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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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Artistic & Patient Sitter, Gentle, Brings Books

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, travel, remote learning, outside activities (park/museums) I am 27 years old and have lots of art supplies to entertain children. I love reading books to kids of all...

Care Member says "Sandy is so sweet and very reliable. She took initiative and was very easy to get along with. My son is 9 months old and she was great playing with him....

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Spanish Teacher/English As A Second Language Teacher/ Bilingual Teaching Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am gifted in Language and aced the English grammar section of the ACT with a 35/36 score (nearly perfect). I am fluent in Spanish, with high proficiency in writing, reading and conversational speech. I have lived immersed in Spanish culture for six years and am ready to help your child welcome fluency as well. I have teaching...

Giovanna M. says "Ariel is a force of nature as well as someone with unique values. My son loved spending time with her and she is very creative too, she was proposing...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
a Biomedical Engineering Grad of Duke University (2020) and College students in their educational pursuits. In 2023, which services many disadvantaged students needing an extra nudge of compassion to fuel their academic ambitions. Along with other likeminded tutors is expanding the excellence-oriented tutoring philosophy to...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough enough great things about Nick and his tutoring services. We have gone through several tutors, and unfortunately, none have been the...

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Experienced Nanny or Childcare: In Infants, Babies, Toddlers, and Twins

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an experienced nanny/childcare in infants, babies, toddlers, and twins. I love watching them learn and grow everyday. I was a nanny for 5 girls for 6 years, then a nanny for 2-year-old twins, until they went to preschool at 3 years old, and have worked all over San Diego for a nanny agency. I am energetic, healthy, clean,...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Madison, and I am a passionate and nurturing nanny with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment where children can thrive. I have a background in early childhood development and have worked with many families. I've volunteered at...

Kate C. says "We had the pleasure of working with Madison this summer as part of a nanny share with two boys - 10 months & 16 months. Madison has a nice calm demeanor and...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi!! I'm Kat! I'm 24 years old and attending college in San Diego. I have a passion for working with the youth. During high school and my first year of college, I was a student teacher aid at a summer school program for elementary aged kids with disabilities. As well as babysitting during the school year, I also have a 10!...

Davina M. says "Kat is such an amazing babysitter for our 3 yo daughter. F is always delighted when Kat is coming to babysit because Kat brings so much heart, warmth and...

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Elementary/Special Education Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Graduated in May 2018 from Arizona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.
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Expert Math Tutor | Making Numbers Click For Every Student

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I'm Zaynab , a San Diego-based math tutor with over 10 years of experience helping students from elementary through high school. I specialize in working with learners who feel anxious, lost, or frustrated with math, especially those with ADHD, learning differences, or gaps in understanding. Every student begins with a...

Amanda A. says "Zaynab is reliable, knowledgeable, friendly, and relates well with children. I hired Zaynab to help my 8 year old daughter with math skills, Zaynab...

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Experienced Tutor For Grades K-12

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored children of all ages and in a variety of subjects ranging from K- college level. I have taught basic reading skills through the "No Child Left Behind Act" at the elementary school level, as well as math and science at a high school level. I also worked as a tutor for 4 years in the foreign language department at...

Kate C. says "Elisabeth is amazing. My daughter is a dual language student. She has struggled with her language arts (reading, writing, and spelling) and math. She had...

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Master-Level English/Reading & Writing Tutor!

San Diego, CA

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Master-level, licensed educator with a passion for helping students learn at their individual level and HAVE FUN while doing it! My innovative approach to teaching blends a variety of programs that are intentionally specialized and intended to make learning engaging, purposeful, and fun. I have over 10+ years of tutoring...
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Nanny With Teaching Background

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'd describe myself as responsible, caring, and creative. I love working with kids because they are curious and full of energy, and I enjoy encouraging their independence and creativity while keeping them safe. I began working with children at 19 as a volunteer teacher, later became an English teacher, and have since cared for...
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San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I'm Yasmine! I'm an engaging and child-focused nanny with 7 years of childcare experience. Over the years, I've cared for children at different ages & stages of development (infants included), and can adapt as their needs grow and change. Patience and kindness are at the core of my approach. I like to create a safe,...
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Bilingual, Mindfulness & Health Lover !

San Diego, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience in childcare with kids ranging from newborn to 8 yrs old. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Dominican Republic, (not lisenced here yet though) yoga instructor and lover of vegan and healthy cooking. I write children's books and enjoy reading time, crafts, outdoors, walks, drawing and singing...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I recently graduated from the University of Arizona and moved to San Diego for a gap year before heading back to school for clinical psychology. In my free time I like to be outside, read, ski, and do yoga. I am also a yoga instructor and taught at a couple of studios at school! I love working with kids because I get to make up...
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Compassionate, Fun, And Engaging Babysitter

San Diego, CA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
With three years of experience as a part-time teacher's aide during college, I've worked with children ranging from 3 months to 4 years old. I enjoy engaging with each child and discovering their individual interests, like reading, crafts, or imaginative play. Currently, I regularly babysit a 28-month-old and have plenty of...
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Registered Nurse Who Loves Kids!

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
**Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated including available Boosters** As the oldest of five children, I spent most of my preteen/teen years babysitting (both for my own family and countless others). For the past 8 years, I've enjoyed a career as an ICU and recovery room RN (BLS and ACLS certified) while also providing childcare in my...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi Families! My name is Brooke. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient and approachable. I like working with kids because I get to make a positive impact on them! I'm looking for a job that works with my substitute teaching schedule, which is typically a few days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This means I would need a...
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Ann H.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Annie, and I'm a reliable, caring, and energetic nanny/sitter/preschool educator. I have spent my entire life taking care of children. I was raised in a huge family and have cared for children since childhood. As a teen, I frequently babysat for family and friends, and as an adult, I raised my children, who are...
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Laura S.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Aloha! My name is Laura and I live in Makawao, Hawaii. I began working in childcare at the age of 16 and have been babysitting since the age of 14. I spent the last year as a toddler teacher with a classroom of 15! I have also worked as an overnight camp counselor for girls ranging from 11 to 13 years of age. Additionally, I...
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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

Shakaira W.

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....

- Ashley C.

Sandy N.

Sandy is so sweet and very reliable. She took initiative and was very easy to get along with. My son is 9 months old and she was great...

- Care member

Ariel R.

Ariel is a force of nature as well as someone with unique values. My son loved spending time with her and she is very creative too, she was...

- Giovanna M.

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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