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Ashley O.

Experienced Teacher With Masters

Los Gatos, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I believe every child is a unique learner and I love supporting their personal and academic growth. I taught middle and elementary school for 8 years and I have a masters in education with a focus on differentiation. I especially love the kids who don't quite fit in the box. Before teaching in 2007, I worked as a summer camp...
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Virginia B.

Los Gatos, CA

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$49/hr
10 years experience
For over 15 years, I've empowered students to reach their academic goals through personalized tutoring, lesson planning and coaching. I understand that each student is unique with different learning styles, strengths, and challenges. As an educator, it is my job to identify this and create the most optimal learning environment....
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Mary B.

Los Gatos, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Mary, and I'm a creative and experienced tutor with a degree in English Literature from Wheaton College. While in school, I worked as a professional tutor at a learning center, supporting students in standardized test prep, English writing, ESL, and even secondary-level math and science. After graduating, I joined...
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Lark K.

Miss

Los Gatos, CA

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$22/hr
Retired elementary teacher, Spanish bilingual , loves children, animals, literature, writing, art and movement!
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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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Veena P.

Creative Fun K-6 Experienced Tutor .

San Jose, CA

4.4(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Tutoring in person and online And drive depending on the area as well Tutoring at your home .

Mona C. says "My 4th grade son was struggling in private school. We put him in public school, and he was still having issues. Ms. Veena has been such a big help. She...

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Jessica N.

Experienced 1:1 Tutor

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a Special Education Para Educator at a high school. Prior to this I worked at an elementary school with all students K-5, as an Individualized Learning Specialist for six years. Before that I served as an AmeriCorps City Year member providing tutoring,...
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Daniela S.

Child Development Student

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
Hi everyone, My name is Daniela you can call me Dani. I am from Colombia, and I am 26years old. I have experiences working with kids for more than 8 years in Colombia. I moved to this country around 10 years ago. I have a bachelor in education and I am finishing my master in special education.

Jackson S. says "We hired Daniela for Spanish lessons for our son. My son improved his Spanish in less than a month. Daniela taught her in a fun way phrase and words....

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Or B.

Or. B Sunnyvale/Cupertino K-5 English Tutor

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, my name is Or! Having worked in various camp and school settings, it's a pleasure creating fun and educational environments. Getting to know students and children I work with and building connections is on the top of my priorities priority maintaining their safety and overall well being. I've worked with children...

Ioana T. says "Or helped my kids and our family to navigate the very challenging times of online schooling. He provided support to my second grader and my 5th grader with...

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Julia S.

Tutor For Elementary Through Middle School

San Jose, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have worked as a middle school tutor in the past helping students with language arts and math. I am an aspiring elementary teacher; I am very familiar with common core standards. Additionally, I am currently working as a paraprofessional supporting students with special needs within the classroom. A lot of the work I do is...
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Shari C.

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
Patient, loving and professional. Extensive experience with ages 0 months - teen age. ABA/CBT, Regular and Special education instruction. In school, at home 10+ years experience. Worked with Spec. Ed. RBT's very closely for many years.
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Sierra D.

Elementary Special Ed And 5th Grade Gen Ed Teacher

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I have my BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education. After receiving my BA I worked full time as a teacher in a 4th and 5th grade classroom for 3 years. I did this while pursuing my Master's Degree in Special Education. After receiving my Master's Degree I worked as an elementary Special Education teacher...
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Faith J.

Santa Clara, CA

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$26/hr
I am an experienced tutor who has supported children across a broad range of subjects and grade levels. Over a three-year period, I provided academic assistance while nannying for a family with two special needs children, one with autism spectrum disorder and the other with severe anxiety (ages 7 and 10 when I began). I tailored...
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Zeynep S.

San Jose, CA

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$27/hr
Bachelor's degree in Child Development from Turkey with hands-on training at an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based special education center. Experienced in working with children of diverse needs and backgrounds, including supporting language development and individualized learning. In the U. S., have provided care and...
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Nancy I.

Patient And Enthusiastic Tutor

San Jose, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello there, my name is Nancy I. and I have 5 1/2 years of experience in tutoring. I love reading and writing. I enjoy helping and enhancing others understand and build their linguistics. I grew up translating for many peers in my community. I am passionate about education and I always find new ways to make learning fun!...
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Alexandra S.

Tutor

Cupertino, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
As a tutor, I have completed over 400 sessions, teaching students in both elementary and middle school, from TK to 8th grade. I also occasionally tutor high school English and writing. I instruct and prepare lessons that are specific to the student, with a focus on reading preparedness, phonics, and grade-level math. I develop...
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Lauren S.

Tutor

Campbell, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Lauren and I'm 28 years old. I have a degree in organizational communication and experience in childhood development as I used to work as a preschool teacher aid. I have been tutoring children for over eight years now. I also taught swim lessons and singing lessons throughout the years. I look forward to...
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Esteban R.

San Jose, CA

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Making homework fun for all ages . Hi I am Esteban . I myself struggled as a child in school and it was one day I met an amazing tutor. I realized I could spread the hope, strengths and security of helping someone pass a class or raise their grade . I look forward to hearing back from you.
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Padmaja N.

Math/English/Test Prep Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I am a knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic tutor who cares deeply about the student progress in Math/ Science/English. I have masters in computer science and business administration, own and drive my car and am a non-smoker, non- drinker.
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.50/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Los Gatos, CA

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

Elizabeth V.

Elizabeth guided the English, literature portion of our youngest son's middle school homeschooling program. Liz combined reading both...

- Care member

Dianna Z.

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...

- Joyce E.

Veena P.

My 4th grade son was struggling in private school. We put him in public school, and he was still having issues. Ms. Veena has been such a...

- Mona C.

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Los Gatos, CA is $31.50 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 Gatos, 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 Gatos, 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 Gatos, 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 Gatos, 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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