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Madison V.

Volleyball Private Instructor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I am currently a Head Coach at a local high school for girls' Junior Varsity. During the summer, I like to offer private lessons for 1-2 hours. Please message me if interested.
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Sarah S.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I offer German and basic Spanish tutoring with a strong background in language education. I am a qualified teacher from Germany with six years of university studies in English, Spanish, and German, along with 18 months of teacher training. After relocating to California two years ago, I have been teaching at a German private...
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Sarah C.

College Student Eager To Help

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have worked with my younger brother through out the years helping him with homework. Also I have experience working with children and I am a very patient person I have been a teacher at my church for over three years now, taking care of a group of 5-year-olds. The group ranges for 15-24 students every Sunday. Also I have been...
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Ok Gi A.

- General Tutoring Titles K-3 Patient And Support Tutor Focused On Literacy And Math Growth, Art.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$34/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patience, motivated, kind. I like tutoring because I just graduated bachelor science: Child and Adolescent Development at Cal State University Fullerton, I want to get job. I'm looking for a job that tutoring or nanny, or language Korean. I started tutoring when Jun 15, 2025. In my spare time,...
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Jenna R.

Personal Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have my bachelors in Early Childhood Development from the University of Washington and I am at the tail end of earning my elementary teaching credential from CSULB. I have 200+ hours of observation of students in preschools up to 5th grade. I did student teaching in 2nd and 3rd grade and am currently a substitute teacher in...
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Serena C.

ALL SUBJECTS, ALL SPORTS, ALL FUN LEARNING!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi my name is Serena (Rena)! I am an experienced and fun filled person with tons of tools to help your little ones (or big ones) learn in a passionate, organized, and fun way. I love the outdoors and I actually play college volleyball full time for Westcliff University over in Irvine! This means I am currently taking online...
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Krizia L.

World-class Education At Home

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I'm a UC Berkeley and Teach For America alum for grades K-12. I've excelled most through my role as a mother. I am updated on the latest research for effective instruction and child development because there are few roles more impactful than educator. I'm engaging, curious, and inspiring. Tailoring instruction to the student's...
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Cindy M.

Teacher Primary School

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
During my 3 years of experience as a teacher and personal tutor, I applied different strategies to my students. During my 3 years in the public taught in the areas of mathematics, language, science, arts, religion, history, my students were between 5 and 12 years old, every hour I rotated groups, and I acquired the skills to...
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Gabrielle B.

Private Tutor

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
I tutored kids ranging from preschool to 5th grade for 3 years. I helped them with their homework in all subjects in school. I also helped them develop their reading and public speaking skills as well as their confidence in school. I am proactive in finding ways to get the children to pay attention and make learning enjoyable...

Care Member says "Gabby is amazing. My 9 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and looks forward to getting tutored by her."

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Nicole B.

Former Instructor And Public School Teacher Available For Private Tutoring

Huntington Beach, CA

4.0(1)
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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been helping and motivating children with their academic studies for over 25 years. I will assess your child and write an individualized plan. I analyze his or her specific needs and teach skills and strategies to improve reading, writing, or math. I have all the materials that will aid in our personalized lessons....

Flora Z. says "She is a very dependable tutor for my girl. She was working with my girl to increase enthusiasm and comprehension while reading, develop basic...

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Avery A.

Experienced Elementary Teacher Available For Tutoring K-5 And SAT Prep Help

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a former certified elementary school teacher with 10+ years of experience in classroom teaching and private tutoring. Whether your child needs after-school homework help, targeted reading or math intervention, or a boost before the new school year, I'm here to help! I also support emerging readers, skill-building in...

Melissa R. says "There aren't enough words to describe how much Avery has positively impacted our boys, not only with preschool academics, but also (and most importantly...

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Fari B.

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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My background is in Educational Leadership and I have 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring. I have extensive experience working with Chinese and Korean students and bilingual kids is my passion. I have helped families with Private schools applications and ISEE test, iTEP test, TOEFL, and IELST. I have experience working...

Kevin J. says "Highly engaged with our kids. Very dependable even during the challenging COVID time. Would definitely recommend for other families to consider!!!"

