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Sara B.

Elementary School Special Needs Tutor

Palm Desert, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with small groups of elementary age children within a variety of subjects. I have worked with Washington Charter as a Para-educator in the Resource course. I have worked with Desert Sands Unified School District as a Para-educator as well, with students who experience moderate to severe disabilities for 12 years.
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Palm Desert, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have a BA in Communication & Psychology from the University of San Francisco. 10+ years experience tutoring kids of all ages. Specialize in Humanities/English/Literature.
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Tutor

Cathedral City, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Hazel and I will love to help I'm experience in certain areas, but most definitely can see if I'm a perfect match
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Indio, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Eric. I enjoy working with students. I believe that they all have a lot of potential and I want to help them reach that potential. I understand that in order for them to learn they require an adapted teaching approach along with patience. They also need to have fun while they are learning. I currently run a...
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Tutor

La Quinta, CA

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a graduate of Utah Tech University and am currently working on my Master's in Sport Management. I often help the kids I babysit get through their lessons and complete their homework. I am very patient and enjoy connecting with the kids I help tutor. I have the most experience working with kids ages 5-8. Please let me...
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Cathedral City, CA

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$22/hr
With nearly two years of experience in the Palm Springs Unified School District and working with students ages 3-11, I bring a warm, supportive approach to tutoring. I hold a college degree and specialize in helping children build confidence in core subjects like reading, writing, and math through patient, personalized...
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Paraprofessional

Indio, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with many spectrum of children's needs throughout many years. The last school I worked at was a middle school in Oklahoma working with special needs children and have tutored many children. I love helping them learn and grow.
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Indio, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have experience tutoring for 1 year paid, 3 years unpaid for family and friends. I have experience with autism and adhd. I understand every child is different and they all have their own way of learning. Hopefully I can help ease a bit of that stress in your family.
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Former Teacher

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
I enjoy finding creative ways to engage youth in mastering academics and overcoming any learning obstacles they may be experiencing.
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I have tutored children through elementary ages. but have experience in caring for all ages. I have experience in tutoring for Science, Art, Math, English, and Sports. I especially love helping kids read. I have helped coach volleyball at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp in UCLA for over 1, 500 kids. I also have aided in...
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Highly Rated, Experienced, And Empathetic Private Educator/Homeschooling

Palm Springs, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, with most of my clientele being children and teens with special needs. For over 15 years, I have taught language, executive functioning, play, social, and life skills to kids with ADHD, Autism, CP, Pandas, and other diagnoses. In addition to doing private behavioral therapy, I have...
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Coachella, CA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
I have 4+ year of experience working with kids elementary - high school. I also have experience as a paraeducator for special needs children. I am confident I can help kids understand the material.
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Program Manager | 35+ Years Of Leadership, Program Management, And Defense Acquisition

Palm Springs, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi Everyone, I'm Don and I'm a Program Manager with over three decades of experience leading multimillion dollar programs. I work in a very dynamic environment where multitasking, program management, and project execution are key. In my career I have led teams, trained professionals and guided colleagues through complex...
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  • 13 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Palm Desert, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Palm Desert, CA is $22.50 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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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