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Brianna S.

Columbia, CT

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Currently a student! I am free mostly afternoons to help tutor most ages! I have a few months experience in tutoring.
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Jenna S.

Coventry, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have tutored for numerous children on different occasions. I have experience in many subjects and the patience to work with any child. I have experience with special needs children and educating children with special needs.
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Caroline S.

Summer Babysitter

Willimantic, CT

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Summer is right around the corner! I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
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Patience W.

Coventry, CT

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Patience, I'm 26 and I'm a graduate with my bachelors in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a certified teacher, but I am currently a stay at home mom. I have years of professional experience with children and am willing to do tutoring in a variety of subjects!
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Margaret B.

Teaching Assistant

Marlborough, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a law student at UConn! For the past two years, I have also worked as a legal assistant in a personal injury law firm. Additionally, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in College English for two years at Eastern Connecticut State University! I loved working with all the students and seeing their...
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Lily C.

Colchester, CT

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I have experience designing and implementing lessons in math and reading. I use formative assessments to reflect.
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Jenna H.

Virtual Or In Person Tutoring Services

Andover, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Jenna and I am a 24-year-old college graduate who has a bachelors degree in early childhood education and I am certified to teach special educational And regular education in grades preschool through third. I have experience teaching in grades preschool, kindergarten, and second and have private tutoring...
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Melissa H.

Bolton, CT

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$20/hr
I my name is Melissa and I been a nanny for 9 plus years with all ages as small as 6 weeks and as old as 6th grade ! I'd love to talk with you more just send me a message looking forward to speaking with you
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Karly R.

Mansfield Center, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified teacher who believes in the holistic development of children and utilize my experience to positively impact their success.
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Katrina S.

Andover, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
With years of experience working in various school districts as a literacy advocate while helping students develop reading and writing skills, my strengths are empowering students with good study skills, organization, communication with teachers, and test preparation. I have experience working with students with special needs...
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Marissa K.

Eager And Enthusiastic Tutor!

Windham, CT

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Marissa and I've been an elementary school teacher for five years. On top of that I've been online tutoring for five years as well. I also make my own social emotional learning courses for students aged one through sixth grade online.
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Ruth K.

Almost Certified Teacher

Portland, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent college graduate, perusing a career in elementary education. I will be seeking an additional year of education to obtain a masters degree. I have worked in Portland, Glastonbury, and Manchester schools. I love working with students age 5-12, although I work well with children older and younger than that range. I...
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Michael M.

Certified Teacher, Any Core Subject

Rocky Hill, CT

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi, I'm Michael! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Kim W. says "Michael tutored our daughter through her freshman year of high school. He gave her excellent homework help, quiz and test prep, previewed projects and...

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Arlene D.

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I love helping children succeed, by helping them to believe in themselves. If they believe, they can succeed!

Jessica R. says "Arlene was absolutely amazing with our two children. She not only watches them to keep them safe she engages with them and teaches them new things. Every...

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Jocelyn M.

Full-time Or Part-time Tutor/Caregiver

Vernon Rockville, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
To start, I worked as an art teacher and residential counselor at a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens. My experience has aided my structure and organized-based nature. My duties were to help the students with homework at night, grade, create lesson-plans, and much more. My writing abilities are well-developed and I...
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Karla C.

ESL, Spanish And/Or Special Needs Tutor

Glastonbury, CT

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$37/hr
10 years experience
I am a Costa Rican Spanish, Special Education and TESOL teacher, I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood and a 6th Year Certificate in TESOL. I have over 20 years of experience working and educational and care settings. Looking for summer tutoring opportunities, either online or in person.
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Patricia C.

Wilson Certified Tutor

Norwich, CT

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified SPED teacher, also certified in the Wilson Reading System. I have 25 years teaching experience and love working with students of all ages!
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Danielle B.

Multilingual Teacher For Your Tutoring Needs!

Manchester, CT

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$16/hr
20 years experience
I am a compassionate and engaging educator committed to helping my ML (Multilingual Learner) students increase their English language proficiency. I work with students in kindergarten through grade 5 and, separately, adult learners who are from a variety of linguistic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Their hard work and...
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Dexter D.

Tutor

Ellington, CT

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$17/hr
Hello! My name is Dexter and here is a description of my experience with children at the academic level. Over the last five years, I have worked in public schools at the middle and high school level. I am very familiar with the curriculums and course content at the middle school level. I am fairly confidence in my skills at the...
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Sarah H.

Manchester, CT

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in schools as a paraprofessional for several years. I am patient, understanding, and willing to get creative to help kids learn! Areas of strength: elementary school children in any subject and middle and high school English, social studies, biology, French, and psychology. I excel and most enjoy social sciences...
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  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Columbia, CT

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Columbia, CT is $27.00 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 Columbia, CT, 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 Columbia, CT, 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 Columbia, CT. 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 Columbia, CT, 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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