Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Reading Tutors Near Me in Aliso Viejo, CA

Compare 60 reading tutors in Aliso Viejo offering phonics support, reading comprehension help, and homework assistance. Compare rates and reviews to find the best fit.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available now!

IllustrationMediumTutoring image
Karrie F.'s Photo

Karrie F.

Expert Help For Struggling Students

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist. I have worked with elementary school children for the past 22 years. Before that I worked in a high school district. I support your child's learning style and needs. Your student will also learn how to better communicate and ask for help. I look forward to working with you and your...
See profile
Abel W.'s Photo

Abel W.

Tutor

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am entering my 21st year in the field of education. I have worked exclusively with students with special needs. I have earned my BA from UCI, a Masters in Education from UMass-Boston and CSU Fullerton, and earned my Administrative credentials from UCI. I am capable of tutoring subjects from English, Math (basic skills up to...
See profile
Grace K.'s Photo

Grace K.

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Grace and I have been a tutor and nanny for a little over 10 years. I firmly believe that being around students and children is a privilege because there is so much to learn from them too! I enjoy creative problem-solving with students and challenging towards our goals in order to help them grow into their...
See profile
Sarah G.'s Photo

Sarah G.

Aliso Viejo, CA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I truly love working with children of all ages and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I've worked as a preschool and daycare teacher and have many years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I'm certified in Infant and Child Development, CPR, and...

Alex H. says "Sarah was an excellent nanny for our baby boy from 4 months old until 1 year old. She was always reliable, on-time, and brought a lot of experience,...

See profile
Shoreh F.'s Photo

Shoreh F.

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Dear parents, I love and adore children. I have so much fun with them, yet I'm persistent, firm and disciplined as needed. I enjoy doing art and crafts with children, read to them and teach them with fun activities such as drawing, painting, legos and many more. I have my AA in Child Development, and my BA in Psychology. I...

Care Member says "Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my daughter both...

See profile
Katherine R.'s Photo

Katherine R.

Tutor

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
- I tutor two girls every week in reading comprehension and mathematics. - Great with children -Outgoing and Sociable -Willing to interact with kids and engage in fun activities/crafts
See profile
Delly F.'s Photo

Delly F.

Full-Time Nanny

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, My name is Delly and I'm looking for a nanny live-in or live-out position. I have a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and I currently went back to school to continue my studies in music. From 2010-2016 I worked as a music teacher in schools with children from 8 mo - 16 yo. Thereafter, I've been working as a nanny with...
See profile
Christine L.'s Photo

Christine L.

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$30/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Fostering growth and development in children has been my lifelong passion for the past 20 years. As a certified teacher with extensive early childhood development coursework, I bring a calm, patient, and creative approach to every interaction. I am fully trained in CPR Training and First Aid Training to ensure your child remains...
See profile
Nivalda G.'s Photo

Nivalda G.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, I have a Bachelor of Science degree in communication. I Speak English and Portuguese. I am married and loving mother of three boys, ages 25, 19, and 18. I have over 10 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant in Day Care. I have worked with all ages - from infant to school-age. I am able to help your children with reading,...
See profile
Marina S.'s Photo

Marina S.

Aliso Viejo, CA

from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Marina and I'm 48-year-old woman. I am happily married, I have a grown son and I'm a also the owner of a 5-year-old cat. I love children and helping them develop in a nurturing and fun way. I love taking them to the park, libraries, zoos, playdates, learning link and when summer gets here to the splash pad! My...
See profile
Laura L.'s Photo

Laura L.

Ladera Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a Mom of two wonderful children, now grown, ages 24 and 22. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I volunteer at a therapeutic riding in San Juan Capistrano and have been a part of 100 lessons. I also...

Care Member says "Laura has been such a wonderful help to our family. She has a very calm, gentle, and nurturing presence that immediately put both me and my children at...

See profile
Marina R.'s Photo

Marina R.

Child Care

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked with the same family for 10 years. It has been a great pleasure working with this family who treat me like a member of their family. The children are amazing, and I have received so much pleasure from reading them books, helping with homework and many other learning opportunities. I also enjoy outdoor activities...

Care Member says "Miss Marina is amazing!!! So sweet and good with my kiddos (17 month old son and 4 year old daughter):) Super reliable and dependable. Always brings...

See profile
Bigane P.'s Photo

Bigane P.

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Bigane and I love children very much. I from a young age have loved children. I have experience with 4-month-olds up till 8 years old. My duties included taking the children out on walks, putting them down for naps, engaging with them (playing, reading, arts and crafts). I have recently been helping families...

Aashish G. says "Bigane has been with us since January 2024 and takes care of our now 11-month old baby. She is truly one of a kind. Bigane is patient, kind, and...

