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Naomi M.

Islandia, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Experienced tutor helping students understand concepts, improve skills, and build confidence through personalized, patient, and engaging instruction.
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Certified Home Tutor

East Setauket, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of experience of tutoring. My certification is in Social Studies for grades 7 to 12. I have experience in helping students study for and successfully pass the NY State Regents history exams. As a certified teacher, I have already completed the necessary background checks.

Care Member says "Over the last year, Nelly successfully navigated my daughter through three college courses. Throughout the months of zoom lessons and virtual...

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Tutoring & Lessons

Selden, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have tutored for many children of various ages. My responsibilities have ranged from helping with...
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Teaching Assistant Looking For Summer Work

Farmingville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
During the school year I work as a teaching assistant. I have experience working with the general education population and also with special needs children. I tutor in math and reading but can also tutor in other subjects up to 5th grade. I am available M-F after 4, and also on weekends.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TUTOR

Commack, NY

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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Dara. I am a certified elementary school teacher with a Master's Degree in Literacy and Special Education. I am currently an Elementary School Intervention Teacher on Long Island specializing in reading and math instruction. I utilize many different researched based programs and I individualize my instruction...
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Patchogue, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Leah, and I'm a dedicated, patient, and passionate tutor with over 12 years of experience working with children in a variety of educational settings. I've served as a lead teacher, nanny, and early childhood educator, helping students of all ages build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I specialize...
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Experienced Special Education Teacher Available For Elementary Tutoring Weeknights And Weekends.

East Islip, NY

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$65/hr
10 years experience
Veteran teacher with almost 15 years of teaching experience. I started off my teaching career in a couple different districts on LI (for 2 years) & then transitioned to the NYCDOE, where I worked 7. 5 years as a Sp Ed teacher at the elementary level. When my oldest son (who is now 6) turned a year old, I transitioned to an out...
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Tutor At Your Service!

Patchogue, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am interested in applying for the tutoring position. I love helping children succeed. I am a graduate of St. John s University with a bachelor s degree in Childhood Education 1-6 with a concentration in biology. I recently completed my student teaching experience on the third and fifth grade level, in the Central Islip school...
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Celebrating The Power Of Knowledge To ALL Types Of Learners

Smithtown, NY

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$60/hr
10 years experience
My greatest passion in life in teaching and helping all children find the strength in their struggle. I was born and raised in New York and New York, and experienced great success at school and at university due to amazing and unforgettable mentors and teachers. This is the foundation go my commitment to helping out my students,...
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Early Childhood Tutor

Huntington Station, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
About Me: I'm a 24-year-old assistant teacher from Centerport, Long Island, and a full-time graduate student in Early Childhood Education at Hunter College. I specialize in early childhood tutoring, with a focus on foundational skills. Availability: Available for weekend tutoring, starting at 2 p.m. on Fridays. Why Choose...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$30/hr
I have 4 years of experience in special education and have recently completed my degree in childhood education at SUNY Oswego. I am currently getting my masters in special education.
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Deer Park, NY

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$100/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience teaching preschool aged children and elementary school students. I have used applied behavior analysis to teach children with autism. I have experience using the Wilson Reading program and Balanced Literacy to teach reading. I have experience preparing students for...
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East Northport, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a former educator with over 11 years experience teaching grades k-8. I've worked with kids k-12, as well as birth-2 for many years throughout high school and college in formal settings such as preschools and informal settings such as babysitting. I have worked with students with special needs across multiple settings,...
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Islip, NY

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$70/hr
4 years experience
Hi My Name is Faith. I am a teacher with both my bachelor's and master's in childhood education and special education. I love working with children as a babysitter, tutor, teacher, or camp counselor. Please message!
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Huntington Station, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
As a NYS certified special educator, I have over 35 years of classroom and teaching experience. In addition, I have training and experience as an Executive Function Coach, Early Intervention Provider, Academic Tutor, Parent Trainer, Behavior Specialist and more. Currently, as an ADHD coach, I help students and their parents...
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Kings Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a graduate from St. Joseph's College with a degree in general education, special ed education and speech communications. I have been tutoring children from kindergarten to grade 6 for eight years now as well as currently working as teacher in Smithtown, NY. I am a very accommodate, understanding, determined,...
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English Tutor Specializing In Differently Able Students

Kings Park, NY

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$45/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Marian! I'm a National Tutoring Association Accredited English tutor who has been working with students for 6+ years now on assignments ranging from grammar school, to college level. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from my university in 2014 with degrees in both English and Creative Writing; I'm a published creative...
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Elementary Tutoring- Virtual And In Person Sessions

Farmingville, NY

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$65/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as creative, determined, and accommodating. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to exercise my creativity while simultaneously helping students gain confidence and acquire new skills that will lead to educational success. I'm searching for a role that allows me to work with elementary (special...
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Certified Learning Enthusiast That Creates Memories

Holbrook, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I have 4 years of teaching experience inside/outside of the classroom. I am certified birth-6th grade in general and special education (some ABA background). My mission is to help facilitate a pathway for students to embark on their educational journey. The sky is the limit!
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The Person That Will Make Your Life Easier

East Northport, NY

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$34/hr
10 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Bailey. I am a certified special education teacher who is currently working at a public high school in Manhattan. I have been working with general education and students with special needs for the past 7 years and love every second of it! I am looking to help out in the community by tutoring, and/or...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of March 2026

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Islandia, NY is $28.00 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 Islandia, 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 Islandia, 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 Islandia, 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 Islandia, 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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