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Kerstin M.

Homeschooling Teacher - Pre -K-6th; Ojai and Surrounding Area

Ojai, CA

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$65/hr
10 years experience
I volunteered for 8 years as a tutor for math and reading (small group and one-on-one), home-schooled my son from first to third grade. I worked in Special Education for 2 years, tutored a 9-year-old to bring him back up to grade level and was the home school learning coach for 10 and 11-year-old brothers for 1 school year,...
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Child Care

Ojai, CA

4.8(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently teaching a toddler/ preschool program at a Montessori school. I also was the infant teacher for 5 years as well. I have all the Early Education/Child Development requirements (ECE and (CDA) along with being First Aid/CPR pediatric certified. I am also a mother of three.. 2 grown adult boys 27 and 24 along with a...

Christo A. says "Jeannette is amazing! She is terrific with our 2-month old. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, mature, and really good at her job! When our baby...

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Full-time Nanny/Tutor-Teacher

Ojai, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Genet, and I love being with and caring for children of all ages. I have an Early Childhood Education certificate and four years work experience in preschools and K-12 (from 2011-2015), as an Instructional Assistant--both classroom, and one-on-one in special education, in SMMUSD. I interned at Samohi Infant-Toddler...
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Child Care

Ojai, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have lots of experience for helping you out with your little ones, while you enjoy your stay at The Ojai Valley Inn. I live right up the street! I bring books, toys for meet n greet time . I have a love for children, Mother of 4 all grown & now I have time to help with yours. Born in Ojai. Love walks, crafts reading & taking...
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Psychology Graduate & Experienced Caregiver

Ojai, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Christina, a dedicated caregiver with over seven years of experience supporting children and families. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (graduated with highest honors from UCSC in 2024) and am CPR and BLS certified. My background includes lifeguarding with extensive safety training, as well as teaching aide...
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Ojai, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Melanie. I have cared for all ages for many years. It is important for children to feel loved and heard; I value their wisdom, innocence, enthusiasm, and unique perspective. I am interactive, present, and support them in exploring their imagination, feelings, intuition, and environment. I make sure their physical...
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Former Educator And Caregiver Available

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Update for spring 2026: Looking for a full time family to transition into, doing temp jobs and date-nights while that happens. I come from a big family and I am the oldest of the cousins, I have always loved children and help raise and care for most of my family members. I have done babysitting for friends and family. I am a...

Melissa B. says "Tania was a great help for me and my two kids. She helped me with taking my daughter to soccer and dance and taking care of my baby as well. I was on...

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Caring And Experienced Nanny Available

Ventura, CA

4.5(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I enjoy taking care of kids and pets! I have over 15 years of experience taking care of children between the ages of infant through teenager. Some of my childcare duties have been pick ups and drop offs at school, homework help, driving kids to sports, the park, and other activities, preparing meals/snacks/bottles, reading,...

Jamie P. says "My daughter loves Lisa and asks for her to come and play all of the time. She is always dependable and there for us when we need her. She is so nice and I...

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Santa Paula, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Nidia. I am a reliable, honest, punctual, caring, responsible, and creative caregiver. I have nine years of paid experience as a caregiver, as well as personal experience raising my own children. I have cared for children of various ages, from newborns to 10-year-olds. I hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology,...

Sonya L. says "We hired Nidia through Care.com in 2019 to care for our infant son and preschooler as I returned to work from maternity leave. She has remained with us...

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Reading, Math And Study Skills

Santa Paula, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have provided one to one instruction to struggling students for over 30 years. My areas of specialization include reading, math, and study skills to students of all ages. I am fully credentialed with a specialist credential and a Masters Degree in Education. I have been the Director of a schoolwide Title 1 intervention...

Paul H. says "Ed M. is a dedicated and creative professional who works effectively with a diverse population of students."

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Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I enjoy cooking, reading, gardening, DIY projects, painting & crafts, and staying active. Animals have a special place in my heart; I have rescue cats whom I adore, as well as foster cats I take in from time to time. My goal is to provide fun ideas and activities to entertain children, while also teaching them valuable...

Emily T. says "Stephanie was truly awesome with my two busy boys. They totally loved her! She was punctual, professional, kept them engaged and sent me pictures...

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Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 23 years old and I come from a big family with lots of children. I've cared for children of all ages including newborns and toddlers. During summers I cared for my cousins and enjoyed taking them out to places like the library and park. I volunteered at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria for one summer; I...

Melissa M. says "Karen watched my 14 month old son and was wonderful. She was responsive, punctual, and provided great care to my little guy. I have nothing but positive...

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Reliable, Organized Caregiver Focused On Play-based Learning And Child Development.

Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as reliable, organized and punctual. I like working with kids because I appreciate how curious and energetic they are. I like helping them learn, build confidence, and grow comfortable with being themselves. I'm looking for a position where I can be a consistent and dependable presence for a family...
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Ventura, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored children since I was in middle school, both as a volunteer and as a paid tutor. I volunteered at Hope Gardens in middle school as a girl scout project, and tutored the elementary schoolers there in any subject they needed aid in. I also worked my senior year of high school, tutoring three different elementary...
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Ventura, CA

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$26/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I have many years experience working with children, I am dependable, kind , positive, organized, College educated. I am passionate about providing excellent care for your children, I enjoy teaching through play, creating art with them. Reading books , helping them explore nature. Excellent references and letters of...
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Childcare For Special Needs Children.

Ventura, CA

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$18/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Experienced childcare in child's home for children on the spectrum. I have been a preschool teacher, substitute teacher in the district schools, and respite caregiver for special needs children of military families. My personality is curious creative, storyteller. When you find the right things to interest them, they just...
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Teacher

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Retired English as Second Language teacher. Spanish major undergraduate. I have many approaches and skills in teaching language. I can make teaching a language fun so that the student has motivation to learn. Certificate in Pronunciation.
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Ventura, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as hard working, easy going, and caring I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I babysat and tutored for many years. I have also worked as a gymnastics coach, nanny, teacher, and teaching assistant. I have my bachelors degree in elementary education. In my spare time, I like to do yoga,...
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Fun Tutor!

Santa Paula, CA

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$17/hr
I have tutored many children in various subjects. For 2 years I volunteered to tutor elementary students with math, English, reading, and spelling. Throughout my 4 years in high school I've gained the knowledge of Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry/ Pre-Calculus, and Statistics.
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Hi My Name Is Charity.

Ventura, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I am passionate about working with children and senior citizens. I love helping people and seeing a smile on their faces I am nurturing caring, gentle, and professional. At the age of 21 I started working for LA babysitters Guild and I stayed on with this agency for 20 years. I have collaborated with fairy maids and a...
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  • 25 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $33.33/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ojai, CA

Reading Tutors in Ojai, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 25 listed reading tutors

Jeannette L.

Jeannette is amazing! She is terrific with our 2-month old. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, mature, and really good at her job!...

- Christo A.

Tania C.

Tania was a great help for me and my two kids. She helped me with taking my daughter to soccer and dance and taking care of my baby as well....

- Melissa B.

Lisa H.

My daughter loves Lisa and asks for her to come and play all of the time. She is always dependable and there for us when we need her. She...

- Jamie P.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ojai, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Ojai, CA as of May 2026 is $33.33 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 Ojai, 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 Ojai, 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 Ojai, 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 Ojai, 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 Ojai, 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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