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Lisa K.

Tutoring Services Birth-9th Grade Available

Latham, NY

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$40/hr
6 years experience
I'm a special Education teacher with 8 years of experience working with children, looking forward to speaking to you!
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Shyma H.

Latham, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
As an educator/tutor and journalism studies graduate, the driving force behind my aspirations is a profound dedication to shaping a better future. Over 7 years, I have taught at grade levels between PreK-12, learning just as much from my students as they did from me. While my college career made me exceptionally aware of...
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Marisa W.

Albany, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
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I am a certified general/special education teacher as well as a literacy specialist. I have tutored for many years and have been a teacher for 3 years! I am especially good at making accommodations and giving students strategies to work through challenges!
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Jill G.

The Not So Typical Teacher

Clifton Park, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced, bilingual teacher with a varied teaching background both professionally and personally. Not only have I taught preschool, elementary, middle, and special education, but I am a mom of a child on the autism spectrum. This life experience has given me a unique perspective as a teacher and has given me a greater...
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Elizabeth M.

Education Major From St. John Fisher College

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a senior Elementary/Special education major at St. John Fisher College. I have experience substitute teaching as well as babysitting. I am energetic and ready to teach using fun and traditional activities.
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Karyn E S.

Taylored To Your Needs

Clifton Park, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have three degrees; an AAS in Plant Science, a BS in Business Management and Marketing and a MS in Special Education and Elementary Education. I have more than 20 years experience working with students and families with special needs developing strategies for success. Over 10 years was spent in the classroom delivering direct...
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Samantha C.

Summer Tutor

Clifton Park, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified Early Childhood Education teacher and Special Education teacher. I am a 6th-8th grade special education teacher. I'm currently looking to help children stay on grade level for reading, writing, and math, or build on their skills this summer! I'm able to work with anyone ages 5-14. I have a lot of experience with...
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CAITLIN L.

Albany, NY

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$50/hr
5 years experience
With 10 years of experience as a certified teacher and Masters in Teaching, I'm passionate about helping students thrive. My focus is on building confidence and fostering a love for learning. I create engaging, supportive, and patient environments. I vary my teaching strategies and encourage open communication to best fit...
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Danielle C.

Tutor Available

Albany, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I have a lot of experience with students with special needs, ranging from mild learning disabilities to Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. I enjoy assessing where a student is individually and making learning more fun and less intimidating from there. I am...
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Lindsey A.

Schenectady, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I'm an experienced special education teacher with five years of working in elementary schools, supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. In addition to building foundational academic skills, I focus on helping students make progress toward their IEP goals, including areas such as reading, writing, math, executive...
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Zerenety J.

Troy, NY

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$23/hr
2 years experience
I've helped students as a tutor by providing clear explanations, patient guidance, and personalized support to help them understand concepts and build confidence in their learning.
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Alyson M.

Albany, NY

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$22/hr
I have learned a lot of valuable teaching tips and tricks. I am also understanding of the New York State curriculum and can help your children thrive!
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Mariana G.

All About Me

Schenectady, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a 7th grade math teacher. I have both my bachelors and masters degrees and am certified to teach special education as well. I have tutored friends and family in math previously but can also help in other subjects such as English and Spanish. Due to being a teacher, I can only tutor in the late afternoon/early...
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Cuwani C.

Elementary Teacher

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I've spent the past 7 years working as an elementary teacher at a charter school, following my earlier experience at an education-focused daycare. I studied education in college and am currently in the process of earning my certification in childhood education.
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Rachel T.

Experienced Tutor Available

Albany, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I graduated cum laude from the University with a focus in Psychology in 2014. I am currently in the masters program at College studying school psychology. I have experience working as an ABA Therapist with a 7-year-old on the autism spectrum, and in this position I also helped with writing, reading, and math homework. I also...
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Ella B.

Elementary/ Middle School Tutoring

Albany, NY

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$25/hr
1 year experience
During a program I did where I lived with a host family in Hawaii in exchange for work, I tutored their daughter in math, english, and anything else she needed help with. We were all talking story in the living room after dinner, while her mom was helping her with her math homework. She is a high functioning autistic child,...
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Elena K.

Albany, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
With over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, I bring a calm, supportive, and engaging approach to both child care and learning support. My background includes preschool teaching, special education coordination, and therapeutic foster care case management. I'm especially passionate about...
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Laurin T.

Nationally Certified School Psychologist Offering Tutoring And Executive Functioning Coaching

Troy, NY

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$40/hr
1 year experience
I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with experience implementing interventions in schools for students. I am looking to use my experience to help students outside of the school setting. Areas of focus may include phonemic awareness, reading/math fact fluency, reading comprehension, and organizing/planning written...
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Georgia K.

Elementary And Middle School Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
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La Quavia J.

Albany, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a patient and supportive tutor who helps students build confidence while learning. I focus on clear explanations, encouragement, and adapting to each child's learning style so they can reach their full potential.
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 2025

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Latham, NY is $30.00 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 Latham, 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 Latham, 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 Latham, 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 Latham, 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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