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Sylvia M.

Part-Time Nanny Available

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been working with children of all ages for over 15 years. I'm currently a preschool teacher for a class of 2-3-year-olds. My daily routine consists of ; potty training, changing diapers, art projects, reading, working with children on socializing and providing a healthy and safe environment. I am fluent in Spanish...

Kristin D. says "Sylvia is an extremely kind, loving, childcare provider. She has a great heart and is very reliable. Sylvia is extremely punctual."

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Jessie D.

Fun, Safe, And Reliable Summer Babysitter With Education Experience.

Mission Viejo, CA

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello. My name is Jessie and I would love to be your babysitter! I am a 2nd grade teacher locally, and I have my Masters degree in Education. I have experience working with children aged 2-12 in camp, school, and 1 on 1 settings. I love art, reading, and spending time outside in my free time. My goal is to provide your child...

Care Member says "great communication, kids had fun, she brought engaging toys and books, very responsible"

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Shoreh F.

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Dear parents, I love and adore children. I have so much fun with them, yet I'm persistent, firm and disciplined as needed. I enjoy doing art and crafts with children, read to them and teach them with fun activities such as drawing, painting, legos and many more. I have my AA in Child Development, and my BA in Psychology. I...

Care Member says "Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my daughter both...

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Lauren B.

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

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(0)
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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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Melina K.

Tutor Grades 1-12

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored students 1st grade-12th grade. I enjoy teaching and helping students get through their educational journey successfully. I have maintained a 4. 0 GPA throughout high school and college. I also tutor at a tutoring center for college kids in need of some guidance! I specialize in math, English, and science.

Susie W. says "Melina has been absolutely amazing at helping my kids stay current on their homework and prepare for tests. Each day she has a great attitude and stays on...

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Manuela C.

Energetic, Patient, And Caring

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 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...

Corina R. says "We literally struck nanny GOLD when we found Manuela to care for my son when he was 4 months old. My son is now 19 months and he absolutely adores her...

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Caryn D.

Teacher-teaching Reading Is My Expertise

Mission Viejo, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I received Major Accommodations in preparing children for first grade, especially the area of math and reading.
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Joni W.

Mature Responsible Babysitter

Laguna Hills, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a 55year-old former stay home mother. My children are now 26, 24, and 20. I have taught religion for 11 years and when my children were growing up I coached basketball, I was a Girl Scout leader, PTA member, team mom, room mom, and fundraiser for many organizations. I love to do crafts with children and to teach reading,...
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Katie P.

Thanks For Checking Out My Profile!

Aliso Viejo, CA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Katie, a junior at the University of Washington. I spent all 4 years my high-school career as a regular paid babysitter for three families in my town. Once at college, I got a job as an Educator for a before & after school care program at Clyde Hill Elementary School. I am licensed in childcare and CPR certified! I'd...
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Emily R.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years of professional tutoring experience at Kumon Math and Reading Center and am comfortable providing assistance with anything from early developmental skills to middle school studies.
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Julia B.

Mission Viejo, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Back in college, I worked in first and second grade classrooms for 3 semesters. Responsibilities include helping with reading, writing, and math. As a part of the curriculum, I have taken courses in elementary-level school courses, including English and math. I have also helped students with their homework while babysitting. I...
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Karrie F.

Expert Help For Struggling Students

Aliso Viejo, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist. I have worked with elementary school children for the past 22 years. Before that I worked in a high school district. I support your child's learning style and needs. Your student will also learn how to better communicate and ask for help. I look forward to working with you and your...
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Taylor G.

Tutor

San Juan Capistrano, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Reading Specialist Certificated 10 Year Experience Teaching Kindergarten and 1st Grade Love to Teach Kids to Read
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Emily S.

Mission Viejo, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
I am a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in English and I currently attend CSU Long Beach pursuing my teaching credential in special education.
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Abel W.

Tutor

Aliso Viejo, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am entering my 21st year in the field of education. I have worked exclusively with students with special needs. I have earned my BA from UCI, a Masters in Education from UMass-Boston and CSU Fullerton, and earned my Administrative credentials from UCI. I am capable of tutoring subjects from English, Math (basic skills up to...
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Danelle B.

Reading Specialist

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Engaging educator with over 20 years of experience supporting students with unique learning styles and in diverse environments. My teaching approach is to make learning fun while building the confidence necessary to acquire new skills. Currently, I work with families who are homeschooling and will also be available throughout...
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Xiaomin F.

Language Tutor English/Chinese

El Toro, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Before coming to the United States in 2009, for years I was tutoring languages (English and Chinese) to children age between 4 to 15. This working experience made me able to identify, hence consequentially tackle the most common mistakes made by Chinese in their English study, in terms of pronunciations and grammar. My service...
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Remy C.

Tutor For Middle School And High School Students

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored for four years of high school, and I can help with all subjects. I am currently a student at Stanford University, and I can also help with college essays and preparation.
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Andy L.

Patient And Personable Teacher

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 18 years of experience working with elementary school children in particular. For almost 10 years, I was a Teaching Assistant working with grades K-5, but mostly with 3rd-5th graders. I also worked for several years at Kumon, an after school study program to enhance math and reading skills and I currently work as a...
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Cheryl R.

Great Tutor Who Can Organize and Motivate Students

Laguna Woods, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Current Experience: 15 years combined experience tutoring and classroom teacher for elementary and middle school students. Specialize in right-brain learners--students who need visuals/mechanical connections especially for math skills competency. Strong in all subjects for elementary level and for middle/high school-- English,...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.57/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.8

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Reading Tutors in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Sylvia M.

Sylvia is an extremely kind, loving, childcare provider. She has a great heart and is very reliable. Sylvia is extremely punctual.

- Kristin D.

Jessie D.

great communication, kids had fun, she brought engaging toys and books, very responsible

- Care member

Shoreh F.

Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.57 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 7 reading tutors in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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