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Lisa D.

Special Education Teacher

East Setauket, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hello.. I am a special education teacher since 2004. I have taught multiple subjects throughout the years, however, my specialty is English and reading. I also have a 20-year-old w special needs, so I understand how to differentiate, adapt and teach in many different ways.
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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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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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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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Brianna C.

Tutoring

Coram, NY

5.0(0)
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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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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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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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Alyssa I.

Tutor For Your Student

Port Jefferson Station, NY

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a 2nd grade teacher. I am in year 7 of teaching in my current district. I am currently a Math Specialist for grades Kindergarten through 5th. Prior to this year, I was a 5th grade inclusion teacher. I have my Master's degree in Childhood Education/Special Education. I have experience in all grades Kindergarten...
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Kaylin R.

Tutor For Grades Kindergarten - 8

Middle Island, NY

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$29/hr
1 year experience
I am a verified tutor and major in childhood education in university with a minor in history. I can tutor in elementary-junior high school levels. I am patient when working with children and can accommodate special needs. I love teaching children and seeing the lightbulb go off when I've taught something valuable. I'm looking...
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Christine O.

Special Education Teacher With Behavioral Management Training

Smithtown, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Special education teacher of a 6:1:1 class of students with autism. I would be interested in tutoring to assist families with parent training as well as to implement behavior management strategies in the home and community environment. I can also help with supporting your student with daily living skills and after school or...
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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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Amanda M.

Tutor

Holbrook, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I have experience tutoring and in elementary education, both in classroom settings and one on one. I have my bachelor's degree in Child Study from University, and am currently working on my master's degree in Infant and Toddler Special Education from University. I have four initial teaching certifications in New York-...
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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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Marian H.

English Tutor Specializing In Differently Able Students

Kings Park, NY

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$45/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Marian! I'm a National Tutoring Association Accredited English tutor who has been working with students for 6+ years now on assignments ranging from grammar school, to college level. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from my university in 2014 with degrees in both English and Creative Writing; I'm a published creative...
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Caroline B.

Graduate Student With Teaching Experience!

Rocky Point, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am a psychology doctoral graduate student, currently holding an MA degree. I have experience in education courses and previous tutoring, as well as teaching courses. I am qualified in math, reading, writing, and science! Went to a quality high school in NY (rated top 100 school in nation) and graduated Summa Cum Laude from...
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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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Emily H.

Coram, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I have 5 years of experience working in an elementary school and have been tutoring students for two years. I am a certified general education and special education teacher.
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Jessica R.

Spanish Teacher

Holbrook, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified Spanish teacher. I can tutor all subjects, I have experience working with elementary school academic subjects as well as high school subjects.
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Ursula U.

Port Jefferson, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Ursula and I am TEFL certified to teach English to speakers of foreign languages. I can teach reading, writing, and spelling. I have 5 years experience. I am patient and I enjoy helping others learn. My schedule is flexible! Let me know when you would like to start your learning journey!
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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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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.67/hr as of December 2025

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

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in East Setauket, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in East Setauket, NY is $31.67 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 East Setauket, 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 East Setauket, 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 East Setauket, 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 East Setauket, 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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