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Ryan B.

I Have Been Tutoring Since Middle School

San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
My mom is a math professor and my dad is a special needs teacher. Every day after school I stayed after class to help kids. I believe my parents passed on the skill.
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San Diego, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Gymnastics taught me very good time management skills and having been a scholar athlete, I do understand how important it is to have good test taking skills as well. Most children need focus and that's what I specialize in providing, a focused routine.
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Kindergarten Teacher And Graduate Student

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a kindergarten teacher looking for part-time tutoring jobs in the summer. This is my fourth year of teaching and my third year teaching kindergarten. My tutoring expertise is for students in grades K-5, as well as children getting ready to enter Kindergarten in the fall. I am qualified to tutor children in all subjects but...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
I have worked as an English tutor for two Spanish speaking children while studying abroad in Spain. While tutoring, I constructed visual and auditory exercises to facilitate learning as well as led in-depth explanations of English syntax and grammar. I created fun activities and games to make the experience enjoyable for the...
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Taylor's Personal Tutoring

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have done a year of personal tutoring for a close family friend. I tutored 3 children of all different grade levels (kindergarten, second grade, and fifth grade). One was dyslexic and one of my toughest kids to teach. But he was two grades behind and I got him from a kindergarten level to a third grade level in about six...
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Elementary School Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$50/hr
Hi! My name is Briana and I'm passionate about helping kids learn and grow. With a patient and engaging approach, I specialize in tutoring elementary school students in subjects like reading, math, and writing. My goal is to make learning fun and to build confidence in every child I work with. I have experience working with...
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2nd Grade Teacher Looking For Summer Gig!

San Diego, CA

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Gabi and I'm looking for a wonderful family to watch over the summer. I teach 2nd grade with a degree in Special education as well as Elementary education. I am open to working after school or during the summer for a few hours with kids grade pre-K through 5th grade. I am able to create my own lessons as...
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School-age Tutor And Assistance

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I have been working with school-age children and families in the form of childcare, tutoring, homework help, after-school activities, and any special needs for 15+ years. It is my joy seeing children reach their full potential and to ease the burden from families having to be parent and teacher. Each of us learn differently...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified special education teacher with a wide range of experience with various disabilities. I have been tutoring and working with children on academics for over 5 years.

Jennifer R. says "Monica was an absolute godsend! My husband and I are both nurses which some of you may know is a really crazy schedule. Not only was Monica able to help...

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Experienced Art Instructor

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I am graduate from OTIS College of Art and Design with honors. When I was in grade school I excelled in English, History, Art, and Art History. I taught at South Bay Art Department for 8 years and I have 11 years of childcare experience. I have experience with special needs children and children with psychiatric conditions. I am...
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Education Major

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
I graduated with a degree in elementary education. The classes I took included theories of education, english as a second language, special education, children's literature, physical science for teachers, teaching elementary math, teaching capstone, and others. I have completed a year of student teaching in a second grade...
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K-8 Teacher's Assistant Ready To Help Your Kids Learn This Summer!

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am Arianne and I am currently a K-12 speech and language therapist in San Diego schools, specializing in helping students use strategies to tackle assignments and working on self-advocacy by being aware of their accommodations. As the school year rounds out in June, I have availability in the summer to help students...
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Mom Tutoring

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
I'm a Nanny for more the 30 years I have experience whit infants, Twins etc I have experience whit special needs Occupational Therapy , physical Therapy Vision Therapy, Speech Therapy 6 year on art study I teach parents everything they need to learn, bedtime, introduce and prepare solid food for the baby etc. Depending on...
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Master-Level English/Reading & Writing Tutor!

San Diego, CA

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Master-level, licensed educator with a passion for helping students learn at their individual level and HAVE FUN while doing it! My innovative approach to teaching blends a variety of programs that are intentionally specialized and intended to make learning engaging, purposeful, and fun. I have over 10+ years of tutoring...
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
Both of my parents are special education elementary school teachers so I am exposed to children with disabilities and have some understanding from their jobs on how to work with them. I am very patient but also create a structured yet caring environment where they feel supported. I have experience working with young children...
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Private Swim Lessons Instructor

San Diego, CA

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$60/hr
9 years experience
I have been been giving private swim lessons for almost 10 years. I swam competitively all through adolescence and high school, and started teaching for my swim team in high. I have been trained to do all levels of lessons, from learn to swim to technique work for competitive swimmers. I love teaching kids to swim and always...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
While in college I tutored a middle school student as well as a high school sophomore (separately) over the course for the year in English, Math and Science.
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Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I'm currently substitute teaching (full time) for a 3rd grade class. I love helping students learn and grow. I'm a firm believer that all students learn differently and I know that I'm capable of finding a method that best fits your child's needs. 1:1 tutoring is beneficial, in the sense that your child will receive undivided,...
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Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Kathrine and I love to tutor! I have been tutoring for a while and I love seeing children and teens reach their full academic potential. I have a lot of tutoring experience in a variety of subjects. I am currently going to school at Cal Poly and getting a degree in Kinesiology.
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Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$23/hr
Hi there! I'm a current college student with a passion for tutoring and helping kids succeed academically. I specialize in math, German, French, English, and science, and I love creating engaging and personalized lessons that make learning fun. I'm looking to connect with students who need support in these subjects and want to...
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  • 128 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.85/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs tutors is 4.8

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in San Diego, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in San Diego, CA is $27.85 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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