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Jessica B.

Special Needs & Multiple Subject Part-Time Tutor Available!

Tustin, CA

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$40/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is Jessica. I'm working to start my own tutoring (and soon-to-be an Educational Therapist). I have a Masters in Special Education at Chapman University. I have 9 years of teaching and tutoring experience with as young as preschool to high school students. My heart belongs to those students with special needs, who...
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Kelly M.

Handwriting Tutor With Sensory Integration Skills

Tustin, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I am a friendly, caring 62-year-old who has worked with general and special education students for the past 20 years. I have a background as an occupational therapy assistant, so I understand how to help kids with their handwriting and implement sensory activities if needed improve their attention skills. I love working with...
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Veronica B.

Friendly & Patient Tutor

Tustin, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Veronica, I am 28 years old and I work for the Santa Ana Unified school district as a special education teacher aid. I am also in school myself, working towards getting my special education teacher credential. I love working with children and enjoy making a difference in their lives. I love to read and write...
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Veronica M.

Tutor Available

Tustin, CA

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$20/hr
Hello! I have degrees in Child Development and Sociology for Cal State Fullerton. I also have experience tutoring 4-5-year-olds in letters, numbers, and fine motor skills. Currently, I am a special education aid for an elementary school and I help my 5th grade student with English, reading, and math intervention. I would love to...
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Kerry N.

Teacher/tutor For Elementary Students Or Adult ESL Students

Tustin, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Here's a little about me: I am a certified elementary teacher with many years of experience. I have also taught special needs children and young adults, but I am not certified. Though I have taught all subjects at the elementary level, I especially love teaching literacy and math. I have a certification in teaching ESL. My...
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Lori C.

Special Needs Tutor

Tustin, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed speech-language pathology assistant, and have 16 years' experience teaching children the English language. I'm skilled in strategies that improve phonetics, speech sound production, reading, reading comprehension, inferencing, vocabulary, and more. I am patient and kind and strive to provide a fun and meaningful...
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Karen C.

Tutor

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I have been a teacher for 26 years and have tutored individual students for all of those years. Since retiring I have been tutoring exclusively. My classroom experience ranges from grades 6-12 and my tutoring experience ranges from K-university. I have experience with general education students as well as special needs students....

Jayne P. says "She works extremely well with my son and his grades have improved. Kind and calm and flexible."

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Sylvia M.

Set Up Your Kitchen For HEALTHY EATING. Make It Easy : ) So You Can Learn & Focus Better

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am a certified Life Coach w/background in Healthy Eating/ nutrition. I help Families get their health back on track with simple healthy FOOD choices :) For children, teens, babies, parents. As part of my caregiving help this can GREATLY improve-- behavior, energy, physical/ emotional health, learning & more! Some ways I...
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Katya M.

K-5 Tutor (comfortable With All Subjects!)

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello and thank you for reading my Bio! In middle school, my teachers approached me and suggested that I help some of my peers who were struggling in my classes. That's how I got started with tutoring. I continued to tutor in high school, college, and grad school as well. I have a lot of experience tutoring and I am confident...

Daniel F. says "Ms. Katya M. is an exceptional young lady. She has been tutoring my children 10, 12, 13 for approximately the past 6 months and we have attained our goal...

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Lauren B.

Craniosacral Practitioner, Ayurveda Health Coach, Yogi, English Teacher, Holistic Caregiver

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I am a certified TEFL/TESOL Teacher, Animal Lover, and Conscious Caregiver. I provide a holistic approach to caregiving inspired by my extensive training with Craniosacral Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Ayurveda Nutrition. My heart-felt intention is to create meaning and value to every child...
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Kristy F.

Tutor

Midway City, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hi, I'm Kristy I have been on care. com from 2011- present. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Meeting new people, and helping children achieve their goals. I love to tutor. I would really like the opportunity to help your child reach their goals as well. I currently have 6 families that I'm tutoring for because I enjoy it so...

Care Member says "Ms. Kristy is a great tutor! She’s very experienced, and very good with kids. My 5-year-old son loves her very much, keeps talking about her and misses...

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Andrea R.

