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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alexandra D.

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
would describe myself as energetic, passionate, reliable, and communicative. I love being outdoors/any outdoor activity, sports, reading, doing crafts, and cooking/baking! I have been working with kids for the past 10 years and I am Red Cross CPR and First Aid certified, have experience working with multiple children, children...

Care Member says "Alex is awesome. Our daughter loved her and she was a great sitter. We really felt we could trust her and would not hesitate to hire her again if we...

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Alexandra T.

Experienced Part-time Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm currently working as a tutor, TA, and pastor but I have years of experience tutoring and teaching at many ages and levels. I have 4 years of experience tutoring math and English for grades K-12. I have about a year of experience as a tutor for high school level regular and honors chemistry and advanced, regular, and...

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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Hello! I'm Zaynab, an experienced mathematics tutor with a decade of teaching experience. Over the years, I have worked with college athletes, served as an undergraduate instructor, and helped countless students build confidence in math. To me, math is not just a subject; it is a passion, and I love making it accessible and...

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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Terrie N.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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! Thanks for considering me to be your tutor. I hold a BA degree in psychology and a MA degree in behavioral science. I bring 15+ years of professional experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities. What sets me apart from other candidates is my professional career as a tutor and professor. I've worked with...
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Priscilla P.

National City, CA

4.8(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have cared for children aging as young as 2 months to as old as 18 years. I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and reading books, as well as having them enjoy their time with me with whatever that may be. I worked at a Montessori School as a teachers helper, for both toddler side as well as the children who were moved...
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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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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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Marielvi O.

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Marielvi and I 'm a freelance Graphic designer with my degree in editorial design and I have 5 years of experience as a nanny. I'm an honest and nurturing nanny. I'm 29 years old and I'm married. I have been in charge of everything with two families, one in San Diego and another one in Lake Arrowhead after I...

Liz N. says "Marielvi, has a cheerful attitude. Easygoing and communicative when trying to set up interview."

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Angela M.

Writing And Reading Tutor

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am passionate about eradicating illiteracy! As a young child, I struggled with reading. It was the help of a caring and patient teacher that helped me to get back on track. Ms. B inspired me to become a teacher and help children just like me; and, that is exactly what I have been doing for over 20 years as a California...

Richard A. says "I was originally looking for an in-person tutor, not thinking virtual tutoring would be as effective, but I was wrong. After interviewing Mrs. Angela and...

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Darianna R.

Fun, Caring, And Lovable Sitter

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over four years of child care experience. I use to work at an after-school program for school-aged children until parents could pick them up. My responsibilities included activity planning, meal preparation, and homework help. I have taken child development classes in college where I learned about the different...

Alysha W. says "We absolutely loved Darianna! She will always be a part of our family. She made my children feel like they were her own and she was very special to them....

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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 31 years old and I have 10 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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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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Lois S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
In addition to supervising the kiddos and keeping them safe, I also tutor elementary through middle school aged children in Language Arts, English, and Reading Comprehension. My Bachelor's Degree is in Behavioral Sciences. Before obtaining my bachelor's degree, I had completed another 30 units in Early Childhood Development and...

Care Member says "My mother in law really enjoys her visits with Lois and said she is very positive, helpful and a great companion. Lois encourages her to be active and...

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Mikayla R.

Hi, I'm Mikayla & I Am 22 Years Old With 8 Years Of Experience

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Mikayla R. and I am 23 years old. I am looking for an early morning shift to add to my routine! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, happy, and open to new experiences. I love working with kids because I love seeing them learn new things. I have been babysitting/nannying for 8 years now and I also have...

Sarah S. says "We are so fortunate to have Mikayla in our lives! I have four children- 10, 8, 6, 4 and a 1.5 year old lab puppy who has endless amounts of energy. Mikayla...

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Ariel R.

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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.20/hr as of June 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 24 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Alma O.

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...

- Valerie J.

Connie S.

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...

- Care member

Alexandra D.

Alex is awesome. Our daughter loved her and she was a great sitter. We really felt we could trust her and would not hesitate to hire her...

- Care member

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 $24.20 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 15 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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