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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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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
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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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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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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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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Melissa L.

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
I am a great tutor for anybody in elementary school. I currently work as an instructional assistant in seattle. I work with special needs kids and would a great tutor in that areas as well.
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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 recently completed my masters in special education too! I hold a WA teaching certificate in special education K-12 and elementary grades 2-6.
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Samantha W.

Veteran Educator And Advocate

Redmond, WA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I'm Sam, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to Seaside SpEd! With over 10 years of special education classroom experience and eight years of tutoring, I'm passionate about helping all students excel in academics, social skills, and executive functioning. I can't wait to connect and explore how I can best support your child's...
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Jade G.

Reading And Writing Tutor Available For Fun And Engaging Lessons

Seattle, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I was a gifted reader and writer as a child and have loved reading to others since I was a young girl. I have nine years of professional experience working with children. I worked as both a daycare instructor as well as a summer camp counselor, art teacher, and sports coach. I am passionate about art and English and I would love...
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Claire K.

Fun And Experienced Tutor

Seattle, WA

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I taught elementary special education for 5 years and 3rd grade for 1 year. I have extensive experience helping struggling students, with and without IEPs, make progress toward meeting grade-level expectations in reading, writing, and math. I have also supported students in all academic areas working with them on their...
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Mary S.

Renton, WA

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$45/hr
3 years experience
I am a dedicated tutor with 3+ years of experience improving student grades and confidence in a variety of subjects. I create targeted lessons in a variety of subject areas and tailor exercises to the individual learning style of the student. I have experience teaching students who are neurodivergent and I take pride in...
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Charlotte K.

Tutoring

Seattle, WA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Over the past six years, I've built extensive experience working with children between 6 and 14. I've worked with both typically developing and special needs populations. I spent seven months working at a therapeutic boarding school for boys, helping support their development of social and emotional skills. Following this...
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Hailey P.

Issaquah, WA

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$26/hr
I hold a B. A. in Elementary and Special Education and a M. S. in Curriculum and Instruction. I would love to work with your child on any skills they might need help with. I am a certificated teacher with 2. 5 years of professional experience, and 10+ years of experience working with children.
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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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Stephanie P.

Tutor Available

Sammamish, WA

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$25/hr
I have been an early childhood educator since 2015. I am proficient in English, math, reading, writing, and flute but will happily teach most subjects. My BA in Education and Master of Education degrees are both from the University of Washington. I am COVID cautious and hope you are too! I live in a cat-friendly house.
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Nicolas C.

Seattle, WA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of June 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 $28.00 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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