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Trusted And Fun Babysitter With 10+ Experience

Garden Grove, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as energetic, clever, easy going, friendly, respectful I like working with kids because they are fun, creative, and always full of energy. I'm looking for a job where I can use my experience and background in child development to support a family that values safety, learning, and fun. I've been...
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Swim Instructor

Newport Beach, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I'm Donna-a credentialed teacher and reading interventionist passionate about guiding students of all ages into becoming confident readers, writers, and communicators. My experience spans high school English instruction, K-5 reading intervention, and comprehensive K-12 literacy tutoring. Whether guiding early readers through...
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Elementary And Middle School Counselor. A Holistic Approach To Making Life Better!

Huntington Beach, CA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
As a school counselor, I foster a holistic approach to my students well being. I have experience coaching middle school students in volleyball, basketball, and football I'd describe my personality as caring, disciplined, and unwavering. I like tutoring because there is something about seeing the lightbulb switch on for...
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Tutoring

Santa Ana, CA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Growing up, I have tutored my younger siblings across a range of subjects, from elementary to high school material. My strengths include English, Spanish, science, art, and math up to algebra. I also have some background in coding. I can assist your child with creating study sets, clarifying topics, offering study tips, and...
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College Educated Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Sam and I have been a tutor since my Freshman year of high school. I began tutoring at a small shelter and then began to tutor at my local elementary and middle school. I have also done some private Spanish tutoring. During COVID I also created a volunteer tutoring platform to help families out during this time. I...
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Newport Beach, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Although most of my experience has been in childcare, I have always assisted the children that I cared for with their homework. I am currently a private tutor working with children from ages 5-8, but am comfortable with tutoring students from K-12.
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Part Time Experienced High School English Teacher

Huntington Beach, CA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
I am an experienced High school teacher in a private school setting for over four years, and a TOEFL and IELTS coach for ESL students. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with English as my Major . I am also pursuing my Master's Degree in Literature. I have taught High school English and Literature for...
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Orange, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as passionate, kind, vibrant. I like tutoring because I love getting to help students. I'm looking for a job that is for tutoring either high school level math or college level financial accounting. I started tutoring when I started tutoring about a year and a half ago at the start of my sophmore...
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Garden Grove, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Alissa I was a private tutor for 4 years for multiple families ranging from elementary to high school. I love math and helping students excel and learn to love school. I am very patient and kind hearted. I was also a instructional aide for special education for almost 2 years.
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Creative & Fun Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have over 12 years experience tutoring and teaching children and adults of all ages Spanish, Art, Language Arts and Academic Subjects. I am a native Spanish Speaker and have worked in several settings including special education, private schools, homeschooling pods and learning centers. I currently tutor k-12 and adult...
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Anaheim, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Dear Family, I am an elementary teacher offering to help keep your child gear up for the school academics standards. I am professional, flexible, dedicated, and fun! :) I have been teaching and tutoring elementary and middle school grade level children for more than 20 years. I specialize in Math and English/Language Arts, but...
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Garden Grove, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with children from being a drama teacher, art teacher, cooking teacher, and a tutor for over four years. I also worked at AHRC with students with developmental disabilities so I am able to assist with their care too I am exceedingly patient, kind and compassionate, but also super fun...
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Patient & Attentive Educator

Irvine, CA

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$21/hr
8 years experience
I am an educator with a strong background in supporting students academically and personally. Over the past eight years, I've worked with children and teens in various educational roles, including tutoring, classroom support, and individualized instruction. I hold a BA in Psychology from CSUDH & am currently finishing up my...
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Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

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$65/hr
10 years experience
I have done private tutoring for elementary and middle school level in English+math. Depending on the child's skill level and areas to strengthen, different approaches were taken which helped with weekly tests and exams.
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Math And Science Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$45/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, outgoing. I like tutoring because I think math is fun and enjoy teaching others. I'm looking for a job that where everyone has the opportunity and willingness to challenge themselves and grow. I started tutoring when I have been tutoring my own kids since they were in elementary school,...
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Cooking Lessons

Newport Beach, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a personal chef and would love to teach you how to cook your favorite meals! I can also help you create weekly menus to achieve the most out of your grocery dollars with little or no waste. I cook from scratch including, soups, dressings, sauces and much more.
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Engaging Math And Computer Science Tutor

Irvine, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
3+ years of 1-on-1 personalized tutoring in Math, Science, Standardized Test Prep (ACT, SAT), Computer Science, and English at the Elementary and High School level. I am eager to help students learn and grow in confidence in their problem solving, critical thinking, and creative skills! I am able to adjust and develop a learning...
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English

Irvine, CA

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hi my name is Marwah. I am a kind, friendly, patient and easy going person. I love helping children learn new skills. I speak 2 languages fluently, English and Farsi. I was born and raised in America so I don't have an accent. I would love to work with you :) I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you
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Huntington Beach, CA

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$32/hr
3 years experience
I am a Licensed Professional Teacher with over 7 years of teaching schools in the Philippines. I am also Montessori trained and has a strong commitment to student learning and achievement. I'd describe my personality as responsible, a multi-tasker, and a passionate person. I like tutoring because it gives me extra income while...
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Helping Students Build Confidence In Writing & Communication

Irvine, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, knowledgeable, supportive. I like tutoring because it gives me the opportunity to help students build confidence in themselves and truly understand what they're learning instead of just memorizing. This is something I learned through trial and error as a student myself and would love to...
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  • The average post rate is $25.38/hr as of November 2025

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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