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Kelsey N.

Santa Maria, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I graduated from California Baptist University with a dual Multiple Subject/Special Ed. teaching credential and a Master's of Science in Education. I have been a private tutor for 6 years and a public school educator for 4 years. I am able to tutor students K-12, although I specialize in elementary education. I also have...
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Santa Maria, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
As an aspiring teacher, I have a special interests in seeing students succeed and overcome their education challenges. I can tutor on a variety of subjects and understand that life gets busy and can be flexible towards your and your scholars schedule.
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English And Basic Skills Tutor

Santa Maria, CA

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$15/hr
I have tutored many private students while living in Madrid Spain in English. While working for the School District I have also tutored elementary school students in Math and Reading. While working for the High School District I tutored students in History and all other subjects.
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Nipomo, CA

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$21/hr
2 years experience
With two years of experience tutoring language arts across all grade levels, including special education, I recognize that every child learns differently. I create personalized lesson plans that adapt to each student's learning style, helping them feel confident while retaining what they learn!
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Wynter S.'s Photo

Oceano, CA

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$30/hr
I have a bachelors degree in English and Education, with a specialization in teaching English and American Sign Language as a second language. For the past 7 years I've been working at in elementary school in a special needs program with children who are dead and hard of hearing. My experience lies mostly in elementary level...
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Oceano, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Graduate-level educator and former tutor with several years of experience tutoring students from elementary to college. My approach moves beyond memorization to foster a love for learning through personalized strategies and real-world applications. I prioritize open communication with parents and thrive on seeing my students...
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Meet Speech Pathologist:

Grover Beach, CA

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$60/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is River, M. S. CCC-SLP and I'm a passionate speech pathologist providing in language enrichment play sessions. With a focus on toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school-aged kids, I cater to diverse abilities and speech-language disorders. Let's embark on a journey of communication and growth together! I...
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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$24/hr
My name is Brooke Andrews. I am 34 years . I have experience in childcare for many years now. I got my undergraduate degree with Southern New Hampshire University in psychology. I am now pursuing my masters degree in education to become a certified teacher. I have three children of my own. I have a passion for working with kids...
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  • 8 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of April 2026

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Santa Maria, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Santa Maria, CA is $20.67 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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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