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Paige W.

Tonawanda, NY

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$17/hr
I have helped elementary age students specifically (grades prek-4th) in reading, english, math, and science. I have tutored children during an after school program, for a family friend's child, or during field experience throughout my college career. I have also helped children with special needs on a variety of needs with...
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Tonawanda, NY

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$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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

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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Tonawanda, NY

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$27/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Michelle M. I am currently a 4th grade Integrated Consultant Teacher (ICT). I have dual certification in Special and General Education Birth - Grade 6. I will be graduating with my degree in Educational Administration in December. I'm looking to pick up some even hours and the occasional weekend! I have...
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Tonawanda, NY

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$22/hr
Hi! I'm Brianna. While I haven't tutored professionally, I've spent a lot of time helping my younger siblings and cousins with schoolwork, so I'm comfortable guiding students through lessons, homework, and practice. I'm also passionate about music and play several instruments, including clarinet, saxophone, guitar, ukulele, bass...
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Carolyn K.'s Photo

Tonawanda, NY

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$22/hr
I have been teaching a variety of subject areas to students in an emotional/behavioral program for 20+ years. I have raised 4 adults and am currently raising 3 teenagers. I have also completed many house of home instruction for students who were not able to attend a regular school setting, for a period of time. I am very...
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Certified Teacher, Grades 1-6

Buffalo, NY

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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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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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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 6 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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Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I creative and enthusiastic, with five years of teaching experience. I have bachelor's degrees in Special/Childhood Education and Spanish and a master's degree in Creativity and Change Leadership. I am certified in students with disabilities 1-6, childhood education 1-6 and Art k-12.
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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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Buffalo, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher who loves working with students and is passionate about helping them grow!! I would love the opportunity to talk more about how I can help your child!
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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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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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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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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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Teacher Aide

Buffalo, NY

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$19/hr
8 years experience
I was a teacher aide for the buffalo public schools as well as charter schools as well. I worked with students with learning disabilities as well as high schoolers and middle school. I also was a substitute teacher.
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Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Ever since I completed my undergraduate degree in English Literature, I have spent most of my post-college career working in a school. I am skilled in most elementary level subjects and specialize in special education care--I will be continuing my own certifications in May 2026 for my Students with Disabilities...
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K-12 Tutoring ELA, SS, Sci

Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a Certified 7-12 ELA/SS teacher with a specialty in deficit learning (bringing students up to grade level). I love Middle School grade students- but have experience with much higher and lower grades too. I'm a passionate bibliophile and own about 2k books in the K-12 reading spectrum. I've read most of them and revolve...
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East Amherst, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Jessica, I have a teacher assistant certification and I have 10 plus experience teaching as well. I love teaching children, it's my passion!
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.17/hr as of April 2026

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 $24.17 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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