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Stephanie M.

Special Education Teacher- Multiple Certifications

Forest Hills, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Stephanie and I am currently an NYCDOE Teacher certified in Elementary and Special Education, Deaf Education, and Secondary English (grades 6-12). I have 12 years experience in the education system, teaching and tutoring students with varying and multiple disabilities as well as students in general education. I have...
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Samantha C.

Tutor Help!

Forest Hills, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Samantha. I am a dedicated Special Education teacher with three years of experience working in NYC DOE schools. I have a Master's degree in Special Education for Elementary grades. I have a background in tutoring and babysitting, ensuring that your children are not only well taken care of but also engaged and...
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Sarah C.

School Psychologist In Training

Forest Hills, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a third year doctoral student in a school psychology training program. Much of my education has surrounded education, mental health, collaboration and relationship building. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Alyssa R.

Passion For Fun, Hands-on Learning!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$100/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I am Alyssa, a Brooklyn based educator with over seven years of experience working with students K through 12 across the public/private sector in New York City. My background spans literacy intervention, executive functioning coaching, test prep, special education support, and academic intervention. I work with students...

Jalisa B. says "Alyssa has been so helpful from the very first interaction. She is helping navigate not only my child’s tutoring but also the NYC education system. She is...

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Delaney B.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
5 years experience
I am a former teacher who is certified in North Carolina and New York. I am certified in both general curriculum and special education. I have worked as a tutor for elementary, middle, and high school students. I also have worked for HEART tutoring in Charlotte. This service provides tutoring for elementary students in math....
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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Rhonda L.

Experienced Special Ed/General Ed K-12

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Rhonda I have a Special Ed certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing K-12 and also one in Childhood Education K-6. I currently work for NYC Board of Education as a teacher under my special ed certification. I love my job, I love working with all sorts of children, it is my passion. I have been tutoring for over 5...

Daraniece A. says "Rhonda helped my son get his grades up in a matter of 2 months. They bonded immediately, not only is she friendly and kind but she make him feel...

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Hannah G.

Certified Teacher/ Tutor

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$55/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified K-6 educator! I have extensive experience with remote learning, and creating an effective education online. With my help your child will stay on track this school year despite these tumultuous times. I can help your child with Common Core mathematics, or help with growing their reading level! Online learning can...

Fardina M. says "Hannah is simply great! she is currently working with my 9 year old son and things are going great!"

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Danielle A.

Part-time Tutor/Caregiver

Howard Beach, NY

5.0(1)
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$70/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified teacher in New York State. I have a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I also have a Master of Science in Literacy Education from SUNY Oneonta. I have 6+ years of tutoring experience as well as numerous years in child care. I have provided after-school homework/study help for students...

Jesse F. says "Danielle really took the time to get to know my child and understand her needs. She improved my child's reading levels greatly and helped with homework. I...

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Alexa W.

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, peaceful, caring. I've worked for the NYC department of Education in district 75 with special needs children with autism, Down syndrome, behavioral needs and more. I have a passion for helping and supporting children not only academically but emotionally. In my spare time, I like to go...

Care Member says "I rated Alexa 5 star because she is responsible, she keeps to her words and she is always willing to sacrifice when needed. She is also a great woman of...

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Zina A.

Versatile Academic Tutor With Excellent Skills In Math, Sciences And Test Prep

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello, I'm an expert academic tutor for K-12 Math (including Algebra1, 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus), SHSAT, SAT (Math and Verbal), and other individual subjects. I have been an independent tutor for 8+ years and am part of a learning center as well. My reputation in the community has been excellent and I tailor my teaching methods...

Humberto Z. says "Zina is an incredible tutor. Patient and flexible with my child's schedule. My 9th grader was struggling with math and I couldn't help. With just the...

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Jasminne J.

Bright Beginnings Tutoring

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Bright Beginnings Tutoring Welcome to Bright Beginnings Tutoring, where every young learner's academic journey is nurtured with enthusiasm and expertise! With eight years of experience caring for and tutoring students from kindergarten to fifth grade, I specialize in guiding K-5 students through the fundamentals of reading,...
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Olayinka O.

Part-Time Tutor

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Full Time Elementary School Teacher Tutored students more than 10 years from grades 2-6 Worked with English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities and Gifted and Talented Students Tutored in Reading, Writing, Math Prepared students for New York State Common Core English Language Arts an Mathematics Exams.
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Molly K.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a science teacher of all age groups from K-4th grade. Additionally, I have worked with Kindergarteners in phonics and math. I went to Tulane and studied English and Political Economy so I would be happy working with your children in an array of subjects.
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Athena A.

Ph.D. Candidate Able To Tutor Your Student

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently studying for my Ph. D. in philosophy and hold graduate degrees in art history and another field. I am a college professor as well at SUNY. I am well versed in writing and communication as well as English, grammar, history, study skills, and other aspects of the humanities. I am also able to tutor in math up to...

Care Member says "Athena took our kids in during the pandemic and since then we have had her as their tutor. She is thoughtful, rigorous and most importantly cares for...

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Mary G.

Sitter, Home-Helper, And Certified Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience
Hello there! I am a music teacher and special educator with 7 years of experience in NYC schools. I recently resigned from my teaching position with the intention of working for families in their homes, given the state of today's world and COVID-19. My work can include home school consulting, assisting with virtual learning,...

Care Member says "Mary is one of the most talented educators I know. She can related to any type of learning style and adjust curriculum accordingly. She helped my son...

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Danielle J.

Academic Coach

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Danielle will work one-on-one with your child ages 11-18 to help them to develop their executive functioning abilities, study habits and organizational skills. Danielle is committed to helping your child to reach their full potential as a successful student and confident young adult! Danielle is a dynamic, positive, energetic,...
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Leah B.

Elementary Reading And Math Specialist

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Leah, and I truly love working with preschool and elementary age students. I am a fully credentialed multiple subject teacher (elementary school) in California with a master's degree in Urban Education. I have 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I taught second grade for 3 years, and I also taught...

Lacey W. says "We hired Leah during the pandemic because our son had fallen way behind grade level for reading with virtual school. She met with him twice a week for...

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Marie D.

Academic Success

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
Since the pandemic, I have been exploring a career change and am working toward becoming a teacher. I have experience tutoring ages 5 to 12 in reading and math. I find fun ways to make reading interesting by including the child in the story or allowing the child to change parts of the story. Basic math skills are key for...
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Mary Rose P.

Part-Time Tutor On The Elementary Level

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and have my certification in General/Special Education on the Elementary level. I am going into my 10th year of teaching and I obtained a Masters degree for a Literacy focus. I have experience teaching...

Marisol A. says "Mary Rose came to our family in time of need. We were looking for someone to pick up my son from his school bus after my mother had past away. Yes I...

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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $36.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Forest Hills, NY

Special Needs Tutors in Forest Hills, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs tutors

Alyssa R.

Alyssa has been so helpful from the very first interaction. She is helping navigate not only my child’s tutoring but also the NYC education...

- Jalisa B.

Rhonda L.

Rhonda helped my son get his grades up in a matter of 2 months. They bonded immediately, not only is she friendly and kind but she make him...

- Daraniece A.

Hannah G.

Hannah is simply great! she is currently working with my 9 year old son and things are going great!

- Fardina M.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Forest Hills, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Forest Hills, NY is $36.00 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 Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, 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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