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Daniela S.

Child Development Student

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
Hi everyone, My name is Daniela you can call me Dani. I am from Colombia, and I am 26years old. I have experiences working with kids for more than 8 years in Colombia. I moved to this country around 10 years ago. I have a bachelor in education and I am finishing my master in special education.

Jackson S. says "We hired Daniela for Spanish lessons for our son. My son improved his Spanish in less than a month. Daniela taught her in a fun way phrase and words....

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Jessica N.

Experienced 1:1 Tutor

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a Special Education Para Educator at a high school. Prior to this I worked at an elementary school with all students K-5, as an Individualized Learning Specialist for six years. Before that I served as an AmeriCorps City Year member providing tutoring,...
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Dianna Z.

Math Tutor Available

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...

Joyce E. says "Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys...

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Mamta V.

Tutor Available

Hayward, CA

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$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
for more than 15 years and became full time tutor as I love to teach and mentor. I am offering professional tutoring services in the following subjects- Math(Common Core, Algebra, Pre algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus), Science, Physics, and financial education. I also work with special needs supporting their academic...
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Shari C.

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
Patient, loving and professional. Extensive experience with ages 0 months - teen age. ABA/CBT, Regular and Special education instruction. In school, at home 10+ years experience. Worked with Spec. Ed. RBT's very closely for many years.
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Faith J.

Santa Clara, CA

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$26/hr
I am an experienced tutor who has supported children across a broad range of subjects and grade levels. Over a three-year period, I provided academic assistance while nannying for a family with two special needs children, one with autism spectrum disorder and the other with severe anxiety (ages 7 and 10 when I began). I tailored...
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Lauren F.

Santa Clara, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have a masters in education, experience teaching preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, second grade, in addition to tutoring 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
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Deborah D.

Castro Valley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I love working with children! Besides being a mom of three grown children (years of tutoring here). I have a BA in Developmental Psychology and finishing a teaching credential program. I so enjoy that moment when you can see it in the child's eyes that they "get it". It's the most rewarding experience ever! In my day care, I...
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Alexandra A.

Behavior Specialist With A Tutor Background ,swim Lessons And Sports!

Milpitas, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi Families, I am a fun child specialist and I can provide fun and engaging lessons to your children. I specialize in Special education. I teach sports and swim lessons. Let's have some fun. I look forward to connecting!
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Julia S.

Tutor For Elementary Through Middle School

San Jose, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have worked as a middle school tutor in the past helping students with language arts and math. I am an aspiring elementary teacher; I am very familiar with common core standards. Additionally, I am currently working as a paraprofessional supporting students with special needs within the classroom. A lot of the work I do is...
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Fabiola T.

Chemistry And Math Teacher

Burlingame, CA

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$45/hr
Hello! My name is Fabiola, I'm 28 years old and a Chemical Engineer with strong Spanish and English communication skills. I have over 5 years of experience teaching children of different ages, from early learners to teenagers, both as a tutor and as a nanny. I specialize in Spanish, Math, Chemistry, and general science, and I...
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Kiana A.

Tutor (All Grades)

San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I began my tutoring journey volunteering with the CovEd organization during the pandemic, volunteering my time to assist families struggling to support their children academically during the pandemic. From there, this role led me to work a tutoring job with fifth graders. I think it is very important to bring fun into the...
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Amber T.

Help When Needed

Hayward, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I have over 2 years of experience with working at my college helping taking notes in my classes for students who needed help. Over 3 years experience with kids with special needs and I am a board certified behavioral specialist. I have 4 years of tennis experience, I have 2 years lifting weight/ various workout machines,...
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Ariah T.

Hayward, CA

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$27/hr
I have a MA in education, a BA in psychology, and an AA in behavioral sciences. I am an RSP teacher in Union City with a mild/moderate SPED credential. Over the years I have worked as behavior technician providing ABA therapy, a nanny for children with autism and in various special education programs working with children and...
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Gienah U.

Caring And Patient Tutor

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
I'm a former Brazilian Lawyer and Banker, who switched careers in order to better accommodate the needs of my 6 years old autistic son. I used to be a tutor volunteer during my high school years, as well as I volunteered to tutor some colleagues during law school. I am eager to learn, education always played a big role in my...
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Esteban R.

San Jose, CA

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Making homework fun for all ages . Hi I am Esteban . I myself struggled as a child in school and it was one day I met an amazing tutor. I realized I could spread the hope, strengths and security of helping someone pass a class or raise their grade . I look forward to hearing back from you.
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Savannah R.

Helping Hand

Fremont, CA

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$24/hr
I'm available to work with your student to make sure that they complete their assignments and make sure that they understand it thoroughly while I'm not a certified tutor. I do have experience in after school care during homework time assisting students with their work until it's completed
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Lauren S.

Tutor

Campbell, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Lauren and I'm 28 years old. I have a degree in organizational communication and experience in childhood development as I used to work as a preschool teacher aid. I have been tutoring children for over eight years now. I also taught swim lessons and singing lessons throughout the years. I look forward to...
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Jackelen R.

Hayward, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Jackelen and I am bilingual. I speak Spanish and English and I also have a bachelors degree in business administration with a concentration in Marketing. I would love to help children expand their knowledge and skills as I as well love to learn. Seeing children use critical thinking skills and continue to learn...
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Emily W.

English And Special Needs Tutoring And Nannying

Burlingame, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dear prospective parents and students, My name is Emily, and I specialize in English, writing and special needs tutoring for all ages (ages 5-18). In addition to having much experience in tutoring, I also have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Art Therapy from Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont,...
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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

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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