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Samara S.

Behavioral Therapist

Beacon Falls, CT

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$25/hr
Hi! I'm Samara, and I'm passionate about providing thoughtful, reliable care for children of all ages and abilities. I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Healthcare Administration and have hands-on experience as a Behavior Therapist working with children diagnosed with Autism, ranging from ages 2 to 19. This role has deepened...
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Gina W.

Wallingford, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, passionate, and hardworking! I like tutoring because I love helping students be successful learners! As a certified teacher for grades 1-6 , I have worked with children of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Every student can grow! I'm looking for a job that helps others improve...
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Cassandra D.

Hamden, CT

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$31/hr
2 years experience
I am a compassionate, encouraging, and creative tutor. Past students have experienced an improvement in confidence and academic performance.
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Amy W.

Tutoring By Amy

Cheshire, CT

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I've worked 17 years as a special education teacher, including elementary and middle school. I'd describe my personality as caring, witty, and driven. I like tutoring because I love to teach children. I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my schedule. I started tutoring last years In my spare time, I like to spend...
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Maria M.

Plantsville, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have a Bachelors of Science degree in criminal justice and forensic psychology from the University of New Haven. I worked for five years in a supervisory position at a residential facility for youth with cognitive developmental delays and behavioral disorders.
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Michele R.

Naugatuck, CT

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$24/hr
Hi there! I have over a decade of experience of volunteering in an elementary school system. I love helping children learn how to read and write. I currently work as a Product Designer on the math team for an educational learning company. I also tutor through Chapter One and meet 1:1 with students during the week. Improving...
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Catherine M.

Grades 1-8 Tutor, All Subjects

Hamden, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified Special Education teacher with 5 years tutoring experience in the public school and private tutoring. I am able to tutor all subjects up to grade 8.
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Nicole P.

Naugatuck, CT

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$40/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Nicole P. and I have been working with children for over 15 years. For the last 6 years I have been working in the public school system as a para professional. I spent a few years with severely autistic children and the last few years I've spent in a third grade classroom. Helping children excel and succeed is...
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Tessa W.

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello parents! I am a mature candidate who has worked with children of all ages, as a nanny, a public school tutor, para professional, camp director, riding instructor and more. I have a degree in Education with a teaching certificate (expired). I am experienced with special needs children and English as a Second Language...

Care Member says "Tessa is an extremely reliable, nurturing and flexible childcare provider. Although she has been looking after my newborn twins only for a month or so,...

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Marc H.

Experienced Professor & Home-school Educator

Watertown, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Marc and I have over 20 years of teaching experience in higher education at several area colleges and universities, and have also taught and tutored at various levels across K-12. I specialize in computer science and digital media, but have experience teaching and tutoring Math, English, Science, Spanish, and more....

Gabriela F. says "Marc was very helpful and had a flexible schedule. He tutored my daughter who is in 7th grade with multiple school subjects, was very patient and...

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Michael M.

Certified Teacher, Any Core Subject

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi, I'm Michael! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Kim W. says "Michael tutored our daughter through her freshman year of high school. He gave her excellent homework help, quiz and test prep, previewed projects and...

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Nikki S.

Elementary And Pre-k Tutor

Milford, CT

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a certified elementary education teacher currently teaching 4th grade. I can assist with reading, writing, math, science and social studies!
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Beverly I.

Teacher/Paraprofessional Available To Tutor All Subjects, Grades K-12

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored since I was a high school student, in French, Spanish, English, Reading, Study and Organizational Skills, ELL. I have been teaching for over 30 years. Currently I teach high school full-time. I have worked with students of all ages, K - 12 and college-aged. I've taught at both private and public schools and...

Sarah K. says "Beverly is fabulous! We have worked with her almost the entire school year (after the 1st quarter) and she has helped our teenage son go from a C to an A-...

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Sarah B.

Certified Teacher For Your Tutoring Needs

Meriden, CT

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Are you looking for a certified teacher to tutor your child? I have 15 years of experience educating students in grades 3-8. I have worked in both public and private education settings and currently teach 4th grade. I have also worked in an autism inclusion program, and am familiar with the needs of various learners. I can...

Care Member says "Excellent tutor. Daughter loved her. You won’t find anyone better."

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Haley S.

After School Tutor

Farmington, CT

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$40/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have completed my undergraduate degree in elementary education at Boston University. I am currently completing my graduate degree in special education. One the evenings I do not have class I am happy to help support your child with any math, reading or writing needs. I am happy to do so in person or on Zoom. Please...
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Christina A.

Experienced Teacher Available To Tutor Part Time

Shelton, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
As a certified Elementary Education teacher with 9+ years experience (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th grade) and extensive experience and education in special education, I understand and identify that all students learn in a variety of ways. For some they need extra help and support and others need just a little guidance. Learning through...
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Kristina C.

Certified Teacher Ready To Help Students Succeed!

North Branford, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
With a decade of teaching experience, I have dedicated my career to nurturing and educating students across various grade levels. My journey has taken me from teaching kindergarten, where I fostered early literacy and a love for learning, to second grade, where I focused on building foundational skills and confidence. Most...
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Katie V.

Hamden, CT

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$25/hr
I'm a recent graduate of an international education degree. I focused a lot of my degree on intercultural communication and language. I'm comfortable tutoring most age levels as I have experience teaching and tutoring from K-college. My most recent experience tutoring was being a classroom one- on -one aid for special need...
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Sandra W.

Part Time Tutor

New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have tutored children k through 5 and all the way up to college. I have my teacher's certificate and I feel comfortable with most subjects. I work well with special needs kiddos.
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Melissa B.

Cerified K-12 Special Education Teacher

Unionville, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a mom of 2 and currently am looking for a part-time tutoring job. I am a grade 3-5 special education teacher in Plymouth. I have over 18 years of experience in the teaching field and have taught every grade K-12. I have a wide range of experience with specific programs, including Wilson Phonics Program.
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Prospect, CT

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

Tessa W.

Tessa is an extremely reliable, nurturing and flexible childcare provider. Although she has been looking after my newborn twins only for a...

- Care member

Marc H.

Marc was very helpful and had a flexible schedule. He tutored my daughter who is in 7th grade with multiple school subjects, was very...

- Gabriela F.

Michael M.

Michael tutored our daughter through her freshman year of high school. He gave her excellent homework help, quiz and test prep, previewed...

- Kim W.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Prospect, CT

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Prospect, CT is $22.67 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 Prospect, CT, 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 Prospect, CT, 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 Prospect, CT. 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 Prospect, CT, 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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