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Veronica L.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Veronica. I have experience in tutoring Elementary English and Math. I am bilingual as well. Also have experience working with special education.
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San Mateo, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
My name is Viviana and I am 25 years old. I currently work at a large corporate law firm in Palo Alto and am available weekdays after 4:30pm, and weekends anytime. I am an aspiring law student and am hoping to save some additional money before my law school journey. I have worked with kids (including tutoring) and pets...
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Tutor

San Mateo, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I am a Bay Area college student who is available for a nanny/ tutor position. I love pets, exploring the outdoors, swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, helping with homework needs, and having fun! I have experience working with children 9 months to 15 years old. I most recently was a counselor at a private elementary school in...
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Part-Time To Full-Time Tutor, Caregiver And Family Assistant

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a positive and energetic 32-year-old college graduate and certified holistic nutritionist and private chef. Ever since I was a teenager, I have been babysitting and tutoring children, especially children 4 years and older. I do have some experience with toddlers too. I tutor in all subjects, but especially Math, English,...

Christina H. says "My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related learning...

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English And Special Needs Tutoring And Nannying

Burlingame, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dear prospective parents and students, My name is Emily, and I specialize in English, writing and special needs tutoring for all ages (ages 5-18). In addition to having much experience in tutoring, I also have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Art Therapy from Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont,...
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San Carlos, CA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have spent the past 4 years volunteering as a tutor at my local YMCA, and the summers as a tutor. I graduated top of my class in high school. I was in IB and took (and passed) 12 AP exams, additionally I scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT. I am currently a college student at Embry-Riddle and would love to help your young...
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Millbrae, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Jacqi, I'm a local bay area teacher with over 10 years of experience in education. I have taught all subjects, but specialize in writing, science, history, and the arts. I have over 5 years of in class room teaching experience which gives me a great foundation for helping students identify strengths and areas of...
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Nanny/Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
My educational background is in child development. I have tutored for several families.
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K-2 Summer Tutor - 1st Grade Teacher With 5 Years Experience

Redwood City, CA

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$29/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Martha, a certified teacher with 5 years of experience in 1st grade. This summer, I'm offering K-2 tutoring as a short-term pilot program to help young learners strengthen reading and math skills. While this is my first time offering private tutoring, I've supported many students in the classroom and love helping kids...
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Behavior Technician

San Bruno, CA

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$28/hr
If your child needs help and attends K 8th grade I am confident I can help them. My motivation is to help the next generation excel and succeed in school and life in general.
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South San Francisco, CA

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$27/hr
I got a really good education back in my country Physical therapist background and speak Turkish fluent also love STEM and science background, I love Math and chess.
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Available For Tutoring!

South San Francisco, CA

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$26/hr
Hi! My name is Esiah. I am currently a doctoral student studying occupational therapy at Samuel Merritt University. This summer, I'm offering babysitting and tutoring services to support children and families in need of reliable, compassionate care. My qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent...
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Redwood City, CA

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$29/hr
Experienced youth educator with over 6 years working with children of all ages from infants to teens. Background includes tutoring ages 5-13 in reading, writing, and math; leading physical education as a PE coach; and running enrichment activities in after-school programs. Confident and nurturing caregiver with 2+ years of...
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Duke Student Tutor

Belmont, CA

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$50/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am an undergraduate at Duke who is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. I have tutored college essay writing, preK-12th grade subjects, and SAT. I have worked with neurodivergent and disabled students in addition to neurotypical students. I have also been an athlete my entire life so I love doing sports/activities with my...
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Part-time Caregiver

South San Francisco, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I graduated from San Francisco State University where I received both my bachelors and Masters degree in elementary education. I currently teach 1st grade and have previously taught 3-5 special education. I am on summer break right now and looking for occasional babysitting jobs while I am not working!
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Life Learner Ready To Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$48/hr
10 years experience
My name is Joy and I'm knowledge obsessed. I am currently hyper fixated with classic philosophy and neuroscience. My interests and topic knowledge is vast. I have also been working in Tech, specifically Finance, for the last decade. I have lead huge teams and had a lot of success. However, I am ready to go back to school and...
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Meet Me!

South San Francisco, CA

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$27/hr
2 years experience
My name is Marykate and I am currently a para or a special education classroom aid for science, math, English language arts, and Spanish for middle school. I also have experience in childcare with 5+ years in a combination of afterschool and summer camps. I have also tutored through high school and college for the children I...
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A Little About Me!

Pacifica, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, inquisitive and empathetic. I like tutoring because I enjoy working with students one on one. I like to get to know them on a more personal level to help them achieve their goals. I'm looking for a job that I can use my professional background to make a difference in a students life....
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Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have taught and implemented Spanish to children ages from birth to early adulthood. I have taught reading, writing, math in all Spanish. I had also worked through the pandemic one on one with children and have worked as an aide in the classroom with an autistic child for 10 plus...
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Effective And Fun Special Educator.

San Carlos, CA

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$70/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring and knowledgeable. I like tutoring because it brings a sense of joy when a child reaches their learning potential. I'm looking for a job for the summer. Particularly, a child who has learning disabilities or on the autism spectrum. I started tutoring when I was in college. In my...
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  • 60 special needs tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of July 2025

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

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in San Mateo, CA

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in San Mateo, CA is $27.00 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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