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60 reading tutors are listed in Torrance, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Torrance, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexsa and I am a senior in college. I have tutored numerous students throughout the past 5 years and love to help kids with school! Feel free to contact me :)
5.0
"Alexsa is an excellent tutor. She's intelligent, reliable, and patient. She tutored my 8th grade son in reading, writing, and time management with his school work. In addition, she's very personable and helped with his self-confidence. It's been a pleasure working...
Michelle V.
I have always been a book worm. Math, History , Science and English are my strongest subjects. I also speak, read and write Spanish at an intermediate level. I have completed three levels of calculus and have very strong reading comprehension and writing skills. I am well educated in American History. I have taken and completed...
Hi my name is Janaiya. Being a senior in high college, I have obtained various skills throughout my educational journey. I have taken AP english, history, and science courses for all 4 years of my college career, all of which I have maintained A s. I have used my set of skills to tutor children of various ages so that they may...
Hi! I'm Abby E, I am currently studying political science and economics at UCSB, and I am going into my second year there! I would love to help with any subject, but I specialize in math (up to multi-variable calculus), essay help and economics. I have been tutoring for about 2 years, mostly with high school math and chemistry....
Hello, my name is Uche and I'm a 28-year-old Stanford University graduate who was a teacher at the Bing Nursery for children in Palo Alto, California for 4 years as well as a teacher at Montessori schools. I worked with kids from ages 3 to 7 creating their curricula, focusing their mindset and overseeing snack time, recess and a...
4.5
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have great qualifications:
-enough Early Childhood Education credits to be a teacher
-11 years experience working with children of all ages as a nanny, behavior therapist and tutor
-Spanish speaking and able to teach this beautiful language
- I am health conscious, healthy cooking, exercise and...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Very attentive and caring. Very patient. Good knowledge in positive behavior."
Richard D.
Varya T.
Torrance, CA
$18-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Behavioral Therapist & Caring Mom Seeling Part-Time Babysitting Opportunities
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced behavioral therapist looking for part-time babysitting opportunities
15+ Years in Behavioral therapy with children 3+
Mom with Baby Care experience
I am reliable and caring. If your child needs some assistance with homework, I'm here to help.
Love animals, reading, yoga, hiking and music
Please don't...
Varya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Varya is amazing! She is so good with my 17 month old. She always tidies up his toys and we don’t even ask this of her. She consistently goes above and beyond. She really is the only babysitter we truly trust."
Care member
Saiyada H.
Torrance, CA
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Morning And All Day On Weekends.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over a 2 years, to a wonderful 3 and 5-year-old, and have been babysitting/nannying for about 10 years. I have great experience with tutoring, cooking, cleaning, and looking after children and teenagers of all ages. I am available for both drop offs and pickups and am willing to run errands for my...
Saiyada can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I am a recent college graduate who is looking for a nannying position. I have worked with many different families in the area. I love child-care and have been doing it since I was 16 years old. I am a fun and reliable person who has all the patience the world for kids! I enjoy arts/crafts, outdoor play and...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We needed a nanny for our two year old girl and boy and Pamela really helped us out. She was patient, attentive, fun and our kids loved drawing, doing DIYs, and playing with her. I will definitely be hiring her again."
Anna Z.
Isleide F.
Torrance, CA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Izzy! I love working with kids and helping them grow, learn, and be happy. I've spent five years caring for children of all ages, and it's the most rewarding thing I've ever done.
Living in South Bay is a dream for me. I enjoy being part of a friendly, family-focused community. I love taking kids to parks, the beach, or...
5.0
"Izzy was wonderful with our 2 year old daughter. She showed up on time and was very communicative before and during her time with us."
Kelsey L.
Tesla M.
Torrance, CA
$18-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I love kids and I am a very hard worker. My hours are flexible. I come from a huge family with lots of kids and I am usually the go-to sitter . I am really good at helping out with homework and am certified in CPR and First Aid. I love reading, baking and crafts and am very patient.
Toni C.
Torrance, CA
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! I'm Toni , but I go by TK ! I love spending my time teaching and looking after children. I have 3 years of professional experience in childcare & 2 years in tutoring, more including taking care of my younger siblings. I have experience specifically with children with ASD & Asperger's. I am willing to do light...
