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CRLA Level 3 Master Tutor - Specialized In Learning And Attention Challenges

Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
I have CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) Level 3 Master Tutor Certification, the highest achievable level for peer tutoring. I earned this certification at University of Arizona's SALT Center, renowned for its academic support program for students with attention and learning challenges. While working there for 2...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I started off my career as a teacher aid and para educator working one on one with small groups or one student at a time empowering students to reach their full potential is my passion. Now as a substitute teacher going into my first year of teaching, I specialize in creating personalized learning experiences for elementary and...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
My approach is rooted in the belief that with the right tools and a strong community, anyone can rise above the limitations placed before them. I focus on equipping each client with the resources they need to navigate their world with confidence and independence. This is never a one size fits all process. I take a tailored...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced educator with 11 years of teaching experience in New Orleans with specialities in: French Language, Social Emotional Skills, Life Skills, and general homework support for neurodivergent students Kindergarten to 9th grade. I taught Special Education and worked as Director of Student Success. I have a Masters...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
8 years experience
I have experience supporting students in both academic and personal learning environments. I worked as a special education paraprofessional, providing one-on-one support to a high school student, helping them stay focused, organized, and engaged in their schoolwork. During the pandemic, I also worked as a school assistant and...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$45/hr
8 years experience
For me, working with children is incredibly rewarding. With over 8 years of private school lead teacher classroom and childcare experience, including a graduate degree and Early Child Development coursework, I'm confident in my ability to provide nurturing and engaging care. My background as a teacher has equipped me with the...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Hello, My name is Alondra and I'm currently a Senior at UC Berkeley where I am majoring in Business Administration. I've been working with kids since I was 17 and I really enjoy it. I started my childcare journey working as a tutor and activity / elective coordinator at San Mateo County Libraries where I was an employee for...
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French Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dear parent, As a parent of a 15yo daughter and 11yo son, with 10+ year of Montessori practice, 8 years of experience supporting local children and families as a career, a relationship coaching practice, an English to French professional Translator background, I have a wealth of experience and much wisdom and enthusiasm...
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Certified Reading Specialist

Sunnyvale, CA

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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...
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Newark, CA

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$50/hr
15 years experience
I am a fully credentialed teacher and have experience working with children, teens and adults who have learning disabilities, Autism and social emotional / behavior challenges. I have trained multiple times by Handle With Care behavior intervention program. I have worked in public and non public schools. I am interested in...
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Mountain View, CA

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$40/hr
2 years experience
I'm currently an Instructional Assistant at Mountain View High School, where I support students in general education, special education, and ELD classes. I help students stay on track with assignments, build understanding, and improve confidence in their learning. I'm patient, supportive, and able to adapt my approach to each...
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Experienced Preschool To Middle School Science Teacher, Private Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$70/hr
10 years experience
I have been tutoring, students K-6th grade, for the past 10 years. I hold a California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, and have expertise in creating and leading academic sessions that are both engaging and purposeful. Content areas; reading, writing, math, and science, as well as study and organizational skills. I have...
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Personalized Tutoring For Confident Readers, Writers & Problem-Solvers

Menlo Park, CA

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$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello. I'm Bria, a dedicated and patient tutor specializing in English Language Arts. With a strong background in education and a passion for helping students grow, I work with learners from early elementary through middle school to build confidence and master essential skills. I am a private school teacher that specializes...
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
I love helping students with growing up learning English language math in foreign language. I enjoy watch them grow learning teaching fun activity and also different type of speeches making sure they're comfortable doing a speech learning different subjects.
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Redwood City, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
With 15 years of private English tutoring and 10+ years teaching classes at an after school program, I specialize in helping students from 4th grade through high school build confidence and mastery in English. My focus areas include reading comprehension, grammar, writing, literature, and test preparation (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE)...
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Mountain View, CA

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$30/hr
I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Master's degree in Education (emphasis on Elementary Ed.). I offer specialized tutoring services to help your child thrive in grades K-5. My approach is engaging, supportive, and tailored to meet your student's unique learning needs, whether they need help mastering reading,...
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Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

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$21/hr
I have many years of experience working with children and tutoring. I began that work engaging in fun filled summer and weekend (during school year) camps for people on the spectrum, then moving to caregiving for the same population. This was about 2 years. I then worked for 1. 5 years in behavioral services, typically in a...
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K-2 Summer Tutor - 1st Grade Teacher With 5 Years Experience

Redwood City, CA

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$29/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Martha, a certified teacher with 5 years of experience in 1st grade. This summer, I'm offering K-2 tutoring as a short-term pilot program to help young learners strengthen reading and math skills. While this is my first time offering private tutoring, I've supported many students in the classroom and love helping kids...
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Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have taught and implemented Spanish to children ages from birth to early adulthood. I have taught reading, writing, math in all Spanish. I had also worked through the pandemic one on one with children and have worked as an aide in the classroom with an autistic child for 10 plus...
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More Than Tutoring: Targeted Learning Therapy For Struggling Students

Sunnyvale, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
My name is Dennis, and I am a California Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 26 years of experience helping students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism, reading, writing, math, attention, and executive functioning challenges. My approach is different from traditional tutoring. I specialize in...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $36.86/hr as of May 2026

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Palo Alto, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Palo Alto, CA is $36.86 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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