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Lindsey A.

Schenectady, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I'm an experienced special education teacher with five years of working in elementary schools, supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. In addition to building foundational academic skills, I focus on helping students make progress toward their IEP goals, including areas such as reading, writing, math, executive...
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Alexa T.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am a teaching assistant for students with disabilities. I have also worked at BOCES. I have a bachelors degree in educational studies and am in graduate school majoring in special education, with a minor in general education. My specialty areas include ELA, history, and math.
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Mariana G.

All About Me

Schenectady, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a 7th grade math teacher. I have both my bachelors and masters degrees and am certified to teach special education as well. I have tutored friends and family in math previously but can also help in other subjects such as English and Spanish. Due to being a teacher, I can only tutor in the late afternoon/early...
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Georgia K.

Elementary And Middle School Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
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Carter S.

Schenectady, NY

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$22/hr
Hi! I am new to the tutoring world but am wanting to try new things. I am a very patient and hardworking individual. I hold every student to a high level of expectation and help them along if needed. I love when I see my students achieve something that they have been a hard time with. Also if that's is anything that needs to be...
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Laura B.

Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am anxious to learn more about how I can help! I have taught Reading, ELA and Science for 15 years, and have tutored students ranging from Kindergarten-12th grade. Organization, Reading and Writing Skills and Test taking Strategies are all areas that I can help with that will reinforce and build confidence, which will...
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Katelyn S.

Schenectady, NY

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I worked in my elementary school as an assistant for kids who needed homework help. This included kindergarten to 6th grade.
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Cuwani C.

Elementary Teacher

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have been an elementary teacher at a charter school for the past 7 years. Prior to that, I worked at an education based daycare. I went to school for education and am in the process of obtaining my certification in childhood education.
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Chelsea P.

Science And Math Tutoring

Schenectady, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have been a science teacher for 10 years. I am comfortable in all science and math courses. I am happy to support with assigned curriculum in other subjects as well. My science specialty is Biology. I would prefer virtual tutoring. I am able to be flexible with scheduling to meet your needs.
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Tierney C.

Part Time Tutor/care Giver Available!

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tierney and I am an 11th grade Special Ed English and Social Studies teacher in the capital region. I have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I love to sing!
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Alicia Y.

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
I have a certified elementary education degree from Rowan University with specialization in mathematics and science. I have tutored a few children ranging in the age of 8-13 years old who are struggling with mathematics and language arts. I have a very flexible schedule, which can help schedule tutoring sessions.
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Marisa W.

Albany, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified general/special education teacher as well as a literacy specialist. I have tutored for many years and have been a teacher for 3 years! I am especially good at making accommodations and giving students strategies to work through challenges!
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Samantha C.

Summer Tutor

Clifton Park, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified Early Childhood Education teacher and Special Education teacher. I am a 6th-8th grade special education teacher. I'm currently looking to help children stay on grade level for reading, writing, and math, or build on their skills this summer! I'm able to work with anyone ages 5-14. I have a lot of experience with...
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Lisa K.

Tutoring Services Birth-9th Grade Available

Latham, NY

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$40/hr
6 years experience
I'm a special Education teacher with 8 years of experience working with children, looking forward to speaking to you!
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Elizabeth M.

Education Major From St. John Fisher College

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a senior Elementary/Special education major at St. John Fisher College. I have experience substitute teaching as well as babysitting. I am energetic and ready to teach using fun and traditional activities.
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Kathryn C.

Elementary Teacher Certification Tutor

Ballston Lake, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am an Elementary Teacher with certifications from Birth to Middle school. I have worked in multiple grade levels and able to provide excellent tutoring for your child.
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Karyn E S.

Taylored To Your Needs

Clifton Park, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have three degrees; an AAS in Plant Science, a BS in Business Management and Marketing and a MS in Special Education and Elementary Education. I have more than 20 years experience working with students and families with special needs developing strategies for success. Over 10 years was spent in the classroom delivering direct...
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Susie W.

Tutor/Childcare

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Certified Teacher 10+ Special Education K-12 MS in Reading I am a compassionate, caring person with experience teaching/tutoring students in public and private schools in language arts, reading, math, science, social studies and study skills. I'm available after school and evenings.
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Kiely R.

Future Rocket Scientist Wants To Teach Physics!!

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
Hello! I am an aerospace engineering student at RPI and am interested in tutoring in mostly math and science coursework, from kindergarten up to introductory college courses. If needed, I am also a great writer and can make your child one too, but reading comprehension is definitely not my area.
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Camryn V.

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I have a lot of training and standard practices from my studies for my training, and I have tutored elementary school children through a school run program, as well as having actual student teaching experiences in a 6th grade classroom. I follow all the state standards to catch them up while making it fun!! Along with teaching...
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  • 56 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Schenectady, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Schenectady, NY is $23.00 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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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