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Crystal H.

Experienced Elementary & Special Education Tutor

Thornton, CO

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified teacher in Arizona, California, and Colorado, with credentials in both general and special education. I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in education and currently teach in a third-grade classroom. With years of experience supporting diverse learners, I am passionate about helping students build confidence...
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Payton P.

Thornton, CO

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Payton, and I have a strong background in education with a Bachelor's in Special Education, an Associate's in Early Childhood Education, and a minor in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. I'm currently working toward my teaching license and have experience as a classroom teacher and parent educator. I...
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Angela E.

Teacher/Tutor

Thornton, CO

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am a Mild Moderate teacher. I work with students in special education to get them caught up or give them strategies to help them in the classroom from k-6th grade curriculum. I also tutor and like giving students strategies to make them feel more confident and successful in their learning.
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Rhead S.

Licensed Teacher For Individual And Group Tutoring

Broomfield, CO

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have an active Colorado Teaching License with Secondary Science endorsement, and I have tutored students in all branches of science, History, Geography, and Language Arts at the secondary and university level. I have tutored students since I was a college student myself, on and off during my 20 year teaching career in middle...

Kate H. says "Rhead tutored our son in AP Bio. His background makes him exceptionally well qualified but I was most impressed that he started by evaluating our son's...

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Savanna M.

Teacher Aid/Educator

Denver, CO

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am very patient and diligent. I will work hard for the best interest of you and your child. I have helped at Taylorsville Hight School teaching/tending to special education classes. I have also tutored my younger sister and three cousins. I also have an Associates of General Studies but am also working toward my...
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Leann G.

Patient, Encouraging, Educated Tutor

Broomfield, CO

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have helped tutor 3 different children from care . com I provide a non-judgemental space. I have the ability to explain things in a way to get the individual to understand what they're trying to learn.
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Kyndri H.

Flexible And Reliable Tutor For All Needs

Broomfield, CO

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$23/hr
2 years experience
I've worked in education with all ages for most of my life. Teaching is my passion and I particularly excel at and enjoy 1 on 1 teaching. Whether that's teaching how to crochet, or walking through how to write an essay I excel at reworking things in a variety of ways to teach anything to anyone. I have experience with special...
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Paige A.

Former Reading, Writing, & Math Intervention Teacher

Denver, CO

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$22/hr
7 years experience
As a former middle school special education teacher, I have extensive experience tutoring and working one-on-one with students to support their academic and personal growth. I specialized in developing individualized learning plans, differentiating instruction, and using targeted interventions to help students build confidence...
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Kati W.

Creative, Compassionate Tutoring For All Learners

Denver, CO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a licensed K through 12 art teacher with 18 years of experience and a Master's in Special Education. I'm currently earning a Master's in Counseling and Art Therapy. I offer creative, trauma informed, and neurodiversity affirming tutoring for kids of all ages. I specialize in executive functioning support, literacy...
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Theresa O.

Summer Elementary Tutor!

Denver, CO

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$38/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced and certified elementary school teacher. I have 17 years of experience with classroom teaching, small group and one on one tutoring. I am knowledgeable about how to work with students in grades K - 5 and I have experience helping students on IEP's and with special needs.
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Sarah T.

Denver, CO

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I'm Sarah. I appreciate you looking at my personal statement and considering my application to help your child grow musically or academically. Academically, I have a degree in childhood development, I've been a teacher for two years and I have privately tutored for over five years. Musically I have a national...
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Brianna K.

Soecial Education And Dance

Denver, CO

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have been dancing since the young age of 3. I trained pre professionally through high school and took my career to Chicago for three years before returning to Colorado to pursue my education. I worked three years as a paraeducator, with an emphasis on students with special needs. I have been teaching dance for many years and...
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Sara F.

Special Education Teacher

Arvada, CO

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I am a fifth year special education teacher with experience supporting students between ages 3 and 17. I currently work in an elementary school teaching students with a variety of disabilities and learning difficulties in a collaborative model. It is my goal to meet my students where ever they are academically and help...
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Hana R.

Reading And Writing Tutor

Denver, CO

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have experience free-lance tutoring children with learning differences such as ADHD and Dyslexia. I taught reading and writing, while using many skills that are applicable to learners of all sorts. I specialize in aiding to visual learners. I struggled throughout school due to my dyslexia and ADD and have developed many useful...
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Emersyn C.

Broomfield, CO

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I'm a current nursing student offering tutoring for preschool through middle school students in all subjects, including math, reading, writing, science, and more. I'm passionate about helping kids build confidence and develop strong learning skills in a fun and supportive environment. Whether your child needs extra help or just...
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Annarose Z.

Denver, CO

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$30/hr
Hi! I'm Annarose, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with 8 years of experience helping people of all ages thrive. For the past four years, I've worked in a neuro-rehabilitation hospital, specializing in brain and spinal cord injuries, so providing care, encouragement, and individualized support is second nature...
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Catherine D.

Denver, CO

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Catherine (Miss Cat to my students), a certified early childhood and elementary educator with a strong passion for supporting young readers. I have experience teaching kindergarten and 1st grade, and I'm currently working toward my Master's in Early Childhood Special Education. I specialize in early literacy, phonics,...
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Lucia T.

Denver, CO

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I am a 26-year-old woman currently finishing up a master's degree in medical anthropology at The University of Colorado Denver. I have had 8+ years of experience working as a tutor and educational therapist. I've tutored both privately and as an employee for several tutoring companies. I had experience in teaching writing,...
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Angela Z.

Tutoring Offered For Elementary Students K-4

Denver, CO

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$20/hr
Taught all grade levels through subbing, long term subbing, & and teaching full year. I am currently tutoring students in reading & math. I would love to share my love of learning with your student.
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Xitlaly C.

Denver, CO

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Xitlaly! I'm passionate about helping students feel confident and capable in their studies. I take a friendly, encouraging approach to tutoring and love finding fun, simple ways to explain tough subjects. My goal is to help you learn, grow, and actually enjoy the process!
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Thornton, CO

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Thornton, CO is $20.67 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 Thornton, CO, 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 Thornton, CO, 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 Thornton, CO. 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 Thornton, CO, 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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