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Shale L.

South African Nanny And Tutor With A Decade Of Childcare Experience

Walnut Creek, CA

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$80/hr
8 years experience
I have a decade of experience in childcare, which includes providing academic support to children of various ages. During my time as an au pair and babysitter, I helped children with their homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning. My background in working with special-needs children has equipped me with the...
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Kendall T.

Walnut Creek, CA

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$50/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! My name is Kendall and I am a certified special education teacher. I have been teaching for four years in grades TK-5th and have also taught summer school. I am currently looking to provide care and/or tutoring services on an occasional basis or for a family a couple days a week during the summer months. Hours and...
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Arianna R.

Teacher

Walnut Creek, CA

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$32/hr
2 years experience
I am Arianna , I am 20 years old and I work as an au pair, but I also have experience as a teacher, in Spain I worked with children from 4 to 12 years old. I can offer reinforcement of all subjects and also Spanish classes, I have a native level
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Ashley H.

Walnut Creek, CA

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$27/hr
8 years experience
Experienced in time management, adhd, Neuro divergency, homeschooling and tutoring elementary and middle school.
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Nisrine E.

Walnut Creek, CA

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Nisrine and I have been a tutor for 6 years. I started off taking notes for the university to upload to platforms to follow ADA compliance with accessibility to lecture notes. Following that I tutored math, science, English for elementary and middle school children for family friends during COVID. Finally during...
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Patricia M.

Walnut Creek, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children of all ages in many capacities. Aa a psycholgist I am able to work clients who have disabilities. This includes ADHD I enjoy working with any age and have a lot of experience with adolescents.
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Muskaan S.

Walnut Creek, CA

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$25/hr
I worked as a behavioral therapist for about a year. I am currently a student at Diablo valley college and am getting my AA this spring. I love tutoring.
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Rose L.

Highly Specialized And Experienced Tutor

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Youth Worker and Child Care Provider. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...

Adam D. says "We hired Rose as a temporary aide for my wife, who needs help with daily exercises and activities of daily living as a wheelchair user with MS. We...

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Atusa A.

FUN Tutor & Coach: ALL SUBJECTS + Test Prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT) + Executive Functioning

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
As a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Psychology, I have been successfully working with students of all ages and developmental backgrounds since 2003. I teach core subjects like Math, Science, Reading, Writing and Comprehension as well essential critical thinking and executive functioning skills which are prerequisites for...

Tanja D. says "We love Atusa. Our 4-year-old is learning English as a second language and Atusa was very professional and approached things in a methodical fashion; at...

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Constance S.

Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a biomedical researcher with a BS in molecular biology from Kent State University. I have always enjoyed working and learning with others in the ways of improving learning efficiency. Tutoring is a personal hobby of mine I do from time to time. Overall, I have accumulated 5 years of tutoring experience within the age ranges...

Care Member says "Constance is very polite, caring, empathic, and did I say SMART. She helped my child excel and believe in himself.!!! Highly recommended."

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Hope I.

Passionate And Dedicated Educator

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! If you would like assistance in improving your child's reading, writing, math or musical skills... You've found the right person! I have been tutoring all levels of students for over 15 years and can give your child the savoir-faire to excel in their classes and to improve their overall knowledge. Skilled in assisting...

Sarah T. says "Hope has really helped my 7-year old gain so much confidence with his reading and comprehension. She is reliable and communicates proactively. She has...

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Sherry C.

Tutoring Services

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$65/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
- 10+ years of tutoring experience - teacher leader at Growing IQ - scored in the 99th percentile on PSAT and ACT, 4. 14 GPA - main subjects of expertise: algebra, geometry, pre calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, reading and writing skills from elementary school to college level, standardized test prep, college admission...

Susan H. says "Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable in a variety of subject matters. Would highly recommend for future positions."

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Ysabelle Martine S.

Elementary School Teacher Seeking Personal Assistant Role

San Ramon, CA

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$40/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! I'm an experienced public school educator (5th grade and Special Education), nanny, and tutor with a strong background in organization, multitasking, and problem-solving. I've spent years managing busy schedules, supporting families, and keeping things running smoothly, whether in a classroom, home, or behind the...
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Anges A.

Martinez, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
My experience is diversified I worked in the healthcare industry for 25 years, last position was Director of Medical Economics. As the second career; and, a life long desire to work with children, I went back to school to become a special education teacher. I earned a Masters in Special Education, General, and Special Education...
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Tiffany N.

Fully Qualified Tutor, $40-50 Per Hour, A.A. Degree In Education And C best Certified

Pleasant Hill, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I specialize in tutoring children ages 4 -12. I have been teaching children for over 20 years and have found that children learn best in a fun and rewarding environment. My focus is homework assistance, math, language arts, science and social studies. I have unique ways to teach the necessary material and have it translate to...
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Jenna L.

Experienced Tutor For Math/Science And Language Arts

Concord, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Jenna, and for most of my career I have been working in Education. I started out as an Instructional Assistant with children with Special Needs such as Autism and Down's Syndrome. When the Pandemic hit, a family hired me full-time to help their two children adapt to online learning. I helped them keep up in...
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Cassandra W.

Adaptable Happy Tutor

Lafayette, CA

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$50/hr
5 years experience
Comfortable with a variety of age groups, and have worked with children from a variety of backgrounds. Classroom teaching experience including with gifted children, and children with disabilities. Doctorate degree. Honors society and teaching assistant during my BA. Love children and am playful by nature with healthy boundaries....
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Martha C.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Martinez, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in Special education for 15 years. I have learned so much and continue to learn with every new school year. I am passionate about teaching English Language Arts, and Math at the lower elementary level, particularly with children with special needs. I find much joy in using modified techniques and strategies for...
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Tess C.

Creative Tutor

Lafayette, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Tess and I have extensive tutoring experience from receiving a Fulbright Scholarship and teaching English in Malaysia to working with Family Services. In addition, I have the training and completed the testing to get my Special Education Teaching Certificate through Teach for America. I would love to help...
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Kaitlin D.

Summer Tutor

Martinez, CA

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$50/hr
9 years experience
Many field experiences in college working with students from early elementary and special education students through 9th grade.
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $36.71/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs tutors reviews from local parents in Walnut Creek, CA

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

Rose L.

We hired Rose as a temporary aide for my wife, who needs help with daily exercises and activities of daily living as a wheelchair user with...

- Adam D.

Atusa A.

We love Atusa. Our 4-year-old is learning English as a second language and Atusa was very professional and approached things in a methodical...

- Tanja D.

Constance S.

Constance is very polite, caring, empathic, and did I say SMART. She helped my child excel and believe in himself.!!! Highly recommended.

- Care member

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Walnut Creek, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Walnut Creek, CA is $36.71 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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