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Megan H.

4th Year UCSC Student Epowering Your Kiddos' Academic Succcess!

Aptos, CA

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$26/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Meg! I'm a dedicated and experienced tutor with a passion for empowering children in their educational journey. With over five years of tutoring experience, I have worked with kids ages 7 to 16 in various subjects such as science, language arts reading, and history. My goal is to encourage and empower children to...
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Nancy F.

Certificated Teacher

Aptos, CA

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$24/hr
Certificated teacher. Experience for special ed students as well and main stream students. I work at an elementary school.
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Ashley W.

English Tutor - Specializing In Working With Struggling Readers (Beverly Hills/Century City)

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have over half of a decade of experience working as an English teacher and as a tutor with those who struggle with English Language Arts. I have a passion for teaching and a way of working with students that creates a trusting relationship leading to lasting results. In short: I love teaching! Teaching is more than just...
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Rylie H.

Experienced STEM Educator & Tutor | Personalized Learning | K-12 & College Prep Support

Santa Cruz, CA

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$49/hr
10 years experience
My passion for teaching drives me to create engaging learning experiences that build confidence and self-efficacy in students. I hold a Bachelor's in Biological Systems Engineering from UC Davis, specializing in environmental engineering and regenerative agriculture, and played Division I lacrosse. I later earned a Master's in...
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Ysabella L.

Highly Skilled And Experienced Tutor For Ages 5-22.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and outgoing. I like tutoring because I love helping others learn and fostering growth and passion in students of all ages. I'm looking for a job that is flexible with hours and where I can help others in need. I started tutoring when I was in middle school by tutoring...
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Cecilia A.

Watsonville, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I taught all subjects to 5th graders in Texas for two years and received a Special Ed credential. I taught English to preschool-6th graders in Spain and have tutored Math, English, and Spanish to 1st-10th graders. I homeschooled students for nine years differentiating instruction for various learning styles and levels. I am...
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Emely M.

Scotts Valley, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
My name is Emely and I am a 23-year-old UCSC alumni. I have experience working in TK-7th grade educational environments (ie. classroom, day centers, after school programs, and students houses) via my previous 3 years as a behavior technician in ABA services, and the past one year with SVUSD as a paraprofessional. I have lots of...
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Shara M.

Teaching Enthusiast Looking For Learning Enthusiast

Santa Cruz, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Shara, and I first found my zeal for teaching when I was a teenager and coached 3 Special Olympic events. I have found myself on many teaching and coaching adventures since, some of which have even led me to other countries. I am a huge proponent of hands on learning and believe if the learning is fun and engages...
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Ana Gabriela F.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Just tell me what I can help you with and I will help you, the important thing is that you are clear
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Colette P.

Hello! Available Tutor

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! As a college student graduating this year, I have plenty of experience in learning and teaching subjects. I excel in reading and writing and am experienced in test prep. I have 10+ years of dance and choreography experience and can have coached in volleyball, dance, and soccer. Overall, I will be a friendly face and...
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Jasmine Z.

Experienced Tutor

Watsonville, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have 3 years experience working as Math tutor at high school and even started my own business offering additional tutoring for the same students at the school after school. I can Tutor K-12 Math , English, and possible other subjects depending on their needs

Dinasha C. says "Jasmine is excellent at structuring an engaging tutoring session. She was able to get my 8-year-old on task and reviewing the next grade level curriculum...

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Veena P.

Creative Fun K-6 Experienced Tutor .

San Jose, CA

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$55/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Tutoring in person and online And drive depending on the area as well Tutoring at your home .

Mona C. says "My 4th grade son was struggling in private school. We put him in public school, and he was still having issues. Ms. Veena has been such a big help. She...

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Kaitlin J.

Tutor Help Available!

San Martin, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I am a person with a passion for working with children. I've worked with kids ranging in all ages in many different settings. I grew up exposed to people with autism, down syndrome and other special needs. I love the fun and energy someone with special needs can bring to life. I have a passion for taking on challenging...
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Julianne B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
9 years experience
Tutored students from grades 4-12 in a small school district. Assisted teachers by taking small groups of students from class for guided reading instruction. Implemented after school homework help club. Helped transition my student (as one-on-one special education aide) with learning challenges from elementary to high school...
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Sierra D.

Elementary Special Ed And 5th Grade Gen Ed Teacher

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I have my BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education. After receiving my BA I worked full time as a teacher in a 4th and 5th grade classroom for 3 years. I did this while pursuing my Master's Degree in Special Education. After receiving my Master's Degree I worked as an elementary Special Education teacher...
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Aimee M.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, creative, persistent. I like tutoring because I enjoy one on one interactions with children, and seeing the lights turn on for them when they grasp a concept. Additionally, I enjoy mentoring them by offering suggestions to improve their interpersonal skills and self care routines. I...
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Mikaela M.

Teacher's Aide Available For Tutoring Elementary School Ages.

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have professional experience as a special ed classroom aide. Early elementary is my absolute favorite age and I love helping children gain and master fundamental skills. Available for tutoring elementary school ages.
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Marielle L.

Easygoing Elementary Tutor

Los Gatos, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I'm passionate about creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children. I believe in positive reinforcement, patience, in effective communication, and allowing children to develop their curiosity and emotions in a mindful way- at their own pace. Availability: Morning/evenings weekdays Full day weekends A little...
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Amber H.

Tutoring & Lessons

San Jose, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
With over 14 years of hands-on experience working with children in various capacities-including childcare centers, classrooms, nannying, babysitting, ABA therapy, and swim instruction-I bring a well-rounded and deeply rooted passion for early childhood development. I hold an Associate's Degree in Child Education and Development,...
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Ashley O.

Experienced Teacher With Masters

Los Gatos, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I believe every child is a unique learner and I love supporting their personal and academic growth. I taught middle and elementary school for 8 years and I have a masters in education with a focus on differentiation. I especially love the kids who don't quite fit in the box. Before teaching in 2007, I worked as a summer camp...
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  • 36 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of July 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Aptos, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Aptos, CA is $25.00 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 Aptos, CA, 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 Aptos, CA, 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 Aptos, CA. 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 Aptos, CA, 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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