See profile
Mahnaz K.'s Photo

Mahnaz K.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 4 years experience as a daycare assistant and extensive experience babysitting kids , I believe all kids need love, care, and attention, and I always trying to do my best. Cared for children ages infant to 9 years old, prepared meals and ensured kids were fed, bathed, and put to bed, assisted kids with homework and...

Madisyn G. says "Mahnaz is such a wonderful, careful, and dependable person. My husband and I often have meetings that run late or last minute things that come up and she...

See profile
Ricki-nicole G.'s Photo

Ricki-nicole G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Travel
carpooling
I've had a lot of experience with children and especially growing up with younger siblings. I love spending time with children and making their day enjoyable. I'm always willing to teach children something new. One way of doing so is by reading them books. Taking them to the park is also what I do just so they can spend some...

Dena B. says "Sweet and patient! Arrives on time. Completes the tasks. Asks questions when something is unclear. She is patient and kind with my neuro diverse family. My...

See profile
Angie C.'s Photo

Angie C.

Loving Infant Nanny / Part Time / Child Behavior Specialist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Angie and I love babies!! I have worked with infants for many years and I enjoy working with them developmentally helping them to meet their milestones. I have also worked with many preemie babies who have a need to catch up. I have my Bachelors, my Masters as well as Child Development Certification and enjoy...

Care Member says "Angie was absolutely wonderful with my son! I hired her when he was 7 months old and she was his nanny for 5 months. I wish I found her sooner because...

See profile
Erin S.'s Photo

Erin S.

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I am a young at heart, active, retired, Grandma that absolutely loves being with children-and babies are my specialty! Along with caring for my granddaughters for the first year of their lives, I have experience caring for three adorable babies since they were each 2 months old. My responsibilities include; tons of cuddling,...

Care Member says "We had the fortunate privilege of having Erin assist with my father. Erin was amazing and approached the position with the feeling of friendship. She...

See profile
Christina H.'s Photo

Christina H.

Elementary School Teacher - Credentialed - 8 Years Of Experience

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$100/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! My name is Christina and I have earned a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from UCI in 2013 and have always been booked up in tutoring! I LOVE what I'd do. I have taught K-4 reading intervention groups and 4th/5th grade full-time in both Northern and Southern California...

Tatevik A. says "Miss Christi is amazing. She has been tutoring my 4 year old son for almost a year now. She is always on time, making his classes fun, preparing...

See profile
Jesper K.'s Photo

Jesper K.

Irvine, CA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Jamie and I am currently a student at UC Irvine pursuing my degree while working part-time as a nanny. I have experience caring for children from toddlers to pre-teens, and I've also worked as a tutor, so I'm very comfortable helping with homework, reading practice, and keeping kids engaged in fun and...
See profile
Joni W.'s Photo

Joni W.

Mature Responsible Babysitter

Laguna Hills, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I am a 55year-old former stay home mother. My children are now 26, 24, and 20. I have taught religion for 11 years and when my children were growing up I coached basketball, I was a Girl Scout leader, PTA member, team mom, room mom, and fundraiser for many organizations. I love to do crafts with children and to teach reading,...
See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $31.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.5

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Aliso Viejo, CA

Reading Tutors in Aliso Viejo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Sarah G.

Sarah was an excellent nanny for our baby boy from 4 months old until 1 year old. She was always reliable, on-time, and brought a lot of...

- Alex H.

Shoreh F.

Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my...

- Care member

Laura L.

Laura has been such a wonderful help to our family. She has a very calm, gentle, and nurturing presence that immediately put both me and my...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Aliso Viejo, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Aliso Viejo, CA as of October 2026 is $31.30 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.
Reading tutors in Aliso Viejo, CA help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.
To find a good reading tutor in Aliso Viejo, CA, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.
Parents in Aliso Viejo, CA often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.
Many reading tutors in Aliso Viejo, CA have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.
Before hiring a reading tutor in Aliso Viejo, CA, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

Reading Tutor Articles

4 working moms on what they wish they’d known about child care from day one

4 working moms on what they wish they’d known about child care from day one

October 14, 2026 - Of the many things that can take you by surprise when you have a baby, the realities of managing child care as a
Daycare sick day rules: Symptom-by-symptom guidance for parents

Daycare sick day rules: Symptom-by-symptom guidance for parents

October 8, 2026 - Daycare can be a major support for working parents, but it doesn’t come without challenges. One hardship that parents frequently face is feeling unsure...
Can my child go to daycare with a fever?

Can my child go to daycare with a fever?

October 13, 2026 - It’s 6 a.m. and your child woke up with a fever, but they seem fine otherwise. You have a work meeting you can’t miss. You wonder: “Can my ...

Additional Reading Tutor Services