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Sarah G.

Part Time Tutor And Caregiver Available

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
I have tutor experience teaching English and elementary education abroad, and as an older sibling am a natural and patient homework helper!
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Liudmyla K.

Part-time Tutor/Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am currently getting my Master of Business Administration degree at Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Got Bachelor's in teaching. Worked with children, teenagers and youth. Helped a local family with 5 kids under 5 (5, 3, 2-year-olds and newborn twins) for 1, 5 years as a family assistant, nanny, and a homeschool tutor. I...
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Nancy S.

One On One Personal Instruction And Tutoring For Any Age

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Have been tutoring since I was an undergrad at Cal State Northridge. Have worked with children, adults and seniors.
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Annabelle M.

Teacher Willing To Help Children

Santa Barbara, CA

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified teacher in grades Pre-K through 6th, Special Education, and 7-12 ELA. I have taught for 6 years in the public and private school systems while also being nanny to a couple of families. I have currently left teaching because of the constraints STAAR puts on an educator's career. I'm passionate about people and...
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Nancy S.

Tutor - Teacher - Respite Support For Children And The Elderly

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Credentialed CA state security cleared teacher. Have extensive behavior management experience. I have multiple years of working with children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, as well as many other disabilities as I am a Moderate to Severe Credentialed teacher. I also have live-in experience, working with the elderly and for those...
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Macy W.

Flexible And Fun Sitter, Tutor, Cleaner

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Macy and I am a recent UCSB Graduate with a major in Pharmacology! I am a pre med student currently taking classes online and working part time before applying to medical school next year. I love kids and have experience working with children with Special Needs and children of all ages. I have previously worked as a...

Annelisa R. says "Macy was flexible, arrived on time, and was amazing with our little. She even ran last minute errands for me with our little in tow. Super...

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Bailey M.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter/Tutor/Personal Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Bailey! I recently graduated from Westmont (23') where I majored in chemistry and minored in biology and art. I love the outdoors, being active, sports, and creating art. Throughout college (and after) I held many different positions: Chemical Researcher, Teacher's Assistant, Orientation Leader, customer service roles at...

Yidan C. says "She is punctual and reliable girl, and will do what you asked. she is quiet girl , I asked her reading for my kids a lot."

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Sarah G.

Tutor And Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
My name is Sarah, and I am a Westmont College alum with 10 years of experience caring for infants, youth, students, and pets. I come from a sports background, so I love being active and engaging with kids! I am also a certified swim instructor, and would be happy to teach your kids how to swim :) My Strengths Finder top 5...

Avena Z. says "Sarah is amazing. She was a regular babysitter for our 3 kids until she moved to go to college (which we were all very sad about). She was and still is,...

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Liudmyla K.

Nanny/Family Assistant/Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am from Ukraine and have been residing in the states for 9 years now. Taking care of kids is more than a job to me; it is a commitment to be a helpful partner to parents + to invest in children, help them thrive in day-to-day situations and grow in character and excellence. I have worked with kids in non-profit...

Alice Z. says "Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to put down for...

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Alyssa S.

Part-time Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am s special education teacher in the Santa Barbara school district and have been working with children for over 15 years. I have experience as a nanny, tutor and teacher and love working with kids in every capacity. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider you have found one here!

Kamaljeet G. says "I would highly recommend Alyssa for her skills - she was wonderful as she took care of my 5 year old."

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Mistea S.

Santa Barbara, CA

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I am a 25-year-old undergraduate at SFSU studying physics with the hopes of earning a Ph. D someday. Since I am quite good at math and the sciences I could even help tutor your child during my visits. My current job is unfortunately undergoing repairs for the next couple months due to a fire that occurred last week so I...

Aoi B. says "Mistea is one of our favorite sitters! She is so kind, friendly and is good with my children. They have a really fun time with her every time she comes for...

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Jamie M.

Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Jamie. I love working with children, especially babies and toddlers! Creating close, meaningful connections is very important to me, so working one-on-one with children and their families is a perfect fit. I have been caring for children for 20 years, including 8 years teaching preschool. I'm very responsible,...

Kevin F. says "For the past twenty-odd years Jamie has made caregiving her profession as well as her passion. My son and I have gotten to know her very well over the past...

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Hannah D.

Nightly Babysitter

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Hannah, and I am a Chico State graduate with Bachelor degrees in both Child Development and Psychology. I have been working with children professionally for 10 years, including within preschool settings (in which I planned, developed, and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum), Day Camp...

Carly C. says "Hannah took care of our 1 and 3 year old boys for 3 evenings while we were visiting Santa Barbara. She took great care of the boys - played with them, gave...

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Lydia R.

HIstory & Science Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience
I am a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor with experience assisting elementary, middle, and high school students in a variety of subjects, including earth and environmental sciences, history, art, and writing. I am passionate about fostering skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love of learning in students of all...
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Lara J.

Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Local teacher with 14+ years experience. Offering tutoring in: reading, phonological awareness, reading comprehension, math, math concepts, study skills, life skills and much more!
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Alexa U.

Part-Time Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I tutored during high school for several students in high school and grade school. I would love to continue working in this area.
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Paige W.

Experienced, Fun, Organized Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am currently a nanny for 2 different families and have been nannying for 3 years. Before nannying, I worked in a school district as an aide and in childcare for 4 years. I have experience with kids of all ages. I am organized, a good communicator, honest, and approachable for both the kiddos and the parents. I love kids and...
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Alyssa S.

Teacher And Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have worked in the past as an SAT tutor at Huntington Learning Center and have provided tutoring services in the home for all ages 2nd-12th grade. I have a BA in English literature from Lesley University in Massachusetts and have been teaching in the Santa Barbara Unified School District for 5 years.
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Audrey B.

Patient, Creative, And Adaptable Tutor Available!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
When COVID first sent kids online in March of 2020, I suddenly found myself tutoring and teaching Zoom school full time for a busy family with three school-age kids. Since then, I have successfully helped multiple families with these same tasks, as well as working full time over the summer to help a child catch up to where they...
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Fiona S.

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$23/hr
2 years experience
I taught swim lessons to children for 3. 5 years and was an afterschool coach for 3rd and 4th graders for just under a year.
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  • 96 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.12/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 4.7

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA

Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 96 listed tutors

Macy W.

Macy was flexible, arrived on time, and was amazing with our little. She even ran last minute errands for me with our little in tow. Super...

- Annelisa R.

Bailey M.

She is punctual and reliable girl, and will do what you asked. she is quiet girl , I asked her reading for my kids a lot.

- Yidan C.

Sarah G.

Sarah is amazing. She was a regular babysitter for our 3 kids until she moved to go to college (which we were all very sad about). She was...

- Avena Z.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Santa Barbara, CA

Hiring a tutor in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.12 per hour as of December 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 96 tutors in Santa Barbara, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Santa Barbara 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 96 tutors near you in Santa Barbara, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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