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99 homeschool teachers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 4 years
Homeschool teachers in Santa Barbara, CA
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I am a certified teacher in grades Pre-K through 6th, Special Education, and 7-12 ELA. I have taught for 6 years in the public and private school systems while also being nanny to a couple of families. I have currently left teaching because of the constraints STAAR puts on an educator's career. I'm passionate about people and...
Annabelle M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Very Own Mary Poppins-Nanny, Teacher, Household Manager, Personal Assistant
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If you are looking for a caring and dependable individual to help your family as an assistant or nanny/babysitter or if you are looking for a private home school teacher for your child or simply need extra support outside of the classroom, please do not hesitate to send me a message or give me a call! I have experience keeping...
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"Annabelle has been with our family since early 2015. She is on punctual and responsible, and even more importantly my children love her. Annabelle's responsibilities were to pick up the children, homework...
Reviewed by Mary O.
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Hello, my name is Skyler and I have been professionally teaching and privately tutoring grades K-6th for a total of 8 years now, focusing on subjects such as English, Reading, Writing, Science, Math (in preparation for STEM), Art, Critical Thinking, History, Music, as well as Spanish and Italian.
I am an in-home tutor for...
5.0
"After screening a large number of candidates, we chose Skyler as my son's tutor, three hours a day, for nearly a month now. She has a good artistic and literary education background, is proficient in many...
Reviewed by Zhenggang J.
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I have two wonderful boys, now thriving adults. We raised them with kindness and encouragement. I love children and would be very happy to be of service for a pod of up to 7 kids.
I have a degree in International Relations from UCSB. I taught Montessori preschool and infant swimming. I also worked for Lehman Brothers for 12...
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My friends and family would describe me as kind, patient, and self-motivated. I served as the President and Vice President of my elementary school and worked in leadership throughout middle school. In high school, I transferred to online learning to pursue my dream of becoming a professional ballerina. With my rigorous dance...
5.0
"I hired Alexis to tutor my 14 year old son and she has been nothing short of spectacular in getting his grades up, his assignments complete, and his understanding of subjects improved. Truly a lifesaver during...
Reviewed by Joshua K.
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In-home child care provider for over a decade. Short-term and long-term (multiple years) employment for individual families. Substitute teacher in Child care Center. Have knowledge and experience in the following areas: - Basic care: feeding including food preparation, diapering, toilet training, implement and supervise sleep...
5.0
"We had Andrea babysit while we were in town for a wedding. She was absolutely wonderful to work with! Easy to communicate with and flexible on timing as well as navigating babysitting an infant in a hotel room....
Reviewed by Jessica K.
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Hi my name is Cecilia S. I am married for 38 years , I have 3 adult children , they have their careers in business and they are married too. I love working with kids, that's why I studied 4 years child development bc I want to do the best possible care for your kids, . I have 25 years of experience taking care children from...
5.0
"Cecilia was so loving and engaged with my 8 month old. It's clear she deeply cares about children and takes her role as their care provider seriously. I felt very comfortable leaving my son in her care. She put...
Reviewed by Bryn S.
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I am s special education teacher in the Santa Barbara school district and have been working with children for over 15 years. I have experience as a nanny, tutor and teacher and love working with kids in every capacity. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider you have found one here!
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alyssa for her skills - she was wonderful as she took care of my 5 year old."
Reviewed by Kamaljeet G.
Nina V.
Santa Barbara, CA
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been caring for children for many many years. I love children and making sure that they know they are loved. I graduated from NYU this year and I also just became a certified yoga teacher.
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"Nina has been an amazing caretaker for both o led my kids for over five years (since they were 1 and 2 years old). She is conscientious about making their time meaningful and is very cognizant of not getting...
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Lauren S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I am a preschool teacher living locally in Santa Barbara. I recently moved to SB from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and am excited to continue working with families in the area. While I am currently working during the week in a preschool, I'm also a fully certified teacher in K-4 and I have my Master's degree. Some of my best skills...
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"I hired Lauren to care for my disabled daughter. She was wonderful with her. Lauren has a special way of relating to children at their level. My daughter always enjoyed spending time with Lauren; they always...
Reviewed by Maggie S.
Alessia G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-44/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been watching children for about 4 years, I started with babysitting and became a swim teacher. I love to cook and don't mind cleaning or other house chores as well as helping children with school work or arts and crafts. I have worked with children from the ages of 1-month-old to 14 years old and truly enjoy all ages! I...
5.0
"Alessia was fantastic with my two daughters, a toddler and a six year old, and everyone hit it off right away. If we could afford to have a caregiver for our children regularly, Alessia would definitely be one...
Reviewed by Kinji L.
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Hello, my name is Gabriela (Gaby). I am a Santa Barbara native who has recently moved back after spending 13 years in Denver, Colorado. I have 8+ years of child care experience, working with children 2-10 years of age. I worked at a local community center for 6 years where I was a preschool teacher. I also ran their summer camps...
5.0
"We love Gaby so much! She's been a huge help in so many ways. At this point she's like family!"
Reviewed by Daniel N.
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Hello there! My name is Hannah, and I am a Chico State graduate with Bachelor degrees in both Child Development and Psychology.
I have been working with children professionally for 10 years, including within preschool settings (in which I planned, developed, and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum), Day Camp...
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"Hannah took care of our 1 and 3 year old boys for 3 evenings while we were visiting Santa Barbara. She took great care of the boys - played with them, gave them dinner, and put them to sleep. She went above and...
Reviewed by Carly C.
