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Lora S.

Certified Teacher For Over 15 Years Of Experience.

Morton Grove, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been tutoring and teaching English literacy for over 15 years. I am a certified teacher and ESL certified. My expertise is in teaching reading, speaking, and mathematics. By profession I am a full time 3rd grade teacher. I have a graduate Master of Education and undergraduate Bachelor of Psychology degree specializing in...
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Tutor

Des Plaines, IL

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$60/hr
8 years experience
My name is Jack and I'm an elementary special education teacher/literacy intervention specialist in Niles, Illinois. Throughout my seven years as an educator, I have worked with children of all ages with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I specialize in providing personalized instruction in math,...
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Part-time Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I began tutoring as a sophomore college student, working specifically with students specific learning disabilities, assisting with note taking and providing study strategies for test taking. I started tutoring high school and elementary students the summer of my junior year, working on skills in pre-literacy, literacy, and math....
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Local Edgewater Teacher, Jill Of All Trades

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I work as a 4th grade general education teacher, instructing students at various grade levels. I teach all content areas and have several special needs students in my inclusion room. I am familiar with both gifted curriculum needs as well as meeting IEP goals. When it comes to other services, such as pet-sitting, cleaning or...
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Patient Tutor

Western Springs, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am certified K-6 grade teacher and special education teacher K-22. I am currently a teacher at Acacia Academy in LaGrange Highlands. I have 4 of my own children - 3 in college and 1 in high school. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Special Education and Math. I have been teacher online since last March and so I...
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Experienced Tutor - Art, English, Special Education

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! My name is Claire and I am an experienced and reliable tutor who has primarily worked with elementary and middle school students. I have led elementary students through virtual learning, homeschooled a middle school student, and tutored a high schooler with special needs. My specialties are Art and English, but I am...
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Certified Teacher, Experienced Tutor

Evanston, IL

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Kyle. I am a certified teacher excited to meet your tutoring needs. I am based in Evanston, IL and currently work at Washington Elementary. I have experience working with students across the age spectrum from Kindergarten to undergraduate students. I am experienced working with students with Autism and ADHD. I...
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi There, I am a very my name is Melissa M. I would consider myself to be a very reliable, fun, and creative child care worker. I graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a degree in Elementary Education. I began working in child care from a very young age- babysitting, then with a job as a counselor at...
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Professional Teacher Science Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Thank you for taking the time to look at my bio. I am a 35-year-old former CPS teacher with a masters degree in science education. I have been a classroom teacher for 5+ years with many years of experience as a tutor, home school teacher, programs director, nanny/household manager, and educator in project-based informal settings...
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Chicago, IL

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$45/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored many kids and peers in my life. I enjoy being around kids and most of all I enjoy learning and teaching. I l8ike working with kids with disabilities the most, but am willing to work with typically developing children as well.
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Special Education Tutor/Behavioral Support

Chicago, IL

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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am currently a special education teacher looking to tutor. I have 10 years of experience working as an Emotional Disabilities Teacher.
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Experienced Academic Coach

Chicago, IL

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I have been an educator for over 25 years and have taught students at all levels of our educational system. I have a background in special education. I find joy in helping others succeed and am especially good at discovering how a student learns, identifying the issues that prevent a student from maximizing his/her potential,...
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Making Learning Fun!

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi all! I am a Diverse Learner teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I have a Masters and Bachelors degree in Special Education. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring students (both with and without disabilities) and would love to continue! My goal is to make you and your child feel comfortable and happy, while having fun...
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Afterschool Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked one one one with children I nannied over the last few years, assisting with school work and helping in areas in which they struggled. I also worked for Grand Street Settlement in New York City as an after school tutor. I helped students who didn't have English as a primary language learn Literacy, Arts, Math, and...
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Fun Sitter And Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience in education. The past 5 years I have worked with kids ages 5-11 as a special education teacher. I am patient, loving and can help where I can. I am on break and hoping to support family while they continue working. My availability is open and I hope to find kids I can continue to support throughout...
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Tutor For Early Readers

Chicago, IL

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$40/hr
My name is Sadie and I'm a cps pre-K Special Education teacher. I'm located in the west loop and have a car. I love my job teaching and specialize in students with high level needs. I have a Master's in special education from DePaul. I have an LBS1(special education) endorsement for students pre-k-21 years. I have experience...
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Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I love working with kids and often tutor my younger brother in 6th grade who has special needs. I also have experience tutoring children in 2nd-10th grade through a program at my University called DECA (Dayton Early College Academy). At DECA, I have tutored numerous students after school in subjects ranging from Math, and...
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Paraprofessional Educator/ Teachers Aide

Chicago, IL

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Emma and I have been working in Education since 2016. I have worked both in special education and general education. I am a graduate of San Diego State University. While I was a student there, I pursued a degree in Theatre Arts. I have been working as an educational theatre teaching artist for a few years now! I...
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Tutoring :)

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
After two years pursuing education in biology, I have decided to change my major to Special Education since it is a cause dear and near to my heart which come naturally to me. I am the middle child of three children. My oldest sister has a mild cognitive and physical disability and my brother has a moderate case of Autism. I...
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Chicago, IL

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$21/hr
6 years experience
I am a certified Special Education Teacher with 6 years of experience. I have also taught behavioral education, social emotional skill building, adaptive swim, and coached special Olympics sports,
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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Elmwood Park, IL

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Elmwood Park, IL is $19.00 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 Elmwood Park, IL, 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 Elmwood Park, IL, 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 Elmwood Park, IL. 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 Elmwood Park, IL, 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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