Elementary School Tutor And Homework Helper

Fountain Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working as a teacher assistant in an Elementary school for the past nine years with all different grade levels, from pre-k to 5th grade. In all these years, I have successfully helped students to overcome difficulties in Reading and Math. By using a variety of academic resources, lots of patience and a great love for...

Diana M. says "Amazing teacher!!! Sad life happens... she was able to bring my little sister from a C student to an A student!!! Teachers kept giving mom complements of...

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Anthony A.

The Write Time Education

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Anthony. I have tutored for 15 years now and will continue to for as long as my circumstances allow me to. I find it's my passion to help others and that is why I have remained in the Education Department during my high school years and even more so once I graduated. Due to my passion, I have a team of...

Michelle G. says "My 14 year-old son is anxious and very shy and Anthony was fantastic with him. He helped my son get ready (and pass) the Algebra 1 Regents test. I can't...

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Silvana D.

Creative & Fun Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

4.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have over 12 years experience tutoring and teaching children and adults of all ages Spanish, Art, Language Arts and Academic Subjects. I am a native Spanish Speaker and have worked in several settings including special education, private schools, homeschooling pods and learning centers. I currently tutor k-12 and adult...

Care Member says "Silvana is so patient and kind. She has taught my son more in a few months than he learned in a whole year at school. She is flexible and a pleasure...

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John S.

I Mentor Learners Successfully Through Patient, Kind Instruction

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$48/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
An academic tutor with 9 years experience, my passion is for cultivating lifelong learning in the hearts and minds of elementary, middle & high school students. I help students: * Improve grades * Increase literacy (in all subjects, including Math) * Finish assignments with understanding * Prepare for tests with confidence...

Henry M. says "John is great with kids. He has really help my son who is a senior and my daughter who is a junior in high school. Looking forward to working with John...

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Christina H.

Elementary School Teacher - Credentialed - 8 Years Of Experience

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! My name is Christina and I have earned a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from UCI in 2013 and have always been booked up in tutoring! I LOVE what I'd do. I have taught K-4 reading intervention groups and 4th/5th grade full-time in both Northern and Southern California...

Tatevik A. says "Miss Christi is amazing. She has been tutoring my 4 year old son for almost a year now. She is always on time, making his classes fun, preparing...

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Danielle V.

Experienced And Passionate Educator, Tutor, And Caretaker

Irvine, CA

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Hi, my name is Danielle . I've worked with children both teaching and care taking for over 10 years. I am a credentialed K-8 Multiple Subject Teacher with experience working with K-12 students. I also have my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and I have worked with a wide range of diverse learners, such as English learners...
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Tanya R.

Anaheim, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a special education teacher and I am looking to help care/ tutor for children of all ages. I enjoy having fun and teaching children . I have a 7-year-old son and I live in Anaheim.
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Kimberly E.

Orange, CA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Experience in School District Elementary School -Special and mainstream education as Teacher's Aide and Interpreter for Deaf /Hard of hearing and other special needs. Currently 2 + years in Behavioral Therapies and Intervention . 5+ years Special Needs Sunday school teacher . *specializing in Autism, Downs Syndrome, and...
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Candice F.

I Make It Fun With A Purpose! Experienced And Educated Tutor Ready To Help!

Orange, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a caregiver to children my whole life. I babysat as a business when young, and this has shaped most of my career choices. I have been an ABA 1:1 tutor for special needs kiddos for 13 years, worked to transform a daycare in to a preschool and was Lead teacher, I have taught gymnastics to kids, taught as a Wellness...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.33/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Tustin, CA

Special Needs Tutors in Tustin, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs tutors

Karen C.

She works extremely well with my son and his grades have improved. Kind and calm and flexible.

- Jayne P.

Katya M.

Ms. Katya M. is an exceptional young lady. She has been tutoring my children 10, 12, 13 for approximately the past 6 months and we have...

- Daniel F.

Kristy F.

Ms. Kristy is a great tutor! She’s very experienced, and very good with kids. My 5-year-old son loves her very much, keeps talking about her...

- Care member

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Tustin, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Tustin, CA is $28.33 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 Tustin, 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 Tustin, 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 Tustin, 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 Tustin, 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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