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Cheryl R.

Great Tutor Who Can Organize and Motivate Students

Laguna Woods, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Current Experience: 15 years combined experience tutoring and classroom teacher for elementary and middle school students. Specialize in right-brain learners--students who need visuals/mechanical connections especially for math skills competency. Strong in all subjects for elementary level and for middle/high school-- English,...
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Fran H.

Tutor Available

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Currently substitute teaching for pre-K through 5th with Capo Unified school district until 2 p.m. in Laguna Niguel. *Montessori Pre-K *Day Care including care for infants *Mom of two sons in college. *(Willing to care for 4 up to children) *(Minimum $20 per hour for childcare) *(Minimum $40 for tutoring)
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John S.

I Mentor Learners Successfully Through Patient, Kind Instruction

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$48/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
An academic tutor with 10 years experience, my passion is to cultivate lifelong learning in the hearts & minds of elementary, middle & high school students. I help students: * Improve grades * Increase literacy (in all subjects, including Math) * Finish assignments with understanding * Prepare for tests with confidence *...

Henry M. says "John is great with kids. He has really help my son who is a senior and my daughter who is a junior in high school. Looking forward to working with John...

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Logan M.

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Logan and I am 18 years old. I am a senior at Mater Dei High School, committed to playing water polo at Princeton University. I love caring for kids and hope to do some fun summer activities with them. I would love to help them with academics and also athletics. I have a 4. 7 gpa while being the captain of my high...

Samantha W. says "Logan is super helpful and caring! I gave him a day notice to take care of my dog and two kids because my husband and I had to leave town the next day....

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Lauren B.

Craniosacral Practitioner, Ayurveda Health Coach, Yogi, English Teacher, Holistic Caregiver

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I am a certified TEFL/TESOL Teacher, Animal Lover, and Conscious Caregiver. I provide a holistic approach to caregiving inspired by my extensive training with Craniosacral Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Ayurveda Nutrition. My heart-felt intention is to create meaning and value to every child...
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Sylvia M.

Set Up Your Kitchen For HEALTHY EATING. Make It Easy : ) So You Can Learn & Focus Better

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am a certified Life Coach w/background in Healthy Eating/ nutrition. I help Families get their health back on track with simple healthy FOOD choices :) For children, teens, babies, parents. As part of my caregiving help this can GREATLY improve-- behavior, energy, physical/ emotional health, learning & more! Some ways I...
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Melina K.

Tutor Grades 1-12

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored students 1st grade-12th grade. I enjoy teaching and helping students get through their educational journey successfully. I have maintained a 4. 0 GPA throughout high school and college. I also tutor at a tutoring center for college kids in need of some guidance! I specialize in math, English, and science.

Susie W. says "Melina has been absolutely amazing at helping my kids stay current on their homework and prepare for tests. Each day she has a great attitude and stays on...

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Christina H.

Elementary School Teacher - Credentialed - 8 Years Of Experience

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$85/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! My name is Christina and I have earned a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from UCI in 2013 and have always been booked up in tutoring! I LOVE what I'd do. I have taught K-4 reading intervention groups and 4th/5th grade full-time in both Northern and Southern California...

Tatevik A. says "Miss Christi is amazing. She has been tutoring my 4 year old son for almost a year now. She is always on time, making his classes fun, preparing...

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Danielle V.

Experienced And Passionate Educator, Tutor, And Caretaker

Irvine, CA

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Hi, my name is Danielle . I've worked with children both teaching and care taking for over 10 years. I am a credentialed K-8 Multiple Subject Teacher with experience working with K-12 students. I also have my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and I have worked with a wide range of diverse learners, such as English learners...
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Carly D.

Para Educator And Tutoring Professional

Foothill Ranch, CA

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$22/hr
Hi! My name is Carly and I am from Mission Viejo, CA! I love working with kids and have extensive experience in education and childcare. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education with an emphasis in School Psychology and work as a Para Educator at an elementary school with both special needs and general education students....
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Hannah M.

Special Education And Elementary School Specialist

San Juan Capistrano, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Hannah! I recently graduated with my degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on teaching and learning and minor in psychology. I have over 10 years experience working with children of both atypical and typical development. I have worked as a respite worker, nanny, home school teacher, and tutor.
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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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Tahiry P.

Preschool Teacher

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi - It's a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet you. My name is Tahiry! I'm passionate about raising our next leaders. I am fluent in both English & Spanish! I very much enjoy/value The Montessori & Waldorf Philosophies. In fact, I am currently furthering my education in early education to soon become a Preschool Teacher,...
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Danelle B.

Reading Specialist

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Engaging educator with over 20 years of experience supporting students with unique learning styles and in diverse environments. My teaching approach is to make learning fun while building the confidence necessary to acquire new skills. Currently, I work with families who are homeschooling and will also be available throughout...
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Catherine B.

Tutor/Teacher

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$40/hr
6 years experience
3+ years as substitute teacher and private tutor 1 school year teaching special needs students in grade K-5 2 school years teaching special needs students in grade K-3
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Karen C.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$27/hr
1 year experience
I lead a healthy lifestyle and specialize in nutrition plans, recipes, and cooking. I can replicate dishes and cook based on your specific needs. Tutoring available.
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Hayley W.

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$35/hr
I graduated from ASU in May 2024 with a degree in Special Education. I am a full time K-4 resource teacher in Phoenix. I work primarily with students who have ADHD and Autism. I very familiar with IEP's and if your child has one I can help work on their goals with them. I will be home in California from June 1st to July 20th.
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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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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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Samantha W.

College Educated Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Sam and I have been a tutor since my Freshman year of high school. I began tutoring at a small shelter and then began to tutor at my local elementary and middle school. I have also done some private Spanish tutoring. During COVID I also created a volunteer tutoring platform to help families out during this time. I...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $45.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Laguna Woods, CA

Special Needs Tutors in Laguna Woods, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs tutors

John S.

John is great with kids. He has really help my son who is a senior and my daughter who is a junior in high school. Looking forward to...

- Henry M.

Logan M.

Logan is super helpful and caring! I gave him a day notice to take care of my dog and two kids because my husband and I had to leave town...

- Samantha W.

Melina K.

Melina has been absolutely amazing at helping my kids stay current on their homework and prepare for tests. Each day she has a great...

- Susie W.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Laguna Woods, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Laguna Woods, CA is $45.00 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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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