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Michelle B.

Nurturing Young Minds: Expert Early Childhood And Elementary Tutor.

Laguna Hills, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Michelle! I am a dedicated and compassionate educator with over 15 years of experience in preschool through sixth grade, training and coaching teachers, and supporting families. I help children with academics, confidence, emotional intelligence and a love of learning. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology, with...
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Chaundra W.

Credentialed Private Educator

Santa Ana, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Chaundra, nanny and credentialed private educator. My entire career has been dedicated to children, especially those with special needs (e. g. autism, adhd, cognitive processes disorder) My 28 years of experience and education as a former preschool teacher, credentialed elementary school teacher, and nanny...
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Heath C.

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I am interested in the opportunity, and I have open availability. I post a bit about myself and my experience in my profile. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you,
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Martha S.

Retired Gate Teacher Looking To Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher who taught in the Irvine Unified School District as the 4th grade APAAS (gifted and accelerated) teacher for nine years along with decades of teaching other elementary grades. I have a Masters in Education with an emphasis in special education. I am a proud grandmother and have served as a nanny for my...
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Lucy S.

Patient Tutor

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the Saddleback school district 15 years in the elementary schools so have experience dealing with children. I also did tutoring for a first grader from India working with here on reading, reading comprehension and also writing skills for 6 months. Her parents wanted her to gain more skills socially by helping her...
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Jessie D.

K-6 Tutor

Mission Viejo, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Jessie and I am a 2nd grade teacher locally and I have my Masters degree in Elementary Education. I have been in the classroom working K-6 since 2019 and am best at tutoring Reading, Writing, History, and Math, though I do love to integrate art when I can. sessions can look like homework help, practicing...
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Abel W.

Tutor

Aliso Viejo, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am entering my 21st year in the field of education. I have worked exclusively with students with special needs. I have earned my BA from UCI, a Masters in Education from UMass-Boston and CSU Fullerton, and earned my Administrative credentials from UCI. I am capable of tutoring subjects from English, Math (basic skills up to...
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Pamela T.

Learning Tbrough Motivation And Inspiration.

Mission Viejo, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Seasoned paraeducator with tutoring experience to students K thru 6th grade, including students in special education. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement. Will assist students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Trained to help dyslexic students...
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Elvia G.

Irvine, CA

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$24/hr
1 year experience
I'm a caregiver and had several cases caring with tutoring children different ages I can help with every day life activities and routines. im available 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. if that's helps
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Carni R.

Laguna Hills, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I've tutored children mainly in the 3-13-year-old age range with basic homework in all core subjects! I am capable of helping out with homework and projects either in person or online! I am patient and kind and want kids to be comfortable with me in asking for any and all necessary help!
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Catherine G.

Lake Forest, CA

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$24/hr
My experience includes more than 10 years of: Teaching, working as a Behavior Therapist, and Tutoring. I have worked in homes, schools, and for Tutoring Companies. I have worked with babies through adult in the mentioned areas. I also worked in Autism, Special Education, and Mainstream classrooms.
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Whitney J.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Most kids I babysit I have also helped with tutoring, as well as tutoring other students at my school.
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Lorena S.

Experienced Tutor Available!

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe we are all very smart and just have different ways of taking in information. I like to come up with an individual plan for each one of my students. I am very experienced in Math, English, Spanish, history and science. K-12 I can also help with essays and test prep. I have a childhood development background and teach...
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Nathan S.

Homework Helper Available

Laguna Hills, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Nathan and I offer tutoring lessons for kids and teens, and kids with special needs. If you have a son or daughter that needs help with basic writing, English, spelling, and reading please feel free to contact me. I also offer online tutoring sessions.
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Ana F.

Experienced Spanish & Calculus Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Ana, an experienced educator, graduate student, and the CEO of Phenomena Academy, where I specialize in helping students achieve academic success and build lifelong skills. With years of teaching and tutoring experience, I provide support in a wide range of subjects, including AP Physics, Calculus, Biology, Computer Science,...
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Veronica M.

Tutor Available

Tustin, CA

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$20/hr
Hello! I have degrees in Child Development and Sociology for Cal State Fullerton. I also have experience tutoring 4-5-year-olds in letters, numbers, and fine motor skills. Currently, I am a special education aid for an elementary school and I help my 5th grade student with English, reading, and math intervention. I would love to...
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Marina B.

Irvine, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
I have extensive experience tutoring children of various ages, helping them develop strong academic skills and confidence in their learning. I create engaging, personalized lessons that match each child's learning style, making complex topics easy to understand. My approach focuses on patience, encouragement, and positive...
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Guadalupe R.

Lake Forest, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
With over 20 years of experience in elementary and middle school education, I am a dedicated and passionate bilingual teacher. I support learning in Common Core curriculum implementation across multiple grade levels, ensuring students receive a strong foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics. Additionally, I can support...
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Monica D.

An Ever Learning Teacher

Irvine, CA

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$60/hr
Hello! I just graduated from law school, and moved to Irvine. As my degree shows, I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. What my degree can't show is how I got it. In middle school, I had a math tutor. In high school, a SAT tutor and an assistant tutor to help me through AP classes. Before law school, I had an LSAT tutor and...
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Emma B.

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi, my name is Emma and I am currently a student at the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Medical Humanities. I aspire to pursue a career in Sports Medicine as a physician within professional sports. I have experience tutoring children in a variety of subjects, especially in...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Foothill Ranch, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Foothill Ranch, CA is $22.00 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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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