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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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Babysitter Available Three Days A Week And A Few Nights & Also On Weekends

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
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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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
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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Vibrant And Caring Part Time Nanny

Watsonville, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Marcela is absolutely awesome!! She was on time for the job and my son (who doesn’t always take to new people right away) took to her instantly!! They...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Warm & Joyful Nanny

Watsonville, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 35-year-old professional nanny living. For fun, I love getting outside, podcasting/reading, and cooking wholesome meals. For the last two years, I have been pursuing my graduate degree in Counseling Psychology full-time. My Services: Previously I had been caring for two children, now ages 4 and 6 who had become like...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
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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Tutor/Editor

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced tutor, and I have worked in education in Santa Cruz County for over 30 years. I have taught and substituted grades 1-12. I am familiar with California Content Standards. I am trained in the best strategies for making curriculum materials accessible and enjoyable. I have expertise in supporting students to...
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Experienced Early Childhood Educator, Available All M-F.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there, I'm Cloey! I am a Santa Cruz local with a passion for supporting the families in my community. I currently work as a mental health counselor, though I have spent the past 10 years caring for children aged 3 months to 10 years as both a preschool teacher and nanny. I truly miss working with kiddos, and I am ideally...
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Retired Preschool Teacher

Capitola, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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,...
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Loving Sitter And Fun Personality

Santa Cruz, CA

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$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello parents my names Cassie! I am a 24-year-old experienced nanny. I love all things outdoors, arts, music, and reading. I have done child care for about 6 years. I have loads of experience working with children from the ages 3 and up. I have worked at daycares, teaching kids how to snowboard, tutoring and co-teaching...
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Kind, Fun, Energetic, And Loving Babysitter

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Vianey (pronounced V-N-A). I'm seeking a babysitter work opportunity in Santa Cruz, California. I promise to be caring, and dependable. Services And Training: I have lots of experience caring for kids, (Babies, toddlers, kids, and adolescents). I also have experience with play date supervision, afterschool care,...
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Certificated Elementary School Teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years teaching experience in both upper and lower elementary, specifically K, 3rd, and 4th grade. I also have experience teaching STEAM and reading intervention. I am passionate about helping students feel confident and successful with school.
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Future Teacher Of America

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as Silly, Fun-loving, and Responsible I like working with kids because I love watching learning happen. I find so much joy in helping kids learn and grow into the people they were meant to be. Kids have such a unique perspective on the world and I really love helping them use what they know to make...
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Kristy

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 $35 an hour due to my credentials and experience and am currently a nanny for two families and can give you their contact info as a reference. 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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Enthusiastic, Happy And Caring Childcare Worker Looking For Full Time Nanny Job In Santa Cruz Area!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Mara, and I'm looking for a private nanny job in the Santa Cruz area. I am looking for a job that is at least 30-40 hours a week, and I'm hoping to take care of 1-3 kids at a time. My experience is mostly with ages 12-24 months, but I have experience with 6-12 months, toddlers, pre-k and grade school. I am...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi All! I thoroughly enjoy teaching and helping kids with schoolwork. The back and forth and the light-bulb moments when students see something they hadn't before is a such a great feeling. I have my degree in Child Development and have worked in classroom settings, one on one and in small groups.
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Experienced Tutor

Watsonville, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.33/hr as of October 2025

  • 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 $27.33 per hour as of October 2025. 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 3 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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