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Ashley P.

Cypress, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Ashley and I am a Cal State Long Beach graduate with my BA in Psychology. I also have (6) completed early child development courses. I worked at a Daycare/Preschool for 9 years as a day care teacher and preschool teacher. Some of my responsibilities were greeting parents as they entered and left the school, gave...

Care Member says "Ashley is a wonderful nanny - very professional, caring, dependable, flexible and punctual. She was always very careful and tender with our 1 year old...

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Ricki-nicole G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Carpooling
travel
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...

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Stacie C.

Child Care/Driver

Orange, CA

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...

Jennifer B. says "Stacie has been our son's nanny for the past 3.5 years, from ages 3 months to 4 years old. As first-time parents, we were grateful for her expertise...

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Jacquelyn R.

Elementary School And Higher English Tutor Available

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My name is Jaquelyn, but you can call me Jaki. I am currently working as an English Instructional Assistant (IA) at Santa Ana College where I received four AA Degrees: Liberal Arts: Math and Science, Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities, as well as a Social Science Degree and a Psychology degree. I have been working for the school...

Sina H. says "Jackquelyn is a great tutor for both of my boys. She's willing to stay some extra time to help out."

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Gabrielle B.

Private Tutor

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I tutored kids ranging from preschool to 5th grade for 3 years. I helped them with their homework in all subjects in school. I also helped them develop their reading and public speaking skills as well as their confidence in school. I am proactive in finding ways to get the children to pay attention and make learning enjoyable...

Care Member says "Gabby is amazing. My 9 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and looks forward to getting tutored by her."

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Homa A.

My Experience

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Early learning happens when babies are led by qualified early childhood education prof. Depending on how they love, handle, feed, talk, lead a child will set their expectations for all future relationships. I believe that for continuity of care to be successful, education is important. I studied ECE, & classes I took...

Care Member says "Homa took care of our son for the first year of his life. She is extremely kind, nourishing, and attentive. She treated him like her own son, and we...

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Lizet G.

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Lizet, I previously worked as a teacher assistant with infants at a Montessori school for about 9 months. (4:1 ratio) prior to that I was working at a retail store, but quickly realized I missed working with kids. For three years I was working at a boys and girls club, where I ran activities such as arts & crafts,...

Care Member says "Lizet is AMAZING!! She has been babysitting my 3 daughters for the pass 3 yrs already. She prepares food, plays game, sings, etc. Lizet is part of the...

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Sheryl E.

Weekend; Part Time, Or Date Night Help

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I provided in-home daycare for kids when my own children were small, until they went to school. More recently, I began being the loving caregiver to my granddaughters from birth, until they were older and able to transition to pre-school, TK, and grade school. During the pandemic, when their parents worked from home, I helped...

Care Member says "Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which is a godsend...

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Carissa C.

Carissa. From Tustin, CA

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Marian W. says "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...

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Michelle L.

Child Care Worker

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have experience caring with children since I was a teenager babysitting. I have also watched my friends' children for many years. I also have lots of experience with elder care. I took care of both of my parents as well as other adults who needed elder care. I am responsible, honest, nurturing, kind, gentle, trustworthy,...

Anne M. says "Michelle is friendly and responsible. She helped me out while I recovered from a broken ankle. Her duties included collecting mail and packages, washing...

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Erin S.

Newport Beach, CA

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

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...

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Stevi C.

Loving, Creative, Energetic, Educated, Safe & Engaged Nanny

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
NB PENINSULA NANNY - I am an educated, seasoned, professional Nanny and am available for full-time hours in my home in NB. 20+ years experience. I have a degree in Elementary Education and a strong focus on Early Childhood Development. I have Nannied and taught at the 2, 3, 4 yr old & Pre-K levels. CPR and First Aide Certified....

Care Member says "I cant say enough positive things about Stevi. She became our nanny and very quickly became our family. The positive impact she has made on our family...

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Jeffrey C.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Just finished the year with students scoring personal records for themselves. A little about me, I'm a math tutor who specializes in helping students rebuild their confidence and actually enjoy learning, especially if Math has felt like a struggle in the past. My sessions are hands on and engaging I don't just go through...

Kimberly T. says "I highly recommend Jeff as a music and math tutor. His expertise, passion, and personalized approach have made a significant impact on two of my kids'...

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Christina H.

Elementary School Teacher - Credentialed - 8 Years Of Experience

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$85/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...

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Nicole B.

Former Instructor And Public School Teacher Available For Private Tutoring

Huntington Beach, CA

4.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been helping and motivating children with their academic studies for over 25 years. I will assess your child and write an individualized plan. I analyze his or her specific needs and teach skills and strategies to improve reading, writing, or math. I have all the materials that will aid in our personalized lessons....

Flora Z. says "She is a very dependable tutor for my girl. She was working with my girl to increase enthusiasm and comprehension while reading, develop basic...

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Tania V.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Anaheim, CA

3.8(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a 3rd grade teacher seeking part time babysitting jobs over the summer. I have experience with ages as young as newborns to teenagers. Before my teaching career began, I worked at a childcare facility at California State University Fullerton with babies of 3 months old. I am comfortable changing diapers, doing...

Lori B. says "Tania provided back-up babysitting care for a few weeks for my 2 kids, ages 4 and 5, after our previous nanny returned to college out of state. Tania was...

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Sylvia M.

Want To Eat Healthier? I Can Help With Wherever You Are!

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a Healthy Eating Coach w/background in Child Development & Human Services (Older Adult services & Special Needs too!) My Goal is to support you with your caregiving needs, while also using food as a Healthy base of support to make everything easier. Eat better, feel better! : ) I can help you set things up in...

Care Member says "Sylvia is caring and kind… she is very concerned about our mom‘s welfare and health. Her main area of expertise is nutrition and she has changed our...

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Karen C.

Tutor

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
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....

Jayne P. says "She works extremely well with my son and his grades have improved. Kind and calm and flexible."

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Alliyah S.

Honors Student Tutor!

Irvine, CA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Derek D. says "Our son B. absolutely adores her and she has done a fantastic job in helping him focus and to learn."

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Julie D.

Babysitting Services By Julie

Anaheim, CA

from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Julie. I have a Master's degree in teaching English as a Second Language and have worked in education for over 15 years. I love spending time with my niece and three nephews and with other kids I have babysat. I am passionate about investing in the next generation. I also find joy in providing parents the opportunity...
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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

Ashley P.

Ashley is a wonderful nanny - very professional, caring, dependable, flexible and punctual. She was always very careful and tender with our...

- Care member

Ricki-nicole G.

Sweet and patient! Arrives on time. Completes the tasks. Asks questions when something is unclear. She is patient and kind with my neuro...

- Dena B.

Stacie C.

Stacie has been our son's nanny for the past 3.5 years, from ages 3 months to 4 years old. As first-time parents, we were grateful for...

- Jennifer B.

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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