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Marielle L.

Easygoing Elementary Tutor

Los Gatos, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I'm passionate about creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children. I believe in positive reinforcement, patience, in effective communication, and allowing children to develop their curiosity and emotions in a mindful way- at their own pace. Availability: Morning/evenings weekdays Full day weekends A little...
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Natasha M.

Tutoring Experience

Los Gatos, CA

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$26/hr
6 years experience
I have had a total of 5 years of experience tutoring from all age ranges and various types of subjects. As my major in college being biology I have tackled a lot of STEM courses. I have a fair share of experience with many types of subjects.
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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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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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Caroline Z.

Recent Graduate Looking For Part Time Tutor Position

Los Gatos, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I'm looking to work part time with a Bay Area family while I go through the full time job recruiting process. I have a Master's and Bachelor's from top universities, have been tutoring since high school part time and am well voiced in science, math and more.
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Jennifer L.

English

Cupertino, CA

4.8(1)
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$70/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Special Education: I primarily with children with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, developmental delays. I focus mainly on small groups and whole classroom instruction. I work on fine motor, written expression, adaptive skills, social/emotional regulation. Pertaining to elementary school level, I work on reading comprehension, vocabulary,...

Care Member says "I have been incredibly fortunate to have Jennifer work with my child over the past few months. From the very first session, it was clear that Jennifer...

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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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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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Janette O.

College Student Available To Tutor And Take Care Of Children

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
Although I have not been formally paid to tutor, I have assisted young children between the ages of 6-12 with their homework while nannying. I've also worked with children with attention deficit issues who struggle to stay focused and finish tasks. I'm enrolled in college, so I'm knowledgeable of the different studying...
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Or B.

Or. B Sunnyvale/Cupertino K-5 English Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 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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Veena P.

Creative Fun K-6 Experienced Tutor .

San Jose, CA

4.4(1)
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$55/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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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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Danika W.

Special Needs Educator

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi there, nice to meet you! My name is Danika, and I have an extensive background in providing educational support to Middle and Elementary School students. After completing a bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2016, I began work as a Special Education Assistant. I have worked at both the elementary and middle school levels,...
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Claire H.

San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I am a recent college graduate with my BS in General Education and Special Education grades 1-6. Throughout my undergraduate work, I have managed whole classrooms and been a paid substitute teacher. Additionally, I am currently a volunteer with an Americorps program that provides academic and emotional support for students in...
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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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Andrew M.

Tutoring

San Jose, CA

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$40/hr
7 years experience
I am currently UC Santa Cruz Graduate (English Major) that has 7 years of teaching experience. I've taught from elementary to high school in special education with students in a mild to moderate program. I've worked with various students that were in both general and special education, which has given me experience in multiple...
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Sasha T.

Cupertino, CA

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$100/hr
7 years experience
I offer personalized, after-school tutoring services for 1st to 3rd graders to support academic growth and confidence in core subjects such as reading, writing, and math. With several years of teaching experience, including three years as a special education teacher, I provide tailored lessons to meet each child's unique needs...
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Lalainia B.

Experienced Tutor

Cupertino, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years of experience working for a public school district in both special education and mainstream classrooms K-5. My district has provided me with extensive ongoing certified training and continued support in working with each of the grades. The training provided by the district includes tutoring and behavior...
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Jessica N.

Experienced 1:1 Tutor

San Jose, CA

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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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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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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.80/hr as of August 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

Jennifer L.

I have been incredibly fortunate to have Jennifer work with my child over the past few months. From the very first session, it was clear...

- Care member

Daniela S.

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...

- Jackson S.

Elizabeth V.

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

- Care member

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 $25.80 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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