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60 reading tutors are listed in Costa Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
What others are saying about reading tutors in Costa Mesa, CA
Keely has been wonderful with our daughter. My husband and I work from home and needed a nanny for our 7-month old. Keely is full of…
Review for Keely T. by Care member
Sarah is very reliable and compassionate. She and my girl S. really bonded. She’s also great with animals.
Review for Sarah C. by Care member
Wajia help us to pick up our son from school and drive him home, stay with him until we get home or take him to his afterschool activities.…
Review for Wajia G. by Care member
Reading tutors in Costa Mesa, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny for a little over 16 years and I've also worked in after school kids programs.
As a nanny to SCHOOL AGE children I'm used to preparing lunches, dinners, and snacks, helping with homework, & driving children to/from after school activities and appointments.
I also have a lot of experience for children with...
Keely can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Keely has been wonderful with our daughter. My husband and I work from home and needed a nanny for our 7-month old. Keely is full of positive energy and keeps our daughter engaged: takes her on walks, teaches sign language, guides her with fun little playful...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I first started watching children part-time when I was 13; I regularly took care of children from 4 different families with the children ranging in ages from 6 months to 12 years. This led to a steady after school position in high school and eventually to a full-time nanny position taking care of four children for a year after...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Interview went well. Was really great with our daughter. We ended up having an offer accepted by another caregiver shortly after her interview, so we we're unable to hire her...but would have!"
John G.
Wajia G.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Assist Children In The Planning, Supervising And Implementing A Program According To Age Groups
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 15 wonderful years of experience working with children and families. To start off, I maintain a safe play environment. I believe children and adults could use a clean, organized, and a well maintained household. In other words, well cooked Meals, Salads and Fruits. I love supporting children's emotional and...
Wajia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Gia was an absolute pleasure! She helped us out for our 10 year old during a 2 week period when our sitter was out. Smart, friendly, timely and curious, Gia is fabulous. She and my son got along really well - they would always come in the door smiling and laughing...
Kate S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Carissa, a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Concordia University - Irvine. I have many years of experience nannying children between the ages of 10 months - 6 years old. My greatest strength is in preparing toddlers age 2-3 years old for preschool.
Your child will be safe, attuned to, understood, and...
Carissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carissa nannied for my then 1 and 3 year old sons for about 9 months. We all loved her! She is patient, dependable, and really good with kids. My sons loved spending time with her. She was great at nurturing their curiosity about nature. They spent a lot of time...
Marian W.
Tatiana M.
Garden Grove, CA
$20-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider - Toddlers To Pre-Teen
3.3
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Tatiana and I'm 23 years old with a passion for working with children. I'm currently a part-time student and staff member at the Boys & Girls Club where I teach and mentor elementary-aged students. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I also am working toward my certification in Child Development...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tatiana did a great job helping take care of my three kids. Also, she was a huge hit with my kids - they asked me if she could take care of them again! She is very kind, patient, punctual and reliable. I would definitely hire her again. Thank you so much Tatiana...
Leyla F.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alliyah. I am 18 years old and currently a freshman, as well as an honors student, in college. I am the oldest of four siblings. Having three younger siblings has given me a great amount of experience, as I have spent years watching, tutoring, and spending time with them. Throughout high school, I was an honor...
4.0
"Our son B. absolutely adores her and she has done a fantastic job in helping him focus and to learn."
Derek D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for reading my Bio! In middle school, my teachers approached me and suggested that I help some of my peers who were struggling in my classes. That's how I got started with tutoring. I continued to tutor in high school, college, and grad school as well. I have a lot of experience tutoring and I am confident...
5.0
"Ms. Katya M. is an exceptional young lady. She has been tutoring my children 10, 12, 13 for approximately the past 6 months and we have attained our goal of picking up all low grades to B's and above. She is punctual, focused, and very professional in her tutoring...
Daniel F.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rocio a loving , patient, responsible nanny for over 15 years I have been working with newborns and all different ages. Helping children develop is one of my passions. l am certified in first Aid and CPR for children and adults. l took a child development course at a college and nutrition class class for 5 years....
Rocio can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rocio is great. She helped us with our six-month kiddo. She brought great energy and experience beyond expectations. Definitely would recommend her to everyone."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children from kindergarten through 5th grade. I have helped them with reading, writing, math, and other areas of need. I have supervised them in the playground as well inside the classrooms. Working as a Teacher Assistant encouraged me to get back to school and finish my career. I am a very caring...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Adriana was with our family just a few months but found a way to connect to our toddler easily even though he was experiencing quite a bit of stranger anxiety when she started. She is attentive, helped clean up without prompting, and very sweet. "
Stephanie D.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Mya! I was born and raised in San Clemente and I'm seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age of 16, and I've never...
