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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Jordan E.

Elementary/Special Education Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Graduated in May 2018 from Arizona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.
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Michelle L.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love children and have always had a special place for children who face a variety of challenges. I am currently working at a summer camp for children with life-threatening illnesses. I am looking for a long-term nanny commitment after the camp ends on August 22. In addition to working at the camp this summer, I have...

Marie G. says "Michelle interviewed with me for a nanny share position and I was highly impressed! She was very professional and appears to have a tremendous love for...

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Kai L.

Creative And Professional

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am originally from TN. I moved to San Diego in January 2015 because I love the ocean of wanted to live somewhere with great weather. My profile gender lists 'female but I am non-binary/trans. My pronouns are they/them/theirs. I love working with children. I have been working with kids since I was a teenager myself. I have...

Lanette T. says "Kai took care of my 3 and 4 years olds. They loved Kai! Not only was Kai dependable and professional, but they were kind and patient with my children. My...

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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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Sheccid D.

Part-time Care Giver

San Diego, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have been taking care of kids on and off for a couple of years, ages vary from around 6 months to 13 years old. I have also helped coach water polo for the past two years. I am a 22-year-old student athlete. I graduated from Ucsd on a pre-med track. I am also bilingual in Spanish and English. I grew up playing water...

Ashley D. says "Sheccid is great with kids we've nannied a big group of kids together and I enjoy working with her. She absolutely loves kids and loves watching them."

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Hiba A.

High School Student Job Seeker

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Hiba, and I'm passionate about education and helping students reach their full potential. I have over 8 years of tutoring experience and a strong academic background, particularly in Math, Science, and English. I studied English at San Diego State University, where I completed advanced coursework in...
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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Madison W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Madison, and I am a passionate and nurturing nanny with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment where children can thrive. I have a background in early childhood development and have worked with many families. I've volunteered at...

Kate C. says "We had the pleasure of working with Madison this summer as part of a nanny share with two boys - 10 months & 16 months. Madison has a nice calm demeanor and...

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Nicole S.

Fun Babysitter And Really Enjoy Kids!

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 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...

Ekaterina Z. says "Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again"

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Mitzi S.

Full-Time - Nanny

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
Preschool experience: My name is Mitzi and working with children is my passion. I worked as the 2-year-olds' teacher at a Christian preschool for over 14 years. During that time, I coordinated and worked with parents on an individual basis, keeping them informed of their child's needs, progress, and achievements. I fostered a...

Care Member says "It hurts me to write this review because our family is so sad that we’re unable to keep Mitzi with us. She was with us for only 2 months, but she’s had...

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Valerie S.

30+ Years, Super Experienced, Super Loving And Super Dependable Professional Nanny.

Del Mar, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I love working with kids: teaching them; exploring with them and loving them. It became my passion since my first child over 20 years ago. I just finished 5 years with twins, started at a week old. I help new parents in changing diapers to feeding and bathing, etc. I spend a lot of time reading picture books to them, even to...

Care Member says "Valerie helped us out for a week after our nanny had to be on an extended leave of absence. She is very warm, friendly, caring and has a positive...

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Yumi O.

Date Night Baby Sitter Or Japanese Tutoring

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am looking for a babysitter job during at night. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher 's assistant at Charter School in La Mesa district. I work in a Japanese school every Saturday in San Diego. I have a kindergarten teacher license and 10 years experience in Japan. After immigrating in California in 2001, I attended...

Nobuko K. says "I had a very good experience having Yumi take care of my 16 month old daughter. She was on time, which is very important. She instantly connected with my...

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Jade M.

Hello! Available To Babysit On The Side To College, My Current Job As A Behavioral Interventionist

Vista, CA

3.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I work as an AM/PM Program teacher for children in elementary and middle school. My goal is to continue school to become a preschool teacher. I am also a respite worker for children with disabilities. I started working with kids when I was in elementary school. I used to volunteer as a teachers aid all the way through...

Victor M. says "Jade was fantastic with the kids. She was very reliable, she helped the kids with their homework, lunch and helped improve their penmen ship. We are sad...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Cassidy T.

I'm A Hard Worker With Years Of Experience Working With Children.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'd describe my personality as energetic, driven, and nurturing. I love working with kids because it helps me practice useful skills I will undoubtedly use when I eventually become a parent myself. I'm looking for a job that has a consistent schedule, but I can also be flexible. I appreciate transparency and am always willing...

Bridget H. says "Cassidy was absolutely amazing with my two boys. Always a joy to be around and such a natural caregiver. She's the only sitter I've hired who was able to...

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Carol Ann B.

Fun-Loving, Nurturing , Musical, Experienced, And Responsible Educator For Your Little Ones!

Valley Center, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! As of May 3. 2025, I am available to a family to care for your little one. Preferably Saturdays. @ $25. 00 an hour. Being a preschool teacher, educator, teaching movement and music to kids and their families for over 25 years and writing 4 children's books, have kept me tuned in closely to kids and what they love. I...

Care Member says "Carol Ann is amazing! Our children LOVE her dearly. (My kids are 4 and 6). She is so engaging and interactive with the children playing games, singing...

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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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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 $20.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Poway, CA

Reading Tutors in Poway, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 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.

Michelle L.

Michelle interviewed with me for a nanny share position and I was highly impressed! She was very professional and appears to have a...

- Marie G.

Kai L.

Kai took care of my 3 and 4 years olds. They loved Kai! Not only was Kai dependable and professional, but they were kind and patient with my...

- Lanette T.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Poway, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Poway, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 1 reading tutors in Poway, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Poway 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 Poway 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 Poway 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 Poway, 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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