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Tara B.

Locust Valley, NY

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Going into my third year as a double major: Mathematics and Adolescence Education Students with Disabilities at Long Island University College C. W. Post. I am also on the Women's Lacrosse team at LIU. I am a certified Teachers Assistant and work at BOCES over the summer
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Brittany T.

Tutor

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been teaching Kindergarten for the past 7 years. I'm NYS certified in Early Childhood, Special Education and English as a Second Language. I received my Master Degree in Education from Canisius College. I believe in a hands on approach and finding the learning style that best suits the student, in order to do so it's...

Ashley C. says "It's with much pleasure that I'm able to recommend Ms. Brittnay as a tutor. She taught my daughter four times a week for several months and she was a joy...

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Rosa R.

Math Instructor

Great Neck, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a math tutor with over 8 years of experience tutoring the subject in reduced groups and One on One. (Test prep, Regents Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Calculus). SAT/ACT Prep. I have worked for different after school programs in New York and Nassau. I'm originally from Buenos Aires - Argentina- and I'm working on my Master...

Alison S. says "Rosa tutored our daughter in Algebra, Geometry and Chemistry. She is articulate, organized, thorough, professional, patient and flexible. Both in...

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Christine M.

Energetic, Fun, Engaging Gen. Ed & Special Ed Teacher!

Glen Cove, NY

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$26/hr
5 years experience
I have over 5 years of teaching experience in both General and Special Education settings. I take pride in my ability to tap into my students' individual potential to help them realize all of the amazing things they are capable of learning, even if they thought it impossible to do before. I provide all of the necessary...
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Sabrina B.

Certified Reading Specialist

Huntington, NY

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$35/hr
5 years experience
I am a CA Certified Reading Specialist. I hold a Master's in Reading Instruction, a Bachelor's in Elementary/Early Childhood Education, and a Bachelor's in Special Education. I have been a classroom teacher for 5 years. I am currently a teacher in whittier!
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Erica H.

Certified Teacher/Tutor

Williston Park, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a certified special education teacher with over 10 years of experience supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. I offer weekend tutoring in reading, writing, and social studies when I have consistent childcare. My approach is patient, personalized, and focused on building confidence and skills at your...
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Alison P.

Kindergarten Reading Specialist Available To Tutor For The Summer

Huntington, NY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a kindergarten reading specialist. I have experience with tutoring from grades K-4. I am certified in literacy, special education and general education. I have all the supplies necessary to tutor your child.
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Alexa I.

Elementary & Middle School General & Special Ed Certified

Syosset, NY

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$65/hr
9 years experience
Hello! I have 9 years of teaching experience at the middle school level in both math and science areas. I am certified in both general and special education and have held my ICT and self contained special education position for the past 9 years. I have experience teaching earth science, life science, middle school math and...
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Danielle M.

Certified Childhood Special Education Teacher

Mineola, NY

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Danielle. I have been teaching for 5 years in my own classroom with experience from grades 2-6. I'm currently in my second year teaching 4th grade at a NYC public school in Queens. I am certified in both childhood general education and childhood special education for grades K-6. I have worked with all different...
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Rochelle L.

Elementary Teacher/Tutor With 37 Years Experience

Roslyn Heights, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, my name is Rochelle L. During the summer of 2020, I retired from my 37-year public elementary school teaching position where I specialized in teaching English, Math, and all grade-level content from K-5. Though I taught grades K-5 for the first half of my career, my school transitioned into a grades 3-5 building and I remain...
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Diana D.

Tutor

East Norwich, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I currently work as a 4th grade teacher, and I have my teaching certificate for general and special education for elementary school students. I have extensive experience working individually with students that struggle in ELA and math.
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Shania H.

Westbury, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I have been tutoring for three years now. I am dual language. Spanish and English. Currently I am employed as a teachers aid for special education. I have a man associates degree and I am currently working on a masters degree in physical education and health ant Hofstra university. Much success has come from tutoring my...
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Michelle M.

HS Math And Science Teacher

Mineola, NY

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$100/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a High School Algebra and Geometry teacher in NYC, but have also taught 6th and 7th grade Math as well as Earth Science. I am double certified in Math Grades 7-12, Special Education grades 7-12, and English as a Second Language.
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Jennifer M.

Certified Special Educator

Syosset, NY

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as flexible, funny and thoughtful. I like tutoring because it provides targeted instructional time for students to achieve their goals. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help students find their strengths in learning as well as improve on areas that they're striving in. In my spare time, I...
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Thabile M.

Port Washington, NY

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$35/hr
5 years experience
I have been working in education for 13yrs. Currently, I'm working as a special education classroom teacher in a mixed 2nd and 3rd grade classroom.
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Debra C.

Tutoring Services

Huntington, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
As a School Psychologist, I am aware of children's learning difficulties and how to help them best learn and teach them strategies. I am available as a tutor.
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Stephanie G.

Tutor

Syosset, NY

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$17/hr
Able to tutor basic summer school topics, help with projects, etc. Able to do basic math, great with reading and writing!
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Melissa K.

New To Huntington- Looking To Tutor On The North Shore

Huntington, NY

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$29/hr
5 years experience
I am an enthusiastic and hard working tutor looking to help your child progress academically. I have been an English and Special Education Teacher since 2020. My favorite thing about tutoring is that I get to inspire students to learn. I am passionate about education and aim to show the benefit of learning to the next...
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Walter S.

Walters Math Tutoring

Jericho, NY

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$100/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recently retired public school Math Teacher. I specialize in high school mathematics. I am patient, reliable and professional. I offer one time and recurring tutoring. Lets discuss your needs to see if I can be of help.
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Sarah A.

Experienced & Certified Teacher: PK-6th Grades- Reading, RLA, Math, Science

Larchmont, NY

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$75/hr
8 years experience
I am a certified teacher of 5 years! I have taught every academic area of elementary school and have experience working with a variety of learning types and disabilities. I am currently taking a break from teaching in order to pursue a Master's Degree in Neuroscience & Education. Tutor
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

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

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Locust Valley, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Locust Valley, NY 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 Locust Valley, 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 Locust Valley, 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 Locust Valley, 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 Locust Valley, 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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