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Carol W.

Special Education Teacher Looking For Students Needing Extra Help

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been teaching Special ed for 16 yrs, on all grade and ability levels. I have also participated in after-school tutoring and Saturday School with regular-ed students.
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Jennifer O.

Jennifer

Independence, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jennifer and I am a certified teacher. I began working for the Independence school district, as a classroom teacher in 2014. During this time I also taught virtually, for the district, for two years. After my district stopped offering virtual education, I decided to make a change. Currently I work as a Resource...
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Aundrea A.

Creative And Personalized Approach To Learning :

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Experience with homeschooling, mother of two children between the ages of 8-12yrs. I have experience in teaching piano, reading, math, and other foundational basics. Former Executive Board of Directors, and Founding Member for a local private school, working on program development for daily educational programs. My approach...

Care Member says "I’m our family there is no one else we rather have. Aundrea is professional, kind, intelligent and dedicated. She applies her education background...

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Emily M.

Special Education Teacher

Kansas City, MO

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$25/hr
8 years experience
5 years experience working as a Special Education teacher in KCPS. Worked primarily with elementary aged students.
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Jordan R.

Kansas City, MO

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I have my bachelors of science in psychology and sociology, and am currently working towards my masters in clinical mental health counseling. I work with adults and kids with severe developmental disabilities currently. I am good at teaching people new skills and subjects. I am very patient, empathetic, encouraging, responsible,...
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Jacqui A.

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
Hi! My name is Jacqui, and I'm a passionate and patient tutor with a strong commitment to helping students reach their full potential. I specialize in English, Math, and Science, and I have experience working with students from grades K-8.
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Miyako R.

Private Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been tutoring in various subjects for nearly 15 years now. I have been getting paid to tutor for 12 years. I can tutor various subjects with my strengths being in Reading, Languages, Literature, History and Science. I am best with math grade 12 and lower. I am fairly proficient in Spanish though I read and comprehend it...
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Anne B.

Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I'm a special education teacher with experience helping students to excel and build confidence. I have experience with students with a variety of skill levels and ages.
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William H.

Stay-At-Home Father With College Degree In Mathematics

Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a stay-at-home dad with my 3-year-old son. My son has an Autism diagnosis. I studied mathematics in college and I'm currently pursuing a STEM MBA online. I have considered becoming a Special Education teacher when my son is in school full-time. I am open to helping with special education, mathematics, english, science, or...
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Madison P.

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
I tutor for the local elementary and middle schoolers when I was in high school. I have also helped all the children I have babysit with their schoolwork.
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Gabrielle S.

An (almost) Certified Teacher!

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a dedicated music education student at UMKC. I am taking a year off due to COVID, and the goal is to find a family for which I can provide structured lesson planning, and help to nurture children to help them grow academically as well as emotionally and socially. I love to have fun, so be assured that my lessons will be...
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Shelby S.

Reading And Spelling Tutor

Blue Springs, MO

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$60/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I am a certified Barton Reading Tutor. I tutor children with dyslexia, as well as other children who struggle with spelling. They have trouble retaining their spelling words from one week to the next and they have difficulty spelling when writing sentences or stories - not even those high-frequency words like because,...
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Lauren H.

Teacher And Fun Sitter

Kansas City, MO

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a fun and energetic 24-year-old who loves to work with kids! I have taught 6th grade the past 2 years but prior to that I have worked children's church camps and nannied. With the summer off and many parents needing to go into work with schools closed, I can help out your children with academics, sports, or any care...
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Meriam D.

Experienced High School Spanish Teacher And Tutor, Piano Teacher

Leawood, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I studied education and pride myself in being able to teach the subjects I know best. Those two subjects are Spanish and piano. I currently work full time teaching Spanish at a local high school, and am pursuing a working knowledge in Latin to better understand the Romance languages. I am also a proficient pianist, and...

Fernando D. says "Absolutely wonderful to have Meriam as a Piano lesson tutor. Very professional, punctual, knowledgeable, with a great teaching technique. Do not look...

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Paula M.

Life Coach/ Tutor

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 plus years of experience working with children in group settings as well as 1:1. I worked at Crittenton hospital for 10 years. Special Needs children are a specialty. I have worked as a both a tutor and substitute teacher in the Shawnee Mission and Hickman Mills school district. I am patient, kind, and encouraging. I...

Jenny C. says "We interviewed Paula for the possibility of tutoring our daughter. She was on time, very personable, and was willing to think outside the box when...

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Julia R.

Private Tutor Available For Virtual Tutoring

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...

Jennifer K. says "Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put...

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Theresa K.

Loving Caring Person Wanting To Help You!

Leawood, KS

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Theresa, and I am a retired teacher. I LOVE kids, the elderly , animals and much more. I am a very dependable and a responsible person. I also am a very organized person. I have raised 3 boys of my own, who all are out on their own. Yes, I'm experiencing the Empty Nest Syndrome. That brings me to you, I would...

Daphne G. says "We loved how helpful she was with our son who has a learning disability. She tried really hard to make my son enjoy every minute while learning. I...

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Natalie V.

Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have my bachelors degree in education from SEMO and am currently a special education teacher. I am comfortable with any type of special needs from mild to severe and have had experience working with a plethora of disabilities.
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Madison K.

Special Education Tutor

Overland Park, KS

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I have been teaching Special Education in the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools for the past 3 years at the middle school level. This upcoming year I will be teaching in an elementary school in KCKPS. I am certified K-12 in Special Education. I would love to help your students this semester with their online school work. I...
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Jordan C.

Lees Summit, MO

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$20/hr
I have worked as a tutor/teacher for the last 5 years. I was a teacher in China for children who are ages 2-17. I currently work for an adoption agency tutoring children who are working from home during this pandemic
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Independence, MO

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

Aundrea A.

I’m our family there is no one else we rather have. Aundrea is professional, kind, intelligent and dedicated. She applies her education...

- Care member

Meriam D.

Absolutely wonderful to have Meriam as a Piano lesson tutor. Very professional, punctual, knowledgeable, with a great teaching technique. Do...

- Fernando D.

Paula M.

We interviewed Paula for the possibility of tutoring our daughter. She was on time, very personable, and was willing to think outside the...

- Jenny C.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Independence, MO

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Independence, MO is $17.50 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 Independence, MO, 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 Independence, MO, 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 Independence, MO. 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 Independence, MO, 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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