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Rylee B.

Rutherford, NJ

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$35/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Rylee, and I'm a current nursing student at Felician University with a passion for helping others learn and succeed. I specialize in science, health, and nursing-related topics including anatomy & physiology, medical-surgical nursing, and NCLEX-style test prep but I also enjoy helping with general study skills,...
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Kristin M.

Tutor Specializing In All Subjects Pre-K-12 Certified SAT/ACT

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Kristin and I am a fifth grade teacher with the Local Board of Ed. I have a Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education. I started tutoring several years ago and have had a proven track record of success. Many children need more time to take in new information and do not process it "right away" like others...

Mayra R. says "She is very patient with my kids and is always on time."

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Rosemary B.

Dually Certified Teacher (Special Education & K-6) Seeks Tutoring Opportunities

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have experience tutoring special needs and general education students in grades K-5 in all subject areas.

Keri O. says "Rosie is a phenomenal person. I met Rosie when she was a student teacher in my classroom. She is the kindest, most selfless person you would ever want to...

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Mary G.

Sitter, Home-Helper, And Certified Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience
Hello there! I am a music teacher and special educator with 7 years of experience in NYC schools. I recently resigned from my teaching position with the intention of working for families in their homes, given the state of today's world and COVID-19. My work can include home school consulting, assisting with virtual learning,...

Care Member says "Mary is one of the most talented educators I know. She can related to any type of learning style and adjust curriculum accordingly. She helped my son...

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Stephania G.

Tutor Available-All Year Round!!!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I hope my profile finds you safe and well! My name is Stephania and I am a Special Education teacher and part-time tutor and sitter. I have worked with children ranging from the classroom to nannying, to tutoring in-home and virtually, day-care to camp counselor and everything in between! I consider myself to be patient,...
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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

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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Gail F.

Committed To Students Academic Success! College Professor & Tutor Available Full Time.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$98/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I've been tutoring for 15yrs. I have a graduate degree in business Economics l, a JD/PhD in Education Law and I am a professor of business. I believe in the success of students and have tutored in a variety of subjects, including SAT/ACT prep, ISEE, LSAT, GRE, SHSAT, SSAT, GMAT, English, math, business, economics, science,...

Care Member says "Dr. Gail is First and foremost, possesses a deep understanding of subject matter reading, prep testing, business, reading comprehension, and is able to...

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Amanda R.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Amanda and I have a degree in Sociology from Montclair State, including 40+ credits in education and early childhood development. I have been working with children for 8 years. I am currently a preschool teacher at a respected facility. Most of my experience is with kindergarten to middle school aged children. However...
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Rebecca C.

Happy English Tutor For Students In Need!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience
As a recent graduate from the University of Miami who is returning to school in NJ/NY to earn a Masters in Psychology as a clinical therapist specializing in children and young adults, becoming a tutor is the ideal job for me. Having tutored at my university in English, I am experienced in teaching others and do so with...

Adam M. says "Rebecca is the absolute best - I can not recommend her more strongly. She is not only incredibly kind and caring, but trustworthy and honorable. Rebecca...

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Drake P.

Personal Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$125/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Drake and I'd love to help you and your children reach your academic goals. I specialize in math, science, test prep and reading/literacy. I've worked with students from many different backgrounds and learning styles. I use a specific technology in each of my tutoring sessions that allows me to take a student...

Jessica N. says "Drake gives his undivided attention and is completely present with the kids he works with. He has a unique ability to see the root cause of any areas not...

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Lauren H.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a 2nd grade special education teacher. I have previously taught as a 1st and 3rd grade teacher where I taught all core subject areas. I was previously a middle school special education teacher as well. During my middle school position I taught in language arts, math, science and social studies classrooms....

Marivi D. says "Lauren tutored our daughter for 1 and 1/2 years . She helped her improve her grades and her study habits. She is highly recommended."

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Nathaniel S.

