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Sophia B.

Full-time College Student Specializing In English, French And Study Skills Tutoring.

Leawood, KS

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as fun, understanding and relatable! I like tutoring because I love to help others and believe education is extremely important! I'm looking for a job that is flexible and allows me to help students the best I know how. I started tutoring when I was in high school tutoring middle school students...
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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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Theresa K.

Loving Caring Person Wanting To Help You!

Leawood, KS

4.0(1)
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$25/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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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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Kristina C.

Future Teacher Who Loves Teaching Kids!

Overland Park, KS

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
2 years experience
My name is Kristina and I am going to be a senior in high school this upcoming school year. In school I have participated in a advanced professional studies program. I went into this program for teacher education. This allowed me in my afternoon to visit a number of schools at different grade levels to student teach and...
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Kaleigh P.

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
2 years experience
My name is Kaleigh, I am 27 years old, and I am currently looking for a nanny and/or tutoring position for a family who needs extra help with homeschooling or virtual learning this school year. I am the mother of a 4-year-old and I am currently finishing my elementary education degree. I have also been an elementary SPED para...
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Emily F.

Pre-Service Educator

Lenexa, KS

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$10/hr
I have had multiple pre-service experiences working with students in individual, small group, and whole class settings. This past semester alone, I have spent 8-12 hours weekly working with students who have diverse needs in ELA and math. I have passed all licensure exams required to teach elementary education in Kansas as well...
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Madelynne F.

Childcare Provider/Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
I participated in the A+ tutoring program in the LSR7 school district. I was and still am proficient in school, and have experience with high level math (through precalculus), music (reading and interpreting music theory), as well as collegiate level english (grammar, spelling, etc.). I also took five years of french and I...
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Sarah T.

Master's Degree Level Teacher With Experience In Grades Pre-K Through 12th Grade,

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been an educator for 15 years. During that time, taught ELA for 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th grades and Special education PreK -12th. I have a Master's in Multicategorical Special Education with an additional certification in Autism, secondary ELA, and early childhood special education. I taught secondary ELA and I have...
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Andrea S.

Master's In Elementary Education With 16+ Years Of Teaching Experience

Overland Park, KS

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Special Education. I have taught at the elementary level for 16 years. One of the greatest honors I received while teaching was being named a 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominee. This is my first year not teaching in order to stay home with my two...
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Jennifer K.

Trauma-informed Educator Specializing In Academically / Emotionally Challenged Students

Kansas City, MO

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$30/hr
10 years experience
With 10+ years of specialized educational services experience, Jennifer provides educational resources for elementary through high school students. She tailors each child's curriculum to their specific developmental needs. She specializes in working with students struggling with academic confidence and battling...
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Caden W.

A Little About Me :)

Kansas City, MO

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Caden and I am currently a dental student at the UMKC SoD with the aspiration of becoming a pediatric dentist. Originally from Springfield MO, I started my tutoring journey in an elementary school special education classroom as a volunteer. After moving to Kansas City for college I was hired by UMKC as a tutor...
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Madison W.

Overland Park, KS

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I am a 20-year-old elementary special education major at Emporia State University. I have been working with kids since I was 12 years and have been tutoring since I was 15. I have worked at multiple daycares, I am currently a substitute teacher at the elementary school level, and I have been a para professional as well.
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Kayla K.

Tutoring

Mission, KS

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$23/hr
8 years experience
I am a former 5th grade teacher looking for nannying/babysitting, pet sitting, tutoring or errand running opportunities. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave this school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Prior to teaching 5th, I have also taught 4th and 1st, as well as, preschool in the...
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Melody S.

Part Time Tutor Available. I Am Able To Teach A Variety Of Subjects And Ages Pre-K To College.

Overland Park, KS

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$14/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I have a multiple subject teaching credential in California and Missouri and I have been substitute teaching in the Blue Valley School District for 1 1/2 years. During that time I've taught grades Pre-K through 12th in multiple subjects including special needs children and teenagers. I enjoy working with differently abled...
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Lisa B.

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Have worked with a little girl for seven years. I had to take a special Ed student teaching and was placed with a 2-year-old girl to work in home and at preschool. When she was younger she had gotten really sick and lost all her skills from walking, communicating skills and more. I would work one day in the classroom on peer...
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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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Peter L.

Hard Working Tutor

Overland Park, KS

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I have been a paraprofessional for the last 4 years, I have worked in a Special Education for 2 years, and I am currently working at Oak Hill Elementary School as a resource paraprofessional. I am very passionate about working with students, and have helped many reach their academic goals.
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Ashley S.

Elementary Tutor

Kansas City, KS

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Ashley I am currently a special education teacher . I have also taught first and third grade. I am most excited about tutoring phonics/reading and math but I, of course, can help with any subjects your child may need assistance in. Teaching is my passion and my job so you can trust that your child/children will...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 4.5

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Leawood, KS

Special Needs Tutors in Leawood, KS are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs tutors

Meriam D.

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

- Fernando D.

Theresa K.

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...

- Daphne G.

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 Leawood, KS

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Leawood, KS is $25.00 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 Leawood, KS, 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 Leawood, KS, 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 Leawood, KS. 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 Leawood, KS, 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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