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Michele C.

Caring, Creative K-8 Tutor

Aptos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Currently only available for online tutoring . Masters in Education with specialization in English. Tutoring in elementary and middle school all subjects. Need executive functioning coaching for your high school student? Habit formation? Anxiety ? Ask me about my coaching services. Preschool and ESL certifications and many...
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Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
My name is Erika, and I'm from Brazil. I have been working with children for over nine years. I have an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, and I am studying at Cabrillo College, pursuing a degree in Psychology. My daily activities with kids consist of feeding, playing, reading, dancing, singing, bathing, nap time,...

Care Member says "Erika nannied for us when our nanny was gone for an extended period of time, where I dropped my 1.5 year old off for a nanny share. She was so great...

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Out Of Season Camp Councilor

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been a babysitter since I was 13 and can provide numerous positive referrals. I love kids and encouraging them to explore, create, and interact with the world around them in positive and meaningful ways. I have two degrees one in Sociology, and another Social Justice and Cultural Studies with a minor in theatre. I've been a...

Jocelyn S. says "10/10 would hire her again. She arrived on time, took charge of the situation, and day one it felt like she had been babysitting for us forever. She is...

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Aptos, CA

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$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Story and I'm 20. I'm Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED certified, and I have 7 years of experience with taking care of infants to older children. I believe in creating a safe, fun environment where kids can play, learn, and be themselves. Whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or sticking to bedtime...
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Aptos, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Bella and I would love to get to know your kids! I am a very outgoing, energetic, family-oriented, loving, people-person with a passion for reading, board/ video games, musicals, and art. I would describe myself as a kind, yet goofy, authority figure who will always prioritize understanding the child's...
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Playful And Experienced!

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
If you are looking for a responsible, patient, playful, and experienced caregiver, then give me a call! I have extensive childcare and teaching experience. I love outdoor excursions and am very energetic, but also enjoy soft reading time, imaginative play, and crafts. I have years of baby - toddler care experience, and have...

Care Member says "Rena is a real treasure! After an initial tour of how I care and comfort my newborn, Rena took over cuddling and interacting with my daughter. She...

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Retired Preschool Teacher

Capitola, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In addition to raising my own two children, I have worked as a preschool teacher for over 20 years in the El Dorado Hills area. I love watching children learn, grow, and blossom with their own unique potential. Kids of ALL ages have always been my passion. I love ALL things active and outdoors. I also love arts and crafts,...

Kymberly H. says "If we could have one nanny for the rest of time - it would be Ms. Jenny. She came into our lives as our nanny but quickly became more than that. She...

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Hi!

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I like working with kids because they amaze me with how smart they are! I was very nearly a preschool teacher and I absolutely love watching that age group figure out how things work and problem solve. Older kids are great to work with because they generally want to help out if there's younger kids and if not then we get to just...

Matilda W. says "Emily took great care of our 11 months old baby when we were on vacation in Santa Cruz. It felt really safe to leave him with her and we would definitely...

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Santa Cruz, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Megan and I'm seeking a full time nanny family. I have a wide range of childcare experience including babysitting/pick up care, full time nanny work, and I worked in daycares/preschools as both an aide and lead teacher! I come with several strong references from both personal nanny/babysitting families and...
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English Tutor - Specializing In Working With Struggling Readers (Beverly Hills/Century City)

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have over half of a decade of experience working as an English teacher and as a tutor with those who struggle with English Language Arts. I have a passion for teaching and a way of working with students that creates a trusting relationship leading to lasting results. In short: I love teaching! Teaching is more than just...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced second grade teacher. I have been teaching for eight years and have many more years experience as a one-on-one classroom aide, substitute, tutor, and nanny. Throughout my years as a teacher, I have continued to tutor after school, helping children build and strengthen their reading and math skills. I have the...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently a third year student at UCSC, majoring is Cognitive Science! I love to read, write, hike and play the guitar, as well as staying active with sports. I have been babysitting since my early teenage years; I have experience with mostly toddlers and pre-teens, but also older infants! I am an honor roll student...
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Scotts Valley, CA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I currently tutor in a junior high. In the past, I have tutored first graders in a volunteer position. I have 25 years experience teaching my own children. I have three years experience teaching guitar including classical guitar. I have eight years experience teaching swimming to infants through adults.
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Watsonville, CA

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$10/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been around with young children frequently, as I have babysat for children of all ages and I have a nephew (7 years old now), who has been a huge part of my life. I have volunteered multiple times as a cabin leader for county outdoor school's science camp. I also volunteered as Teacher's Assistant for kindergarten...
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Watsonville, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! If you haven't found a nanny, I would love to meet you. I do charge $30 an hour due to my credentials and experience and have been a nanny for 5 families! I can give you their contact info for references. I've raised three kids of my own. I have my teaching credentials and taught elementary school for 7 years. I...
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Vibrant And Caring Part Time Nanny

Watsonville, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Marcela, 28 years old - Fluent in Portuguese English and a medium Spanish I have two bachelor's degree and am working towards a degree in nursing. I am creative, vibrant, flexible, and understanding. I am excellent at listening to and observing kids, which helps me learn about them and their needs to be the best caretaker I can...
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Hello, I have 3 years experience working as Math tutor at high school and even started my own business offering additional tutoring for the same students at the school after school. I can Tutor K-12 Math , English, and possible other subjects depending on their needs

Dinasha C. says "Jasmine is excellent at structuring an engaging tutoring session. She was able to get my 8-year-old on task and reviewing the next grade level curriculum...

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Part-Time Nanny Available

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Sierra and I am a holistic nutrition student in Santa Cruz. I have 7 years of experience with child care, in various ages. The last few have been around 2 years old. I have experience in lots of different areas of teaching children as well, I lived and worked in San Francisco as an assistant/teachers aide in a...
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Experienced & Dedicated Sitter For All Ages

Salinas, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting on and off for the last 15 years. I'm 30 but I've worked as a live in nanny and am experienced with young children. I currently work in the Elementary School District. In one of my positions, I am in charge of a group of 25 third and forth graders to which I offer enrichment, homework assistance, and...

Maggie R. says "My daughter was always happy when I left and came back, Gabriella was always sincere regarding the events that took place while she took care of my...

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Childcare Experience

Los Gatos, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a full time job! Provide safe and reliable atmosphere for babe's activities also reading drawing and fun games! Also children's drive , homework, Chinese If you need some cooking, we can also negotiate it! My available time is Dec19-Jan5. Thank you!

Yuju L. says "Xiaoyuan is a very thoughtful, caring, and patient helper! She is highly responsible and always punctual, and I'm very grateful for her assistance. She...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Aptos, CA

Reading Tutors in Aptos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Erika M.

Erika nannied for us when our nanny was gone for an extended period of time, where I dropped my 1.5 year old off for a nanny share. She was...

- Care member

Sierra L.

10/10 would hire her again. She arrived on time, took charge of the situation, and day one it felt like she had been babysitting for us...

- Jocelyn S.

Rena D.

Rena is a real treasure! After an initial tour of how I care and comfort my newborn, Rena took over cuddling and interacting with my...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Aptos, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Aptos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $27.00 per hour as of February 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Aptos, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Aptos and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Aptos that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Aptos have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Aptos, CA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

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