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Samantha S.

Tonawanda, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have a BA from the University at Buffalo in Psychology and Counseling, and I am three credits shy of my MSEd in Adolescent Special Education from Hunter College (degree completion expected Spring 2025). I am well-versed in developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and social/emotional behavioral needs. I am talented...
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Cayla B.

Tonawanda, NY

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I am a certified childhood education teacher grades birth-6, as well as a certified special education teacher all grades. I have a passion for teaching students reading and phonics skills. I am currently an RTI reading interventionist at a primary school and love what I do. I can bring materials and whatever else is needed to...
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Cayla B.

Cayla

Tonawanda, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a K-2 Reading Teacher and also certified in childhood, early childhood, and special education! I thrive in tutoring phonics/reading, but can help with anything in the K-3 grades!
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Gianni F.

Tonawanda, NY

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Hello! For a while I have been tutoring kids with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities. I have been tutoring for 6 years. I tutor in math, science, English and help with test prep. I also work on ADL skills and OT activities.
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Brigid K.

Tutor available I Am Here To Help And Teach

Tonawanda, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to view my profile! I am currently a 1st grade teacher here in WNY. I graduated with my bachelors degree in May of 2022 and my masters degree in August of 2023! I have a strong passion for learning and love to do so through play! I am a big animal lover and enjoy spending time...
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Megan M.

Elementary Teacher With A Love For Learning

Buffalo, NY

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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I'm Megan! I am a 3rd-grade teacher with a passion to be a life-long learner and grower of minds. I received my bachelor's of science in elementary and special education and am a Ball State graduate. I hope to serve some students that I can help find their passion for learning. I also hope to take my experience of being...

Elyse M. says "Megan tutors our daughter who is in first grade. She is awesome! My daughter loves working with her!"

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Whitney M.

Certified Teacher, Grades 1-6

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience
I am a full time teacher, with flexible availability. 1 on 1 tutoring avail. My focus is early phonics and literacy, math (early foundations - high school), and behavior training involving family and child. I focus on modeling positive behavior and academic strategies in order to help guide children to gain skills and feel...

Lisa N. says "Whitney has tutored my daughter since the start of Covid. She is great with my daughter and very professional. They have developed a wonderful relationship...

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Elizabeth G.

Experienced Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored all subjects to all grade levels, varying from Pre-K through high school. I taught elementary education for 6 years, Special Education at a residential treatment facility for 4 years, and Special Education at a middle school for 3. I absolutely love tutoring because I get to work one on one with students and we...
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Caitlin B.

Secondary Teacher (Special Education And Social Studies)

Buffalo, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher for 9 years, working with a variety of students with learning and behavioral needs. Most of my experience is with Middle School Students across content areas, with additional experience in Math and ELA classrooms. I am a very friendly and enthusiastic teacher, and hope that I can be a good match for your...
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Laura C.

Elementary Tutor For Summer!

Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Laura, I am currently a third grade teacher in the Lackawanna CSD. I earned my B. S. in Early Childhood/Childhood Education from Alfred University and I am expected to graduate with my M. S. ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a Special Education degree from SUNY Fredonia. I've worked for years in inclusive...
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Alexa P.

Special Education Teacher

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a special education teacher looking for a tutoring job in the Buffalo area. I am fully certified and have my masters in special education as well. I also have a middle school extension in social studies, and have extensive experience teaching and utilizing the NYS common core standards in English and social...
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Andrew P.

A Well-Rounded Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Andrew . I am 26 years old and would like nothing more than the opportunity to help your child excel in the classroom. I believe I could be a large asset to your family and would love to sit down for a proper introduction to make sure that I am the type of tutor that suits your needs. Over the past 2 years I...
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Karen C.

Tutor And TESOL Certified.

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
I currently work as a teacher assistant in a first grade class. I work with the children on their writing, reading, math, vocabulary and sentence structure skills. I'm also TESOL certified, (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This is a perfect tool for teaching or tutoring children as I had to design lesson plans...
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Shahna M.

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I retired from the Buffalo Public Schools teacher after teaching for 33 years. I taught special education, pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. I am able to tutor for any primary grade subjects, but I especially love teaching young children to read. I love to share the joy of reading and have created games and activities to make...
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Jennifer G.

Author, Mother Of Twins, And Creativity Expert

Buffalo, NY

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I am a freelance writer, author, aerialist, and the mother of twin toddlers hoping to help your child, or children, succeed! My bachelor's degree in child and family studies, associate degree in creative writing, and experience writing for publications such as NY Daily News and New York Post make me confident I can help your...
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Kalina S.

Buffalo, NY

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! My name is Kalina and I have a passion for child care and helping children learn and grow. I do have a degree in special education (grades 1-6) I am currently a teacher now and I have 3 years of teaching experience. I taught UPK for 2 years and I currently work in a k-4 building. I am eager to foster your child's...
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Prasiddhi P.

Buffalo, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I am an experienced and enthusiastic tutor with several years of teaching students ranging from young children to college-level learners. I specialize in Math, Science, English, Business, and Special Education, and I take pride in adapting my approach to meet each student's unique learning style. I'm creative, friendly,...
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Bronwen L.

Buffalo, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am currently a Teacher of the Deaf teaching 3rd and 4th grade students. I have been working with children for 10 plus years now! I have taught and tutored students with a various abilities and ages! I am also a NYS certified Elementary and Special Education teacher
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Rachel C.

Buffalo, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I'm an experienced tutor with a strong academic background. I hold three master's degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Financial Engineering from the University at Buffalo and Stevens Institute of Technology. With over a decade of teaching experience as a university instructor and teaching...
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Jenny P.

Part-time Tutor

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I am a special education teacher in the city of buffalo. I have taught 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th grade. Currently I teach 5th grade. I have experience teaching all subjects.
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.80/hr as of June 2025

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Tonawanda, NY is $26.80 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 Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda, 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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