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Stevi K.

Experienced Tutor & Special Needs Coach

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
I have worked as a tutor, editor and private dance and fitness trainer for over 7 years. I work with people at all ages and ability levels, and specialize in working with children and adults with disabilities. I tutor pre-k through college level. I tutor in several subjects, with English and Science being my favorites. I both...
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Brennah A.

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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Halle R.

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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Megan P.

Excellent Teacher/tutor For ALL Students. SPED Background

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I've been a teacher within the Puyallup School District since 2016. I am a passionate educator who cares about supporting students academically as well as emotionally and behaviorally. I have the most experience teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, however, I am proficient in general education K-12 subject materials as...
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Cami L.

Tacoma, WA

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$50/hr
I have been an elementary special education teacher for the past 6 years. I have worked with kids in a number of settings including as a swim instructor, camp counselor, teacher, tutor, and aunty.

Jim J. says "I hired Cami to help with my boys writing skills and she delivered. In a few months she improved my two son's writing skills dramatically (ages 8 and 11)....

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Megan B.

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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Erin O.

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I hold my master's in special education from the University of Washington and my K-3 teaching credential. I have also added endorsements to my credential in early childhood education and special education. I am pursuing my second master's in marriage and family therapy with Pacific Lutheran University to become a licensed...
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Anna W.

Social Worker

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
current-Teaching experience - high school chemistry teacher (4 levels) Qualifications: Extensive childcare/caretaking/nanny experience, with a specialization in special needs Highly experienced in medical office administration & management (10+ years) Washington State-certified Medical Assistant (20+ years) Certifications:...
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Mira K.

Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
I've been tutoring students of all ages for the past 3 to 4 years, both in my hometown and in Santa Barbara. I specialize in STEM subjects and take pride in making challenging topics more approachable and engaging. In addition to math and science, I'm also confident in supporting students with English and art when needed. My...
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Judith B.

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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Mary Jo W.

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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Ruby J N.

Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm Ruby and am currently in school to become to a teacher. I've been working in and out of classrooms for the past 3 years and am passionate about making education fun and exciting. I specialize in Reading/English, History, Science and Math up until Algebra. I look forward to assisting you and your child as much as I can
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Kasha B.

Experienced and Educated Teacher and Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
In-person and Zoom Sessions Available Over 12 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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Emily G.

Tacoma, WA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I will take care of your child's tutoring needs.. I have been a tutor for two years and can work with children with different abilities
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Lynn H.

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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Daniela P.

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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Steven R.

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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Jennifer V.

Certificated Teacher/Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a certificated teacher who has had classroom experience preschool through college level for over 13 years. I have Washington State endorsements in elementary education, library, media, and ELL. I believe the cornerstone to great educational experiences is building relationships between the teacher and student in order to...
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Nelly S.

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 B.

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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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.24/hr as of August 2025

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

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 $24.24 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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