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39 special needs tutors are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $27/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs tutors is 3 years
Special needs tutors in Santa Cruz, CA
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I worked at the Big Oak Flat Groveland Unified School District as a one on one special education aide for nine years. I have tutored through the Santa Cruz ProLiteracy Volunteer Program in English for a year. I have helped friends' elementary and middle school age children with math and pre-algebra.
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With a BA in Education and a Master's in Public Policy, I bring over five years of impactful teaching experience across all educational levels, from kindergarten through college. My journey includes a special year focusing on special education, where I developed customized strategies to uplift each student. As a math tutor for...
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Hello! I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with 3+ 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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Hi! I am an incoming freshman at UC Santa Cruz preparing to study Psychology. I have been privileged enough to receive a Catholic school education since kindergarten, attending St. Cecilia School and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School. I have experience with distance learning myself, so I understand how difficult it may be to...
Shauna G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$21-87/hr • 6 yrs exp
Clear Plans To Make Your Child's Reading And Writing Better
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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with English. I can tailor work unique to your precious child. Engaging! I have worked in kinder, first grade, and second grade, in addition to working with special needs kids. I am encouraging! I aim to inspire kids.
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I have experience tutoring language arts and math for elementary school age children. I also taught Spanish at an elementary school and am able to tutor Spanish.
Rebecca K.
Santa Cruz, CA
$23-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I do music lessons! Piano for beginners as well as singing are the two I can do best. I can also teach violin. I can tutor in music theory, as well as teach how to read sheet music. I can also tutor in math and science K-8. It helps to have the textbook so I can follow the school's requisite. Language arts, grammar, and English...
Taylor B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$24-29/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a recent graduate from UCSC where I majored in Cognitive Science. I have experience tutoring in fifth grade math, but I am comfortable tutoring in any K-12 subject!
Kari A.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Kari and I am a 1st grade Academic Coach at High Tech Elementary where I have been providing student support for 2 years. I am responsible for supporting students with diverse needs and ensuring that they have access to our general education curriculum which includes math, reading, writing and science. Before...
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I am a certified teacher, currently completing my masters in Early Childhood Education. I have experience teaching Kindergarten, English as a second language, after school tutoring programs and second grade. I have a bank of fun, interactive instructional strategies to use!
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Hi! I'm Madeline. I'm a senior at UCSC currently studying Biology. I hope to someday be involved in endocrine and/or marine life biology research! I've always loved the educational aspect of school and am a very nurturing and understanding tutor. I'd like to design a custom learning plan for your child that works with their own...
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I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves helping others explore and learn specially on the subject/subjects struggling with tutor available. I am well-known for my excellent subject knowledge and providing supportive learning lesson for student who need personal attention and makes learning simple and fun for them.
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Hi my name is Lauren! I am a current student . I am working on getting a degree in Marine Biology and Chemistry as well as a minor in dance. I have tutored before in my hometown for local students mainly in subjects such as math! I also am a dance instructor. I grew up dancing and have been dancing competitively since I was 5....
Jadyn S.
Soquel, CA
$24-29/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Jadyn! I'm a student at Cabrillo College and will be transferring to SFSU for child development in the fall. I have a year of experience as a assistant daycare teacher and a year of experience as a gymnastics coach. I have taken many classes at Cabrillo that have expanded my knowledge on how to work with kids such as...
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Special Education: I primarily with children with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, developmental delays. I focus mainly on small groups and whole classroom instruction. I work on fine motor, written expression, adaptive skills, social/emotional regulation. Pertaining to elementary school level, I work on reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
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"She is very enthusiastic, easy going, dedicated teacher. She helped the student to greatly improve the reading, writing and spoken English."
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Currently prioritizing students who are below grade level.
I graduated with a MA in Special Education in 2022, and a BA in Psychology and minor in Child Development in 2015. I've had my preliminary teaching credential (mild/mod) since Fall 2019. I have the most experience working with students K-5.
I've taught students with...
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"Viviane is a real teacher! My kid gets upset and refuses to do whenever we try to sit down and study Kinder English or Math, and she has been struggling. But wow, Ms. Viviane, she knows how to deal with the...
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Hello, my name is Hannah. I am a certified elementary school teacher in California and I am taking this school year off to complete my Masters in Education. Prior to my masters, I received my bachelors degree in Liberal studies with an emphasis in teacher preparation followed by a multiple subject teaching credential at...
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"Hannah is fabulous! She is smart, experienced, kind and a great communicator! (She provides numerous letters of recommendations and her prior family loved her! Their kids returned to private school and that...
Reviewed by Whitney H.
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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...
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"When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in...
Reviewed by Jill C.
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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...
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"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 working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his...
Reviewed by Joyce E.
Judy W.
Saratoga, CA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have been a tutor with a tutoring company for 3 years. I have experience in helping students K-12 with all subjects. I also work full-time as a school counselor at an elementary school (3 yrs). I have experience as an Instructional Aide (1 year) and a Substitute teacher (2 years).
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Recent special needs tutors reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Jennifer L.
5.0
She is very enthusiastic, easy going, dedicated teacher. She helped the student to greatly improve the reading, writing and spoken English.
- Care member
Viviane L.
5.0
Viviane has expertise and experience in youth kids tutoring. She gets along with my daughters pretty well. She is dedicated to finding more activities and making the necessary adjustments to help kids learn new things. My daughters love Viviane so much!
- James Y.
Hannah S.
5.0
Hannah is fabulous! She is smart, experienced, kind and a great communicator! (She provides numerous letters of recommendations and her prior family loved her! Their kids returned to private school and that is the only reason Hannah is available.). Unfortunately, our needs did not quite align...
- Whitney H.
Elizabeth V.
5.0
When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in the bay area that is similar to her. That person? Elizabeth. (like Marilyn -- she's...
- Jill C.
Dianna Z.
5.0
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 working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his school director work or to provide/find additional material as needed. Our son asked to...
- Joyce E.
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FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Santa Cruz, CA
How much do special needs tutors near me in Santa Cruz, CA charge per hour?
The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Santa Cruz, CA is $27.17 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.
How can I find special needs tutoring near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
If you’re looking for tutoring for special needs students near you in Santa Cruz, 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.
How can I safely hire a special needs tutor for my child near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
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 Santa Cruz, 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.
What types of special needs tutors are available near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
There are many different types of special needs tutors near you in Santa Cruz, 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.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a special needs tutor near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When you are searching for tutors for special needs students near you in Santa Cruz, 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.