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Andrea R.

Elementary School Tutor And Homework Helper

Fountain Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a teacher assistant in an Elementary school for 11 years with all different grade levels, from pre-k to 5th grade. I also taught 1st grade and Pre-K after I received my Florida teaching credentials. In all these years, I have successfully helped students to overcome difficulties in Reading and Math. By using a...

Diana M. says "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...

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Megan S.

Make It Easy!

Fountain Valley, CA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
My name is Megan Experience- I have 3 years of professional experience. I tutored 2 different families, with children's age ranging from 6-13 Me- I am a high school graduate with a 4. 0 GPA, member of NHS, & I am currently enrolled in GWC Your Child- I also at one point struggled with school, so I know what its like. I make...
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Aviva H.

Tutor Specializing In Kindergarten Preparedness And Early Literacy Available In West LA

Fountain Valley, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
I have over eight years of experience working with children ages 1-7 and specialize in early academic readiness. I have taught early reading skills, basic arithmetic, foundations of science, and emotional regulation in my work with children. I specialize in maintaining a child's focus, staying creative through moments of...
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Allie F.

Part-time Caregiver

Fountain Valley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Yasmine M. says "She is very reliable girl, very mature for her aged. She watched my son and daughter with no problem."

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Diane H.

Fun And Educational Sitter

Fountain Valley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have raised two children and love working with kiddos. Taking care of your child (childrens) needs and providing a safe, fun and loving environment is the top priority. I'm able to assist with homework, reading, special school projects, craft projects, etc. Will also perform light housekeeping duties and meal prep, along with...
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Megan S.

Fountain Valley, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Megan! I am a babysitter/nanny. I have 4 years of experience with children of ALL ages. I am energetic, caring, and patient, and I think part of the reason that I love babysitting so much is because I am truly a big kid at heart, (but a responsible one). I can cook/prepare meals. I love to read to/with children....
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Katie E.

Nice To Meet You!

Fountain Valley, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Katie! I am 23 years old and a communications major. I believe in the importance of teaching kids communication skills and working with parents to help shape them into the outstanding citizens they will become in the future. I have experience with art, swimming, sports. I am an avid lover of nature and animals. I...
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Aviva H.

Fountain Valley, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I've spent 15 loving years providing care for families with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children. I promote child-led play mixed with lightly structured activities such as gardening, cooking, painting, reading, sensory tables, and STEAM activities for older children. I specialize in nurturing prosocial...
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Christina L.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Fountain Valley, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is Christina ("Chris") and I have experience babysitting/nannying for children from 6 months of age to young teenagers. I've cared for a single baby up to 4 children at once. I've been asked to cook meals and ensure that homework and showers are completed before bed (according to parental wishes). I began...
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Diane K.

Experienced Nanny Available

Fountain Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
I have over 12 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers and young children. I am a friendly, nurturing and creative person by nature. I am very reliable and am able to adapt cheerfully to whatever a day may bring. Comfortable handling breast milk from fresh to frozen, introducing solids when the time is right and...

Care Member says "Diane has been an incredible asset to our family. She has cared for our daughter since she was four months old with kindness, dedication, and...

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Sarah C.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Sarah is very reliable and compassionate. She and my girl S. really bonded. She’s also great with animals."

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Adela V.

Tutor Various Subjects And Part-Time Babysitter

Garden Grove, CA

4.5(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I've tutored children from the age of 4 to 16. I have experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, Stats, Spanish, English, Arts, Sciences and prepping students for various college admission tests. Also, I hold a CPR license and I babysit when a family needs additional help. I earned my college degree in Marketing and Management in...

Debra S. says "Adela was with our family for a few months. Adela is very organized, super reliable, punctual, and honest. She was very involved with my 10 year old...

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Isabel H.

Summer 2018 Full-time Caregiver Available

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Romy P. says "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...

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Samantha C.

Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny/ substitute teacher for nine years now! I graduated from UCLA with my BA in English and minor in History. I love working with children of all ages! I love to read, and do arts and crafts. I also love to be outside at the park or going for walks. I love to teach at every moment of the day. Whether going for a...

Kim B. says "Sam has been taking care of our 14 month old since she was 9 weeks old. She is great with our daughter and we completely trust her. It is nice knowing when I...

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Lizeth S.

Hello, My Name Is Lizeth, I Would Love To Be Part Of Your Family As A Substitute Mother.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Lizeth, I would love to be part of your family as a substitute mother. I am a teacher. I love teaching children to read, sing, draw, explore nature. I am a person who likes to have a routine for each child. I hope to have a respectful and loving family. I like animals, especially cats and dogs.

Viridiana R. says "Lizeth is polite, hardworking and very dedicated to her work."

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Kirstin J.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I've worked with children grades 1-6 for over 4 years as an entertainment ranger and counselor for Adventures in Writing Camp and as a teachers aid for John Hopkins University's Elementary school program. I supervise students during their lunch and leisure hours, escort them to and aid them in classes, help them with their...
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Jennifer S.

Cheery, Positive, Loving, Funny, Self-Motivated Nanny/Housekeeper/Personal Assistant

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My formal education is in nursing with 15+ years in pharmaceutical research and pediatrics making me comfortable with children of all ages and experienced with more than a basic knowledge of milestones and care during illnesses/emergencies. The past 8 years I have been a Nanny/Housekeeper/Personal Assistant with children...

Gregory M. says "Jennifer cared for my 4-month old daughter in my home from July - September 2019 and did a fantastic job. Beginning in September my daughter began full...

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Sheeva S.

UT Austin Graduate With 8+ Years Tutoring Experience

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been tutoring students for over 8 years now in various topics. I am willing to learn outside of my scope of knowledge as well! My main goal is to make students feel empowered and understand the importance of learning and education while feeling more confident in the subject I'm tutoring them in. I am a medical student with...

Care Member says "Sheeva was a wonderful babysitter for our children. She was punctual and reliable. Our kids loved spending time with her and we felt completely at ease...

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Irma C.

Part Time/Part Time Nanny

Santa Ana, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I love children and I am a very loving, honest, caring and responsible individual. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and Seniors. I am a safe driver, I am always punctual in picking kids up from school and getting them home safely. I enjoy driving children to their practices (karate, ballet, soccer etc.)....

Karen I. says "Irma showered our son with love and treated him like he was her own grandson. She is so great with babies. Irma would play and talk to our son, feed him,...

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Lauren S.

Part-time Babysitter And Caregiver

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...

Gabriela S. says "We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.20/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.6

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Fountain Valley, CA

Reading Tutors in Fountain Valley, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Andrea R.

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...

- Diana M.

Allie F.

She is very reliable girl, very mature for her aged. She watched my son and daughter with no problem.

- Yasmine M.

Diane K.

Diane has been an incredible asset to our family. She has cared for our daughter since she was four months old with kindness, dedication,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Fountain Valley, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Fountain Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.20 per hour as of November 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 10 reading tutors in Fountain Valley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley, 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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