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Gina G.

Recent College Graduate Tutor!

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I'm a caring, dependable, and fun-loving educator with 7 years of experience working with children from preschool through high school. I hold a B. S. in Biology from UC Riverside and a Master's degree in Educational Technology from the University of La Verne, along with my teaching credential. I've worn many hats over...

Gadeer M. says "We Enjoy Gina a lot. She comes to tutor my 8 year old. And my daughter feels very comfortable with her. Gina is great at explaining things to my...

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Kirstin J.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
I've worked with children grades 1-6 for over 4 years as an entertainment ranger and counselor for Adventures in Writing Camp and as a teachers aid for John Hopkins University's Elementary school program. I supervise students during their lunch and leisure hours, escort them to and aid them in classes, help them with their...
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Carol S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Carol and I am a retired nurse and teacher. I taught English as a second language for over 15 years. I specialize in teaching middle school and high school students struggling with English language arts. I have also tutored elementary students that struggle to read and write. I am a very patient and dedicated...
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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
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Kirstin J.

Babysitter Available In Torrance/Redondo Beach Area

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I'm a recent elementary credential graduate serving the Orange County area. I am just starting out in my teaching career, and still have full availability throughout the year to help families like you! I previously worked as a full-time nanny for 3+ years for a family of 4! I have worked with kids since I was in...

Allison A. says "Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as...

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Patti B.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Carol S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Gillian F.

Responsible + Fun Babysitter With Over Three Years Of Experience.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I am a dependable, patient, and fun person who has over three years of experience caring for children. I can help with a variety of tasks like housekeeping, preparing meals, homework, online school, swimming supervision, etc. I am able to create a safe + fun environment for your children. With all my experience, I am...

Holly C. says "Gillian is incredible! She has watched my 2 daughters and they have such a great time with them! My son also has down syndrome and Gillian is incredibly...

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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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Julia P.

Elementary Level Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I am a graduate student at Cal State Long Beach currently in my Teaching Credential Program! I am student teaching in a Kindergarten class in Long Beach. I love reading and am planning on getting a Master's Degree in teaching reading to elementary age students.
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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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Zahra P.

Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$50/hr
2 years experience
Current Nursing tutor for the past 2+ years on an online platform where I teach college age students in various subjects such as Nursing research, Pharmacology, and English. Nursing graduate who obtained a BS degree in Public Health and a MSN in Nursing. I am knowledgeable, have a warm and friendly demeanor, and most importantly...
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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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Emily V.

Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have experience tutoring in social sciences, math, science, drama, and primarily English. I have helped with middle school, elementary school, and the first two years of high school. I also have experience with special education and learning disabilities.
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William K.

Multi Subject Math Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$80/hr
6 years experience
My name is William. I am a Linguistics Major and Mathematics Minor graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an alumnus of both Harbor Day Elementary/Middle School and Corona Del Mar High School. I have three years of tutoring experience with children across many different grade levels. All of my students...
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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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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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Casey A.

Tutor/Homeschool Teacher

Costa Mesa, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
With a Master's in Education and 12 years of classroom teaching experience, I bring both expertise and heart to every tutoring session. As a young mom, I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and connection when working with kids. I'm currently seeking very part-time work with a local family and would love to...
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Jenna R.

Personal Tutor

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have my bachelors in Early Childhood Development from the University of Washington and I am at the tail end of earning my elementary teaching credential from CSULB. I have 200+ hours of observation of students in preschools up to 5th grade. I did student teaching in 2nd and 3rd grade and am currently a substitute teacher in...
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Klara P.

Part-time Spanish/Science Tutor Available!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm a 26-yo recent college grad (BA Spanish, BA Physics) and full-time environmental scientist looking to tutor or teach Spanish. Most recently, I taught Spanish language and grammar to kids K-5 at Baywood Elementary School, a Dual Language Immersion school. Additionally, I have experience volunteering at Pacheco...
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  • 82 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.49/hr as of November 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 16 reviews of the 82 listed tutors

Gina G.

We Enjoy Gina a lot. She comes to tutor my 8 year old. And my daughter feels very comfortable with her. Gina is great at explaining things...

- Gadeer M.

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.

Kirstin J.

Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger...

- Allison A.

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 $26.49 per hour as of November 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 82 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 82 tutors near you in Costa Mesa, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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