Find a special needs tutor in Santa Monica, CA

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Top 10 special education tutors in Santa Monica, CA

Students agree: these Santa Monica special needs tutors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Enlightenme Tutoring Academy

Enlightenme Tutoring Academy

4.8(4)
Offers online services
1 hire on Tutors
14+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Kei S. says, "Great tutor who is very patient and helpful. Adapts to my needs. There's a little "curse of knowledge" going on--ie, the assumption that I know more than I really do---but we work together to overcome that. Additionally, my tutor suggested some behavioral habits and minor diet changes that actually worked for me. I will be working with my tutor, Fred, again!" Read more
Leslie A. Hakala

Leslie A. Hakala

New on Tutors
Offers online services
9+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
I graduated at the top of my class from Harvard College and Yale Law School. While at Harvard, I tutored students with and without special needs in math and other subjects. I have been a practicing lawyer for about 25 years, and one of my main clients – – a Wall Street investment banker type – – hires me primarily to polish and edit his reports. I also have three children ranging from elementary school to high school, so I am quite familiar with how important it is to make learning fun and simplify /draw analogies to concepts that the student already understands. I enjoy figuring out each student’s particular learning style and coming up wit
Butterfly Edu

Butterfly Edu

New on Tutors
Serves Santa Monica, CA
I am a learning specialist with 10+ years of tutoring/teaching experience. I work exclusively with children who have dyslexia, reading challenges, resistance to learning, ADHD, autism, and Down syndrome. I have a MA degree in Psychology and am trained in the Orton-Gillingham method of phonics-based reading instruction. Previously, I have worked as an elementary school teacher, a children's yoga/meditation instructor, and an ABA technician. Most importantly, I am very patient and kind and I genuinely love working with kids. My diverse educational and career background has given me a unique understanding of how to engage students, develop cre
Cerina Tutors

Cerina Tutors

5.0Exceptional(6)
Offers online services
13 hires on Tutors
6+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Mary F. says, "She explains things in away my daughter can understand" Read more
Brilliant Scholars Tutoring

Brilliant Scholars Tutoring

5.0(2)
Offers online services
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Lisa W. says, "I cannot recommend our child’s tutor enough! Natalie has been an absolute game changer in our child’s academic progress. She personalized approaches to teach, have patience and the ability to explain complete concepts in a simple manner truly impressed us. Our child’s confidence and grades have improved significantly since she started working with Natalie. We are immensely grateful for her dedication and passion for education. If you’re seeking a tutor who can make learning enjoyable and effective, this is the one to choose !!" Read more
Mirna Portillo

Mirna Portillo

New on Tutors
Offers online services
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Hello! I’m Mirna. I’m a 1st grade teacher in LA and I’m also a graduate student at UCLA majoring in Education. I am passionate about helping children learn how to read and write. I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 4-12. I am also Bilingual (Spanish and English.) I am able to help support you and your child for their future!
Jaimie Espinoza

Jaimie Espinoza

New on Tutors
Offers online services
24+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
I am a current college student getting my associate degree for English and childhood development I teach students how to speak,read and write and I help with English test. I'm also excellent with science. I take pride in my students becoming successful I will be with you every step of the way. I am very flexible with my hours
Aisha's Tutoring

Aisha's Tutoring

5.0(3)
Offers online services
2+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Aisha Irfan Moton -. says, "My son improved a lot with aisha’s help. He took math tutoring and aisha was very patient and understanding of his struggles. He is doing great now." Read more
Love You Save Foundation

Love You Save Foundation

5.0(1)
Offers online services
1 hire on Tutors
5+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Peter B. says, "Easy to use, and we found a really good tutor quickly. " Read more
Straight A Tutoring

Straight A Tutoring

New on Tutors
Offers online services
2+ years in business
Serves Santa Monica, CA
Straight A Tutoring is based in Santa Monica and offers both in-home and virtual tutoring to students in preschool-12th grade. We offer tutoring by certified teachers in all academic subjects, including AP, honors, and language courses.

Your special needs tutoring questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Tutors.

What is special education tutoring?

Special education tutors help students with mild to severe cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. Special needs tutors modify the general education curriculum to meet the child's individual needs and involve themselves in each student's social and behavioral development.

What is disability in special education?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) identifies 13 disability categories where special education should be provided.

  • Auditory Impairment (AI) – refers to a hearing loss not categorized by deafness.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – mainly affects a child's social and communication skills and behavior.
  • Deafness – covers kids who can't hear most or all sounds, even with a hearing aid.
  • Deaf-Blindness (DB) – covers kids with both severe hearing and vision loss that requires unique programs.
  • Emotional Disturbance (ED) – various mental health issues such as anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
  • Intellectual Disability (ID) – covers disabilities such as below-average intellectual abilities, poor communication or social skills, and poor self care. One example is down syndrome.
  • Multiple Impairments (MI) – a child with multiple disabilities in this list.
  • Orthopedic Impairment (OI) – covers impairments in kids who lack function or ability in their bodies, such as cerebral palsy.
  • Other Health Impairment (OHI) – conditions that limit a child's strength, energy, or alertness such as ADHD.
  • Specific learning disability (SLD) – conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, or nonverbal learning disability.
  • Speech or Language Impairment (SI) – covers difficulties such as stuttering, pronouncing words, making sounds with the voice, or understanding words.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – injury to the brain caused by a physical force.
  • Visual Impairment / Blindness (VI) – covers both partial sight and blindness.

Reviews for Santa Monica special education tutors

Recent success stories from people in the Santa Monica area.
Ethan B.
Very communicative, attentive, and patient. Definitely got what I needed out of this tutoring. Couldn’t thank him enough
Enlightenme Tutoring Academy
Alondra B.
Cerina is very professional and experienced. She helped me understand all the concepts I was taught, and I was able to grasp them quickly. Not only did she help me grow academically, but unexpectedly helped me grow as a person.
Cerina Tutors
Lisa W.
Brilliant Scholars tutoring was one of the best tutors I could find out there !! My child has went to far in school that is unimaginable!! I recommend you hire Natalie because she is just such a sweetheart and bonds with the child to help them grow truly :)
Brilliant Scholars Tutoring
Amna M.
Aisha is a wonderful tutor. She was a big help in improving my daughter’s Math. Ever since joining her she’s been doing much better!
Aisha's Tutoring
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