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Martha V.

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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Carolina N.

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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Jennifer B.

Elementary/Middle Learning Support And Tutoring

Sunnyvale, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
As an educator with over 20 years of classroom experience, I enjoy working with all ages of students. Helping students conquer intimidating tasks and challenges is something that I love to do. Having taught both elementary and middle school I am confident in my abilities to help in all core curriculum areas. For me, playing a...
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Nannette J.

Effective And Fun Special Educator.

San Carlos, CA

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$70/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring and knowledgeable. I like tutoring because it brings a sense of joy when a child reaches their learning potential. I'm looking for a job for the summer. Particularly, a child who has learning disabilities or on the autism spectrum. I started tutoring when I was in college. In my...
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Graciela M.

Alviso, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Teaching and providing support comes very naturally to me. In 2020 I began attending courses to be a Teacher's Assistant for a Professor at Cal State East Bay. My TA positioned opened my eyes to the beauty of teaching and how much I love to see people learn a grow! Since my TA position I have been a summer camp teacher, an aid...
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Annette D.

Newark, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
As a seasoned educator at a vibrant afterschool program, I expertly guide students toward academic success. With extensive experience teaching preschool and kindergarten ages, I foster engaging learning environments that promote curiosity and growth. I bring over four years of experience in education, with expertise in Early...
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Emon M.

Fremont, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Emon, and I'm a passionate and experienced tutor who truly enjoys helping children learn and grow. I've worked with students in both one-on-one and small group settings, and I have experience supporting kids with special needs, including those with ADHD and on the autism spectrum. I tailor each session to your...
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Arianna H.

Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
Hello I am fluent in Mandarin and written Chinese, I've also excelled in mathematics in high school and still practice to exercise my memory.
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Kaimei G.

Duke Student Tutor

Belmont, CA

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$50/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am an undergraduate at Duke who is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. I have tutored college essay writing, preK-12th grade subjects, and SAT. I have worked with neurodivergent and disabled students in addition to neurotypical students. I have also been an athlete my entire life so I love doing sports/activities with my...
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Padmaja N.

Math/English/Test Prep Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I am a knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic tutor who cares deeply about the student progress in Math/ Science/English. I have masters in computer science and business administration, own and drive my car and am a non-smoker, non- drinker.
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Aylin M.

Redwood City, CA

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$29/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm Aylin, a 20-year-old college student looking to tutor K-5 students. I worked at a local K-8 school during summer school, helping kids with their learning and class activities. I'm more comfortable tutoring elementary grades (K-5) and love making learning fun with little games, songs, and creative activities.
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Katelyn W.

Tutor (English, Science, Math, Or Music)

Stanford, CA

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$13/hr
Hi, my name is Katie W.. I am a 20-year-old college student. In the past I have acquired experience helping my mother tutor children in the DFW area. I have worked with students, kindergarten through high school, in subjects such as English, Science, Math, and music theory. I also have taught piano lessons to college students...
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Joy M.

Life Learner Ready To Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$48/hr
10 years experience
My name is Joy and I'm knowledge obsessed. I am currently hyper fixated with classic philosophy and neuroscience. My interests and topic knowledge is vast. I have also been working in Tech, specifically Finance, for the last decade. I have lead huge teams and had a lot of success. However, I am ready to go back to school and...
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Stephanie D.

Experienced And Patient Tutor Trained In English, Math, And Art

Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am a previously trained Community College tutor for English and Business. I graduated in a BA in Economics from UCSB, so I am experienced in varying subjects in Math, English, History, and others by request! I would love to assist your child in their academic endeavors!
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Emilie R.

French Tutor

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
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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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Christina P.

Tutoring & Lessons

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think." A native English speaker, originally from the Midwest. I have been a K-12 Tutor for over 10 years. I have a Bachelor of Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Business Management with an emphasis in Leadership. I strive to meet the needs of each of my students...

Care Member says "Our daughter has a severe stigmatism (Sees the eye doctor every 4-6mos) and was behind in school by 2-3 grade levels. We tried other tutoring programs,...

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Paula W.

Part-Time To Full-Time Tutor, Caregiver And Family Assistant

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a positive and energetic 32-year-old college graduate and certified holistic nutritionist and private chef. Ever since I was a teenager, I have been babysitting and tutoring children, especially children 4 years and older. I do have some experience with toddlers too. I tutor in all subjects, but especially Math, English,...

Christina H. says "My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related learning...

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Veronica L.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Veronica. I have experience in tutoring Elementary English and Math. I am bilingual as well. Also have experience working with special education.
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E Monii B.

Credentialed Educator (preK-9th)-Available AM,PM & Weekends

San Lorenzo, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
24+ years experience as classroom teacher and tutor. Awesome homework, study skills & organization assistance at elementary and middle school levels. Professional Services Include: Literacy Specialist, Basic Math Skills, Customized Schedules, Enrichment Activities, Skills Assessments, Homework Packets, School Break Packets

Ramonia P. says "She took the time to get to know my child and I think this made a good start to a long relationship."

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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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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $38.71/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 5.0

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Special Needs Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs tutors

Christina P.

Our daughter has a severe stigmatism (Sees the eye doctor every 4-6mos) and was behind in school by 2-3 grade levels. We tried other...

- Care member

Paula W.

My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related...

- Christina H.

E Monii B.

She took the time to get to know my child and I think this made a good start to a long relationship.

- Ramonia P.

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 $38.71 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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