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Anthony A.

The Write Time Education

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Anthony. I have tutored for 15 years now and will continue to for as long as my circumstances allow me to. I find it's my passion to help others and that is why I have remained in the Education Department during my high school years and even more so once I graduated. Due to my passion, I have a team of...

Michelle G. says "My 14 year-old son is anxious and very shy and Anthony was fantastic with him. He helped my son get ready (and pass) the Algebra 1 Regents test. I can't...

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Emily S.

Part-Time Early Learner Tutor

Huntington Beach, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have privately tutored students for 4 years and I am comfortable tutoring up to junior high for all subjects. I can also tutor high school chemistry and biology.
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Ryan A.

Huntington Beach, CA

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$20/hr
Hello. My name is Ryan and I consider myself to be an intelligent and outgoing person. Over the last decade or so I've been told by many people (friends, family, and strangers), that I'd make a good teacher. While I have no formal training, I tend to agree with what people have said about me. When I teach someone something I'm...
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Erin G.

Tutor For Reading, Literacy, Mathematics, And Special Education

Huntington Beach, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
With 27 years of experience teaching TK-3rd grade special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my tutoring. I hold both an education specialist credential and a multiple subjects teaching credential as well as a Masters Degree in Education. I am dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential....
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Raven R.

Santa Ana, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Raven :) I am a student at UC Irvine, studying to be a MS science teacher. I have experience tutoring students from 1st-12th grade. I specialize in the sciences (can help with APs and college applications!). I am passionate about education and have worked with individuals of many different learning styles. I...
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Kitty H.

Irvine, CA

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$60/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Currently I am a Graduate student, studying Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Child and Adolescent at Azusa Pacific University. My experiences include working at Kumon, tutoring for after-school programs, and working for a...
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Davina T.

Newport Beach, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
My ultimate goal as an experienced tutor is to improve K-12 and undergraduate students' overall academic performance through personalized tutoring and guidance across all school subjects, including honors and AP. I take pride in mentoring and advising college students resulting in GPA improvements by providing targeted support,...
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Sophia S.

Tustin, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have been a volleyball coach for the past 3 years, working at both Tstreet Volleyball Club and Left Coast Volleyball Club. I now give private lessons to different middle school students in the Irvine Area specifically for volleyball training. I have experience in high level volleyball. I have not graduated college, however...
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  • 60 private tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.38/hr as of November 2025

Recent private tutor reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Private Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed private tutors

Gabrielle B.

Gabby is amazing. My 9 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and looks forward to getting tutored by her.

- Care member

Nicole B.

She is a very dependable tutor for my girl. She was working with my girl to increase enthusiasm and comprehension while reading, develop...

- Flora Z.

Avery A.

There aren't enough words to describe how much Avery has positively impacted our boys, not only with preschool academics, but also (and most...

- Melissa R.

FAQs for finding private tutors near you in Costa Mesa, CA

The average hourly cost of a private tutor near you in Costa Mesa, CA is $25.38 as of November, 2025. The actual rate your chosen private tutor charges can vary depending on the subject you require help with and how experienced the tutor is.

To find a private tutor near you in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search Care.com for private tutors by their distance from Costa Mesa and can compare your options by subject expertise, their hourly rate, and how experienced they are. For example, you can narrow your search to a private English tutor, private Spanish tutor, or even to private SAT tutoring services.

The most popular private tutoring services that you can find near you in Costa Mesa, CA are usually for complex subjects such as chemistry, reading, or calculus. On Care.com, you can find private tutors near you who can teach a wide range of subjects for all grade levels, from elementary school to college.

When hiring private tutors for children, parents are rightfully concerned about safety. To help you find a private tutor safely near you in Costa Mesa, CA, we ask all private tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You can look for private tutors who have a badge on their profile that indicates they completed this background check. However, to safely hire a private tutor near you in Costa Mesa, CA, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references and running an independent background check.

When interviewing private tutors near you in Costa Mesa, CA, it’s a good idea to ask them questions about how they gained their area of expertise, how they best engage with students, and what their instruction style is. You can also ask them to provide you with references from current or former clients who can attest to their skills.

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