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Sarah M.

Tutor Preschool - Sixth Grade

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I've tutored tutoring in an afterschool program. I enjoy tutoring one on one or small groups. I prefer tutoring English, writing, reading and math.
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Phoebe P.

Part-Time Tutor Available

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ONLINE & IN-PERSON TUTORING AVAILABLE: please message for availability! Recent UCSD graduate with a B. S. in Microbiology - studied Biochemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology for two years before switching majors. I am currently taking 1-2 gap years before applying to med school. I have been tutoring since my freshman year in...

Tanuja K. says "My daughter is learning a lot from Phoebe. She's really a good communicator, very patient & flexible with timings.She helps with both Math & English. I am...

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Hiba A.

High School Student Job Seeker

La Mesa, CA

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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Hiba, and I'm passionate about education and helping students reach their full potential. I have over 8 years of tutoring experience and a strong academic background, particularly in Math, Science, and English. I studied English at San Diego State University, where I completed advanced coursework in...
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Marlyn V.

Available For Full Time Sitting

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 5 grown kids the last set of twins. I had my child care license from 2003-2008. I love working with the little ones, like to teach them colors, numbers, shapes, ABC's reading teaching while having fun. I took a 64 hour family child care training. I also took the 2 hour asthma education, menu planning, and child food care...

Care Member says "Our family would not have survived the past two years without the help of Marlyn! She helped our family of 3 kiddos now 7, 4, and 2. Marlyn does an...

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Nicole S.

Fun Babysitter And Really Enjoy Kids!

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 10 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, dance lessons, running errands. I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing...

Ekaterina Z. says "Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again"

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Mitzi S.

Full-Time - Nanny

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
Preschool experience: My name is Mitzi and working with children is my passion. I worked as the 2-year-olds' teacher at a Christian preschool for over 14 years. During that time, I coordinated and worked with parents on an individual basis, keeping them informed of their child's needs, progress, and achievements. I fostered a...

Care Member says "It hurts me to write this review because our family is so sad that we’re unable to keep Mitzi with us. She was with us for only 2 months, but she’s had...

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Vicki M.

COVID Vaccinated And Booster, Early Childhood Development Courses, First Aid/CPR/AED,

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, Playtime, adventure, curiosity, outdoor exploration, art, coloring, science experiments, reading, intro to Spanish activities, cooking, baking are things I like to share with children. I follow their lead and your rules. I am a mom myself and know that it does take a village to raise children. My sons are both in college...
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Amanda W.

Get To Know Me!

La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, resilient and determined. I started working with kids when I was younger when I started babysitting for family and friends! Then I did tutoring for a while in high school, and now I'm a children's swim instructor. Through those experiences I've found I really like working with...
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Victoria Z.

Nanny/Elder Care/Farm, Ranch Care

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Victoria. I was born and raised in Point Loma. I am a mother of (3) adult children. I home schooled them for part of their school careers. I enjoy teaching kids, having fun in nature, and doing arts and crafts. I love to read out loud and prepare healthy good food with them, always including and engaging them just...

Charlotte V. says "Victoria has been so amazing with our first child that we asked her to come back for our second child. Now she watched both children and loves them...

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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine, I am 32, and I have a chemistry degree, with 14+ years of nanny experience. I am reliable and have reliable transportation! I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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Monica M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
CPR certified And Bilingual childcare provider with 10+ years of experience. Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering creativity and development in children through play, music, and reading. Available for babysitting (infants - toddlers), Spanish tutoring, and overnight care. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation,...

Care Member says "Here's a review for Monica: Monica was absolutely fantastic! She stepped in last minute to care for our 1-year-old daughter and exceeded all...

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Nadia T.

Part/Full Time Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Nadia, a caring and reliable nanny with a passion for creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children, as well as accommodating any requests for limiting screen time. As a mother of three children myself, I understand the importance of safety, healthy routines, and developmental play. I specialize in caring...

Ann K. says "Nadia had been with our family for six years. She had been with both of my sons since they were 3 months old and has grown to be a part of our family....

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Alma O.

Part-time Foreign Language Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been tutoring for 8 years for children of all ages, ranging from 5-18 years old. I have a bachelors degree in Spanish literature and am a native speaker. I have experience tutoring in all subject areas which include: Spanish, English, Writing, Math and many more! I currently work for the school district, with children...

Valerie J. says "Alma has been tutoring my son in math and other subjects for over a year. She is very good about explaining the steps of each math problem to my son and...

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Connie S.

Upbeat And Caring Nanny Available.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Connie. I have been a career nanny for over 10 years. I have professional experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to 12 years old. I have been a nanny to multiples, including a full-time position where I cared for two toddlers and a newborn. I worked as a preschool aide through college, where...

Care Member says "Connie is a patient, kind caregiver and my son and dog love her! She’s reliable and communicates very well. I would recommend her for kids and dogs, she...

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Michelle H.

Experienced Nanny and Preschool Teacher

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a registered nanny and a former preschool teacher for 28+ years and a nanny for over 21 years. I believe children need love, understanding, empathy, and a firm, but gentle, hand in order to grow into well rounded young adults. I love working with and guiding young children because of their open minds, honesty and the love...

Joy A. says "Michelle has worked for us for over a year, and our daughter, E, absolutely adores her. When Michelle started, E was behind on her speech, so Michelle...

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Mariel R.

One Time - Part-Time

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone my name is Mariel . I have 14 years of experience as babysitter "families and friends. I a nice honest and hard worker. I like to explore the world teach to the kids new things, paint, draw, read, write, walks., explore new places and learn new things., I love dogs they are very important to me. I'm a honest...

Care Member says "I’ve had Mariel as a housekeeper for a few months now and she is a Godsend! Goes above and beyond, very communicative, flexible and my house feels...

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Terrie N.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Terrie, I am 50 plus years old and I have 40+ years of experience with child of all ages. I am a former preschool teacher/administrator and I am very responsible. And since I'm older, no need to worry about me having my phone glued to my ear :) My last job wax taking care of a little boy from the time he was 6 months...

Shannon O. says "Terrie is wonderfully punctual and super reliable. She is an honest communicator. She is stern with my little ones which is in line with my parenting...

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Madison A.

Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello there! I hold two degree in psychology and behavioral science. With 15+ years of professional experience, I've spent my career as a teacher and tutor. I've worked with students of all ages (pre-k to college!). My expertise includes art, history, English, writing, social sciences, public health, job prep, college...
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Teresa O.

Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as schools gets. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were newborns...

Karen R. says "We're so grateful we found Terri during our search for a sitter to watch our 2-month-old while we attended a wedding in San Diego. Terri was the perfect...

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Pamela F.

Lesson Instructor

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Pamela , I am 25 years old, and I am a Brazilian teacher. In Brazil, I used to teach English to kids and Portuguese to all ages (as I studied Pedagogy, Portuguese and English.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/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 Mesa, CA

Reading Tutors in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Phoebe P.

My daughter is learning a lot from Phoebe. She's really a good communicator, very patient & flexible with timings.She helps with both Math &...

- Tanuja K.

Marlyn V.

Our family would not have survived the past two years without the help of Marlyn! She helped our family of 3 kiddos now 7, 4, and 2. Marlyn...

- Care member

Nicole S.

Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again

- Ekaterina Z.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in La Mesa, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in La Mesa, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $27.00 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 9 reading tutors in La Mesa, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from La Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, 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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