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Alex F.

Design Student

Los Altos, CA

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$19/hr
I'm a current design student in college pursuing graphic design. I have experience in art medias such as painting, drawing, glass blowing, and digital design. I have involved in creating art since the age of 5 and have taken just about every art class my schools have offered leading up to college.
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Shannon W.

Experienced K-12 Teacher With Over 17 Years Of Experience

Los Altos, CA

5.0(0)
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$55/hr
Passionate and experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I create engaging, personalized lessons that support each child's learning style and help them build confidence and a love for learning.
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Sarah H.

Los Altos, CA

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$93/hr
10 years experience
I can tutor children up to 5th grade in Language Arts and Spanish. I can also teach beginner piano lessons to young children. I have been an elementary teacher and/or an elementary school principal for 30 years.
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Elizabeth V.

Part-Time Tutor

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher for 15 years. More recently, I have served as as an education director for a tutoring center and worked with pre-k students up to college aged students. I have helped prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and TOEFL. I especially enjoy...

Care Member says "Elizabeth guided the English, literature portion of our youngest son's middle school homeschooling program. Liz combined reading both contemporary and...

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Dianna Z.

Math Tutor Available

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...

Joyce E. says "Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys...

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Bria G.

Personalized Tutoring For Confident Readers, Writers & Problem-Solvers

Menlo Park, CA

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$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I'm Bria, a dedicated and patient tutor specializing in English Language Arts. With a strong background in education and a passion for helping students grow, I work with learners from early elementary through middle school to build confidence and master essential skills. I am a private school teacher that specializes...
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Daniel M.

Mountain View, CA

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$30/hr
I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Master's degree in Education (emphasis on Elementary Ed.). I offer specialized tutoring services to help your child thrive in grades K-5. My approach is engaging, supportive, and tailored to meet your student's unique learning needs, whether they need help mastering reading,...
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Andrea N.

Tutor Available

Menlo Park, CA

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$8/hr
4 years experience
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Special Education, as well as any subject. I have experience tutoring English, Math, Spanish, and Science. I can help in the home or online.
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Alexia L.

Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
I would love to tutor anyone with the needs of someone who can mentor young children, it's a beautiful place
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Itai K.

Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Totally happy to tutor your child (or children) with whatever topics, academic or not, they might need.
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Citlally G.

Hello!

Santa Clara, CA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi there I'm a very reliable, patient, and active person who loves to teach. I am fluent in Spanish and I have been nannying/tutoring for the last six years of my life. Looking for something ASAP as I am looking for a new job! with me your children or child will receive appropriate care and I'm also willing to do other tasks if...
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Hannah W.

Santa Clara, CA

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$45/hr
Hello! I'm a passionate and patient tutor with close to a decade of experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds. I graduated from college with a B. A. in English and a minor in Spanish. In addition to traditional tutoring, I've worked in special education settings and bring a supportive, adaptable approach...
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Caitlin J.

Education Graduate Student Tutor: Fun, Engaging And Caring

Menlo Park, CA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
I am in graduate school currently at San Francisco State University in a multiple subject credential/masters program. I co-teach Tuesday's and Thursday's in a 1st grade class while I am in school and worked in Kindergarten-4th grade. I absolutely love working with children and have also worked as a Camp Director at Mountain Camp...
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Sharon K.

Certified Reading Specialist

Sunnyvale, CA

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$49/hr
10 years experience
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...
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Thomas E.

Stanford, CA

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$45/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm a Stanford student studying Computer Science and Product Design, with extra time to help my local community. I have over 3+ years of teaching experience (Mathnasium, teaching Stanford courses, private tutoring experience). As a dog and hamster owner, and past dog sitter, I have 5+ years of experience taking care of...
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Carolina N.

Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have taught and implemented Spanish to children ages from birth to early adulthood. I have taught reading, writing, math in all Spanish. I had also worked through the pandemic one on one with children and have worked as an aide in the classroom with an autistic child for 10 plus...
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Gienah U.

Caring And Patient Tutor

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
I'm a former Brazilian Lawyer and Banker, who switched careers in order to better accommodate the needs of my 6 years old autistic son. I used to be a tutor volunteer during my high school years, as well as I volunteered to tutor some colleagues during law school. I am eager to learn, education always played a big role in my...
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Stephanie D.

Experienced And Patient Tutor Trained In English, Math, And Art

Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am a previously trained Community College tutor for English and Business. I graduated in a BA in Economics from UCSB, so I am experienced in varying subjects in Math, English, History, and others by request! I would love to assist your child in their academic endeavors!
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Christiane N.

Santa Clara, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with elementary school children I ve worked as a long term substitute teacher . I'm adaptable and informative . I'm willing to listen and make suggestions . Can you do 3 30 to 6 30 ? I'd love to talk more I don't drink or smoke if that matters to you
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Krystin N.

Kindergarten Readiness And Literacy Tutoring

Santa Clara, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Is your child beginning to read or needing extra support with foundational literacy skills? With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, I specialize in helping young learners build strong literacy skills in a way that's joyful, structured, and tailored just for them. As a current Kindergarten teacher and...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $55.67/hr as of December 2025

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

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Los Altos, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Los Altos, CA is $55.67 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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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