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Qianah S.

Part Time Tutor

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mentoring and tutoring brings me joy! My areas of expertise are reading and comprehension, studying skills and proofreading. I'm here to help build your self-esteem and confidence through one on one coaching that is tailor made for you to gain knowledge and understanding so you can achieve your goals.

Patricia E. says "Ms.S. is great with young people! Ive known her for years. She was my mentor in high school and now I'm about to be 30 and i can still go to her. She is...

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Kristine A.

Part-Time Tutor

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I am a Colorado state certified teacher in Kinder-6th grade. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Writing and Communication from Wartburg College and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Denver. I love working with children, particularly teaching reading and math. I have 5 years working in Denver...

Kamakshi M. says "Kristine has used relaxed, fun, and well thought out techniques to engage with my kindergartner, and ensured that he is constantly challenging his own...

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Kristine A.

Nanny/Tutor/Babysitter In Columbia

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Kristine and I have been elementary school teacher for 5 years. I recently moved to the Columbia area from Virginia and am interested in babysitting, nannying, or tutoring during the evenings or weekends. Whether or not you have a one time child care need or are looking for a regular tutor, I'd love to learn...

Care Member says "Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be...

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Emily S.

Looking To Provide Long-Term Care

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Emily and I am 29 years old. I have my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree. I have 10 years of childcare and early education experience, working in an educational based daycare, as a nanny and in the public school system. I have spent the past two years working in special education pre k, ages 3-5 primarily...

Lindsey P. says "Emily is AWESOME. So glad we found her and were able to hire her during these crazy times. 100% recommend her for any of your childcare needs. :)"

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Ashley L.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Columbia, SC

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ashley. I have a masters degree in early childhood and elementary education. I love kids and I am also very comfortable with animals too. I have worked with children for over 10 years now ranging from child care settings, schools, tutoring and babysitting! My jobs have included everything from feeding,...
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Isabel G.

Reliable And Caring

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Isabel . I have 4 years of experience working as a Sunday school teacher for 5-12-year-olds, and previous nanny experience. I've also volunteered as a camp counselor for 5-year-olds, and currently tutor kids from elementary to high school. I can help take care of your children, drive them where they need/want...

Gabrielle G. says "Izzy is an amazing young woman! She spent the summer babysitting my boys. She was able to successfully bring my introverted and precocious...

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Kaitlyn H.

About Me

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I am a Senior in college studying nursing. When I was in six grade, I started volunteer in the nursery at my church. After a few years, I "graduated" to the preschool program, which was a lot more active! I enjoyed it so much I continue this until I graduated high school and it was no longer in the area. During this time, I...

Amanda A. says "We hired Kaitlyn as a part-time sitter for our one-year-old and she has been phenomenal! She's very dependable and great with our child. I would highly...

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Auriol Sonia P.

Multi Faceted Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am turoring because I love teaching and have a heart to see students prosper in learning. I teach high school U. S. History and the Constitution with experience in many other areas like law, public policy, finance, and higher education in both the administration and academic areas. My hobbies are writing, playing tennis,...
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Elizabeth Y.

Former Elementary Teacher Available For Tutoring

Columbia, SC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I am a former elementary teacher. I taught 5th grade for a year and a half. I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education which provided me with several internships where I would work one on one with students from 2nd grade-5th grade.
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Ella L.

Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$16/hr
1 year experience
As a President Lists student of the University of South Carolina Honors College, academic success is and always has been important to me. I have maintained a 4. 0 throughout high school and college, made a 1490 on the SAT, and excel in Math and English. I have tutored math for elementary students in the past, and have experience...
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Taylor P.

English Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have had 2 years of tutoring experience. I tutored peers in high school and I am currently working on receiving my English degree from the University of South Carolina where I will then pursue a career in Secondary Education. I love working with kids and all aspects of teaching!
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Andrea V.

The Most Fun Tutor You've Ever Had!

Columbia, SC

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a senior at USC studying biology and Spanish. I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have been a camp counselor and a frequent babysitter, and I love teaching! I was a dancer for 16 years, love being active, and love learning new things! I am a great Spanish conversational partner and can guarantee that I will...
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Anna M.

Hardworking Student And Understanding Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I am a 19-year-old student at the University of South Carolina pursuing a biology degree with a Spanish minor. I plan on attending medical school after my undergrad to become an OB-GYN. I am very passionate about education, so I would love the opportunity to help anyone who needs it when it comes to learning. I have a little...
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Karson W.

Tutoring Services

Columbia, SC

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a college student at the University of South Carolina In Columbia with lots of experience tutoring. I have received A's in all math through Calculus 2, English classes such as Literature and Language and Composition and many other high level courses. I love working with kids and teaching skills to others.
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Emily B.

Eager, Enthusiastic Tutor With Classroom Experience

Columbia, SC

from
$15/hr
I managed an after school and summer school tutoring program for two summers in 2013 and 2014. I also am a Praxis Certified Secondary Math and Science Tutor who worked as an interim 6th grade math teacher prior to moving to Columbia. I love working with K-8 students in all subjects and 9-12 students in science, English-language...
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Olana M.

Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$16/hr
I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves helping others explore and learn specially on the subject/subjects struggling with tutor available. I am well-known for my excellent subject knowledge and providing supportive learning lesson for student who need personal attention and makes learning simple and fun for them.
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Katherine B.

College Graduate Seeking Part Time Tutoring Job

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I've had experience tutoring other students all through college. I also have 5 years of experience coaching children of all ages.
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Jasmine C.

Tutoring Geared Towards You

Columbia, SC

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Jasmine. I am a coastal Carolina University student. I major in psychology and a double minor in criminal justice and journalism. I have been tutoring for 4 1/2 years and I have prior experience in this field. Listed below is all of the things that I specialize in. I started tutoring in high school at local...
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Chiara L.

Engaging And Encouraging Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Nice to meet you! My name is Chiara. The bulk of my experience comes from having worked with kids in an educational setting. However I have been a nanny as well. My diverse background comes from teaching coding to teaching math and English. I absolutely love getting to inspire kids to love academics and education. My experience...
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Mackenzie N.

Tutoring & Lessons

Columbia, SC

from
$16/hr
I have worked with kids in elementary school via being a teachers assistant. I have worked with kids from 1st grade up to 6th grade! I have 2-3 years of experience helping kids with math, science, social studies, reading, etc. I can also do test prep and suggest ways to help remember equations and facts! I love to figure out...
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  • 145 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.76/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC

Tutors in Columbia, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 145 listed tutors

Qianah S.

Ms.S. is great with young people! Ive known her for years. She was my mentor in high school and now I'm about to be 30 and i can still go to...

- Patricia E.

Kristine A.

Kristine has used relaxed, fun, and well thought out techniques to engage with my kindergartner, and ensured that he is constantly...

- Kamakshi M.

Kristine A.

Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her...

- Care member

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Columbia, SC

Hiring a tutor in Columbia, SC on Care.com will cost an average of $16.76 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.

Care.com currently has 145 tutors in Columbia, SC. You can search for tutors by their distance from Columbia and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.

The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Columbia are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Columbia who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.

Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 145 tutors near you in Columbia, SC that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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