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Patricia R.

Friendly Energetic Imaginative Born Teacher, Tutor

Berkeley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Below are my nanny profile and experiences: Childminder/Tutor 2008 -2013: In Dublin Ireland, responsible for after school pick up of a group of up to 5 children 2-3 afternoons per week. Children age 5 - 10 years. In addition to helping the kids get their homework done, the job entailed facilitating a mixed age and gender...
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Nina Z.

Expert Tutoring By Credentialed Teacher/Reading Specialist Who Understands Unconventional Learners

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have 30 years of teaching experience, mainly with middle and high school students with learning differences. I specialize in supporting and motivating unconventional and reluctant learners to succeed in school. I believe there is a way to engage every student, by building a positive relationship and incorporating each...

Anthea A. says "Nina worked with my 6th Grade for several months. We would have loved to continue as she is a wonderful teacher and helped him a lot. She is timely,...

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Kobi A.

Humanities Tutor

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am offering my services as a tutor in most subjects, with specialties in English and History. I graduated with an MA in Classics from the University of Exeter. I have worked with students at various levels, both as a private tutor and within school systems. I have particular experience working with students with...
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Reilly K.

Berkeley, CA

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$29/hr
2 years experience
I worked as a math tutor in high school working with students at my school and privately with families for all subjects. I also worked in a special needs classroom for a year and taught my special needs sister during Covid-19. I love helping students learn and as someone with ADHD I love helping students find what works best for...
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Mary L.

Berkeley, CA

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$50/hr
5 years experience
With over 5 years of experience working in education and as a tutor, I'm pleased to offer summer tutoring support for all ages and subjects. I specialize in reading development and in working with students with learning disabilities. I've worked as a tutor for Diablo Valley College, Aspire Education, and as a clinician for...
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Megan B.

Tutor

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I am an experienced tutor across all general subjects with a special focus in biology and chemistry. I have been tutoring for 5+ years. I have tutored students of all ages, from kinder through high school. I am happy to work with parent and child based on their academic needs! I am fluent in Spanish.
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Ouyanatu M.

Berkeley, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I graduated from Amherst College ('24), majoring in Math and Physics! I love math and helping people learn! I have tutored middle and high school math students and helped my three younger siblings prepare for their SATs.
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Irma C.

Berkeley, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
As an experienced tutor, I specialize in helping students achieve their academic goals through personalized, engaging, and effective learning strategies. With a strong background in [biology, Spanish, English, and chemistry], I'm dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that builds confidence and mastery. Whether it's...
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Madeline S.

Part Time Tutor

Berkeley, CA

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$80/hr
10 years experience
I'm extremely passionate that learning can be fun while achieve proven results. In my 12+ years of tutoring I strive to create an environment to elevate the voice of my students by fostering a community of curiosity. While comprehension is great, I strive to bring passion for the material making students fall in love with the...
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Tamura P.

Berkeley, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Empowering students to reach their full potential is the cornerstone of my 17 years of teaching experience. As a Certified teacher, I specialize in English, Science, History, Art, and Test Preparation for students ranging from elementary school through adulthood. My approach focuses on building confidence and fostering a genuine...
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Ondieki M.

Berkeley, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Empowering students to reach their full potential is at the heart of my teaching practice. With a college degree and one year of experience, I specialize in helping elementary, middle, and high school students master English. I believe every learner possesses unique strengths, so I focus on building confidence and fostering a...
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Georgia R.

Berkeley, CA

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$29/hr
4 years experience
I've been tutoring since high school and have worked with students across a wide range of ages and subjects. I'm currently a senior in college studying economics and sociology, but I'm comfortable helping with everything from reading comprehension and writing to math, science, and stem related topics. I also have hands-on...
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Emma A.

Aspiring Teacher Available For Private Tutoring

Berkeley, CA

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$120/hr
7 years experience
I'm a strong writer and excellent communicator, with extensive experience providing feedback to written work in a workshop setting, as well as providing edits on academic essays. As a child, I was often assigned to assist my peers with reading. My experience teaching outdoor skills to kids in a camp setting translates to an...
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Ashby R.

Berkeley, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience
I am a nurturing, dependable caregiver with over 7 years of paid experience as both a nanny and tutor, and I genuinely love interacting with and supporting children. I am highly organized, child-focused, and reliable, with professional experience as a high school counselor and case manager, requiring strong communication skills...
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Peter C.

The Right Support Makes All The Difference.

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I'm Peter - a Cambridge CELTA-certified literacy and English educator with over seven years of teaching experience across New York City, Colombia, and Oakland classrooms. I hold a BA from Fordham University. I've worked with struggling readers, newcomers, long-term English learners, and students who just needed someone to...
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Keiandra L.

Berkeley, CA

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$29/hr
4 years experience
I have 10 years of experience helping kids with needs. I feel like everybody learns different but it's okay I am here to help any way I can
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Isabel A.

Berkeley, CA

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$28/hr
I am currently a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Integrative Biology. I have been tutoring in English, science, art, history, and college applications/preparedness for the past few years. I am especially good at helping students perfect their writing no matter the subject matter. I am experienced in teaching scientific...
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Neda K.

Tutor

Berkeley, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi parents. If you are looking for an experienced nanny/tutor here I am. Here are some details about me. I have a background in psychology. Before pandemic, I was working at a market research lab. After pandemic, I started working as a tutor. Then a lot of nanny jobs and tutoring jobs came my way. I realized how good I am with...
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Skyler E.

Student & Trained Literacy Clinician - Reading & Writing

Berkeley, CA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Skyler, a Psychology major (Education minor) on the path to becoming a speech-language pathologist. I've built my academic and professional life around helping kids become confident readers and communicators. I work as an Educational Clinician at a nationally recognized literacy intervention center, providing...
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Paige A.

Retired Teacher - The Best Kind Of Tutor

Berkeley, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I'm a professionally trained educator, with 10+ years teaching in and out of the classroom: - MA in Elementary Education - CA Multiple Subject teaching credential While my curriculum specialty is preschool through 1st grade, I have tutored students through the 5th grade. I will work with your kids to determine their learning...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $37.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 5.0

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Berkeley, CA is $37.29 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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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