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Hannah E.

Experienced And Equipped!

La Jolla, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have experience with special needs children and children who need extra attention and care. I also have 5+ years of tutoring experience and am very passionate about teaching! I am the oldest of eight siblings! I love hiking, writing poetry, reading, and going to the beach!...

Care Member says "Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is punctual and...

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Miguel Q.

La Jolla, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Miguel. I'm a college student at UC San Diego studying Business Economics. I was born in Colombia, raised in Miami, FL, and attended boarding school in Minneapolis, MN. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing guitar, tutoring, and caring for kids. My interest in childcare began in high school through a research...
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Adonia S.

Flexible Babysitter

La Jolla, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Ady! I am a third year pre law student at UC San Diego with 5 years of experienced babysitting from ages 3mo-14 yrs old. In my spare time I love to read, hike, and bake. I am also an experienced tutor in both Math and English classes.
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Grace F.

La Jolla, CA

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Grace, Im 23 years old. I just moved to San Diego from Santa Barbara and I am so excited for this next chapter! Ive been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and I have lots of experience from 3 months old to 12 years old. This past year and a half I had the joy of nannying twin babies (6m-22m). Three years ago, I...
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Sharon W.

Retired Elementary School Teacher/Tutor

La Jolla, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Children need to be eager, excited and confident in their ability to learn and progress throughout their elementary school education. It really sets the scene for years to come. I would love the opportunity to help your child develop fundamental skills that will encourage them to be life long learners.
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Marisa D.

Babysitter & Nanny!

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...

Care Member says "Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid"

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Michelle L.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I love children and have always had a special place for children who face a variety of challenges. I am currently working at a summer camp for children with life-threatening illnesses. I am looking for a long-term nanny commitment after the camp ends on August 22. In addition to working at the camp this summer, I have...

Marie G. says "Michelle interviewed with me for a nanny share position and I was highly impressed! She was very professional and appears to have a tremendous love for...

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Valerie S.

30+ Years, Super Experienced, Super Loving And Super Dependable Professional Nanny.

Del Mar, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I love working with kids: teaching them; exploring with them and loving them. It became my passion since my first child over 20 years ago. I just finished 5 years with twins, started at a week old. I help new parents in changing diapers to feeding and bathing, etc. I spend a lot of time reading picture books to them, even to...

Care Member says "Valerie helped us out for a week after our nanny had to be on an extended leave of absence. She is very warm, friendly, caring and has a positive...

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Zahra Z.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a certified preschool teacher with a deep passion for children of all ages. Over the years, I've worked in various child centers, including Del Mar Hills Nursery Schools, Montessori schools for ages 3 to 5, Golden Poppy Infant Center, and most recently, Chai Preschool as a toddler teacher for 1-2-year-olds. My love for art...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Zahra as our daughter's daycare teacher in the 1-2 year old class at a licensed daycare, and she provided exceptional...

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Mckenna B.

CPR & First Aid Certified Babysitter

San Diego, CA

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm McKenna, a dedicated educator new to San Diego. I'm a 5th grade teacher with three master's degrees (Education, Educational Leadership, and Organizational Psychology). I hold California K-6 and ESL certifications, plus Texas Principal Certification (pending final approval). I've taught preschool on a U. S. military base...

Lauryn E. says "Very nice person! She showed up early to go over the schedule and was able to keep the kids on it all day. Overall the day went very well. Would rehire...

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Isabella S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Isabella, and I'm currently pursuing my teaching certification in Middle and High School Science. I have a strong background in education and childcare, and I'm passionate about creating supportive, engaging environments for children of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a reading teacher at a juvenile...

Care Member says "Isabella is great with kids! She is responsible and empathetic. I highly recommend! "

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Annie S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello. I have a BA in education from the University of San Diego. In College I worked as a teacher's assistant in a second grade class and was in charge of teaching students language arts skills and lessons. I completed practicing in Visual and Performing Arts, Special Education, Math and Science, and Reading and Writing. I have...

Amanda H. says "Anastasia is just what I needed for my ADD kiddo. She's calm, quiet and kind and patiently keeps my kid on track while they do their homework. I'm...

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Alexandra T.

Experienced Part-time Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Ali, an educator with 10 years of tutoring experience supporting students from pre-K through college and adult learners. I work across math, English/language arts, and general science, with a focus on strong foundations, clear explanations, and growth-mindset coaching. Currently serving as a Director of Family Life, I'm...

Cherese S. says "Ali is helping my Daughter with her Grade 1 home school work one day a week. She is patient and dependable, my daughter likes her as well. "

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Marissa M.

Student Tutoring

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Comfortable tutoring most subjects! I am still a student but I can tutor your kids.
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Leanora S.

Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 57-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers. Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...

Andrea M. says "Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She enjoys...

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Francesca C.

I Am An Experienced And Patient Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Dear parents, I am dedicated and loving nanny with over 9 years of experience from newborn up to 10 years old. I like share with them good values, principles and healthy lifestyle. Newborns, infants, toddlers... every stage of their lives is incredible and I like to be a part of it by helping and teaching them develop based on...

Karine W. says "I highly recommended Francesca for the nanny position. She is responsible and experienced nanny. Francesca is a tremendously patient person and very...

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Kaley B.

Solana Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an optimistic and upbeat tutor! With years of experience in childcare and tutoring, I have met all different types of children, personalities, and learning styles. I believe what makes me a great tutor is that I truly enjoy being around children and helping them. Whether the child is excited about school but needs a little...

Christopher G. says "Our family cannot be happier with Kaley. She has been a great help to our daughter who is in middle school. Kaley is punctual, patient and...

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Elisabeth G.

Vaccinated, Reliable, Fun-loving Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Safety is my number one concern. I feel like my calling is caring for children. Children & animals approach me often due to my calm, open & kind energy. I'm extremely patient, a great communicator & a huge kid at heart. I value being present with them with whatever we are doing: a game, activity, reading, working on homework,...

Lanae H. says "We loved having Lisa as caretaker for our 2 year old daughter! She was so great with her and our daughter really looked forward to her days with Lisa. Now...

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Shakaira W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Shakaira, I am very dependable, outgoing, loving, goal-oriented. I am a college student studying Nursing(I attend school Tuesdays & Thursdays) I also have previous work experience as a nurse aide. As you could probably tell I love the medical field, the main reason being I enjoy helping people. I am certified...

Ashley C. says "Shakaira was amazing and we would have used her longer if she was available. Our 9 month old son loved her and she was very good with him. She is a great...

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Kara D.

Nanny Looking For Work In Central San Diego

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello families of San Diego! My name is Kara and I'm currently a student teacher in SDSU's teacher credentialing program. I'm both CPR/First Aid certified and I drive my own car. Most of my nannying experience is with toddlers ~1 to 3 yo, but I have experience caring for infants and working in a classroom/after school program...

Colette K. says "Our son really loved Kara! She was so sweet with him, read him lots of books and did activities rather than watch tv. Kara was wonderful."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.20/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in La Jolla, CA

Reading Tutors in La Jolla, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Hannah E.

Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is...

- Care member

Marisa D.

Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid

- Care member

Michelle L.

Michelle interviewed with me for a nanny share position and I was highly impressed! She was very professional and appears to have a...

- Marie G.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in La Jolla, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in La Jolla, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.20 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 5 reading tutors in La Jolla, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla, 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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