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Heather W.

Special Education Teacher Looking For Side Work

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hey, I have been teaching for 12 years, mainly in special education. Currently I teach k-5 general education. Just happy to help in any way I can.
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Experienced & Friendly Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Andy and I am about to graduate with an Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology. I have worked with students of all ages in many capacities over the last 6 years, including 5 years of 1:1 tutoring and 2 years of academic intervention work. I am warm, kind, and goofy! I love building rapport with...
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Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
2 years experience
I'm a certified paraprofessional and love ensuring kids of all ages get the education they deserve across the board. I specialize in special needs children but can tutor all children regardless of skill level. I look forward to meeting with you!
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The Trout Teacher

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Experienced in K-5 education, K-12 specialities in English/Social Studies. I am comfortable teaching all ages, individuals or groups. Experienced and patient with a variety of Special Needs. I teach Critical Thinking Skills with every lesson. I cooperate with parents/guardians, case by case, with their needs and criteria as...
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Patient & Encouraging Tutor Looks To Help Your Child

Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored children in grades k-8 in a wide range of subjects. Subjects include, but are not limited to: ESL, Spanish, Math, and English.
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Adaptive Tutor And Child Care Provider - School Psych Grad Student

Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I'm Megan, and I live in Tacoma with my husband and our three pets. I my Bachelor's in Journalism and PR in 2016 and spent a little over six years in the eCommerce and tech industry as a business and marketing consultant. I'm currently making a career shift and attending UW-Tacoma for a graduate degree in School...
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Tacoma, WA

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$29/hr
1 year experience
I believe every student possesses unique potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them achieve their goals through personalized support. I am a certified paraprofessional, I scored 477 out of 480. I strive to create an engaging, supportive, and patient learning environment for students in elementary and middle school. I adapt my...
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Calm And Patient Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a professional musician, music teacher, and retired therapist with over 25 years' experience working with children of all ages. A graduate of Reed College and a former orchestra teacher at the Annie Wright School, I enjoy watching children get excited about learning.
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Tacoma, WA

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$50/hr
15 years experience
In-person and Zoom Sessions Available Over 15 Years Teaching and Tutoring Experience WA State Teacher Certification Multiple Endorsement Areas K-8: All Subjects 9-12th- English Language Arts, Humanities, History College Prep and Essay Writing IEP and 504 Interpretation Individualized Lessons Homework Help
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Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Worked as a nurse in a classroom and was able to help the teacher read to the kids and assist them with small projects.
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Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
For over 10 years, I've been dedicated to helping students of all ages and levels achieve their academic and athletic goals. In addition to having a college degree, I'm a lifelong learner who enjoys creating engaging, supportive and patient learning environments. I vary my teaching strategies to accommodate the learning styles...
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Tutoring

Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Seeking to support you child through research based applications for subjects areas based their age.
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Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello, first of all I hope you all are doing well. My name is Dani, Im 21 years old. I speak English and Spanish. I've been helping a lot of families the past 3 years in a lot of different things. As a nanny, house cleaning, tutoring their kids, walking dogs etc I would love to talk more with you if interested, I'm a Spanish...
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Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have about 10 years as a public school teacher I taught third grade, 4th grade and kindergarten. I also taught online during the pandemic.
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Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Economics degree holding-former first-grade teaching assistant and tutor who helps kids learn, grow, and feel confident.
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Tutoring Specialist

Tacoma, WA

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$50/hr
1 year experience
I am able to make learning fun. I enjoy learning through tutoring. I enjoy arts and crafts, fitness, and music. I play the piano. I can teach piano and music theory. I can teach snow skiing and the importance of health and fitness. I live a healthy lifestyle with a focus on nutrition.
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Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
A recent college graduate with a lot of experience with tutoring. Tons of experience with children aged 13-17
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Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
Hello, I worked for years as a behavioral technician working with children with developmental disabilities. A large part of that was teaching them general education in a digestible way for their learning level and style!
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Kristen

Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
As a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist I am qualified to support reading, writing , speech-language development, and literacy (reading & writing). I contract for the local school district and am looking for summer work before the school year begins.
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Professional Teacher

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
30 years of teaching/tutoring experience. Im experienced with small group instruction and one on one instruction.
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.28/hr as of May 2026

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Tacoma, WA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Tacoma, WA is $26.28 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 Tacoma, WA, 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 Tacoma, WA, 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 Tacoma, WA. 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 Tacoma, WA, 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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