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51 reading tutors are listed in Watsonville, CA
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of June 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
What others are saying about reading tutors in Watsonville, CA
Marcela is absolutely awesome!! She was on time for the job and my son (who doesn’t always take to new people right away) took to her…
Review for Marcela O. by Care member
Carlene was our daughter's nanny from age 6-15 months. She is trustworthy, upbeat, experienced, flexible, easy to talk to, and became our…
Review for Carlene C. by Selina M.
Jasmine is excellent at structuring an engaging tutoring session. She was able to get my 8-year-old on task and reviewing the next grade…
Review for Jasmine Z. by Dinasha C.
Reading tutors in Watsonville, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Marcela, 28 years old - Fluent in Portuguese English and a medium Spanish
I have two bachelor's degree and am working toward a degree in health. I am creative, vibrant, flexible, and understanding. I am excellent at listening to and observing kids, which helps me learn about them and their needs to be the best caretaker I can...
Marcela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marcela is absolutely awesome!! She was on time for the job and my son (who doesn’t always take to new people right away) took to her instantly!! They had a great time!! She sent me pictures of what they were doing and overall kept me updated on everything. I...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have 10 years experience nannying children ages 3 months- 4 years old. I love being a part of little ones life; to positively influence and bring joy to their lives. As a musician, nature lover, certified Holistic Health Coach, and yogi, I bring fun and creativity each day. With toddlers, I encourage movement activities and...
Carlene can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carlene was our daughter's nanny from age 6-15 months. She is trustworthy, upbeat, experienced, flexible, easy to talk to, and became our daughter's best friend. She gave guidance on age-appropriate things to work on with our child, has a magic touch with getting a...
Selina M.
Hi there! If you haven't found a nanny, I would love to meet you. I do charge $35 an hour due to my credentials and experience and am currently a nanny for two families and can give you their contact info as a reference. I've raised three kids of my own. I have my teaching credentials and taught elementary school for 7 years.
I...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have 3 years experience working as Math tutor at high school and even started my own business offering additional tutoring for the same students at the school after school. I can Tutor K-12 Math , English, and possible other subjects depending on their needs
5.0
"Jasmine is excellent at structuring an engaging tutoring session. She was able to get my 8-year-old on task and reviewing the next grade level curriculum during the summer months. She is very kind and easy to make arrangements with as well as organized, punctual,...
Dinasha C.
Erika M.
Aptos, CA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter Available Three Days A Week And A Few Nights & Also On Weekends
5.0
(18)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Erika and I'm from Brazil.
I am a full-time student at Cabrillo College - majoring in Early Childhood Education.
My daily activities with kids consist of feeding, playing, reading, dancing, singing, bathing, nap time, drop off/pickups from school/activities, cleaning/meal preparation and laundry for kids, etc.
I...
Erika can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Erika is hands down the best nanny you could ever ask for. She has watched our 15 month old boy for nearly a year now and it is amazing all that she has taught him. She is a student of early child education, has taught him multiple languages, and how to express...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been a babysitter since I was 13 and can provide numerous positive referrals. I love kids and encouraging them to explore, create, and interact with the world around them in positive and meaningful ways. I have two degrees one in Sociology, and another Social Justice and Cultural Studies with a minor in theatre. I've been a...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"10/10 would hire her again. She arrived on time, took charge of the situation, and day one it felt like she had been babysitting for us forever. She is proactive, kind and fun. My three little ones had a blast with her and I was super impressed."
Jocelyn S.
Megan H.
Aptos, CA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Let me introduce myself My name is Meg!
I have years of experience with kids as I have been a Kayak Guide/Naturalist, Art Camp Instructor, Babysitter, and Tutor. I have babysat and taught kids of all ages through my jobs. Hanging out with kiddos is truly something I enjoy, and my goal is to create a fun experience for...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has been a part time nanny for my 4 year old twins for the past year and we've had a great experience! She's always on time, very reliable and responsive. The kids have a great time playing games with her at home as well as going on adventures on their bikes...
Kimi R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting on and off for the last 15 years. I'm 30 but I've worked as a live in nanny and am experienced with young children.
I currently work in the Elementary School District. In one of my positions, I am in charge of a group of 25 third and forth graders to which I offer enrichment, homework assistance, and...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter was always happy when I left and came back, Gabriella was always sincere regarding the events that took place while she took care of my daughter. Gabriella is very sweet, fun, and I definitely recommend her."
Maggie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have recently retired after 20 years as a kindergarten teacher at Challenger School. I have teaching and tutoring experience with pre-k through 3rd grade level material. I dedicated my life to crafting young, bright minds, and would love to continue to do so in my retirement.
5.0
"We began working with Shardi, (Mrs M) 2 years ago and she quickly became an essential part of our son's education and our family.
Shardi saved us. Our son is bright but due to a less-than-stellar school experience he was missing all core skills. Enter Shardi-...
