.

Betty worked for me for about 2 years, she is punctual, has excellent customer service, excellent people skills, connects well with others....

- Kelli S.

Lauren P.

Lauren is really great, she learned more specifically about J.'s needs before she started. She really tries to connect and find topics to...

- Maria P.

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 $30.31 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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