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Lauren B.

Craniosacral Practitioner, Ayurveda Health Coach, Yogi, English Teacher, Holistic Caregiver

Lake Forest, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I am a certified TEFL/TESOL Teacher, Animal Lover, and Conscious Caregiver. I provide a holistic approach to caregiving inspired by my extensive training with Craniosacral Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Ayurveda Nutrition. My heart-felt intention is to create meaning and value to every child...
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Roni S.

Special Ed Teacher/Tutor

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Credentialed Special Education teacher available for tutoring in all academic areas. Experienced working with primary and secondary aged students, as well as adults.
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Lucy S.

Patient Tutor

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the Saddleback school district 15 years in the elementary schools so have experience dealing with children. I also did tutoring for a first grader from India working with here on reading, reading comprehension and also writing skills for 6 months. Her parents wanted her to gain more skills socially by helping her...
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Hailey P.

Part-Time Babysitter

Lake Forest, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an enthusiastic, responsible, organized, adaptable, and friendly employee. Most of my experience babysitting comes from caring for family and family friends since I was a young teenager. I have cared for children between the ages of one and 15. I am CRP, First Aid, and AED Certified. I enjoy math and science, love to read,...
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Camila G.

Flexible Nanny/housekeeper/petsitter

Lake Forest, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi My name is Camila , I'm 30 years old. I'm from Colombia and have 2 kids my own. I have different qualities to offer. I have been a housekeeper. I drive and can run errands for your family. My English is not fluently but I do use by translator often, I understand most but is hard for me to speak. I speak fluent Spanish. I have...
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Lucy S.

Lake Forest, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked for Care with 3 different families in the past 6 years through the pandemic and kids moving on to preschool. I enjoy watching children learn and grow. My strengths as a caregiver are that I am very reliable, trustworthy, hands on and caring. My goals are to engage your child and create a nurturing and educational...
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Jasmin B.

Lake Forest, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I bring over 10 years of childcare experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-age children, including multiple children at once. I currently work with several families and have hands-on experience with bottle feeding, diaper changes, naps, developmental play, toddler routines, meals, outings, homework help,...
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Manuela C.

Energetic, Patient, And Caring

Lake Forest, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with 2-month-old infant to toddlers and multiple babies (6-month-old triple infants), sometimes just one baby and others taking care of two or three children at the same time. I play with them, feed them, bathe them, change their diapers, sterilize their bottles, do developmental steps with infants like crawl, clap...
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Joahna Z.

My Name Is Joahna And I Been In The Business For More Than 25 Years. I Love My My Profession

Lake Forest, CA

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$35/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 25 plus years of experience. I have worked with newborns all the way to teenager. I'd describe my personality as friendly caring and responsible I like working with kids because I enjoy playing with kids and making them happy. I love doing this as my job. This is the only job I been doing for a living I'm looking for...
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Samantha V.

The Nanny That Does It All.

Lake Forest, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha and I would love to help you with your childcare and animal care needs. I have 6 years of experience working with neurotypical kids as a nanny and two years of experience working with neurodivergent kids as a RBT and paraprofessional. I am currently going to school to become an occupational therapist...
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Anissa R.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Silverado, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Anissa! I'm an educator and tutor with over 10 years of experience helping students feel confident and capable in school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a minor in Math. After college, I spent 3 years teaching in the classroom, working with kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grade students....
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Laura L.

Ladera Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a Mom of two wonderful children, now grown, ages 24 and 22. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I volunteer at a therapeutic riding in San Juan Capistrano and have been a part of 100 lessons. I also...

Care Member says "Laura has been such a wonderful help to our family. She has a very calm, gentle, and nurturing presence that immediately put both me and my children at...

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Angie C.

Loving Infant Nanny / Part Time / Child Behavior Specialist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Angie and I love babies!! I have worked with infants for many years and I enjoy working with them developmentally helping them to meet their milestones. I have also worked with many preemie babies who have a need to catch up. I have my Bachelors, my Masters as well as Child Development Certification and enjoy...

Care Member says "Angie was absolutely wonderful with my son! I hired her when he was 7 months old and she was his nanny for 5 months. I wish I found her sooner because...

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Sarah G.

Aliso Viejo, CA

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I truly love working with children of all ages and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I've worked as a preschool and daycare teacher and have many years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I'm certified in Infant and Child Development, CPR, and...

Alex H. says "Sarah was an excellent nanny for our baby boy from 4 months old until 1 year old. She was always reliable, on-time, and brought a lot of experience,...

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Adriana Z.

Experienced Teacher Looking For A Full Time Job

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have experience working with children from kindergarten through 5th grade. I have helped them with reading, writing, math, and other areas of need. I have supervised them in the playground as well inside the classrooms. Working as a Teacher Assistant encouraged me to get back to school and finish my career. I am a very caring...

Stephanie D. says "Adriana was with our family just a few months but found a way to connect to our toddler easily even though he was experiencing quite a bit of stranger...

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Mahnaz K.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 4 years experience as a daycare assistant and extensive experience babysitting kids , I believe all kids need love, care, and attention, and I always trying to do my best. Cared for children ages infant to 9 years old, prepared meals and ensured kids were fed, bathed, and put to bed, assisted kids with homework and...

Madisyn G. says "Mahnaz is such a wonderful, careful, and dependable person. My husband and I often have meetings that run late or last minute things that come up and she...

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Melinda W.

Fun, Loving, Energetic Nanny!

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Melinda, I am a loving, passionate, fun, energetic nanny! I am 32, have been married for 12 years, and have a 3-year-old boy and a 9-month-old baby girl. Children have always been a huge part of my life and bring me so much joy! I believe in creating a loving, fun, educational, and safe environment for your child...

Britt M. says "Melinda is a fantastic nanny and I would highly recommend her. The kids adore her and she is the very type of person you want watching your kids when you...

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Breanna C.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a certified former fourth grade teacher of 4 years. I have a bachelors in history, a masters in education, and I recently completed the LETRS reading and spelling program. I am interested in working with students kinder to fifth grade, as that is where I hold most of my experience. I'm here to meet all of your...
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Kaytlin B.

Irvine, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
For 2 years I worked at a preschool in Irvine as an Instructional Aid for children ages 3-5. I taught in a general education setting as well as special needs. I love what I do! Currently, I am earning my multiple subject teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton and am teaching 3rd grade. I enjoy spending time hiking and...
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Keely T.

Outgoing Super Nanny To Save The Day

Irvine, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I've been a nanny for a little over 16 years and I've also worked in after school kids programs. As a nanny to SCHOOL AGE children I'm used to preparing lunches, dinners, and snacks, helping with homework, & driving children to/from after school activities and appointments. I also have a lot of experience for children with...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $29.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA

Reading Tutors in Lake Forest, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Laura L.

Laura has been such a wonderful help to our family. She has a very calm, gentle, and nurturing presence that immediately put both me and my...

- Care member

Angie C.

Angie was absolutely wonderful with my son! I hired her when he was 7 months old and she was his nanny for 5 months. I wish I found her...

- Care member

Sarah G.

Sarah was an excellent nanny for our baby boy from 4 months old until 1 year old. She was always reliable, on-time, and brought a lot of...

- Alex H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Lake Forest, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Lake Forest, CA as of November 2026 is $29.10 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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