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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
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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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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Dona A.

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

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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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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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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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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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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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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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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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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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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Karina S.

School English And Math Tutoring For 1st-10th Grade.

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an SDSU grad with over 10 years of experience tutoring students. I enjoy working with students and helping them with their school classes, explaining and working out problems to help best understand them. I cover all topics ranging up to High School Freshman level math, and any other school subject up to High School level....

Vonda B. says "Karina is very punctual and very patient. She works well with my daughter in providing tips to assist her in improving her math skills. "

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Tara S.

Your Go-to Babysitter For Date Nights And Evening Outings

Chula Vista, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Tara and I'm an energetic and creative 23-year-old! I'm originally from 'Seattle, WA'. And now based in San Diego! I have great experience in early childhood settings as a preschool teacher, babysitter, reading tutor, and now a volunteer at a nature-based program. I have experience and enjoy working with all...
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Jean R. V.

Tutor, Childcare, Crafting, Games, Reading, Writing, Having Fun While Learning!

San Diego, CA

from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, My name is Jean, I love children and animals and I would be happy to take care of your children, your home, and your pets. I love to play with and teach children and enjoy playing all kinds of games as well. I have many years of experience in childcare and tutoring and recently cared for a 10-year-old and a...
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Ekaterina A.

Great Experience

Spring Valley, CA

from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Friendliness. Kindness. Modesty. For me, work is not an endless series of responsibilities, but an opportunity to give a piece of warmth to every child entrusted to me. I quickly find a common language with with the kids, am happy to teach them new skills and organize active play activities. I myself have wonderful children...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.80/hr as of November 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

Terrie N.

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...

- Shannon O.

Nadia T.

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...

- Ann K.

Dona A.

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...

- Sofia L.

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 $26.80 per hour as of November 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 10 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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