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Carol S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have many years of experience in editing my children's high school IB English papers and College essays. I'm very patient and feel that I'm a knowledgeable tutor.
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Rosalie B.

Social Work Student Available Evenings and Weekends

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with all ages of children for several years as a baby sitter, tutor, mentor and counselor. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently working on my masters in social work. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and was an EMT for an ambulance company in New York for four years. I am fluent in...

Christina G. says "My boys really liked her a lot! Rosalie is a very kind woman, who really seems to have a huge heart for children. We're very happy with her service!...

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Patti B.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have raised 4 flourishing motivated kids. I teach pilates & I am a passionate PT photographer. I have time and would love to help raise your babies. Newborn to teens -Story times, parks, practices, homework, cooking, light house work/ house manager I can do it all and enjoy the process. Would love to see if we are a...

Care Member says "High energy, always on time, amazing with kids! "

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Ashley S.

Experienced CFD Major/ Child Development Professional

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Ashlee and I have been working in childcare for the last 10 years as a professional nanny, tutor, and educator. As an undergraduate student at SDSU, I completed a program in Early Childhood Development, gaining extensive knowledge and experience caring for children ages 0-5 years old. Besides working as a...

Jeni J. says "Ashlee is absolutely incredible. She started caring for my son when he was 7 mos. old. He is now 18 mos. and loves her like she is a part of the family. She...

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Caitlin A.

Babysitter/Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old. I worked part-time for the YMCA and a resort. My past jobs include a learning center and a childcare center at a kids gym where I was either a teacher or assisted the teacher. I love caring for children of all ages. I am first aid/CPR certified, have experience with newborns,...

Bijan Z. says "Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She...

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Sarah S.

Reliable. Caring. Trustworthy. Fun.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Sarah and I'm a German native! I moved to California two years ago to teach German and Spanish at a German school/Christian School. It has always been on my heart to move temporarily to another country - so here I am! I pursued a teaching degree in Germany due to my love of working with children/teenagers 5. 5 years...

Heidi P. says "Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!"

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Carol S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a retired RN, who specialized in critical care, emergency, obstetrics, and pediatrics. I raised two children while living in Japan. I have many years of experience taking care on of infants to high school age. I have a safe car and an excellent driving record. In addition, I have experience picking children up from school,...
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Jenni A.

Patient And Reliable Tutoring

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Jenni and I'm currently a third-year student at Marymount Manhattan College. With my previous experience working with young kids, I am a great after school tutor for any age. In addition, I have had the opportunity to complete many AP courses in high school, making me a good tutor for high schoolers as well. These...
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Ok Gi A.

- General Tutoring Titles K-3 Patient And Support Tutor Focused On Literacy And Math Growth, Art.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$34/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patience, motivated, kind. I like tutoring because I just graduated bachelor science: Child and Adolescent Development at Cal State University Fullerton, I want to get job. I'm looking for a job that tutoring or nanny, or language Korean. I started tutoring when Jun 15, 2025. In my spare time,...
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Karen S.

Special Needs Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Karen. I have approximately 1 years experience working with children with special needs. I have completed a certificate at Crossroads of Learning for tutoring. I mainly have English arts experience, and prefer elementary school children where I have the most experience. I am highly dependable, resourceful, and...
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Si Si H.

I Am A Chemical Engineering 4.0 Student Who Tutors At The College's Tutoring Center.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a tutor since I was in high school. I do test prepping, K-12 all subjects, college precalculus and calculus one. My tutoring sessions are done with 1 hour of free lesson and then we go from there. I would love to help your child succeed. I can also caregiver. I am a chemical engineering student who is working at my...
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Lexi M.

Engaging Tutor And Grade Booster!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Lexi and I love teaching kids the "boring" things like math and science! I have been pursuing my Bachelors of Science part-time while working full time as an assistant, nanny, and tutor. I have a very flexible schedule, love doing (clean and safe!) science experiments, and will help your student understand (not...
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Shelby W.

Former Teacher, Now Tutor!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$50/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Let's master our schoolwork from home! I tutor students virtually and in-person in Reading Fundamentals, Phonics, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Math. I have my Master's of Arts in Teaching and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Chapman University. I was a teacher for four years here in Orange County,...
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Paolet G.

Experienced Spanish Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
With a strong background in language education and a genuine passion for fostering a love of learning, I am confident in my ability to provide personalized and engaging Spanish instruction tailored to the unique needs of your family. As a dedicated Spanish tutor, I understand the importance of creating a positive and...
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Vanessa L.

I Tutor Spanish And Elementary Students!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm completing unpaid fieldwork hours as a pre-K-12 school counselor-in-training during the day and looking for part-time work, such as tutoring gigs. Grade Potential recently hired me to tutor K-12 kids in Spanish (all levels) and elementary subjects. While I wait for clients to be assigned to me, I'm open to tutoring...
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Nobuko S.

Tutor (Reading/Math/English)

Costa Mesa, CA

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$60/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Nobuko. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher and have my Master's. I have taught 5th grade in Newport Mesa Unified, 3rd grade in Irvine Unified, and 3rd grade at an international school in South Korea. I specialize in Reading and Math instruction at the elementary level and work with students learning...
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Alana W.

Part-time Tutor Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
I am currently in graduate school for speech-language pathology and audiology. My degree does specialize in language and literacy. Therefore I can tutor for reading and writing. I work at an elementary school twice a week as a Speech Therapy intern where I work with children on vocabulary, reading, writing, and any other area...
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Kayla M.

Part-time Nanny And Tutor Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have worked as an Elementary tutor part-time for over two years as well as a German tutor. The subjects include: English, German, Writing, Reading, Math, Science, History, and Art.
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Avalon M.

Tutor!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Avalon and I am a tutor. I have had experience with elementary tutoring for 3 years. I just moved back to Orange County after graduating college at USD and am looking for part-time opportunities. I have access to a car, am CPR-certified, and am looking to start tutoring again.
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Rianna B.

Friendly And Fun Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I have a bachalors degree in elementary education, a minor in visual art , and a pre liminary teaching credential and over 5 years of experience teaching kids. I charge $30-45 an hour depending on whether it is homework help or intervention help :)
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  • 80 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.29/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 80 listed tutors

Rosalie B.

My boys really liked her a lot! Rosalie is a very kind woman, who really seems to have a huge heart for children. We're very happy with her...

- Christina G.

Patti B.

High energy, always on time, amazing with kids!

- Care member

Ashley S.

Ashlee is absolutely incredible. She started caring for my son when he was 7 mos. old. He is now 18 mos. and loves her like she is a part of...

- Jeni J.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Costa Mesa, CA

Hiring a tutor in Costa Mesa, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.29 per hour as of July 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 80 tutors in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Costa Mesa 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 80 tutors near you in Costa Mesa, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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