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Cassidy S.

Elementary Age Tutor

Kearny, NJ

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I have tutored children at the elementary age level on and off for a few years. I plan on being an elementary school teacher and take classes that help me prepare to teach. Last year, I took an extensive full year course that taught me all the different ways to teach basic math and how different methods work for different...
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Elizabeth H.

Full Time NYCDOE Middle School Special Education Teacher

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
6 years experience
My name is Liz and I am passionate educator. I credit myself on being extremely patient with high needs students and creatively adapting curriculum to meet their needs I am looking to assist students who may be struggling remote learning or missing the benefits of interpersonal instruction. I specialize in Middle School...

Neal W. says "Fantastic Provider! Liz has worked with my son on a weekly basis for several months. She is punctual, dependable, and flexible. My 9 year old son adores...

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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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Kristin M.

Tutor Specializing In All Subjects Pre-K-12 Certified SAT/ACT

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Kristin and I am a fifth grade teacher with the Local Board of Ed. I have a Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education. I started tutoring several years ago and have had a proven track record of success. Many children need more time to take in new information and do not process it "right away" like others...

Mayra R. says "She is very patient with my kids and is always on time."

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Kristy A.

Hi, I'm Kristy!

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$100/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am currently a full-time teacher in the Harrison Public School district and have been teaching for over 10 years. I also revise curriculum for my district and am the lead Kindergarten teacher for my grade-level. I have attained my MAT degree in Early Childhood Education and am trained in Orton Gillingham by the Dyslexia...

Helen R. says "Kristy has done a wonderful job tutoring my son. He fell behind during the pandemic and wasn't able to catch up with just the virtual learning model....

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Rosemary B.

Dually Certified Teacher (Special Education & K-6) Seeks Tutoring Opportunities

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have experience tutoring special needs and general education students in grades K-5 in all subject areas.

Keri O. says "Rosie is a phenomenal person. I met Rosie when she was a student teacher in my classroom. She is the kindest, most selfless person you would ever want to...

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Brianna C.

Elementary Tutor, Specializing In Math, Science, Technology, And Engineering!

Millburn, NJ

5.0(1)
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$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been in education for 10 years, have been tutoring for just as long, and am currently a teacher. I have my Bachelor's Degree from The College in Elementary Education (K-6 all subjects) and iSTEM, with specializations in K-8 Science, Math, and K-12 Technology/Engineering. I have two Master's Degrees from College: one in...

Care Member says "Brianna was a tutor with our middle schooler this Spring. From the beginning, her professional and positive approach helped my son improve...

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Amanda R.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Amanda and I have a degree in Sociology from Montclair State, including 40+ credits in education and early childhood development. I have been working with children for 8 years. I am currently a preschool teacher at a respected facility. Most of my experience is with kindergarten to middle school aged children. However...
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Melissa H.

Teacher (remedial & Advanced,) Admissions Counselor, And Enrichment

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$100/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with international students across London, Paris, and Barcelona. As a former NYC Teaching Fellow with experience working with students from some of New York's most prestigious schools including Dalton, Ethical Culture, West Side Montessori, Stephen Wise, and the Quad, I bring over 20 years of teaching expertise and a...

Care Member says "Melissa has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. From the moment she started with us, she has given her full attention and heart to our child with...

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Lauren H.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a 2nd grade special education teacher. I have previously taught as a 1st and 3rd grade teacher where I taught all core subject areas. I was previously a middle school special education teacher as well. During my middle school position I taught in language arts, math, science and social studies classrooms....

Marivi D. says "Lauren tutored our daughter for 1 and 1/2 years . She helped her improve her grades and her study habits. She is highly recommended."

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Abbey H.

Part Time Nanny And Tutor.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have tutored alongside nannying for a couple of years now. Most recently, I developed a theatre education curriculum for a Pre-School gaining accreditation in Panama. Additionally, I have worked as an education intern at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas. Love working with kids and education has always been apart of my life.
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Valerie C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I've listed some of my qualifications and would be happy to discuss any others or any questions you have. * Certified K-8 teacher/special education teacher/masters in education * Certified trained in Orton Gillingham reading program * 18 years...

