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Melody D.

Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience
I have tutored elementary aged children for the past year. At my high school, we have a tutoring program for honor society kids to tutor the fourth and fifth graders in our elementary school. I tutor up to three kids at a time and tutor three times a week. I have been told by the teachers at the school that the kids I tutor have...

Jeremy C. says "Melody is very professional and a very skilled Tutor. She is also great for watching kids for a date night. Would highly recommend."

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Marissa M.

Student Tutoring

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Comfortable tutoring most subjects! I am still a student but I can tutor your kids.
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Elisabeth M.

Experienced Tutor For Grades K-12

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored children of all ages and in a variety of subjects ranging from K- college level. I have taught basic reading skills through the "No Child Left Behind Act" at the elementary school level, as well as math and science at a high school level. I also worked as a tutor for 4 years in the foreign language department at...

Kate C. says "Elisabeth is amazing. My daughter is a dual language student. She has struggled with her language arts (reading, writing, and spelling) and math. She had...

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Zeena A.

Expert Math Tutor | Making Numbers Click For Every Student

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I'm Zaynab , a San Diego-based math tutor with over 10 years of experience helping students from elementary through high school. I specialize in working with learners who feel anxious, lost, or frustrated with math, especially those with ADHD, learning differences, or gaps in understanding. Every student begins with a...

Amanda A. says "Zaynab is reliable, knowledgeable, friendly, and relates well with children. I hired Zaynab to help my 8 year old daughter with math skills, Zaynab...

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Michael R.

Tutor/Mentor

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$100/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've tutored most subjects at a high level, pretty extensively throughout college and onwards. I enjoy teaching youth and try and keep it fun/interesting, with some real world application. My expertise is across numerous different fields from Math/Science to the Arts. Do my best to inspire and instill further growth,...
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Adriana E.

Private Tutor/Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$90/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I studied biochemistry at UCLA and continued on to nursing school in 2015. I just relocated to San Diego and am currently offering tutoring services & bulding my business in private patient advocacy/care navigation. I have experience tutoring K-12 & college students, and also have extensive experience with neurodivergent &...

Sara M. says "Adriana is saving my life. My daughter is home schooled due to anxiety. Adriana has developed an excellent rapport with her in order to tease out the issues...

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Alexandra T.

Experienced Part-time Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Ali, an educator with 10 years of tutoring experience supporting students from pre-K through college and adult learners. I work across math, English/language arts, and general science, with a focus on strong foundations, clear explanations, and growth-mindset coaching. Currently serving as a Director of Family Life, I'm...

Cherese S. says "Ali is helping my Daughter with her Grade 1 home school work one day a week. She is patient and dependable, my daughter likes her as well. "

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Yessica B.

Tutor Avaliable

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I have been tutoring kids of all ages, and I could help with learn new languages (Spanish, English). My profession is accounting from Colombia, so I'm good with maths and I like to teach kids to see how maths is really important for our lives. I'm looking for a part- time. I could come to your house to help with homework and...

Lisa B. says "Yessica has been tutoring my teenage son in Spanish via video calls via twice weekly for over a year. She has been extremely reliable, shown enormous...

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Lynn K.

Practicing Teacher Helps With Tutoring, Child, And Pet Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an enthusiastic, fun, hardworking, and patient teacher with the world's best job. I have 2. 5 years of full-time teaching experience with an additional 3 years of part-time teaching, substituting, and tutoring. I have educated children in grades K-8 in a variety of different subjects. My favorites are science and math, but...

Teresa J. says "I am very thankful for Lynn's support during a very difficult time in my daughters academic life. Before working with Lynn, my daughter was frustrated...

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Maddy G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored Spanish in the past, and can tutor levels 1-4. I speak Spanish fluently, and learned in school here, so am familiar with the curriculum and the way that Spanish is taught as a second language. Also, I enjoy editing essays, and often assisted friends in college with editing their essays. Now, I help them with...

Victoria A. says "Maddy really helped my son with his Spanish class. She has a wonderful work ethic and is a pleasure to deal with. My son is taking Spanish again in...

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Jessica S.

For Students

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Currently offering teen mentorship and driver's ed preparedness. Also offering practical skills such as cooking and basic sewing.

Vanina S. says "Jessica is a very outgoing and caring person. I met her 2 years ago, she has been helping me with my English. I've been taking classes from her and we've...

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Yumi O.

Date Night Baby Sitter Or Japanese Tutoring

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am looking for a babysitter job during at night. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher 's assistant at Charter School in La Mesa district. I work in a Japanese school every Saturday in San Diego. I have a kindergarten teacher license and 10 years experience in Japan. After immigrating in California in 2001, I attended...

Nobuko K. says "I had a very good experience having Yumi take care of my 16 month old daughter. She was on time, which is very important. She instantly connected with my...

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Michael R.

Fun, Skilled, Highly Academic Sitter-Can Double As Tutor/Mentor-Compassionate, Thoughtful, Dedicated

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$100/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey, I'm Michael from San Diego. I've been mentoring, coaching, and tutoring for few years now- working with children and youths of all ages. I graduated from Boston College in 2017 with a degree in Biology and Music. In addition, I'm a lifelong musician/guitarist, and I love teaching. I have a personal music and guitar...