Math Tutor/Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I've worked as a teacher and tutor for over five years. I have worked with kids of all ages, including those with learning disabilities, either in a classroom setting or one-on-one. I specialize in tutoring middle and high school math. I'm about to start working at the Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology in the...

Care Member says "He was absolutely fantastic at getting my daughter up to speed for her sixth and seventh grade math classes. "

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Melissa H.

Teacher (remedial & Advanced,) Admissions Counselor, And Enrichment

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$100/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with international students across London, Paris, and Barcelona. As a former NYC Teaching Fellow with experience working with students from some of New York's most prestigious schools including Dalton, Ethical Culture, West Side Montessori, Stephen Wise, and the Quad, I bring over 20 years of teaching expertise and a...

Care Member says "Melissa has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. From the moment she started with us, she has given her full attention and heart to our child with...

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Stephanie P.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi families! I am currently a Kindergarten teacher and I have been teacher for three years now.

Jaclyn J. says "I hired Stephanie as a tutor to help me with my Spanish over the summer. She was excellent! She always was on time and came prepared to our sessions. I...

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Anna B.

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm Anna and I am a creative and energetic tutor that loves to create fun activities and songs for the children I help and supervise. I am also a children's author-illustrator with several years of experience tutoring children ages 6-16 and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies. My motto is "Learning should be fun!" and...

Kimberly D. says "Anna is an amazing tutor. She made a great connection with my six year daughter. I seen improvement in my child"s reading and math abilities after the...

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Shauna B.

Private Tutor - Strong References Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
For over a decade I have tutored children, teens and young adults in Manhattan. My tutoring skills include all levels of Literature, English and Writing (I am also a screenwriter.), Math up to Algebra 2, Spanish 1 and 2, Science, World and US History as well as general education and electives in the arts. This past summer I was...

Jennifer M. says "Shauna has worked throughout high school with my son & is planning to continue remotely with him while he attends college out of state. They've...

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Valerie C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I've listed some of my qualifications and would be happy to discuss any others or any questions you have. * Certified K-8 teacher/special education teacher/masters in education * Certified trained in Orton Gillingham reading program * 18 years...

Chinwe E. says "I hired Valerie late 2019 to early 2020. She worked with my then 3year old daughter, who had mild speech delay. She was good with her, very attentive,...

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Zach A.

Tutor/ NYC Certified Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years experience offering private and tutoring in Math (k-12), Spanish (all levels), (k-12), Biology, and SAT. I use student's materials for homework help and Test Prep and create my own curriculum for extra support. I have seen incredible results in my students, and many are now tutors themselves!

Care Member says "Zach has been working with my son for 2 years now in Spanish and Math. He started as a beginner and with Zach has developed great techniques for...

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Jenna M.

Former Teacher For Loving Family

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a professional, caring former teacher looking to help your little ones. I have worked for the department of education teaching English and history. I have taken Spanish for many years and can help with lessons. I have my master's in education. Looking foward to meeting you and your kids.

Lotoya C. says "My 8 year old son enjoyed his first session with Jenna. I love the way she was able to get him to think and identify the important elements in a story. I...

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Megan A.

Dedicated Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm currently a student at Columbia University. Before moving here, I was working as an ABA clinician. Before that, I was a nanny and tutor for about 15 years. I love teaching and seeing the joy on the child's face when they finally master a subject! I've developed many different ways to teach children, depending on their needs...

Jessica C. says "Megan worked amazingly with my daughter who has multiple learning difficulties. My daughter was failing 7th grade math when I looked into getting a...

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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Kristin M.

She is very patient with my kids and is always on time.

- Mayra R.

Rosemary B.

Rosie is a phenomenal person. I met Rosie when she was a student teacher in my classroom. She is the kindest, most selfless person you would...

- Keri O.

Mary G.

Mary is one of the most talented educators I know. She can related to any type of learning style and adjust curriculum accordingly. She...

- Care member

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Rutherford, NJ is $35.00 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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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