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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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Timothy J.

Tim Joy - From Middletown CT

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
Hello! My name is Tim. I'm 20 years old, and a junior at Rider University studying health sciences with an interest in physical therapy. Additionally, I'm in the honors program at Rider, and I'm a Division 1 collegiate swimmer. I'm also an Eagle Scout. Some fun facts about me: I have an identical twin brother, I took a nature...
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Jess B.

Personalized Tutoring From A Certified Teacher Ready To Empower Through Personalized Support.

Terryville, CT

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$50/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified teacher with over 6 years of classroom experience in both general and special education settings. I hold certifications in Elementary Education (K-6) and Middle School English Language Arts (Grades 4-8). Currently, I work as a special education tutor at my local middle school, where I support students with...
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Jessica O.

Loving Special Ed Teacher And Mom Of 4 Available For Tutoring

Newington, CT

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, positive I like tutoring because it brings me joy to help others. I have two children who both have ADHD so I understand what it means to be patient and understanding as a mother and caregiver. I also practice these qualities as a special educator of young children. I'm...
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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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Claire W.

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
English, Math, Reading, Special Education Tutor
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Kimberley K.

Turoring

Shelton, CT

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$29/hr
1 year experience
I have one plus years experience tutoring children in reading and language arts. I have over 25 years experience working in special education in public school as well as in private homes.
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Aaron L.

Finding Your Inner Scholar

Bristol, CT

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Highly passionate, above-and-beyond educator with a focus on World Literature, Film Analysis, 1:1 Special Education Direct Instruction, and 10 years experience in public schools. Dedicated team player with a keen ability to relate to students and present content in a logical, relevant manner. Number of ways that I engage the...
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Robin T.

Experienced Preschool Director and Teacher

Newtown, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
In addition to childcare experience, I have school-aged experience: I directed an after-school enrichment program for a local community center where I taught art classes, sewing, science, Legos, woodcraft, and cooking Monday through Fridays. On Saturdays, I have tutored elementary school students with reading, Language Arts,...
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Sara H.

Elementary School Tutor

Plymouth, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am a former Registered Behavior Technician of 5+ years. Here in Connecticut I worked in the Waterbury public schools (company hired). I was based in the special education program implementing ABA therapy and teaching the curriculum to the students. I am now in school for Speech Language Pathology. I am very comfortable and...
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Liz J.

Middletown, CT

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$27/hr
Hi parents!! I'm a fun, energetic, 23-year-old!! for the past three years I worked at a special education school as a paraprofessional for high school students. I worked one on one with my students and taught them every subject! I'm currently completing my bachelors degree in special education.
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Sophie Z.

Farmington, CT

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Retired math and special education teacher looking to continue helping students achieve their goals.
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Kristin M.

Special Education Teacher Looking To Help You Succeed!

Branford, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am currently a Special Education teacher in a local school district for grades K-4. I have taught in various school settings from early childhood through high school for the past five years. I have tutored students off and on since high school. I have completed Foundations of Reading Training. My strengths are reading, writing...
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Gabriela W.

Rocky Hill, CT

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I am a state certified elementary school teacher and have four years of experience working with children from Pre-K to 6th grade. I have taught all subjects and have specialized certification in teaching reading and literacy. I also have special education and ESL certifications.
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Hedwig K.

Terryville, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I taught for 40 years and I'm currently retired I taught Social Studies for three years before switching to teaching students with special needs. I am trained in Wilson and Linda Mood Bell. I have designed and implemented programs for students on the autism spectrum that include the use of ABA, sensory integration, PECS and...
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Sarah B.

Special Education Teacher Seeking Students To Tutor

Newington, CT

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a special education teacher for elementary and preschool students. I have my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, my master's degree in early childhood education, and my sixth year diploma in educational leadership. I love teaching children as well as building relationships with...
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Priyanka P.

Care Giver

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
My compassion and patience drew me to pursue working with children throughout my high school and college years. My experience varies from babysitting to coaching, child care centers to public schools, paraprofessional and some community organizations. These roles helped me learn my strengths and grow into a strong care giver. I...
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Katelyn H.

Bristol, CT

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$25/hr
Hi! I am a senior at Southern Connecticut State University studying for my bachelor's degree in Special Education. I have completed all of my coursework, and will be student teaching this fall. I have experience assessing different age range students and building personalized lessons based on the results of the assessments...
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Maya D.

New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! I'm Maya, a certified special education teacher with years of experience helping students grow in reading, writing, and math. I'm passionate about breaking concepts down in a way that makes sense - whether your child needs support catching up, staying on track, or getting ahead. I specialize in individualized...
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Anastasia D.

Farmington, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Anastasia, Stasia for short. I live in Farmington. I am 1 of 5 sisters. I have 2 nieces and 1 nephew who are 6, 3 and 1. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Fairfield University and certified to teach K-6th grade. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University. I am...
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  • The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of October 2025

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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