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Delenn G.

Goleta, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been tutoring, teaching, or helping in different areas for more than eight years. I have associate's degrees in mathematics and general education, and I can teach math levels through Calculus, including standardized test prep. I have bachelor's degrees in chemistry & biochemistry, anthropology, and writing & literature. I...

Erika H. says "Excellent pre calculus Tutor! She is a very thoughtful tutor who puts a lot of thought into how she presents the material. Her lessons are engaging,...

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Nikki Z.

Private Tutor And Sitter Looking To Motivate Your Children!

Goleta, CA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Nikki and I am currently completing a doctorate in physics at UCSB. Prior to beginning my PhD, I graduated from UCLA was a B. S. in astrophysics with highest honors and worked at NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Deep Space Navigation. I have been employed as a teaching assistant for over a year,...
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Hannah A.

Part Time Tutor

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have experience in tutoring middle-schoolers; helping them to better understand new concepts, helping with homework and to stay organized and focused. I feel comfortable helping out with any subject from kindergarten to eighth grade. Due to my experiences in high school, my strong work ethic, and good grades, I am also...
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Claudia F.

Goleta, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
My name is Claudia and I am currently studying biochemistry at UC Santa Barbara. I have experience tutoring students from 3rd-12th grade in English, math, and science. I have chemistry, biology, physics, pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus expertise. I also have experience teaching peers as a general chemistry...
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Tanushree C.

English/ Writing Tutor

Goleta, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have been tutoring for the past 3 years. I moved here from Texas but I was a tutor for Mathnasium and C2 tutoring back home along with private tutoring. I am a strong reader, and writer but I can also tutor in elementary level math since it is not my strongest skill.
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Selma C.

Part-time Music, English, And Drama Tutor

Goleta, CA

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$15/hr
I recently graduated from high school where I sang in the school band, performed in 10 school and community drama performance, and graduated with a 3. 9 GPA. I received the Outstanding Language Art Student Award, and three performing arts related scholarships. Reading, singing, playing the guitar, songwriting and performing are...
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Marissa B.

Experienced Babysitter

Goleta, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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I love working with children and have been doing so since I was in 8th grade! I currently work as a nanny for a 6 yr old. 2020-21 I worked as a pod teacher for 4 children and continued to work with the families into summer. I have experience as a camp counselor for 3 summers at Sonoma Academy of Dance and Arts and also 1 summer...

Elizabeth L. says "Marissa helped out with my 11 yo daughter for over a year in the afternoons with homework, outings, dinner, hiking, etc. She even took my daughter...

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Selma C.

Goleta, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an online student studying communication at the University of Alaska Anchorage. I was born and raised in a small town in Alaska with two younger siblings and a single mom. I grew up babysitting family friends, teachers' children, and my siblings. The summer of my freshman year I was a full-time sitter for an...

Amber B. says "Selma is so patient, kind and dependable! She took care of my 2&3 year old daughters from 12pm-5pm Monday-Friday. She picked them up from school, helped my...

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Charlotte L.

Part Time Nanny/Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! My name's Charlotte and I'm recent graduate from UC Santa Barbara. I absolutely love working with children! I have 6 years of experience babysitting and nannying. I've worked with children aged 3 months to 12 years old. For the past 8 months, I have worked with a nannying service, Mummy's Day Off, in Santa Barbara and...
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Hannah A.

Part-time Nanny, Tutor, Caregiver

Goleta, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for 8 years now. I have experience as a camp counselor, swim instructor, nanny, and tutor. Not only have I worked in a professional setting with children where I am overseeing a group of kids as large as 10 kids at once, but I also have extensive experience in childcare for families. I have...
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Jules F.

Responsible And Engaging Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jules and I am a student at UCSB. I am looking for a part-time nanny job in Santa Barbara. I have 4 years of experience babysitting and working with kids. In Santa Barbara, I work for an elite nanny service and adore my job! I have experience working with children aged 5 months-13 years and watching up to 6...
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Anna G.

Goleta, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I'd describe my personality as genuine, friendly, and adventurous! I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing how creative they can be and truly joyful with the most random and small things. I'm looking for a job that is not too many hours each week. I work a full time job as well as a part-time job and wanting to do this...
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Maia R.

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am energetic, creative, communicative, and driven. I love any adventure I can get and coming up with fun ways to stay entertained. I have 3 years of experience teaching Sunday school with ages 2-10 and many years of experience babysitting for friends and family. I have loved working with kids since getting to watch my little...
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Arianna E.

Fun, Creative, And Caring Childcare You Can Trust

Goleta, CA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Arianna a creative, outgoing preschool teacher with a heart for kids of all ages. I work daily with infants through pre K and am currently in college working toward my degree in Early Childhood Development, with 12 ECE credits completed. I bring that knowledge and hands-on experience into every moment, whether we're...
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Catarina P.

BUBBLY BABYSITTER

Goleta, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Catarina and I was born and raised in Santa Barbara. I'm a very bubbly, dependable and organized young woman studying Psychology at SBCC. I have over three years of experience babysitting children from ages 0-13. I love it! I think children can be our greatest teachers and I always find myself in awe of their...
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Danielle H.

Danielle As A Babysitter!

Goleta, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I am a motivated student at UCSB with a love for science, sports, and the environment! I teach lacrosse so I can bring a fun, active energy to babysitting. I'm happy to help kids discover new things. I'd describe my personality as driven, outgoing, and fun I'm looking for a job that is flexible and with consistent dates. I...
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Hannah R.

Passionate Camp Counselor Turned Prospective Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Hannah and I am a 23-year-old college student. I started babysitting as soon as I possibly could at the age of 13. I have worked with kids in various professional settings since I was 14, watching up to 15 kids at a time, including as a camp counselor every summer since 2016. I held two nanny positions in 2020 and...
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Nancy S.

One On One Personal Instruction And Tutoring For Any Age

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Have been tutoring since I was an undergrad at Cal State Northridge. Have worked with children, adults and seniors.
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Annabelle M.

Teacher Willing To Help Children

Santa Barbara, CA

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified teacher in grades Pre-K through 6th, Special Education, and 7-12 ELA. I have taught for 6 years in the public and private school systems while also being nanny to a couple of families. I have currently left teaching because of the constraints STAAR puts on an educator's career. I'm passionate about people and...
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Beth G.

Loving Childcare Provider, Nanny And Experienced Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
I love kids and all people! Thanks for reaching out! I love reading to children, taking them to the park, playing with them, and having fun, and teaching them about nature and helping individuals and family members improve their own quality of life. I am here to provide quality care, love on your children, teach about nature and...

Suzanne S. says "Beth babysat our son every week for two years before we moved and she was absolutely amazing. Our son loved having her as a babysitter because she is so...

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  • 44 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.56/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Goleta, CA

Reading Tutors in Goleta, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 44 listed reading tutors

Delenn G.

Excellent pre calculus Tutor! She is a very thoughtful tutor who puts a lot of thought into how she presents the material. Her lessons are...

- Erika H.

Marissa B.

Marissa helped out with my 11 yo daughter for over a year in the afternoons with homework, outings, dinner, hiking, etc. She even took my...

- Elizabeth L.

Selma C.

Selma is so patient, kind and dependable! She took care of my 2&3 year old daughters from 12pm-5pm Monday-Friday. She picked them up from...

- Amber B.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Goleta, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Goleta, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.56 per hour as of June 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 16 reading tutors in Goleta, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Goleta 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 Goleta 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 Goleta 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 Goleta, 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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