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Stephanie W.

Child Educator & Nanny

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I enjoy cooking, reading, gardening, DIY projects, painting & crafts, and staying active. Animals have a special place in my heart; I have rescue cats whom I adore, as well as foster cats I take in from time to time. I am the oldest of 7 and have 20-month-old daughter of my own, so I've had a lot of experience with all...

Emily T. says "Stephanie was truly awesome with my two busy boys. They totally loved her! She was punctual, professional, kept them engaged and sent me pictures...

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Hi My Name Is Charity.

Ventura, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am passionate about working with children and senior citizens. I love helping people and seeing a smile on their faces I am nurturing caring, gentle, and professional. At the age of 21 I started working for LA babysitters Guild and I stayed on with this agency for 20 years. I have collaborated with fairy maids and a...
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Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have lots of experience for helping you out with your little ones, while you enjoy your stay at The Ojai Valley Inn. I live right up the street! I bring books, toys for meet n greet time . I have a love for children, Mother of 4 all grown & now I have time to help with yours. Born in Ojai. Love walks, crafts reading & taking...

James M. says "Starla is incredible - we were in town for a wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn and needed someone for Friday/Saturday to be with our infant (4 months old)....

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Part Time Tutor And Caregiver Available

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
I have tutor experience teaching English and elementary education abroad, and as an older sibling am a natural and patient homework helper!
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Santa Paula, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Nidia. I am a reliable, honest, punctual, caring, responsible, and creative caregiver. I have nine years of paid experience as a caregiver, as well as personal experience raising my own children. I have cared for children of various ages, from newborns to 10-year-olds. I hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology,...

Sonya L. says "We hired Nidia through Care.com in 2019 to care for our infant son and preschooler as I returned to work from maternity leave. She has remained with us...

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Child Care

Ojai, CA

4.8(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently teaching a toddler/ preschool program at a Montessori school. I also was the infant teacher for 5 years as well. I have all the Early Education/Child Development requirements (ECE and (CDA) along with being First Aid/CPR pediatric certified. I am also a mother of three.. 2 grown adult boys 27 and 24 along with a...

Christo A. says "Jeannette is amazing! She is terrific with our 2-month old. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, mature, and really good at her job! When our baby...

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Reading, Math And Study Skills

Santa Paula, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have provided one to one instruction to struggling students for over 30 years. My areas of specialization include reading, math, and study skills to students of all ages. I am fully credentialed with a specialist credential and a Masters Degree in Education. I have been the Director of a schoolwide Title 1 intervention...

Paul H. says "Ed M. is a dedicated and creative professional who works effectively with a diverse population of students."

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Part-time Tutor/Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am currently getting my Master of Business Administration degree at Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Got Bachelor's in teaching. Worked with children, teenagers and youth. Helped a local family with 5 kids under 5 (5, 3, 2-year-olds and newborn twins) for 1, 5 years as a family assistant, nanny, and a homeschool tutor. I...
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Full Of Life, Compassionate Caregiver!

Oxnard, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hi, I am currently on summer break going into my second year of college, taking a few online classes this break, but hoping to fill up some of my extra time by taking care of little ones, or even pets!! This will be my first time taking care of children at a home setting, but not looking after them in general. I have volunteered...
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Playful, Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-time Work

Ojai, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a voice actor looking for some part time work between jobs. I have extensive experience babysitting and teaching mommy-and-me classes. I bring a gentle, warm, curious, and kind energy into the room. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, perceptive, and playful. I like working with kids because...
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Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a professional nanny, personal assistant and postpartum doula. I love nurturing children of all ages! I have had the privilege of working with over 47 families since COVID. Including working at the Miramar. I specialize in infants and children with special needs. My own sons are 21 and 24 years old. They went to Montecito...
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Full Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

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$51/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Greetings: I am very interested in your Nanny position. In 1986 I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family in New York. The two children were 4-month-old boy and 4 year girl. Two years later I moved to Montecito, California. My responsibilities for the next 7 years were to carefully help the children develop and grow. I worked...
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Carpinteria, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I absolutely love kids and I've been babysitting for years, I have tutored kids, babysat them, and cared for them. I have been a middle school art teacher as well so have experience with kids in a lot of areas. I love pets, I have had a bunch of them myself and have no issue with them. I've grown up teaching myself and taking...
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Camarillo, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life. I was a nanny for a few years to 2 wonderful sweet boys (found on Care) that I am now a godmother to, I have babysat numerous children of differing ages ranging from 6mos.-14 years old. My past experience also includes being a teachers aid at a...
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Ojai, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Melanie. I have cared for all ages for many years. It is important for children to feel loved and heard; I value their wisdom, innocence, enthusiasm, and unique perspective. I am interactive, present, and support them in exploring their imagination, feelings, intuition, and environment. I make sure their physical...
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Oxnard, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Liliana! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic babysitter who loves creating a safe and fun environment for kids. I have experience caring for children of different ages, from toddlers to pre-teens, and I enjoy engaging them with games, crafts, outdoor play, and reading. Parents can count on me to be reliable,...
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Tutor (SAT Math, Math, English, Etc.)

Oxnard, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Michael is a sophomore at Yale University currently offering tutoring services. Michael has tutored students in one-on-one settings for three years, working at a tutoring clinic and tutoring via during the pandemic, in grades Kindergarten through 11th. Michael was Valedictorian of my high school's graduating class and scored in...
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Oxnard, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Mirian and I recently earned my bachelor's from CSUCI in liberal studies with an emphasis in teaching and learning. I have been caring for kids since I was 18; I would take care of my little cousins, nephews, brother, etc. Furthermore, I have experience working directly with children ranging from infants all the way up...
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Part-time Services Available

Camarillo, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Two graduate degrees, 12 years of teaching experience. Work experience as a language teacher and a school counselor.
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Tutor

Camarillo, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am an academic honors student looking to tutor children up to 8th grade. I love would love to help and guide your child to be a better student.
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  • 51 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.27/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.4

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ventura, CA

Reading Tutors in Ventura, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 51 listed reading tutors

Stephanie W.

Stephanie was truly awesome with my two busy boys. They totally loved her! She was punctual, professional, kept them engaged and sent me...

- Emily T.

Starla S.

Starla is incredible - we were in town for a wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn and needed someone for Friday/Saturday to be with our infant (4...

- James M.

Nidia L.

We hired Nidia through Care.com in 2019 to care for our infant son and preschooler as I returned to work from maternity leave. She has...

- Sonya L.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ventura, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ventura, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $24.27 per hour as of November 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 22 reading tutors in Ventura, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura, 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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