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Amy D.

Early Childhood Tutor

Huntington Station, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
About Me: I'm a 24-year-old assistant teacher from Centerport, Long Island, and a full-time graduate student in Early Childhood Education at Hunter College. I specialize in early childhood tutoring, with a focus on foundational skills. Availability: Available for weekend tutoring, starting at 2 p.m. on Fridays. Why Choose...
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Shanshane M.

East Islip, NY

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$21/hr
Very passionate about what I do. I enjoy teaching others and watching my students excel. I live by the quote All things are possible once you put your mind to it
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Dara B.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TUTOR

Commack, NY

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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Dara. I am a certified elementary school teacher with a Master's Degree in Literacy and Special Education. I am currently an Elementary School Intervention Teacher on Long Island specializing in reading and math instruction. I utilize many different researched based programs and I individualize my instruction...
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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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Grace H.

Helpful Tutor

East Northport, NY

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$27/hr
4 years experience
I am currently studying to be a teacher for grades 7-12 at SUNY Oneonta. My specialization is history but I can help in other subjects as well! I have taught children in early childhood as well for many years.
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Trinity S.

Smithtown, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I'm looking for a job that lets me work with an awesome kid(s) for the summer while I am home from college. I have one more year of school to receive my bachelors in biology. I have experience in many different areas, working in schools, homes, and over zoom. I recently worked as a substitute teacher and a technician for ABA...
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Darryl W.

Tutor

Central Islip, NY

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$31/hr
I'm a highly motivated tutor with 4 years of experience helping students succeed in ELA, Science, Reading etc. I use a personalized approach to learning and focus on building confidence and understanding."
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Michelle C.

Tutor And Occasional Babysitter, Available On Weeknight And Some Weekends

Sayville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Tutor and/or babysitter, Available On Weeknights. I have a double Masters in General Education grades 1-6 and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Education. I have worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing children for 3 years in a school setting, raging from 3 years old to 20 years old. I am currently working for a Long Island district as...
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Jaclyn P.

Certified K-5 Teacher For Tutoring

East Northport, NY

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I am a certified K-5 elementary school teacher. My current teaching position is as a STEM teacher with the NYC DOE. Previously, I have taught 4th grade ELA & Math. I have worked with students that have a variety of learning styles, levels of knowledge and special needs.
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Elizabeth S.

East Northport, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a former educator with over 11 years experience teaching grades k-8. I've worked with kids k-12, as well as birth-2 for many years throughout high school and college in formal settings such as preschools and informal settings such as babysitting. I have worked with students with special needs across multiple settings,...
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Kiera B.

Kiera Bowden-About Me

Smithtown, NY

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$29/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Kiera and I am currently studying Biomedical Sciences at Virginia Tech on the pre-PA track. I am passionate about helping others learn and succeed. I am a quick learner, great communicator, and very patient. I'd love the opportunity to support students in reaching their academic goals and am very flexible with...
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Janelle M.

Bay Shore, NY

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$28/hr
I am a tutor with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. I have years of experience working with students of all ages and backgrounds, and I specialize in math, science, and English . My approach to tutoring is student-centered, meaning I tailor my teaching style to each individual's learning needs and...
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Katherine D.

Tutor and Private Lessons

Lake Grove, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I am a certified elementary school teacher. I have taught second grade for the past 2 years. I also have experience tutoring children up to 6th grade in all subject areas.
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Alexis S.

English Tutor Grades 7-12

Oakdale, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I am a New York State Certified English Language Arts Teacher, grades 7-12. I am a graduate of New York Institute of Technology in the MAT Secondary Education program with a focus on English. I maintained a 4. 0 GPA during my Master's at NYIT. I am currently an English teacher at West Babylon Junior High. I am also the head...
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Kathleen C.

Educator/Childcare

Lindenhurst, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
I am an educator with 8 years of experience, beginning as a 1st teacher in Queens, NY, and expanding into special education across various settings. I am passionate about differentiated instruction, ensuring all students, receive personalized support. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that you must first teach the...
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Ashley W.

Ela Teacher

Holbrook, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi I'm Ashley and I am certified NYS teacher with a degree in English. I'm an experienced English tutor, with a passion for helping students of all levels achieve their language learning goals. With 2 years of experience in teaching English, I specialize in tailoring lessons to each student's unique needs. This includes...
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Victoria M.

Part-Time Tutor

Bohemia, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am second grade teacher in the Connetquot School District. I am certified in Elementary eduction for both general and special education. I have four certifications, Early Chilldhood Education (birth-2nd grade)/ Early Childhood Education: Students with Disabilities and Childhood Education (1st-6th grade)/ Childhood Education:...
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Holly P.

Certified Teacher For Tutoring

Bohemia, NY

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$50/hr
8 years experience
As a NYS certified Elementary and Special Education teacher, I have spent the past 8 years teaching, mentoring and tutoring numerous children. I have worked with students from ages 5 through 15. Throughout the elementary grades (K-5), I am qualified to provide services in all subject areas (reading, writing, math, science,...
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Anna W.

Licensed K-12 Special Education Teacher

Lindenhurst, NY

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Anna and I'm a licensed special education teacher for grades K-12. I am looking to connection with young people and give them the time and support to grow in their goals both academically and socially. I believe in student agency and growing their skills in self advocacy. I have worked with individuals with all...
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Emma F.

Experienced Special Education Teacher Available For Elementary Tutoring Weeknights And Weekends.

East Islip, NY

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$65/hr
10 years experience
Veteran teacher with almost 15 years of teaching experience. I started off my teaching career in a couple different districts on LI (for 2 years) & then transitioned to the NYCDOE, where I worked 7. 5 years as a Sp Ed teacher at the elementary level. When my oldest son (who is now 6) turned a year old, I transitioned to an out...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $56.67/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Islip, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Islip, NY is $56.67 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 Islip, 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 Islip, 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 Islip, 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 Islip, 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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