Alegra L. says "Michael is an excellent mentor to both of my boys (9&11), and most notably he has an amazing connection with my 9yo -- who is prone to reject caregivers...

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Annie C.

Annie C: Nanny, Babysitter, Tutoring.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, I'm Annie. I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and have loved every moment of it. Knowing how formative my relationship with my nanny was for my adolescent years, I take pride in building a strong and supportive relationship with the children I nanny. While childhood is supposed to be fun, being a kid is often...

Brittany B. says "We are so lucky to have found Annie. I interviewed a lot of people but I was looking for the perfect mix of easy going and responsible - Annie is it....

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Marissa M.

Babysitter/Nanny

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for a family of two kids, ages 7 and 3 for three years. As well as nannying for another family with a girl aged 12, on and off for a year. My nannying duties included, picking the kids up from school, taking them to the park (to get active), making them dinner, helping them with homework, and putting them to...

Arpi V. says "We have hired Marissa a number of times for babysitting. Marissa is not only an amazing sitter to our toddler but she's a wonderful human being. She's...

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Holley T.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Holley! I am looking for a full time nannying position. I am 25 and local to San Diego. I have a flexible schedule and lots of babysitting experience and references. I have nannied for children ages 2 months- 12 years old. Most recently I nannied for a 2-year-old girl in mission hills. Before that, I nannied for three...

Bre M. says "Holley was great with my girls! She always jumped in to help and took initiative in getting the kids out and working on projects, baking, crafts, etc. She is...

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Ana R.

Responsible And Fun Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for working with children. Babysitting is my fun way to balance my professional life, and I love creating enriching and enjoyable experiences for kids of all ages! With over 10 years of experience as a nanny and homeschool educator, I've worked with...

Lesley R. says "We had the pleasure of having Ana as our nanny for the past (almost) 3 years. From day 1, Ana became part of our family. Her values, passion, approach to...

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Anne C.

Part-Time Childcare, Pickup, Help Around The House

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to preteens, and love the excitement and challenges that each age presents. Using my experience as a language tutor, I develop engaging and educational activities and crafts. I encourage outside play and enjoy introducing children to community events...

Cailin F. says "Anne was great. She came and met my kids and immediately made a connection and mad everyone feel comfortable. She is a wonderful child care professional."

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Olivia K.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
My name is Olivia K. I am 18 years old and I have over 7 years of experience babysitting and nannying kids ages: 2 months - 12 years. I'm happy to help with homework, travel, laundry and Light Housekeeping. I'm enrolled in a few classes so my schedule is pretty flexible! I enjoy spending time outside and doing crafts with kids....

Care Member says "Olivia was amazing!! Came on time, my child had great time with her and such a sweet heart!! Would hire her again "

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Bridget C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm Bridget - a warm, responsible caregiver with experience supporting children and families in both educational and home settings. I've worked as a teacher's aide, where I helped students with their lessons, daily routines, and emotional development, including children with diverse learning needs. I'm CPR and First Aid...

Care Member says "Bridget was simply fantastic when watching our little one year old! My Mom usually watches the little guy during the day, while my wife and I go to...

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  • 786 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 4.9

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Tutors in San Diego, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 789 listed tutors

Melody D.

Melody is very professional and a very skilled Tutor. She is also great for watching kids for a date night. Would highly recommend.

- Jeremy C.

Elisabeth M.

Elisabeth is amazing. My daughter is a dual language student. She has struggled with her language arts (reading, writing, and spelling) and...

- Kate C.

Zeena A.

Zaynab is reliable, knowledgeable, friendly, and relates well with children. I hired Zaynab to help my 8 year old daughter with math skills,...

- Amanda A.

Common questions about tutors in San Diego, CA

A tutor in San Diego, CA provides personalized academic support to help students improve in specific subjects or skills. Many families compare tutor profiles based on subjects taught, experience, availability, and reviews to find the right fit. Understanding how to hire a tutor can help guide your search.

Tutors in San Diego, CA can help with a wide range of subjects, including math, reading, writing, science, and test preparation. Some families look for specialized support such as math tutors, science tutors, or SAT tutors depending on their student’s academic goals and grade level.

The average rate for tutors in San Diego, CA on Care.com as of August, 2026 is $25.55 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the tutor’s experience, subject expertise, grade level, and session length. Advanced subjects or test prep tutoring may have higher rates based on specialization.

Tutors in San Diego, CA support students across a wide range of grade levels, from early elementary school through high school. Some tutors specialize in foundational skills like reading and math for younger students, while others focus on advanced subjects, test preparation, or college readiness for older students.

A first tutoring session in San Diego, CA often focuses on understanding the student’s current skill level, learning style, and academic goals. Tutors may review past assignments, identify areas for improvement, and create a plan for future sessions. Preparing ahead of time using tips for your first tutoring session can help make the experience more effective.

Yes, many tutors in San Diego, CA offer online sessions, allowing students to receive support from home. Online tutoring can be helpful for flexible scheduling, access to more subject specialists, and convenience for busy families. Some families choose dedicated online tutors or explore tips for online tutoring alongside in-person sessions.

Tutoring in San Diego, CA is generally focused on academic support rather than traditional child care, but some tutors may provide supervision during sessions. The primary goal of tutoring is to help students improve in specific subjects or skills. Understanding whether tutoring counts as child care can help families choose the right type of support.

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