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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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Maria G.

Full-Time, A Babysitter, Expert in Childcare, Looking to Work Mon-Friday with Ages Newborn-12

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am Brazilian, 60 years old. I'm a caring, trustworthy, responsible lady seeking a full time position with a nice and warm family. I have excellent childcare skills with more than 15 years experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and school aged children. I have extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for kids,...

Mary J. says "I would like to provide my highest recommendation for our beloved nanny of 10 years, Maria. We are making an out of state move and can’t talk her into...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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
$40/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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Mitzi S.

Full-Time - Nanny

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Mckenna B.

CPR & First Aid Certified Babysitter

San Diego, CA

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm McKenna, a dedicated educator new to San Diego. I'm a 5th grade teacher with three master's degrees (Education, Educational Leadership, and Organizational Psychology). I hold California K-6 and ESL certifications, plus Texas Principal Certification (pending final approval). I've taught preschool on a U. S. military base...

Lauryn E. says "Very nice person! She showed up early to go over the schedule and was able to keep the kids on it all day. Overall the day went very well. Would rehire...

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Dani C.

Experienced Nanny or Childcare: In Infants, Babies, Toddlers, and Twins

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an experienced nanny/childcare in infants, babies, toddlers, and twins. I love watching them learn and grow everyday. I was a nanny for 5 girls for 6 years, then a nanny for 2-year-old twins, until they went to preschool at 3 years old, and have worked all over San Diego for a nanny agency. I am energetic, healthy, clean,...
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Francesca C.

I Am An Experienced And Patient Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Dear parents, I am dedicated and loving nanny with over 9 years of experience from newborn up to 10 years old. I like share with them good values, principles and healthy lifestyle. Newborns, infants, toddlers... every stage of their lives is incredible and I like to be a part of it by helping and teaching them develop based on...

Karine W. says "I highly recommended Francesca for the nanny position. She is responsible and experienced nanny. Francesca is a tremendously patient person and very...

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Kara D.

Nanny Looking For Work In Central San Diego

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello families of San Diego! My name is Kara and I'm currently a student teacher in SDSU's teacher credentialing program. I'm both CPR/First Aid certified and I drive my own car. Most of my nannying experience is with toddlers ~1 to 3 yo, but I have experience caring for infants and working in a classroom/after school program...

Colette K. says "Our son really loved Kara! She was so sweet with him, read him lots of books and did activities rather than watch tv. Kara was wonderful."

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Jolie S.

Postpartum Doula And Sleep Consultant To Infants

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a very compassionate and patient individual. I pride myself as a very organized and experienced nanny to high profile clients. I attended Graduate School at San Diego State University. I have excellent communication skills and have taken many courses in Child Development. Throughout my teaching courses, I have volunteered...

Care Member says "Jolie is a pleasure to work with. Very accommodating and professional, along with being experienced and great with my children. She is communicative...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 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

Zaynab A.

Zaynab is reliable, knowledgeable, friendly, and relates well with children. I hired Zaynab to help my 8 year old daughter with math skills,...

- Amanda A.

Maria G.

I would like to provide my highest recommendation for our beloved nanny of 10 years, Maria. We are making an out of state move and can’t...

- Mary J.

Sheccid D.

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...

- Ashley D.

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 December 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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