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The Best Special Needs Tutors in New York City, NY

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Shaniqua H. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shaniqua H.
40/hour

New York City, NY

Patient online tutor who will help you reach your goals!

For the past year, I have been a tutor in a special needs classroom, at a local elementary school. I have enjoyed helping the children in reading, spelling, math, science, and social studies.

5.0 (357)
40/hour
2,089 hours tutoring

For the past year, I have been a tutor in a special needs classroom, at a local elementary school. I have enjoyed helping the children in reading, spelling, math, science, and social studies.

Ryan C. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ryan C.
99/hour

New York City, NY

Special Needs Academic Support | Nearly 14 Years

I bring nearly 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience to supporting students with special needs, learning differences, and challenges with academic independence. My background includes a B.S. in Psychology and extensive work in special education and behavioral settings, both in schools and through...

5.0 (61)
99/hour
282 hours tutoring

I bring nearly 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience to supporting students with special needs, learning differences, and challenges with academic independence. My background includes a B.S. in Psychology and extensive work in special education and behavioral settings, both in schools and through...

Ari F. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ari F.
350/hour

New York City, NY

Personalized SAT/ACT Tutoring That Builds Mastery and Results

I have a Master's in Psychology, which provides me with a thorough understanding of many of the unique challenges of special needs students as well as ways to work with the strengths of these students.

5.0 (422)
350/hour
1,381 hours tutoring

I have a Master's in Psychology, which provides me with a thorough understanding of many of the unique challenges of special needs students as well as ways to work with the strengths of these students.

Charlotte F. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charlotte F.
65/hour

New York City, NY

10 Years Experience Consulting for SPED

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ASD. I am familiar with IEP...

5.0 (273)
65/hour
999 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ASD. I am familiar with IEP...

Linwood A. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linwood A.
70/hour

New York City, NY

Science/Math Special Educator in NYC Department of Education

I am dual-certified to teach 7-12 General Education and 7-12 Special Education courses. In my five years of teaching, I have taught students with a variety of special needs, including those with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. In my five years of teaching, I have, with fidelity, given my students...

5.0 (4)
70/hour
7 hours tutoring

I am dual-certified to teach 7-12 General Education and 7-12 Special Education courses. In my five years of teaching, I have taught students with a variety of special needs, including those with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. In my five years of teaching, I have, with fidelity, given my students...

Linda W. New York City, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Linda W.
75/hour

New York City, NY

Reading Specialist, Special Needs, Home School, All Ages

I was awarded a M.Ed., Reading from Northeastern University in 1977. Part of the coursework included learning about an assortment of Special Needs and methods to assist the student in learning and/or compensating for these needs. Since then I have worked successfully with a number of students (grades 2 - 12)...

4.9 (496)
75/hour
2,597 hours tutoring

I was awarded a M.Ed., Reading from Northeastern University in 1977. Part of the coursework included learning about an assortment of Special Needs and methods to assist the student in learning and/or compensating for these needs. Since then I have worked successfully with a number of students (grades 2 - 12)...

Janet M. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janet M.
185/hour

Near New York City, NY

20 + Years of Experience

I have worked as a sp. ed. assistant, educator and psychotherapist with children/teens and adults who have ADHD. During that time I have gained valuable skills to help with: breaking down tasks, organizing, and figuring out their learning style.

5.0 (134)
185/hour
559 hours tutoring

I have worked as a sp. ed. assistant, educator and psychotherapist with children/teens and adults who have ADHD. During that time I have gained valuable skills to help with: breaking down tasks, organizing, and figuring out their learning style.

Lisa B. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lisa B.
50/hour

Near New York City, NY

TOP TUTOR- COMMITTED to my students. Thousands of In-Person Hours.

"The most precious gift you can give someone is your time." Whether you are a: parent who is concerned about your child, student who is struggling with a course, special needs student with ADD, Aspergers, Dyslexia, Autism, corporate executive that needs to learn a new language, someone who has to pass...

4.8 (1365)
50/hour
6,632 hours tutoring

"The most precious gift you can give someone is your time." Whether you are a: parent who is concerned about your child, student who is struggling with a course, special needs student with ADD, Aspergers, Dyslexia, Autism, corporate executive that needs to learn a new language, someone who has to pass...

Mirey F. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mirey F.
65/hour

Near New York City, NY

Applied Psychology & BA Master's w/ Special Needs Teaching Experience

I earned my master’s degree in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Rutgers University, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. I have several years of experience working directly with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and diverse learning, communication, behavioral, and...

5.0 (10)
65/hour
20 hours tutoring

I earned my master’s degree in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Rutgers University, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. I have several years of experience working directly with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and diverse learning, communication, behavioral, and...

