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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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Catherine T.

Science & Art Discovery-focused Care Provider With 15 Yrs Of Experience Of Bringing Passion To Life!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Catherine. My personality is bright, bubbly, enthusiastic, and practical. I am a nanny and tutor (including art, history, English, math, and science), cook, clean, and provide transportation. I am 32. I can provide a résumé, references, proof of no criminal history, and clean driving record. Plus, I'm CPR and First...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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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
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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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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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
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Sandy N.

Artistic & Patient Sitter, Gentle, Brings Books

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, travel, remote learning, outside activities (park/museums) I am 27 years old and have lots of art supplies to entertain children. I love reading books to kids of all...

Care Member says "Sandy is so sweet and very reliable. She took initiative and was very easy to get along with. My son is 9 months old and she was great playing with him....

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Sarah M.

Tutor Preschool - Sixth Grade

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I've tutored tutoring in an afterschool program. I enjoy tutoring one on one or small groups. I prefer tutoring English, writing, reading and math.
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Kaley B.

Solana Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an optimistic and upbeat tutor! With years of experience in childcare and tutoring, I have met all different types of children, personalities, and learning styles. I believe what makes me a great tutor is that I truly enjoy being around children and helping them. Whether the child is excited about school but needs a little...

Christopher G. says "Our family cannot be happier with Kaley. She has been a great help to our daughter who is in middle school. Kaley is punctual, patient and...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of April 2026

  • 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

Catherine T.

Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and...

- Bethany B.

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.

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.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Poway, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Poway, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of April 2026. 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 2 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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