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Carly D.

Para Educator And Tutoring Professional

Foothill Ranch, CA

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$22/hr
Hi! My name is Carly and I am from Mission Viejo, CA! I love working with kids and have extensive experience in education and childcare. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education with an emphasis in School Psychology and work as a Para Educator at an elementary school with both special needs and general education students....
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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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Amy T.

Irvine, CA

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$32/hr
2 years experience
I am a recent college grad with a Bachelor's in Education Science specializing in Children's Learning & Development. I have two years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages and all abilities!
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Jamie C.

Orange, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I recently just graduated from CSUF, majoring in Child and Adolescent studies. I am pursuing a career in early childhood education, in hopes of becoming a special education teacher. I am currently in the classroom as a behavior interventionist at a distinguished school district. This is currently my third year of working with...
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Tahiry P.

Preschool Teacher

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi - It's a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet you. My name is Tahiry! I'm passionate about raising our next leaders. I am fluent in both English & Spanish! I very much enjoy/value The Montessori & Waldorf Philosophies. In fact, I am currently furthering my education in early education to soon become a Preschool Teacher,...
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Joliana A.

Patient & Attentive Educator

Irvine, CA

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$21/hr
8 years experience
I am an educator with a strong background in supporting students academically and personally. Over the past eight years, I've worked with children and teens in various educational roles, including tutoring, classroom support, and individualized instruction. I hold a BA in Psychology from CSUDH & am currently finishing up my...
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Erika E.

Orange, CA

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$35/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Erika and I currently work in an elementary school in a special day class. I am attending grad school to pursue a degree in special education. I speak two languages English and Spanish which I am fluent in both. I have taught little kids how to speak Spanish in a fun way.
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Emily H.

English/Math Tutor & Swim Coach

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
**Tutoring Experience:** Early in my college career, I worked as a Early Learner (age 2-5) Math and English instructor at Kumon in Northern California. In my nearly 2 years at Kumon, I was promoted to Lead/Primary Instructor and provided educational support to kids aged 5-17. I have been partnered locally in San Diego at...
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Katrina C.

Anaheim, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am able to make learning fun and exciting for any age. My skills are reading and writing, however I am able to help tutor any student in any subject
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Marion A.

Corona del Mar, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored a wide range of student and well as for a wide range of subjects from teaching new readers, ESL students, and Algebra. I am very patient and attentive. Your student succeeding is important to me and I enjoy coming up with ideas to approach challenges differently until things begin to make sense for each learner.
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Joycemary D.

Reliable And Caring Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
I love working with kids because they bring me so much joy, and I'm passionate about helping them grow, learn, and find love in the world. I've spent the past four years teaching and mentoring children at my church, tutoring, and even teaching piano. As one of seven siblings, I grew up helping care for my younger brothers and...
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Shelby W.

Patient And Understanding Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$21/hr
Hi! A little about my background I currently work in ABA therapy teaching autistic children verbal and nonverbal skills. I also took Psychology and Abnormal psychology in college so I'm very adaptable and understanding of developmental disorders and processing disorders as well as any other challenge you may face while learning....
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Jake T.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I've got a good bit of experience in education, having worked at NMUSD for a little over seven years. Over that time, I worked with students with and without disabilities across a wide range of grade levels. My passion for quality education and willingness to take the time to ensure a thorough understanding of subject...
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Alana W.

Part-time Tutor Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
I am currently in graduate school for speech-language pathology and audiology. My degree does specialize in language and literacy. Therefore I can tutor for reading and writing. I work at an elementary school twice a week as a Speech Therapy intern where I work with children on vocabulary, reading, writing, and any other area...
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Lorena S.

Experienced Tutor Available!

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe we are all very smart and just have different ways of taking in information. I like to come up with an individual plan for each one of my students. I am very experienced in Math, English, Spanish, history and science. K-12 I can also help with essays and test prep. I have a childhood development background and teach...
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Nobuko S.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$80/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Nobuko. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher and have a Master's in Teaching. I have taught 5th grade in Newport Mesa Unified, 3rd grade in Irvine Unified, and 3rd grade at an international school in South Korea. I specialize in reading and writing instruction at the elementary level and work with...
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Emily V.

Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have experience tutoring in social sciences, math, science, drama, and primarily English. I have helped with middle school, elementary school, and the first two years of high school. I also have experience with special education and learning disabilities.
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Alicia F.

Garden Grove, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with children from being a drama teacher, art teacher, cooking teacher, and a tutor for over four years. I also worked at AHRC with students with developmental disabilities so I am able to assist with their care too I am exceedingly patient, kind and compassionate, but also super fun...
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Lexi M.

Engaging Tutor And Grade Booster!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Lexi and I love teaching kids the "boring" things like math and science! I have been pursuing my Bachelors of Science part-time while working full time as an assistant, nanny, and tutor. I have a very flexible schedule, love doing (clean and safe!) science experiments, and will help your student understand (not...
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Winnie C.

Irvine, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
afternoon tutoring for 5th graders in math summer enrichment program teacher for 2nd graders in math and typing.
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  • The average post rate is $31.00/hr as of November 2025

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 $31.00 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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