Estelle M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a responsible, patient, playful, and experienced caregiver, then give me a call! I have extensive childcare and teaching experience. I love outdoor excursions and am very energetic, but also enjoy soft reading time, imaginative play, and crafts.
I have years of baby - toddler care experience, and have...
Rena can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Rena is a real treasure! After an initial tour of how I care and comfort my newborn, Rena took over cuddling and interacting with my daughter. She figured out the baby carrier that I couldn't. And made sure baby stayed awake to eat all her formula. Rena has a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because they amaze me with how smart they are! I was very nearly a preschool teacher and I absolutely love watching that age group figure out how things work and problem solve. Older kids are great to work with because they generally want to help out if there's younger kids and if not then we get to just...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily took great care of our 11 months old baby when we were on vacation in Santa Cruz. It felt really safe to leave him with her and we would definitely hire her again if we come back :)"
Matilda W.
Jacklyn C.
San Martin, CA
$75/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Tutor In Multiple Disciplines Available Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began tutoring students in March of 2009 in a broad range of subject areas including: various levels of math, science, French, English, social studies as well as the writing of research projects and presentations.
The students that I have worked with over the years have ranged from elementary school through college. I am...
5.0
"Jackie has tutored my high school daughter for over a year in French, algebra and geometry. She is consistently reliable."
Jayne M.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently work as an instructional assistant in public schools: working directly with children in classrooms, aiding in their learning.
I've spent the last year teaching scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! Before that, I was teaching Marine Biology and scuba diving to kids 10-17 on Catalina Island! In the...
Zareah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children and I love Zareah. She always goes above and beyond what is expected of her. I would highly recommend her to all who need a sitter."
Kyle M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In addition to raising my own two children, I have worked as a preschool teacher for over 20 years in the El Dorado Hills area. I love watching children learn, grow, and blossom with their own unique potential. Kids of ALL ages have always been my passion. I love ALL things active and outdoors. I also love arts and crafts,...
Jenny can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"If we could have one nanny for the rest of time - it would be Ms. Jenny. She came into our lives as our nanny but quickly became more than that. She is a bright spot in our family. Ms. Jenny is fantastic with children- engages them, teaches them, makes them...
Kymberly H.
Jennifer S.
San Jose, CA
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving, Energetic, Trustworthy, Mother Of Three Available To Care For Your Pride And Joy
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jennifer. I am a mother of 3 wonderful young teens; 2 girls and a boy. In addition, I have 11 younger brothers and sisters who I helped raise and watched grow into adulthood. This early experience in childcare, being surrounded by children in a large family, gave me the background and instilled a passion in me for...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenn has been working for us for over a year now and we all love her. My son is 2 1/2 now and he is excited to see her every time. She has been very reliable. Jenn has helped reinforce skills; teaches him numbers, letters, and plays learning games with him. She...
Marianna S.
Linda K.
Marina, CA
$26-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Linda and I am 20 years old. I'm currently a junior at California State University Monterey Bay. I've gained childcare experience by working as a Teacher's Assistant at a preschool. I was in a classroom of 3-5-year-olds and worked during their summer school program for 2-5-year-olds. I have babysat for children 1...
Linda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda is a creative, engaged, mature and responsible sitter. She was tasked with taking care of our three school age children while we stayed at a hotel, and did an excellent job planning activities for them ahead of time, bringing some art supplies and games. She...
Amy D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sira, I have lived and raised my family here in SC 50 years. I have been a full time Nanny for the last 2 years working with several families as needed. I have done drop in care, overnight care, newborn care, morning and afternoon care with kids all age, full day care I have 40 years of experience with caring...
Sira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sira was absolutely fantastic!! She expertly took care of my grandson, who is 16 months old. My grandson was immediately smitten with Sira, drawn to her calm and cheerful demeanor. He was delighted to share his toys with her and snuggled close when they were...
Care member
I am a recently retired elementary school teacher who is looking for a part-time nanny position. I mainly taught 2nd grade but majored in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy engaging children in thought provoking activities and always bring a bag of activities with me to keep children focused and entertained. Some activities...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for children ages 1-12 for four years and I love it! I am reliable and am very good at keeping kids occupied through games, crafts, reading, etc. I have received my Associates degree in Communications, and am continuing studying at UCSC in preparation for a career in teaching or social work.
Serena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Gabrielle H.
Marina, CA
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun, Patient, & Loving Caregiver! Comfortable With Multiple Children And Pets!
Hi! I'm Gabrielle. I am currently a graduate student at CSUMB for Speech & Language Pathology. I previously worked as a RBT with children with Autism and other disabilities from ages 3-18 as well as SPED preschool teacher. I am an energetic, fun, and patient caregiver! I love sports as I played basketball growing up and enjoy...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Watsonville, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Watsonville, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Watsonville, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $31.00 per hour as of June 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 Watsonville, CA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Watsonville, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Watsonville 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 Watsonville that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Watsonville, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 51 listed reading tutors.