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Bonnie S.

Centereach, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello there! I am a certified elementary Teaching Assistant. I have experience working with many types of children, including special needs students and allergy sensitive children (I am Epi-Pen certified!). When I am not helping students, I am painting, playing guitar, or writing blogs for an independent magazine. I have a...
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Sydney K.

Centereach, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Sydney! I'm a certified social studies teacher (7-12) and currently pursuing my master's degree in teaching English as a second language. (K-12) I'm super patient, kind, and have extensive experience working with children. I can help students of all ages with homework, as I'm a certified teacher with a strong...
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Jessica C.

Tutor

Centereach, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am a certified elementary teacher for students in grades in 1-6. I have experience tutoring peers throughout my academic career. I have a vast knowledge of NYS Learning Standards and a plethora of learning techniques and strategies.
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Shey G.

Centereach, NY

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$30/hr
Hi, I'm Sheyla I'm here to help you succeed academically by providing personalized tutoring that fits your needs. I aim to make learning clear, enjoyable, and effective. Let's work together to reach your goals!
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Brianna C.

Tutoring

Coram, NY

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Brianna! I hold a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University and work full-time as a social worker. I provide evening and weekend tutoring for children, assisting with test preparation, homework, and class materials. My approach is patient and encouraging, helping students build skills, confidence, and...
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Nelly I.

Certified Home Tutor

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of experience of tutoring. My certification is in Social Studies for grades 7 to 12. I have experience in helping students study for and successfully pass the NY State Regents history exams. As a certified teacher, I have already completed the necessary background checks.

Care Member says "Over the last year, Nelly successfully navigated my daughter through three college courses. Throughout the months of zoom lessons and virtual...

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Andrew B.

Tutor Available

Miller Place, NY

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Andrew. I am a Fifth Grade Teacher in a Nassau County School District. I have been a teacher for 19 years and I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade and 5th grade. I have been tenured in both school districts that I work in. (Suffolk and Nassau). I specialize in working with children in grades pre-k through 6. My...
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Amanda S.

Certified Elementary And Special Education Teacher Who Loves To Tutor

Mount Sinai, NY

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Welcome! My name is Amanda. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I have taught and tutored students with and without disabilties in grades K-6 for five years. I truly believe that all students have unique strengths and needs. As a tutor, I run my sessions based on this belief and the students' individual...
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Rebecca D.

Celebrating The Power Of Knowledge To ALL Types Of Learners

Smithtown, NY

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$60/hr
10 years experience
My greatest passion in life in teaching and helping all children find the strength in their struggle. I was born and raised in New York and New York, and experienced great success at school and at university due to amazing and unforgettable mentors and teachers. This is the foundation go my commitment to helping out my students,...
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Stephanie N.

Teaching Assistant Looking For Summer Work

Farmingville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
During the school year I work as a teaching assistant. I have experience working with the general education population and also with special needs children. I tutor in math and reading but can also tutor in other subjects up to 5th grade. I am available M-F after 4, and also on weekends.
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Kelly D.

Tutor

Kings Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a graduate from St. Joseph's College with a degree in general education, special ed education and speech communications. I have been tutoring children from kindergarten to grade 6 for eight years now as well as currently working as teacher in Smithtown, NY. I am a very accommodate, understanding, determined,...
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Bridget Y.

Summer Tutor

Port Jefferson, NY

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$30/hr
Hi my name is Bridget! I am a graduate student at Long Island University working towards degrees in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities. I currently work in a special education classroom. I have a passion for learning and am determined to help your child succeed.
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Arianna R.

Coram, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm here to help with all your tutoring needs! I have previously taught preschool both special education and general Ed and am now with school age children. I have experienced tutoring many subject areas, doing test prep and helping prepare students for the beginning of the year.
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Peter R.

Peter R. Tutoring/Childcare Specialist

East Setauket, NY

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$32/hr
6 years experience
I am a 1st grade teacher in Hicksville. I work as the general education teacher in an ICT ( Integrated Co-Teaching ) classroom. This allows me to work with a diverse group of learners everyday, finding the best ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every learner. My tutoring specializes in early literacy...
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Charissa P.

Special Education Problem Solver

Coram, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I have 5 years of teaching experience with the Department of Education. I have M. A in Dual Education(Grades 1-6) which targets childhood education including special needs students. I am currently a Special Ed teacher in Central Islip. I would like to support students at home struggling with specific content areas.
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Leah S.

Medford, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Leah, and I'm a dedicated, patient, and passionate tutor with over 12 years of experience working with children in a variety of educational settings. I've served as a lead teacher, nanny, and early childhood educator, helping students of all ages build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I specialize...
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Johanna A.

Tutor Available

Patchogue, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am a professionally certified teacher in grades 1-6. I currently teach technology on Long Island, but have 8 years of classroom experience in all subjects. I have a very flexible schedule and am looking to take on a few tutoring jobs this school year. I'd love to work with your family!
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Bryanna S.

Port Jefferson Station, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm Bryanna, a dual-certified Special and General Education teacher with 7+ years of experience caring for children of all ages in childcare settings. Before becoming a full-time educator, I worked in daycare and early learning environments, and now I have 3 years of classroom experience in a public school district. My...
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Barbara F.

Holbrook, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I was a Teacher's Assistant for almost 10 years working in the Special Education field. I worked in both public schools and private schools working with grades K-8th.
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Carolyn R.

English Professor

Stony Brook, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I was English professor at Farmingdale State College. My composition students learned to write well, edit, understand the process, and retain the information I provide. I always teach literature. The students in these classes read everything from Fitzgerald to Shakespeare, poetry, to novels. I have 17 years of experience. I have...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.75/hr as of December 2025

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Centereach, NY is $26.75 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 Centereach, 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 Centereach, 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 Centereach, 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 Centereach, 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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