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Having lived in the L. A. & Ventura County area my entire life, I raised four daughters & also have five grandchildren. My prolific career of working with children includes many years of licensed childcare in my home, special education teacher's aide, & Girl Scout leadership (12yrs+). I've earned my CNA certification,...
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"Had the pleasure of working with Susan when my family spent the summer in Santa Barbara. In one word, she is Excellent! I highly recommend, her knowledge of children of all ages is never ending, professional...
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Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm a student at UCSB majoring in Sociology with the plan of eventually becoming an elementary school teacher! I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children aged 6 months to teens! I can take care of multiple children at once, even if they're all young/close in age. I have 3 younger...
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"Katherine is phenomenal!! She will play with your kids, she listens to any and all direction give to her, she’s kind, and she’s just truly amazing at what she does!! "
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I have worked in the past as an SAT tutor at Huntington Learning Center and have provided tutoring services in the home for all ages 2nd-12th grade. I have a BA in English literature from Lesley University in Massachusetts and have been teaching in the Santa Barbara Unified School District for 5 years.
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Hello! My name is Briana and I have lived in Santa Barbara since graduating from UCSB with my Bachelor's in Child Psychology, Master's in Education, and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. My 5-year-old son and I enjoy visiting the zoo, natural history museums, local parks & beaches. I am a lifelong learner and am currently...
Kayana D.
Santa Barbara, CA
$26-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
From Montessori Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Nanny, You Name It! Working With Kids Is My Passion!
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Hi Families-
I'm 24 years old, born and raised in Santa Barbara and I'm looking for a full time nanny gig! I have plenty of background with kids- Montessori Teacher, Preschool Teacher, babysitter, nanny, you name it! My passion has always been working with kids and helping them grow on a day to day basis. I'm super active and...
Julianne H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For Summer Nannying Opportunities In/near Santa Barbara
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Hi! My name is Julianne, I'm 27 years old, and interested in part-time summer nanny positions. In addition I'm available for afternoon/evening care starting now!
After finishing my Masters in Ed. Psych, in Indiana where I grew up, I accepted a job and moved to Santa Barbara in August 2023. Since 2018 I have been working in...
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I have 13 years as a credentialed teacher elementary teacher and 6 years as a nanny. I am well versed in childhood development, behavior strategies, learning activities, and swimming. I am able to create engaging activities for all ages. I am used to keeping confidentiality and being discrete. I am comfortable and able to work...
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Santa Barbara, CA
Annabelle M.
5.0
We hired Annabelle on board to help with behavioral issues for our son and as a household assistant as she was more mature and dependable than other younger nannies we had worked with. We loved that she planned such fun geocaching adventures and also came up with creative lesson plans to extend and...
- Whitney K.
Skyler H.
5.0
After screening a large number of candidates, we chose Skyler as my son's tutor, three hours a day, for nearly a month now. She has a good artistic and literary education background, is proficient in many languages, and is very punctual, gentle and patient. She will carefully arrange the teaching...
- Zhenggang J.
Alexis R.
5.0
I hired Alexis to tutor my 14 year old son and she has been nothing short of spectacular in getting his grades up, his assignments complete, and his understanding of subjects improved. Truly a lifesaver during Covid distance learning. I can't imagine a better tutor.
- Joshua K.
Andrea G.
5.0
We had Andrea babysit while we were in town for a wedding. She was absolutely wonderful to work with! Easy to communicate with and flexible on timing as well as navigating babysitting an infant in a hotel room. Extremely knowledgeable about children and sweet with our son. Would highly recommend...
- Jessica K.
Cecilia S.
5.0
Cecilia was so loving and engaged with my 8 month old. It's clear she deeply cares about children and takes her role as their care provider seriously. I felt very comfortable leaving my son in her care. She put us at ease and navigated his fussy days graciously.
- Bryn S.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Santa Barbara, CA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Santa Barbara, CA is $23.31. It’s important to keep in mind that this is just the average going rate in your location. Many factors can influence how much private homeschool teachers charge. For example, how many children you have, the subjects you want the homeschool teacher to specialize in, and their degree or years of working experience, can all play a role in how they set their rates.
How can I find private teachers for homeschooling near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
If you’re not certain how to find homeschool teachers, you can use Care.com to make your search for a homeschool teacher near you in Santa Barbara, CA easier and more efficient. To start, you can narrow your search to homeschool teachers in your general area. Then you can review rates, look for homeschooling teachers who have reviews from current or former clients, and can read different profiles to learn more about each teacher’s experience.
What types of services do homeschool teachers near me in Santa Barbara, CA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Santa Barbara, CA offer a wide variety of educational services. Some homeschool teachers that come to your house may provide full-day instruction and design lesson plans. Others may only come by a few times a week to teach a certain subject that the parent struggles with, such as advanced mathematics. Other homeschool teachers may choose to run small group sessions out of their home. It’s important to interview a few different candidates and to ask to learn more about services they offer.
How can I safely hire homeschooling teachers near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
While we ask all homeschool teachers listed on Care.com to complete a CareCheck (you can see which providers completed one by looking for the badge on their profile), this is just a jumping off point. To feel comfortable that the homeschool teacher you’re hiring is safe, we recommend you take additional steps to ensure safety. For example, you can run an independent background check and request professional references when hiring a homeschool teacher near you in Santa Barbara, CA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Santa Barbara, CA, it’s a good idea to interview a handful of different candidates. When interviewing teachers for homeschooling, it’s a good idea to ask them about their teaching style, about what subjects and grade levels they have experience with, and how they would handle issues such as your child not paying attention or talking to a sibling during lessons.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 99 listed homeschool teachers.