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Sabrina H.

Mercer Island, WA

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$50/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! My name is Sabrina and I specialize in tutoring preK-6th grade students. I have a Master's degree in Education, a Washington teaching credential, and experience working in both public and private schools! My favorite subjects to teach are reading and math. I love making learning fun by incorporating games and the...
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Xia X.

Mercer Island, WA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I graduated from UW as a Psychology major and I am now heading to Pepperdine University for Master's study in Psychology. I have an intense interest in humanity and natural science since little. Job-wise, I enjoy working with people and love challenges. Teaching/tutoring and counseling is where my real passion is at! I have...
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Mara D.

Part-time English, Math, And Social Studies Tutor Grades 8 And Below

Mercer Island, WA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Mara, and I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from University with a degree in Finance. During my time there, I was actively involved in various honor societies and extracurricular activities that emphasized academic excellence and leadership. I attended the School District from Kindergarten through 12th...
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Suzan D.

Unlock The Potential In Writing And Critical Thinking!

Mercer Island, WA

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$45/hr
7 years experience
I'm a certified English Language Arts teacher with 7 years of experience helping students thrive. I specialize in structured paragraph and essay writing (Jane Schaeffer method), literary analysis, presentations, public speaking, personal statements, and proper citation. I also support homework organization and study planning....
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Kristin F.

Multiple Topic Teacher/Tutor That Makes Learning Fun!

Kirkland, WA

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Kristin. I am a 46-year-old teacher with a background teaching 25 + children age 3-15. I am open to home schooling, safe bubbling in multi families with parents who work out of home to teach multiple topics to students throughout the day. I can tutor high-school studentsI and provide support and feedback. I love to...
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Angela H.

Certified Special Education Teacher And Regular-ed Too

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I enjoy working with students in a manner that respects and encourages them. All subjects, though higher Math not good. I've been a teacher for 28 years ! I'm friendly and enjoy a casual but businesslike tutoring atmosphere.

Anita A. says "Angela visits my mom in her Adult Family home to provide companionship and activities. She's reliable and communicates well. My mom really enjoys the...

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Mia S.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I spend the majority of my week as a medical assistant in a pediatric clinic in Seattle. While I absolutely love my job, I don't get to spend enough one-on-one time with the kids. I'd love to help your family whether it be babysitting, tutoring, or helping with errands. I have more than 12 years of experience, am CPR certified...

Julie L. says "I hired Mia to help my son prep for his SSAT. It was my first time on Care.com and I couldn’t have been happier to find such a patient and caring tutor....

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Celica M.

Renton, WA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 5+years experience working with children at the YMCA reading books to children, teaching art projects, singing songs and playing active games with them. I was a volunteer Art Docent in school for a year. I work in the Issaquah School District as a substitute Paraprofessional/teacher assistant to kids with special needs....
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Liesl C.

Seattle Based Grad Student To Tutor Math, Science & Writing

Seattle, WA

4.7(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
My tutoring methodology involves encouraging students to discover answers for themselves rather than completing their homework myself. I firmly believe that discovering how to enjoy the process of learning is often as important as passing. Ideally students I work with would--through ascertaining how they best learn &...

Jennifer C. says "Leisl began working with my daughter towards the end of algebra 1 last year, and is now tutoring her in geometry. She is a fantastic tutor! Liesl filled...

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Sophie N.

Special Education Teacher!

Seattle, WA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
I have 4 years of professional teaching experience. I can help with Special Education and elementary school subjects. I have a degree in special education and American Sign Language. I received my masters in special education with an emphasis in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis! I hold a WA teaching certificate in special...
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Emma R.

Soon To Be Teacher

Seattle, WA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I am less than a year away from graduating with a bachelors in elementary education. I have experience teaching and coaching as well has having worked with special needs individuals. I would prefer to work in person!
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Melissa S.

Math And Science Tutor

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I've spent the last 2 years as a math and science teacher at a 1-on-1 school and have experience working with students who have special needs. I am currently working on a Master's degree in education and graduated from the UW with a B. Sc. in physics in 2019.
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Rattana K.

Kirkland, WA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Hi parents, Kids often ask me what game they are about to play when I show up at their house. Little did they know that "game" they are talking is all about learning. I offer play-based learning for reading(phonics), literacy and maths through various gamified activities related to art, craft, sensory, physical...
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Amy S.

National Board Certified Teacher - Tutoring

Seattle, WA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I am a National Board Certified teacher with a Masters and Special Education Degree. I have 16 years of full-time teaching experience in public schools. I taught 6-7th grade Reading and Writing for 10 years and for the last 6 years have taught reading intervention and, most recently, Special Education; I work with K-5 graders to...
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Kendall B.

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Seattle, WA

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$24/hr
2 years experience
I have extensive knowledge in the field of special education which has made it easy for me to facilitate learning based on a student's needs.
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Tara G.

Caregiver With Tutoring Experience

Sammamish, WA

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$15/hr
I am studying at the University of Washington Bothell to be a teacher. With my program I have worked with kids ranging from Kindergarten to 4th grade in science, math and reading. I love getting kids excited about learning, and I can make learning fun and exciting!
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Dalainee H.

Sammamish, WA

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$35/hr
Hi, I'm Dalainee! My passion has always been helping children learn, grow, and feel confident in their abilities. I hold a bachelor's degree in both Elementary Education and Special Education from the University of Hawaii, and I'm currently pursuing an online master's in Educational Theory and Practice. I have experience as a...
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Danica S.

Tutoring Bio

Seattle, WA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
About Me: Hi! I'm Dani, a passionate and creative educator with over 8 years of experience teaching and tutoring students from toddlers to adults. I specialize in: * Elementary All Subjects * ESL (English as a Second Language) * Fitness (In Progress NCAA Certified Personal Trainer) * SAT/ACT & AP Exam Prep * French Language...
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Rachel F.

Certificated Math, Special Education And Career And Technical Education Teacher

Seattle, WA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have taught at a middle school for 2 years and a high school for 2 years and familiar with 6th-12th grade reading, writing and math standards. I started tutoring when I was in high school to help others better understand math concepts. In my spare time, I like to cook, travel, spend time with family and friends, do it...
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Kelly L.

Seattle, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
School based occupational therapist looking to stay busy over the summer! Can tutor k-8, lots of experience with special education !
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.25/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

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

Angela H.

Angela visits my mom in her Adult Family home to provide companionship and activities. She's reliable and communicates well. My mom really...

- Anita A.

Mia S.

I hired Mia to help my son prep for his SSAT. It was my first time on Care.com and I couldn’t have been happier to find such a patient and...

- Julie L.

Liesl C.

Leisl began working with my daughter towards the end of algebra 1 last year, and is now tutoring her in geometry. She is a fantastic tutor!...

- Jennifer C.

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Mercer Island, WA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Mercer Island, WA is $32.25 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 Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA. 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 Mercer Island, WA, 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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