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Jessica M.

Fun And Structured Tutor

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My name is Jessica, and I help families who have their children in programs that keep them out of school for part of the week. During COVID many families transitioned to school at home (whether by choice or not) and some have decided they would like to keep their children at home full time or part time. However, from my own...

Care Member says "Jessica has been a huge help to our family in tutoring our 7 and 8 year old boys! She is very disciplined on time and scheduling throughout the day that...

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Tamara O.

Experienced K-12 Teacher

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I am Mrs. Tamara! :) Thank you for reading! I am a seasoned K-12 teacher with a focus on Language Arts, Reading and Writing as well as Spanish and German foreign languages in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego. I have taught AP English and History and my students successfully gained college credits. Before becoming...

Cy K. says "Tamara has been assisting my daughter for several months, and the progress she has achieved is truly commendable. Prior to Tamara's tutoring, my daughter...

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Marisa D.

Master-Level English/Reading & Writing Tutor!

San Diego, CA

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Master-level, licensed educator with a passion for helping students learn at their individual level and HAVE FUN while doing it! My innovative approach to teaching blends a variety of programs that are intentionally specialized and intended to make learning engaging, purposeful, and fun. I have over 10+ years of tutoring...
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Annie S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello. I have a BA in education from the University of San Diego. In College I worked as a teacher's assistant in a second grade class and was in charge of teaching students language arts skills and lessons. I completed practicing in Visual and Performing Arts, Special Education, Math and Science, and Reading and Writing. I have...

Amanda H. says "Anastasia is just what I needed for my ADD kiddo. She's calm, quiet and kind and patiently keeps my kid on track while they do their homework. I'm...

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Monica S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified special education teacher with a wide range of experience with various disabilities. I have been tutoring and working with children on academics for over 5 years.

Jennifer R. says "Monica was an absolute godsend! My husband and I are both nurses which some of you may know is a really crazy schedule. Not only was Monica able to help...

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Theresa S.

Tutor-K-6

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Theresa, an experienced tutor with a strong background in working with K-8 students in reading, writing, and math. I specialize in creating personalized, engaging lessons that support each student's learning style, including those with IEPs or unique academic needs. I currently tutor part-time and work at a local...

Care Member says "Theresa is an exceptional young lady who kept my kids engaged during their tutoring sessions. She gave excellent support to my older child who is...

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Zaynab A.

Expert Math Tutor | Making Numbers Click For Every Student

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm Zaynab, an experienced mathematics tutor with a decade of teaching experience. Over the years, I have worked with college athletes, served as an undergraduate instructor, and helped countless students build confidence in math. To me, math is not just a subject; it is a passion, and I love making it accessible and...

Amanda A. says "Zaynab is reliable, knowledgeable, friendly, and relates well with children. I hired Zaynab to help my 8 year old daughter with math skills, Zaynab...

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Leiah C.

Academic Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I received my Master's Degree in May of 2022 in Speech-Language Pathology. I currently work full-time as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who works with medically complex children in the hospital setting. I have completed rotations in both public school and special education school settings, working with children across...
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Genevieve M.

Special Education Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$45/hr
3 years experience
Thank you for checking out my profile. I run my own senior caregiving business during the day and offer in home and virtual tutoring sessions in the afternoon. I have an immense amount of experience working with children. I've provided respite care to those with special needs and have worked one on one as a classroom aid for...
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Kate B.

Tutor

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
Hi I'm Kate, worked as a speech therapist for 3 years within the schools with a variety of different ages. I am available for tutoring and homework help for elementary and middle school aged students.
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Lindsey T.

Experienced Elementary School Teacher

La Mesa, CA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I have been teaching three years as a First Grade teacher in Greenville, SC. I am relocating to California in June 2019. I have taught with my school's after school program, which deals with tutoring in-need students in math, reading, and character education/social-emotional support. I have my Masters in Education with a STEAM...
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Cassandra E.

San Diego, CA

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$17/hr
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from Sacramento State University. I am currently working towards earning my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at Sacramento State University and am currently a student teacher for 1st grade in EGUSD. Lastly, I am currently learning new material through my program and willing to...
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Heather F.

Teaching Is My Passion!

San Diego, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past 20 years, I have taught primary elementary students with special needs. I have decided to leave public education in order to have more flexibility with my schedule in order to be more available for family obligations. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's degree in Special Education. My specialty is...
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Cailey G.

Tutor With Special Education Experience

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Over the past 3 years, I've worked as a behavioral therapist for autistic children in a school setting. I worked with a client one-on-one in a classroom setting and provided help not only managing behaviors, but also in teaching the content if additional help was needed. I was with a client through 3rd-6th grade, and helped them...
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Adrienne R.

Creative And Motivating Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I am an experienced elementary teacher with a passion for helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I specialize in working with students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, including those with disabilities or multilingual learners. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in...
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Hanna G.

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I organized, lead and worked within a number of programming both for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Specifically, I worked as an art studio assistant where I planned and executed programming for a wide range of children ages 3 months-15 years. Iv have extensive experience (5+ years) working as a nanny and...
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Kaitlin L.

Passionate Educator Offering Student-Centered, Confidence-Building Tutoring Services

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
As a credentialed educator with experience in both general and special education, I believe in creating a student-centered, inclusive learning environment. My tutoring approaches is rooted in building positive authentic relationships with students, allowing them to feel comfortable and supported and their learning journey. I use...
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Emily B.

Special Education Tutor

Escondido, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm a preschool special education teacher. I love teaching academics like colors, letters, shapes, and numbers through play and song. I also excel in teaching functional communication and self-regulation skills. While I teach preschool, I also have 3 years of experience working in grades 1st through 5th
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Jennifer L.

Spanish Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$19/hr
I have a degree in Spanish and another in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I have tutored various classmates and would love to share my knowledge with you or with your child. Language is my passion, and my approach is to start from the ground up with simple grammar with lots of retests to check for understanding. I...
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Alicia B.

Hi! I Am A Teacher On Summer Break Helping Kiddos Learn And Limit The Summer Break Learning Gap!

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable and adaptable I am a high school special education teacher & just looking for some extra work :) I have a Masters & Teaching Credential in Special Education. In my spare time, I like to do yoga, hike, travel go to the beach, and read One thing you should know about me is...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.75/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Lakeside, CA

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

Jessica M.

Jessica has been a huge help to our family in tutoring our 7 and 8 year old boys! She is very disciplined on time and scheduling throughout...

- Care member

Tamara O.

Tamara has been assisting my daughter for several months, and the progress she has achieved is truly commendable. Prior to Tamara's...

- Cy K.

Annie S.

Anastasia is just what I needed for my ADD kiddo. She's calm, quiet and kind and patiently keeps my kid on track while they do their...

- Amanda H.

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Lakeside, CA is $25.75 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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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