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Marisa D.

Master-Level English/Reading & Writing Tutor!

San Diego, CA

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Master-level, licensed educator with a passion for helping students learn at their individual level and HAVE FUN while doing it! My innovative approach to teaching blends a variety of programs that are intentionally specialized and intended to make learning engaging, purposeful, and fun. I have over 10+ years of tutoring...
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Ridhi M.

Math/Reading Tutor

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm currently a pre-med student at UC Berkeley. I have a lot of experience with tutoring and babysitting. I began tutoring in high school clubs and got experience tutoring kids ranging from pre-school to 8th grade. I was also a Kumon instructor for two and a half years. Over these last few years, I've worked primarily with...
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Susan M.

Experienced Tutor & Teacher: English, Writing, Reading, ESL - Elementary, High School, & Adults

San Diego, CA

1.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Do you or does someone you know need help with Reading or Writing English? Well I specialize in the teaching of Reading and Writing and I'm sure that I can help. I am a youthful retired High School English Teacher, and I am now offering my many years of experience to you as a Private Tutor. My current background includes...
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Jean R. V.

Tutor, Childcare, Crafting, Games, Reading, Writing, Having Fun While Learning!

San Diego, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, My name is Jean, I love children and animals and I would be happy to take care of your children, your home, and your pets. I love to play with and teach children and enjoy playing all kinds of games as well. I have many years of experience in childcare and tutoring and recently cared for a 10-year-old and a...
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Joanna S.

Education Consultation

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have worked in education for over 15 years, I am the mother of three amazing humans and I love to travel and learn new things. I am an advocate for all children and have extensive experience working with various types of learners. I find that students excel when we are as mindful about social emotional wellbeing as we are...

Patricia G. says "We hired Joanna to tutor our 7 y/o twins (2nd graders) a little over a month ago. After our first call I knew that we were getting much more than just a...

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Nickolas C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
a Biomedical Engineering Grad of Duke University (2020) and College students in their educational pursuits. In 2023, which services many disadvantaged students needing an extra nudge of compassion to fuel their academic ambitions. Along with other likeminded tutors is expanding the excellence-oriented tutoring philosophy to...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough enough great things about Nick and his tutoring services. We have gone through several tutors, and unfortunately, none have been the...

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Alma O.

Part-time Foreign Language Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been tutoring for 8 years for children of all ages, ranging from 5-18 years old. I have a bachelors degree in Spanish literature and am a native speaker. I have experience tutoring in all subject areas which include: Spanish, English, Writing, Math and many more! I currently work for the school district, with children...

Valerie J. says "Alma has been tutoring my son in math and other subjects for over a year. She is very good about explaining the steps of each math problem to my son and...

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Mary M.

Like To Help With Distance Learning

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking to fill in help with your child for distance learning anywhere from 2-4 hours per day with one or two different families. I also can make lunch or snacks and play outside with the little ones. I am looking for children ages from 5-8 years old.

Wojciech T. says "Mary has been a Godsend during these times to our family. We hired her to help for a few hours a day with our 1st and 3rd grade kids, during distance...

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Pamela F.

Lesson Instructor

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Pamela , I am 25 years old, and I am a Brazilian teacher. In Brazil, I used to teach English to kids and Portuguese to all ages (as I studied Pedagogy, Portuguese and English.
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Elisabeth M.

Experienced Tutor For Grades K-12

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored children of all ages and in a variety of subjects ranging from K- college level. I have taught basic reading skills through the "No Child Left Behind Act" at the elementary school level, as well as math and science at a high school level. I also worked as a tutor for 4 years in the foreign language department at...

Kate C. says "Elisabeth is amazing. My daughter is a dual language student. She has struggled with her language arts (reading, writing, and spelling) and math. She had...

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Demili P.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at the University of San Diego. I will be on summer vacation starting in June, and would love to go back to working with children throughout summer! I have around two years of experience working in childcare. I was employed at an early childhood education center, and was...