Chinwe E. says "I hired Valerie late 2019 to early 2020. She worked with my then 3year old daughter, who had mild speech delay. She was good with her, very attentive,...

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Julia C.

Summer Tutoring And Intensives In All Subjects

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hello I'm Julia, a Manhattan-based tutor, passionate about working with kids of all ages. My specialities are History, English, and French, although I also have experience tutoring in Math and Science. I currently work in higher education for a distinguished university and have great familiarity with how the US and French...

Elissa H. says "Julia is a well educated tutor, personable, and patient!"

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Drake P.

Personal Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$125/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Drake and I'd love to help you and your children reach your academic goals. I specialize in math, science, test prep and reading/literacy. I've worked with students from many different backgrounds and learning styles. I use a specific technology in each of my tutoring sessions that allows me to take a student...

Jessica N. says "Drake gives his undivided attention and is completely present with the kids he works with. He has a unique ability to see the root cause of any areas not...

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Ashley A.

Teacher/Tutor And Nanny/Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Ashley, I am 29 years old. I have held teaching positions officially for 5 years. I have worked with children ages 3months old-18 years old. I currently live in Jersey City. My bachelor's degree is in Psychology and my master's degree is in Educational Psychology. I have a dog of my own so I don't mind pets. In the...

Care Member says "She has helped my kids progress in school she is a very nice person I recommend her"

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Gail F.

Committed To Students Academic Success! College Professor & Tutor Available Full Time.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$98/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I've been tutoring for 15yrs. I have a graduate degree in business Economics l, a JD/PhD in Education Law and I am a professor of business. I believe in the success of students and have tutored in a variety of subjects, including SAT/ACT prep, ISEE, LSAT, GRE, SHSAT, SSAT, GMAT, English, math, business, economics, science,...

Care Member says "Dr. Gail is First and foremost, possesses a deep understanding of subject matter reading, prep testing, business, reading comprehension, and is able to...

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Shauna B.

Private Tutor - Strong References Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
For over a decade I have tutored children, teens and young adults in Manhattan. My tutoring skills include all levels of Literature, English and Writing (I am also a screenwriter.), Math up to Algebra 2, Spanish 1 and 2, Science, World and US History as well as general education and electives in the arts. This past summer I was...

Jennifer M. says "Shauna has worked throughout high school with my son & is planning to continue remotely with him while he attends college out of state. They've...

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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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Cailyn L.

Elementary Teacher Looking To Tutor!

Hoboken, NJ

4.2(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! My name is Cailyn, and I am a fifth grade educator for the Edison Township School District. I have experience teaching students of all ages(k-college level), and am looking to tutor students in need of further assistance. I have a broad knowledge of given topics, and can provide key strategies for helping students grow...

Ryan M. says "I have been very impressed with Cailyn. While we were unable to get our schedules to fit together, I wish we could have - all of my interactions with...

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Martha H.

Writing Tutor

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I earned my Bachelors degree in English Literature/Secondary Education & my Masters degree . In my undergraduate years, I worked as a writing tutor on campus. My focus is English, but I believe that writing skills are needed for every subject. I specialize in Test Prep for the SAT & Praxis Core Reading and Writing...

Diana R. says "Martha is very sweet, intelligent, patient and friendly. She follows up within a decent amount of time. We appreciate her coming into our lives."

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  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Kearny, NJ

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Elizabeth H.

Fantastic Provider! Liz has worked with my son on a weekly basis for several months. She is punctual, dependable, and flexible. My 9...

- Neal W.

Mary G.

Mary is one of the most talented educators I know. She can related to any type of learning style and adjust curriculum accordingly. She...

- Care member

Kristin M.

She is very patient with my kids and is always on time.

- Mayra R.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Kearny, NJ

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Kearny, NJ is $26.00 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 Kearny, NJ, 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 Kearny, NJ, 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 Kearny, NJ. 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 Kearny, NJ, 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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