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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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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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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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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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Carrie W.

Tutor/Child Care/Fitness Coach

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I have been and swim instructor and a English Tutor for 3 years. As a swim instructor I have worked with a variety of children ages 5-16 and even some adults. In addition to private lessons, I currently teach the homeschool program for Chesterfield and Doling family centers and I also coach the swim team for the Greene...
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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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Alexis M.

Overland Park, KS

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$20/hr
As a Special Education Resource Teacher, I provided one-on-one and small group instruction to students with diverse learning needs, including those with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other exceptionalities. I designed and implemented individualized instructional plans aligned with students' IEP...
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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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Brooke D.

Social Studies And SPED Teacher/tutor

Overland Park, KS

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I am set to graduate from Kansas State University in May, and I will be teaching special education at the high school level in the fall, along with coaching middle school cheer. I am also excited to begin my master's program in high incidence special education. With my undergraduate degree in social studies education, I am...
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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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$25/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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Haley D.

Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Special Education, and elementary school learning. I am great with kids and can make learning fun.
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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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Bridget T.

A Little About Me!

Belton, MO

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Bridget. I'm 31 years old and I'm a certified teacher. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood from UCM in 2017. I have taught kindergarten and have worked in a special needs room. I have also been a private tutor outside of school helping students learn how to read. (It's my favorite thing to do). I can...
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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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Sydney F.

Overland Park, KS

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Over the past two years, I've had the joy of teaching kindergarten in the Kansas City Kansas Public School District. As a general education teacher, I had the opportunity to work closely with both English Language Learners and students receiving special education services. These experiences taught me so much about the importance...
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Caleigh H.

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
1 year experience
In high school I was involved in a program where I went to the elementary schools within the district to tutor children in mostly music, math, and reading. I have also more recently tutored a college student with ADHD and OCD in college math once courses went online due to covid.
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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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Linda L.

Teacher/Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 30 years' experience in elementary and middle school classroom and resource room teaching. I am certified K-9 in MO and KS.
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Rebecca W.

Kansas City, MO

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I teach in Liberty Public Schools as a Kindergarten teacher. I have experience in working with kids from ages 4-12. I am tried in the leading phonics programs, reading programs and math curriculums.
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.67/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Lees Summit, MO

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

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.

Meriam D.

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

- Fernando D.

Julia R.

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,...

- Jennifer K.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Lees Summit, MO

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Lees Summit, MO is $19.67 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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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