Care Member says "We could not be more fortunate to have found Demili to look after our toddler son. She was everything we could ever wish for in a care provider. We...

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Alexandra T.

Experienced Part-time Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm currently working as a tutor, TA, and pastor but I have years of experience tutoring and teaching at many ages and levels. I have 4 years of experience tutoring math and English for grades K-12. I have about a year of experience as a tutor for high school level regular and honors chemistry and advanced, regular, and...

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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Sahar A.

Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am willing to tutor children of any age. I believe since I am still in my teen years, the information is still fresh to me. I help tutor in a community center now and am hoping to pursue a tutoring job throughout college.

Kourtney A. says "We hired Sahar to watch a 12 month old and 20 month old for a weekend while we skied and she did an amazing job! She was easy to communicate with,...

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Madison A.

Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello there! I hold two degree in psychology and behavioral science. With 15+ years of professional experience, I've spent my career as a teacher and tutor. I've worked with students of all ages (pre-k to college!). My expertise includes art, history, English, writing, social sciences, public health, job prep, college...
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Theresa S.

Tutor-K-6

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Theresa, an experienced tutor with a strong background in working with K-8 students in reading, writing, and math. I specialize in creating personalized, engaging lessons that support each student's learning style, including those with IEPs or unique academic needs. I currently tutor part-time and work at a local...

Care Member says "Theresa is an exceptional young lady who kept my kids engaged during their tutoring sessions. She gave excellent support to my older child who is...

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Cassandra T.

The Child Whisperer

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 15 years of experience with taking care of children. In my most recent position, I was a nanny for one child. I worked with their family for 2 1/2 years. Currently, I work part-time as an ABA therapist for children 2-14 years old. As a therapist, I have experience with children on the spectrum or who have other...
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Haylee S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$55/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a graduate from Pitzer College and Claremont Graduate University. My bachelor is a double major in human biology and psychology with an emphasis in child development with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My graduate degree is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in finance. I...

Meghan M. says "Haylee is such an awesome tutor. She is patient and relates to the kiddos so they have fun while learning. My son passed his math final and his senior of...

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Monica M.

Spanish, Elementary Math, And English Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Enthusiastic Spanish tutor with a passion for helping children learn and grow. * Native-level fluency in Spanish and English. * Create engaging lessons that make learning Spanish fun and interactive. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation, smoke-free. Contact me to discuss your child's needs!
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Annie S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello. I have a BA in education from the University of San Diego. In College I worked as a teacher's assistant in a second grade class and was in charge of teaching students language arts skills and lessons. I completed practicing in Visual and Performing Arts, Special Education, Math and Science, and Reading and Writing. I have...

Amanda H. says "Anastasia is just what I needed for my ADD kiddo. She's calm, quiet and kind and patiently keeps my kid on track while they do their homework. I'm...

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Amaya G.

Part-time Tutoring

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience
I graduated with honors from UCSD with a degree in English literature and a minor in law. While at UCSD I was awarded the Sherley Williams Memorial Award for graduating with the highest honors within the English honors department. I am currently studying for the LSAT in order to apply to law school. I also have a certificate...

Frank U. says "Amaya has been tutoring our two high school age daughters in writing for the past three months. She is patient and kind, and gently explains writing...

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  • 200 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.79/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.7

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Reading Tutors in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 207 reviews of the 202 listed reading tutors

Joanna S.

We hired Joanna to tutor our 7 y/o twins (2nd graders) a little over a month ago. After our first call I knew that we were getting much more...

- Patricia G.

Nickolas C.

I can’t say enough enough great things about Nick and his tutoring services. We have gone through several tutors, and unfortunately, none...

- Care member

Alma O.

Alma has been tutoring my son in math and other subjects for over a year. She is very good about explaining the steps of each math problem...

- Valerie J.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in San Diego, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in San Diego, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.79 per hour as of July 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 202 reading tutors in San Diego, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, 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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