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Lynn L.

Santa Rosa, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I am a retired teacher's aide, I worked as an aide in a public and a private school for children with special needs. I was a live-in house mother in a group home for kids with cerebral palsy, ages 8-14, I took care of all their daily needs. I'm a good communicator and I find the best way to explain information so that it's...
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Speech Pathologist Graduate

Fulton, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I recently graduated with a masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in order to become a speech pathologist. While I am waiting for my degree to go through I am looking for work to help pay the bills until I can begin my career. I have worked with children in the schools, at summer camps, and as a nanny for over...
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Creative Tutor, Childcare, Pet Care, Odd Jobs

Santa Rosa, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I am an experienced teacher and childcare provider. I love to get to know each child as a whole person with their individual strengths and learning styles so I can meet them where they're at. "Has a wonderful demeanor with children, always calm, nurturing and positive. Children love to interact with her joy. I have a very sweet...
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Novato, CA

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$35/hr
I have experience with homework help for a range of different children I babysit for (10yrs +). I am entering my 3rd year of college and transferring to Sonoma State University where I am studying Psychology. I will later obtain a masters degree as a LMFT. I love children and holding patience for teaching new subjects and...
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Tutor

Santa Rosa, CA

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I am interested in tutoring your child. I have several years experience caring for children and a couple of years experience tutoring when I was in college. I have my Bachelors degree and worked in the health field. I am considering going back to school to become a teacher. Returning to work with children and tutoring...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am your friendly neighborhood tutor/caregiver. I've worked with students ages 5-18 as a teacher and social service provider the last 3 years. With my new internship this year, I would love to supplement my time by helping other students thrive, whether that is in academics like English/ Language Arts or in physical...
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Tutoring

Sonoma, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Professional tutor with 2 years of experience teaching diverse subject matters. Looking for an opportunity at Learn More to provide personable and effective teaching with guaranteed testing improvements. SKILLS: Collaborative Leadership Bilingual (Spanish) Personable Organized Reliable
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Patient Tutor Available For Your Needs

Santa Rosa, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello all! I have been tutoring people for many many years mainly due to the fact that I catch onto concepts fairly quick and can then relay the information to other people in laymen's terms. I tend to enjoy the challenge that occurs when I am working one and one with someone and delight when I see that look of utter recognition...
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  • 29 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Petaluma, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Petaluma, CA is $26.00 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 Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, 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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