Mujahid D. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mujahid D.
100/hour

Near New York City, NY

CERTIFIED MATHEMATICS TEACHER

I hold a master's degree in special education. Being a teacher, I work with students with special needs on a daily basis.

5.0 (8)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring

I hold a master's degree in special education. Being a teacher, I work with students with special needs on a daily basis.

Amy B. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy B.
100/hour

Near New York City, NY

K-12 Teacher with 6+ Years Experience, Highly Qualified in SpEd

I am certified as highly qualified to teach special education in NY State. I have several years' experience as a co-teacher, and am transitioning to work as a learning specialist in high school. I assess what students are able to do and create scaffolds that support students' gaps. I break down texts so that they are...

5.0 (271)
100/hour
688 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Amy’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I am certified as highly qualified to teach special education in NY State. I have several years' experience as a co-teacher, and am transitioning to work as a learning specialist in high school. I assess what students are able to do and create scaffolds that support students' gaps. I break down texts so that they are...

Anna O. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna O.
40/hour

Near New York City, NY

Improving Executive Function/Students with Special Need

I specialize in working with students who have ADHD by using structured, strategy-based tutoring sessions that keep them engaged and on track. I strive to help students stay focused and manage time effectively. My sessions are flexible, goal-oriented, and designed to meet the unique needs of each learner while building...

5.0 (5)
40/hour
7 hours tutoring

I specialize in working with students who have ADHD by using structured, strategy-based tutoring sessions that keep them engaged and on track. I strive to help students stay focused and manage time effectively. My sessions are flexible, goal-oriented, and designed to meet the unique needs of each learner while building...

Andrea R. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea R.
135/hour

Near New York City, NY

Ph.D. Tutor: K-12 Reading, Writing, Test Prep, Special Needs, Gifted

When I worked for the corporate sector, I delivered presentations across North America on topics such as Special Needs Students, Learning Disabilities, and Struggling Readers. Additionally, as the Educational Specialist and Academic Spokesperson for Kumon North America, I wrote numerous articles for their...

5.0 (500)
135/hour
1,555 hours tutoring

When I worked for the corporate sector, I delivered presentations across North America on topics such as Special Needs Students, Learning Disabilities, and Struggling Readers. Additionally, as the Educational Specialist and Academic Spokesperson for Kumon North America, I wrote numerous articles for their...

Tabitha C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tabitha C.
70/hour

Near New York City, NY

Special Education

I am certified with the DOE. My professional license is Students with Disabilities. I have taught kindergarden to eighth grade.

5.0 (3687)
70/hour
3,458 hours tutoring

I am certified with the DOE. My professional license is Students with Disabilities. I have taught kindergarden to eighth grade.

Sean M. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean M.
150/hour

Near New York City, NY

Licensed Teacher for Students with Disabilities

I have been a special education teacher for students with various special needs for the last 8 years in New York City. In addition to my special education background, I have an extensive background in STEM & math. I really enjoy tutoring students of all different levels one-to-one.

5.0 (57)
150/hour
242 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sean’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I have been a special education teacher for students with various special needs for the last 8 years in New York City. In addition to my special education background, I have an extensive background in STEM & math. I really enjoy tutoring students of all different levels one-to-one.

Caitlin R. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caitlin R.
125/hour

Near New York City, NY

Masters in General and Special Ed with 15+ years experience tutoring

I hold a masters degree in special education and have more than a decade of experience working with students with special needs. Each child with special needs is unique, so every experience working with someone with special needs requires creativity, compassion and a significant amount of problem...

5.0 (6)
125/hour
15 hours tutoring

I hold a masters degree in special education and have more than a decade of experience working with students with special needs. Each child with special needs is unique, so every experience working with someone with special needs requires creativity, compassion and a significant amount of problem...

Peter C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter C.
75/hour

Near New York City, NY

Special Education Teacher, 20+ years of teaching experience

As a certified "Teacher of Students with Disabilities," with over 20 years of experience, I have been teaching special needs students, ranging from grades 6-12, in the areas of History, Science, and Self Contained classrooms. I have adapted and modified my lessons in order to meet the needs of the...

5.0 (36)
75/hour
89 hours tutoring

As a certified "Teacher of Students with Disabilities," with over 20 years of experience, I have been teaching special needs students, ranging from grades 6-12, in the areas of History, Science, and Self Contained classrooms. I have adapted and modified my lessons in order to meet the needs of the...

Valerie K. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie K.
55/hour

Near New York City, NY

Special Education Teacher for 28 Years

I have taught Special Education for 28 years in public high schools in NYC and Westchester. More recently I have tutored elementary school students in private schools. I have an MS in Special Education, and I am patient, caring, and creative.

