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Ingryd A.

Gilroy, CA

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$29/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Ingryd and caring for children is something I truly love. Over the past few years, I've had the joy of working with kids of different ages, from babies to school-aged children. Most recently, I spent two years as an au pair and now work as a paraeducator with Transitional Kindergarten students, which has given me...
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Tutor Help Available!

San Martin, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I am a person with a passion for working with children. I've worked with kids ranging in all ages in many different settings. I grew up exposed to people with autism, down syndrome and other special needs. I love the fun and energy someone with special needs can bring to life. I have a passion for taking on challenging...
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Salinas, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! I'm a dedicated second-grade teacher with expertise in phonics and fostering early reading skills. I've successfully facilitated after school small group interventions for 4th graders, helping them achieve grade-level proficiency in math and language. I've also worked as an early intervention specialist, focusing on...
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Tutor/Editor

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced tutor, and I have worked in education in Santa Cruz County for over 30 years. I have taught and substituted grades 1-12. I am familiar with California Content Standards. I am trained in the best strategies for making curriculum materials accessible and enjoyable. I have expertise in supporting students to...
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Substitute Teacher With Psychology Degree Available For Tutoring In All Subjects

Gilroy, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have extensive experience working with children from pre school to 12th grade both here in the US as well as in Japan for 2 years. I speak Japanese and also studied French for a couple years. I can tutor in a variety of subjects as well as coach/teach individuals about how to learn and implement effective studies skills...
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Experienced Early Childhood Educator, Available All M-F.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hi there, I'm Cloey! I am a Santa Cruz local with a passion for supporting the families in my community. I currently work as a mental health counselor, though I have spent the past 10 years caring for children aged 3 months to 10 years as both a preschool teacher and nanny. I truly miss working with kiddos, and I am ideally...
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Credentialed Teacher

Gilroy, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have always enjoyed helping people overcome their educational challenges, even when I was a student myself. In high school I volunteered to tutor struggling bilingual students in pre-algebra and algebra before school in the morning. I have tutored friends, colleagues and fellow students. In 2008, I became a credentialed...
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Loving Sitter And Fun Personality

Santa Cruz, CA

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$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hello parents my names Cassie! I am a 24-year-old experienced nanny. I love all things outdoors, arts, music, and reading. I have done child care for about 6 years. I have loads of experience working with children from the ages 3 and up. I have worked at daycares, teaching kids how to snowboard, tutoring and co-teaching...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi All! I thoroughly enjoy teaching and helping kids with schoolwork. The back and forth and the light-bulb moments when students see something they hadn't before is a such a great feeling. I have my degree in Child Development and have worked in classroom settings, one on one and in small groups.
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French Language

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am currently wishing ti tutor French language; conversation, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, culture. I have worked as grade 2 teacher, home-school teacher K-12, substitute teacher K-12, French language tutor, TEFL/ English instructor. Every student is unique, and so their pathway to success is unique. Understanding a...
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Future Teacher Of America

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as Silly, Fun-loving, and Responsible I like working with kids because I love watching learning happen. I find so much joy in helping kids learn and grow into the people they were meant to be. Kids have such a unique perspective on the world and I really love helping them use what they know to make...
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San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Lauren. I'm passionate about education and have a love for working with children. I am a full time kindergarten teacher in the bay area and absolutely love what I do. I've earned my master's in education and multiple subject teaching credential. Reading stories, creating art projects and exploring nature at...
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Tutor/Lesson Instructor

Salinas, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
I have been a tutor/lesson instructor/teacher for over eight years. I provide help with homework, grading assistance, lesson teaching, and tutoring to children ages 3-13 in all subjects. For ages 14-22 I offer tutoring in anything English, History, Writing, and Speech related. I can also assist with beginner level guitar...
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Certificated Elementary School Teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years teaching experience in both upper and lower elementary, specifically K, 3rd, and 4th grade. I also have experience teaching STEAM and reading intervention. I am passionate about helping students feel confident and successful with school.
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English Tutor - Specializing In Working With Struggling Readers (Beverly Hills/Century City)

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have over half of a decade of experience working as an English teacher and as a tutor with those who struggle with English Language Arts. I have a passion for teaching and a way of working with students that creates a trusting relationship leading to lasting results. In short: I love teaching! Teaching is more than just...
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Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Sierra and I am a holistic nutrition student in Santa Cruz. I have 7 years of experience with child care, in various ages. The last few have been around 2 years old. I have experience in lots of different areas of teaching children as well, I lived and worked in San Francisco as an assistant/teachers aide in a...
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Tutoring

Gilroy, CA

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$50/hr
6 years experience
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with English and Math. I have many year of adolescent experience, previously worked for catholic charity before obtaining my career in becoming a Sonographer. I truly do miss giving back to my community in help the little ones.
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San Jose, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I have had the honor of tutoring and babysitting for a family for the past year. As a family we enjoyed swimming, painting, reading, and walks at the park. I would like to continue caring for our precious ones before I start graduate school.
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Nanny/ Family Caregiver

Salinas, CA

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
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My name is Karina J, and I am a calm, gentle, and nurturing individual, currently 27 years old. With 11 years of experience in the field of education and a strong background in caregiving, I am deeply committed to engaging with children of all ages. I have a passion for teaching arts and crafts, facilitating music and dance...
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Newly Graduated But A Fun Teacher

Marina, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Fresh from college and has done many a variety of science experiments from monitoring lizard populations to analyzing bat poop in a lab and is able to tell kids about what a career in science can look like.
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  • 40 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.67/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Watsonville, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Watsonville, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $31.67 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 3 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.

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.

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.

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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