Mya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Christina H.
Newport Beach, CA
$75-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
Elementary School Teacher - Credentialed - 8 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 activities and games for him. He looks forward to her class every day!"
Tatevik A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a currently a credentialed elementary school teacher with 5 years of experience teaching. I have experience teaching Kindergarten through fourth-grade. I have worked as a babysitter for 12 years and have worked for numerous families with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. I was a dancer for 16 years, and...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is reliable, dependable, and our go to sitter for our 7 and 9 year old. They love her. Great personality and has fun with the kids while keeping them in check as much as possible. She is not a TV babysitter. "
Romy P.
Hannah H.
Garden Grove, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Professional Available In OC Area
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Hannah! I have 5 years of experience in school-based care with my local Boys and Girls Club and an additional year of experience in one-on-one tutoring. I am also currently working to obtain my BA in English Literature with a minor in Childhood Development. Over all my time in childcare, I've gotten experience working...
5.0
"Hannah is great! She meets with our teenager a few days per week and is helping improve his understanding of various subjects. It's great to have another point of view on study skills. She's very patient and encouraging. Highly recommend."
Shelly P.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Allie, and I am currently earning my degree in Early Childhood Studies. I have found a passion for nannying, as it better prepares me for my career of becoming a teacher. I like to be positive and put my best foot forward. I enjoy reading, watching films, and being active. I...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable girl, very mature for her aged. She watched my son and daughter with no problem."
Yasmine M.
John S.
Irvine, CA
$48-80/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Mentor Learners Successfully Through Patient, Kind Instruction
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
An academic tutor with 9 years experience, my passion is for cultivating lifelong learning in the hearts and minds of elementary, middle & high school students.
I help students:
* Improve grades
* Increase literacy (in all subjects, including Math)
* Finish assignments with understanding
* Prepare for tests with confidence...
5.0
"John cares very much about his students, and then goes above and beyond for the family. We have been very fortunate to have him in our son's educational journey."
Kathy K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a teacher assistant in an Elementary school for the past nine years with all different grade levels, from pre-k to 5th grade. In all these years, I have successfully helped students to overcome difficulties in Reading and Math. By using a variety of academic resources, lots of patience and a great love for...
5.0
"Amazing teacher!!! Sad life happens... she was able to bring my little sister from a C student to an A student!!! Teachers kept giving mom complements of my little sisters progress! Thanks for all you did."
Diana M.
Juan L.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a Non smoker. I don't drink alcohol. I admire healthy lifestyle. I am CPR trained and First Aid trained: My first aid certification and CPR certification valid from 09/04/2023-09/03/2025.
I can pick up kids and take them to activities: I have a 2024 five seats Lexus. I have been driving for 16 years with no accident...
Juan can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Juan was great with our daughter!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kristy I have been on care. com from 2011- present. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Meeting new people, and helping children achieve their goals. I love to tutor. I would really like the opportunity to help your child reach their goals as well. I currently have 6 families that I'm tutoring for because I enjoy it so...
5.0
"Ms. Kristy is a great tutor! She’s very experienced, and very good with kids. My 5-year-old son loves her very much, keeps talking about her and misses her.
My son was not into reading at all before we hired her. She has some tricks that helped boost his interest...
Care member
4.7
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a member of TrustLine Registry in the state of CA. I am interested in a nanny position. I am a mother of six grown children (and 5 grandchildren) and found those years of raising my family the most fulfilling. I am responsible, organized and resourceful. My driving record is spotless as well as my background. I love to...
Stacie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacie and I set up a telephone interview to discuss a potential job with my family. Together over the phone we worked through the logistics of my family's needs and decided that our schedules don't match up at this time. During the discussion, Stacie was kind,...
Krystin R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a teacher for 26 years and have tutored individual students for all of those years. Since retiring I have been tutoring exclusively. My classroom experience ranges from grades 6-12 and my tutoring experience ranges from K-university. I have experience with general education students as well as special needs students....
5.0
"She works extremely well with my son and his grades have improved. Kind and calm and flexible."
Jayne P.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Costa Mesa, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Costa Mesa, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.62 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Care.com currently has 26 reading tutors in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Costa Mesa, CA?
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 Costa Mesa 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Costa Mesa, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Costa Mesa, CA can I hire?
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.
Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.