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Mariana P.

Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Passionate and patient educator with nearly a decade of teaching experience, specializing in elementary-level academics. Dedicated to helping young learners build confidence, improve skills, and develop a love for learning through engaging and personalized tutoring sessions. Whether your child needs extra support or enrichment,...
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Colleen O.

Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Colleen I have been a special education teacher for 14 years. Throughout my time teaching I have worked with students ranging in age 3-21. I am able to provide modification and enrichments to lessons, as well as, provide additional supports to ensure student success. I am hard working, reliable and flexible. I...
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Samera M.

Tutor & Child Care Provider

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Communication. A huge part of teaching is communicating information. Patience. All children learn at all different rates. Creativity. Allowing children to enjoy the practice of learning and thinking outside of the box. Enthusiasm. Keeping the environment fun and keeping children excited to learn! Confidence. Teaching children to...
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Coco B.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Andrea K.

Part Time Teacher Available For Tutoring

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a newly retired teacher with 30+ years of experience, predominantly science. Graduate school education in psychology, science and language arts. Willing to teach test prep, as I've also taught test prep enrichment classes and adult education ESL, and all elementary school subjects except athletics. NYC public school system...

Care Member says "I am so grateful for Andrea, who has been tutoring my 3rd grade sons in reading. Over the past few months, I've noticed a significant improvement in...

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Maria S.

Certified Elementary School Teacher/Part-Time Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Maria. I have be working as an elementary public school teacher for 31 years. Currently, I teach second grade. I have also taught grades 1, 3, and 5. I have experience working with Special Education students in an inclusion setting, and work one-on-one with special ed students privately. I am available to tutor...

Elma P. says "Maria is such an asset to our sons academic growth!!!! He's been coming to Maria for a few years now and we definitely have seen some growth in him. She...

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Maura P.

Teachers College Columbia University

Summit, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hi there, I am a Teachers College Columbia University trained English teacher of 25 years and am capable of teaching little kids as well as high school students. I make fun out of learning. All of my students will say I am dynamic, very smart, create wonderful templates, and likable! I am also very creative and design my own...

Care Member says "Excellent ELA teacher at your service as a tutor!?!? Yes! Sign her up to help your child in all things reading, writing, and comprehension. Our child...

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Katherine A.

Fun Tour Teacher In Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Hello, my name is Katherine but please call me Ms. Jay. I've been in the childcare industry for about 8-9 years now. I love caring for children and helping them excel their education of all ages. I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing to their care. Overall, I consider myself very...
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Ryan H.

Part-TIme Tutor Available

Roselle, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a certified Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher. I have been working in the field for 6 years now. I have dabbled in online tutoring. I specialize in differentiating materials to best suit your learner's needs. I would love the chance to help your kiddo with anything they need!
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Nicole C.

Passionate And Fun English/ELA And History Tutor

Roselle, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am a 5th grade middle school History teacher, teaching in the NYC area. I have experience tutoring and teachings kids of all ages, namely 1st-6th grade. As a teacher who has had to make many adjustments during this pandemic (like we all have!), I often worry about the "summer slide" that has and will affect thousands...
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Ashley K.

Special Educator, Tutor, Behavioral Interventions, Behavioral Health Counsleor

Mountainside, NJ

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$50/hr
10 years experience
At the age of 17, I began working with youth on the autism spectrum. I felt blessed to have found my passion and obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Special Education and Early Childhood Education. After a few years of working in a nearby public school, I decided to leave my full-time job to pursue my Master's...
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Lily K.

Piscataway, NJ

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$26/hr
9 years experience
Hello! I am a special education teacher of students with autism. I can specialize in tutoring students with special needs. I can also tutor ELA for K-6!
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Kelsey M.

Basking Ridge, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I am a 5th grade teacher at a NYC school for twice exceptional children (gifted but with special learning needs). I am staying in Basking Ridge for the summer with my family. My summer teaching job at my school fell through at the last minute due to COVID, and I'm looking to spend the summer working with kids.
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Megan O.

Tutor Or After School Help

South Plainfield, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I recently graduated with my Bachelor's in marine biology. I am very confident in science and math courses, but I also am comfortable with English courses. I have substitute taught for the past year and a half, I have experience with ages 2nd grade all the way up to seniors in high school!
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Daniel M.

Experienced And Dedicated Private Tutor

Millburn, NJ

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$50/hr
8 years experience
I have worked in either childcare or as a private tutor since before I graduated college. During my time in England, studying history and politics, I also worked at a children's nursery school - where I implemented lessons and development plans for pre-K children. Since then I have traveled the world, written many test prep...
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Vincynthia P.

Elementary School Tutor

Piscataway, NJ

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$24/hr
Have a bachelors in English Language arts, currently going to school to be a teacher for Special education/general education 1-6 at Touro. Looking to help families with students needs in English, some Math, and science. Can come to your house, meet at the library or online.
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Gabriella M.

Part-time Tutoring Waikoloa/Waimea

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi families! I'm currently looking for a part-time tutoring and/or childcare job in the Waikoloa/Waimea area. I am a teacher at Waikoloa School and would love to find a family that needs tutoring or regular childcare for their little ones! I am available after 3 p.m. M-F and would ideally tutor 3-4 days/week. I'm open to...
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Katie H.

Tutor

South Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have taught 4th-6th grades (both general education and special education), all subjects. I have tutored multiple-level learners in various subjects. I have also worked with students at a preschool level.
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Cynthia P.

English Language Arts Tutor

Piscataway, NJ

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I love teaching children to read and write. With over 10 years of experience, I have worked with many students to increase their reading level. I can provide you with information on your child's current independent and instructional reading levels. I have experience in both regular education and special education settings. I...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.33/hr as of July 2025

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

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

Andrea K.

I am so grateful for Andrea, who has been tutoring my 3rd grade sons in reading. Over the past few months, I've noticed a significant...

- Care member

Maria S.

Maria is such an asset to our sons academic growth!!!! He's been coming to Maria for a few years now and we definitely have seen some...

- Elma P.

Maura P.

Excellent ELA teacher at your service as a tutor!?!? Yes! Sign her up to help your child in all things reading, writing, and comprehension....

- Care member

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Plainfield, NJ is $24.33 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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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