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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.

La Mesa, CA

from
$50/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ONLINE & IN-PERSON TUTORING AVAILABLE: please message for availability! graduate with a B. S. in Microbiology - studied Biochemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology for two years before switching majors. I am currently at a dermatology clinic and applying to med school this year. I have been tutoring since my freshman year in high...
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Vicki M.

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

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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...

Rick C. says "Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even brought...

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Nicole S.

La Mesa, CA

from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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...
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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Lauren W.

La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as kind hearted, curious, & fun! I like working with kids because I think the world has a lot to learn from them and it's amazing to watch people become who they are. I started working with kids when I was very young, preteen. My aunt was a principal of an elementary school and I spent every summer...
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Catherine T.

Science & Art Discovery-focused Care Provider With 15 Yrs Of Experience Of Bringing Passion To Life!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Catherine. My personality is bright, bubbly, enthusiastic, and practical. I am a nanny and tutor (including art, history, English, math, and science), cook, clean, and provide transportation. I am 32. I can provide a résumé, references, proof of no criminal history, and clean driving record. Plus, I'm CPR and First...

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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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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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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Ignacio C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi Families, My name is Ignacio but go by (Nacho) I am 24 years old and am a Preschool Teacher at Kindercare Education and have been working with the company for 2 years now. I have experience working with children for about 4 years now from Infants to 10 years old. I'm looking to watch your little ones on the weekends or...

Tasia E. says "Ignacio kept my two and three year olds happy and busy for three hours so I could attend a virtual meeting. I could hear them and everyone had a great...

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Sandy N.

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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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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Kristen B.

Full Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Kristen, I'm currently 32 years old and I have 12 years of child care experience. Before becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare where I spent a lot of time, not just supervising multiple children, but teaching as well. I love to teach and I absolutely love to read!

Jason Z. says "Kristen was a nanny for our daughter for a year - from 6 months old to a bit over a year and a half. We can’t recommend her enough as a caretaker. As...

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Dona A.

Hello I'm Dona I Am Available 24/7 Full Time Nanny

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have many years experience with a daycare which was 24/7 we did overnights Saturday children were 6weeks to 12 years. I also have been working as a nanny for 10 years now! I also am the mother of four , catering and spending time with my children I love outside parks museums beach swimming crafts reading playing educational...

Sofia L. says "I really didn't want to leave a review as I don't want other people to hire her or steal her from us. She's a wonderful nanny to our 15 month old and has...

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Mary C.

School Work Help/tutor/nanny

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nanny/school work help plus other duties. I am former team mother, room mom, GS leader, coach, CASA (Voices for Children). I can assist your family with school work. My kids are grown and now I want to use my skills to help your family. I work well with all ages of kids... from newborns to teens. I'm best at reading to...
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Cauanny Z.

Experienced After School Teacher!

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
I have experience running a 1-6th grade classroom and have helped/tutored kids with their homework and projects ranging from all subjects. English and writing are my specialty as I have always taken advanced/AP classes :)
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Cindy R.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as silly, organized and creative. I am available Wednesday-Thursday Working with children has been my life's work. I've been a teacher, director, mentor, foster parent Sunday school teacher and childcare provider. I started working with children when I was 17. I've been working with children for...

Care Member says "Cindy is a wonderful, and nurturing care taker. I wouldn't trust anybody else with my daughter. She is always present and attentive, and is kind towards...

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Zaynab A.

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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Amber K.

Loving Caregiver

Chula Vista, CA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Amber and I am a recent SDSU graduate who has a passion for working with children. At SDSU, I majored in Business and minored in Child and Family Development. For the past five years, I have worked as a part-time nanny and I have been a date night babysitter since 2015. I grew up in a Christian home with both of...

Jacqueline L. says "Amber has been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and pet sitter for our family for several months now. We have called upon her last minute several...

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Maddy G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored Spanish in the past, and can tutor levels 1-4. I speak Spanish fluently, and learned in school here, so am familiar with the curriculum and the way that Spanish is taught as a second language. Also, I enjoy editing essays, and often assisted friends in college with editing their essays. Now, I help them with...

Victoria A. says "Maddy really helped my son with his Spanish class. She has a wonderful work ethic and is a pleasure to deal with. My son is taking Spanish again in...

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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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.67/hr as of April 2026

  • 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 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Vicki M.

Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even...

- Rick C.

Victoria Z.

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...

- Charlotte V.

Catherine T.

Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and...

- Bethany B.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in La Mesa, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in La Mesa, CA as of April 2026 is $29.67 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.

Reading tutors in La Mesa, CA help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.

To find a good reading tutor in La Mesa, CA, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.

Parents in La Mesa, CA often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.

Many reading tutors in La Mesa, CA have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.

Before hiring a reading tutor in La Mesa, CA, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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