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Nicole L.

San Francisco, CA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
I have experience teaching students academics and behaviors. I've worked in schools ranging from preschool through twelfth grade high school. I can teach life skills as well.
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Special Education Tutor

San Francisco, CA

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$55/hr
6 years experience
I am an Extensive Support Needs Special Education Teacher in SFUSD. I am especially passionate about working with children with special needs and find meeting students where they are at.
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General Ed & Special Needs Teacher!

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Maggie and I have been teaching for 12 years. I am originally from the East Coast, and have taught in both general education and special education settings. Currently, I am an Assistant Principal for Student Services in Redwood City. Previously I have taught TK-8 moderate/severe special needs. I have taught...
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San Francisco, CA

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$65/hr
9 years experience
For the past nine years, I have been joyfully dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential. With a graduate degree and as a certified teacher, I create an engaging, supportive, and patient learning environment. I am experienced with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and student accommodation plans (504). By...
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San Francisco, CA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
I am looking to tutor special needs students in their IEP goals specifically. I have two years experience as a special education teacher and 3 years experience as a paraprofessional helping special education students with academic and behavioral skills.
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Experienced Tutor

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience as a tutor for K-12th grade students in regular classrooms and in special education. I have a bachelor degree in Spanish and masters in teaching. Currently, I have completed all my course work towards my mild to moderate Special Education teaching credentials and my autism certification.
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Tutor

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years of experience in teaching elementary and special education. I am willing to provide in person or online tutoring services for your child. I specialize in reading interventions at the elementary level.
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UC Santa Barbara Student Offering Tutoring

San Francisco, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I have been tutoring others in English, German, and History since high school. I specialize in these areas but can also assist with elementary school education. I have worked as a teacher's aid in K-5 classes in all subjects, and one on one with private students. I enforce a great and heatlhy learning environment that allows...
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San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have worked in a school setting for 3 years and prior to that I worked for the education department of a non profit organization. I currently work in the special education department at a charter school, supporting students with diverse learning needs. I also have experience tutoring K-8 students in reading, writing, math,...
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Experienced And Passionate Teacher Interested In Leading A Homeschool, tutor

San Francisco, CA

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$100/hr
8 years experience
My educational philosophy is firmly grounded in the whole-child model. I'm dedicated to creating holistic learning spaces where students can engage their minds and bodies. I believe in prioritizing pedagogy that draws connections across disciplines and responds to student interests by integrating subject areas with...
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Engaging Part-time Tutor

San Francisco, CA

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Hello, I'd love to support your student succeed at their learning goals! I have been working in Elementary classrooms as a literacy intern, student teacher, substitute teacher, and classroom teacher for the past 6 years. I recently finished my MAT program at USF and took on a 1st grade class. I'm comfortable with SFUSD's...
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Profile Of Rachel R.

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am passionate about human development and learning. I am preparing to become a child psychiatrist, and I want learning and teaching to continue to play central roles in my work. I have taken a broad spectrum of courses at Cambridge University, Wheaton College, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Harvard...
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Recent Graduate- Loves To Teach!

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
Hi there! I have a BS in molecular biology from UC Berkeley and an MPA in environmental policy from Columbia. I love to teach, especially the sciences! I would be happy to learn more about your needs and hope that we are a good fit :)
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San Francisco, CA

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$29/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Leila, an experienced literacy and learning specialist who supports students with diverse learning profiles. I help children build confidence and strengthen their reading, comprehension, spelling, and math skills. As a clinician at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, I have extensive knowledge of evidence-based literacy...
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History, English, And Writing, And Spanish Tutor For K-12

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm an early childhood art teacher based in San Francisco, looking for part time tutoring work with a variety of ages. I have five years of education experience: my relevant background includes early childhood teaching (reading, verbal skills, foundational math), and elementary/middle school general homework help, and...
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Teacher Available For Tutoring

San Francisco, CA

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$55/hr
10 years experience
I'm a full-time teacher with nine years of experience, certified in both general and special education. Teaching is not just my profession, it's my passion. This summer, I'm offering tutoring for children ages 3 to 10 in any subject area.
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Ariana

San Francisco, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! My name is Ariana and I am a born and raised San Franciscan who absolutely loves spending time with children. I am an experienced and caring babysitter with over 7 years of hands-on childcare experience. I hold a college degree in Child Development and previously worked as a preschool teacher. I specialize in creating...
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Camilla - Loves Kids And Aiding Them In All Kinds Of Learning

San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Camilla, I am 30 looking for tutoring and babysitting opportunities in San Francisco. I love being around kids and am very patient and flexible with them. I encourage curiosity from kids and walk in wonder with them. I have spent time with kids with special needs though I haven't tutored them. I have babysat...
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San Francisco, CA

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$50/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with 6+ years of experience in a bilingual classroom setting. I have a masters degree in education with bilingual authorization (English and Spanish) and a bachelor's degree in Spanish. Now that I have cleared my teaching credential, I am looking to explore other teaching...
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San Francisco, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I currently work as a Paraeducator with the San Francisco Unified School District in the Special Education Department, where I provide individualized support to students with diverse learning needs. Spanish is my first language, and I use it fluently both at home and in my work. This skill has allowed me to better connect with...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $33.66/hr as of May 2026

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

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

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in San Francisco, CA is $33.66 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, 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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