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Julie K.
Torrance, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Julie, I am 19 years old studying to become a travel nurse. I enjoy cleaning/organizing, doing crafts, reading, helping with homework, coloring, going for walks, playing outside, doing puzzles, and other brain engaging activities.
I love how babysitting unleashes my inner child, and there's nothing more...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids forever. I started in high school when I worked at my Aunt's daycare and have loved working with kids ever since. In high school I stated baby sitting some of my teachers kids on the weekends and after school. Once I got into college I volunteered at Roosevelt Elementary school. At the elementary...
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sydney S.
Torrance, CA
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with a strong commitment to nurturing children's development. My creative and friendly personality makes it easy for me to build trust and rapport with children of all ages.
I have eight years of experience in childcare, including teaching and nanny experience, and I'm comfortable caring for up to four children...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Danika M.
Torrance, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a 24-year-old currently working during my gap year between undergrad and grad school. I started working with kids as a teenager by babysitting on weekends, but have over 5 years of tutoring experience and professionally working with children with special needs. I have recently returned from Germany, where I was a nanny...
Danika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hoda G.
Torrance, CA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello I'm Hoda, I believe that a babysitter plays a very important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience with multiple children at once and worked with many families at the same time! I enjoy being around children of all ages, sharing new experiences with...
Hoda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.6
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Available for babysitting and nanny position. Mature, dependable and high-energy with a genuine love for children.
A 7 year track record of providing compassionate care to newborns, toddlers, and young adults. A mother of 2 myself.
I Provide parents with a commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of children. ALL ABOUT...
Anmol can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
3.0
"Very skilled at caring for infants, but we had trouble with communication and late notices for cancellations. "
Care member
Joan W.
Long Beach, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a recently retired elementary school teacher. I taught school for 37 years and enjoyed every moment of working with children. I also raised my daughter, who is 24 years old now, as a single parent, and those were wonderful years.
Joan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Joan is kind, honest, dependable. I can speak to her loyalty as a friend of 64 years. She's devoted to children as her over 3 decades teaching young children would indicate. In addition, Joan has a vivacious personality and would be a delight for any children -...
Susan S.
Judith T.
Redondo Beach, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Judy! I have over 6 years of work experience working as a nanny. I've worked with kids of all ages, from newborns to preteens. I also worked at the YMCA as a youth fit instructor. I instructed sport classes and other specialty classes like arts & crafts, fun & cooking and science classes. I also have experience...
Judith can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing! I was so nervous to leave my baby and she came in immediately established a connection by playing with my son and made the leaving process easy. Great on communication and went above and beyond with play activity’s. "
Care member
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Torrance, CA
Alexsa H.
5.0
Alexsa is an excellent tutor. She's intelligent, reliable, and patient. She tutored my 8th grade son in reading, writing, and time management with his school work. In addition, she's very personable and helped with his self-confidence. It's been a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend her as...
- Michelle V.
Erika L.
5.0
Erika is great with our little guy. She keeps him very engaged and happy when staying with her. He always has a great time and loves spending time with Erika! We would recommend her to anyone!
- Chris H.
Varya T.
5.0
Varya is an absolute gem! She is trustworthy, dependable, kind, fun, and a wonderful babysitter to my two boys. One of my boys is nonverbal with autism and he lights up every time Varya comes over. She's one of the best caregivers we've ever had!
- Care member
Pamela P.
5.0
We needed a nanny for our two year old girl and boy and Pamela really helped us out. She was patient, attentive, fun and our kids loved drawing, doing DIYs, and playing with her. I will definitely be hiring her again.
- Anna Z.
Isleide F.
5.0
Izzy was wonderful with our 2 year old daughter. She showed up on time and was very communicative before and during her time with us.
- Kelsey L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Torrance, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Torrance, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Torrance, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $24.12 per hour as of April 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Torrance, CA?
Care.com currently has 17 reading tutors in Torrance, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Torrance 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 Torrance that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Torrance, CA?
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 Torrance 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Torrance, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Torrance, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Torrance, CA can I hire?
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.
Ratings for Torrance, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Torrance, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.