5.0 (12)
55/hour
40 hours tutoring

I have taught Special Education for 28 years in public high schools in NYC and Westchester. More recently I have tutored elementary school students in private schools. I have an MS in Special Education, and I am patient, caring, and creative.

Karin S. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin S.
85/hour

Near New York City, NY

Reasonable and Reliable Math Tutor

I am a mom of Special education 7th grade twins as well as having spent time tutoring several Sp Ed students. I am an executive officer of the Special Education parent group and have worked w many children of varying needs. I have successfully tutored those w ADHD, dyslexia, as well as anxiety disorders. I find that...

5.0 (1248)
85/hour
3,203 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Karin’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I am a mom of Special education 7th grade twins as well as having spent time tutoring several Sp Ed students. I am an executive officer of the Special Education parent group and have worked w many children of varying needs. I have successfully tutored those w ADHD, dyslexia, as well as anxiety disorders. I find that...

Brittany S. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brittany S.
70/hour

Near New York City, NY

Patient, Experienced, Kind and Creative K-8 Teacher

I have been a classroom assistant for special needs students with IEPs for 4 years. I have also been a classroom teacher who has assisted students with ADHD, selective mutism, and anxiety disorders. I have been able to help these students succeed based upon achievable goals.

4.9 (66)
70/hour
86 hours tutoring

I have been a classroom assistant for special needs students with IEPs for 4 years. I have also been a classroom teacher who has assisted students with ADHD, selective mutism, and anxiety disorders. I have been able to help these students succeed based upon achievable goals.

Alan C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alan C.
85/hour

Near New York City, NY

Helping Your Child Build a Foundation in Reading, Writing and Math

I am a NJ and MD State Certified Special Education K-12 Teacher. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade students with a range of disabilities in inclusion, and self-contained classrooms. I utilize Orton-Gillingham, and Reading/Writing Workshop methodologies in Reading, Writing and Spelling instruction....

5.0 (29)
85/hour
131 hours tutoring

I am a NJ and MD State Certified Special Education K-12 Teacher. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade students with a range of disabilities in inclusion, and self-contained classrooms. I utilize Orton-Gillingham, and Reading/Writing Workshop methodologies in Reading, Writing and Spelling instruction....

Kyra W. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyra W.
200/hour

Near New York City, NY

Former Director of Special Education with a NYS SPED certification

I am a former certified ICT teacher, with a New York State certification in Special Education and Autism. I am also a former director of Special Education for a New York City School, and managed 5 learning specialists, two speech and language pathologists, two occupational therapists, a physical therapist and social worker.

5.0 (8)
200/hour
8 hours tutoring

I am a former certified ICT teacher, with a New York State certification in Special Education and Autism. I am also a former director of Special Education for a New York City School, and managed 5 learning specialists, two speech and language pathologists, two occupational therapists, a physical therapist and social worker.

Kelsey P. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kelsey P.
175/hour

Near New York City, NY

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)

I am certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) in New Jersey and have taught in the Special Education field for the past 5 years.

5.0 (165)
175/hour
388 hours tutoring

I am certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) in New Jersey and have taught in the Special Education field for the past 5 years.

Mary J. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary J.
120/hour

Near New York City, NY

Help for Dyslexia, ADHD, CAPD, and Struggling Readers

I work with dyslexia, struggling readers, autism, and ADHD. I am a certified provider of Fast ForWord, Lindamood-Bell programs, Interactive Metronome, and Tomatis sound therapy.

5.0 (290)
120/hour
716 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I work with dyslexia, struggling readers, autism, and ADHD. I am a certified provider of Fast ForWord, Lindamood-Bell programs, Interactive Metronome, and Tomatis sound therapy.

Kevin Z. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin Z.
150/hour

Near New York City, NY

Behavioral Psychology Research Assistant

Psychology degree with Behavioral psychology focus on ADHD, ADD, Asperger, Autism. CITI Certified in psychology for Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training. Over 3 years of Experience as Team Leader Research Assistant for Behavioral Research. Teacher's Assistant for level 300 University courses in Personality and...

4.9 (35)
150/hour
232 hours tutoring

Psychology degree with Behavioral psychology focus on ADHD, ADD, Asperger, Autism. CITI Certified in psychology for Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training. Over 3 years of Experience as Team Leader Research Assistant for Behavioral Research. Teacher's Assistant for level 300 University courses in Personality and...

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Joy T.

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Angela works hard to meet the individual needs of my child. She is patient and continues to rework the plan to serve my child's changing needs. I highly recommend her. My son is special needs so I was skeptical about the progress we would see, but have been amazed!
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