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90 tutors are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years
Tutors in Santa Cruz, CA
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I have been tutoring English Language Arts for 23 years, part-time. I have worked with students in small classes and individually. I have experience with a variety of curriculum and grade levels from 2nd grade to high school 12 grade. I have been working with home school charter schools in Monterey County and currently still...
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"We could not have done our year of homeschooling without Lynette's expertise in language arts and social science. Not only did my boys survive the year, Lynette helped our learning pod thrive. Thanks to...
Reviewed by Layla F.
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Hi! My name is Madison. I am a UC Berkeley graduate looking for new clients to private tutor. I'm currently a full time professional private tutor.
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"Our family is truly blessed to have found Madison on Care. She has been an invaluable asset to our daughter who began her freshman year in high school. Madison has positively impacted our daughter’s study...
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Hi! I am an incoming freshman at UC Santa Cruz preparing to study Psychology. I have been privileged enough to receive a Catholic school education since kindergarten, attending St. Cecilia School and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School. I have experience with distance learning myself, so I understand how difficult it may be to...
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Hello! My name is Milosz. I grew up in Santa Cruz, California with a non-binary parent and a Cuban father. I tutored Spanish in college, and then went to School of Education and got my Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish and my Bilingual Authorization Certification. I then taught high school Spanish for a year and a...
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"Milosz H P is a gifted Spanish language tutor whose depth of scholarly knowledge is matched by his vibrant delight in the nuances of both Spanish and English. His infectious enthusiasm, along with his innate...
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Hi there!
I am a certified teacher, currently completing my masters in Early Childhood Education. I have experience teaching Kindergarten, English as a second language, after school tutoring programs and second grade. I have a bank of fun, interactive instructional strategies to use!
Madison S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.
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Hi! I'm currently looking for families to babysit and/or private tutor for in Santa Cruz.
I have experience as a profession tutor and elementary after school teacher at Lazear Charter Academy. I've worked with kids for over 8 years now. I worked for the Alameda parks and recreation department for four summers, leading games...
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"Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
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I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 21/2 years and my most recent little charge is entering preschool full-time in mid-April. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for three different families with infants. In all cases,...
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"When we suddenly found ourselves in need of a nanny for our 8-month old, Lynnette was so accommodating, professional and understanding. We buried her to fill a temporary position as we really needed someone...
Reviewed by Sarah C.
Gloria B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun, Experienced Sitter Fluent In (English, Spanish, Italian And French)
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Hi! I'm Gloria. I'm half Spanish and half British. I enjoy spending time with children. I worked as an Au Pair (3 different families, children ages 0-11y) in Italy while I was attending College. Once I graduated I started working for a non-profit, helping refugees that had just crossed the Mediterranean. My manager noticed how...
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"Gloria is very professional and positive. She is great even taking care of two children at once!"
Reviewed by John S.
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Before college, I had 3 years of experience nannying for a local family that had 3 boys and 1 girl ages 2, 3, and 10 (boys) and 16 (girl). I picked up kids from school and made lunch and dinner when parents got off work late.
I have a lot of patience and genuinely enjoy working with kids. I am an active sitter, I will play...
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"Brittney is a sweet, patient, and gentle soul. She is a really good communicator via text and phone. She was punctual and kept my 6 month old engaged in playing with a variety of toys for cognitive and motor...
Reviewed by Jessica G.
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Hey there! My name is Islay, I currently work full time at a startup as a strategic finance manager after graduating with honors from UC Berkeley. I recently moved back from NY and am looking to be an occasional helping hand for active families. I began babysitting over 10 years ago for several different families throughout high...
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"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."
Reviewed by Heather C.
Tori H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$19-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! I grew up around kids and love hanging out with them. I have lots of experience with younger and older kids and enjoy helping with whatever needs to be done! Love to do things outside and can help with homework and such as well!
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"I booked Tori last minute to help during an evening with my toddler. She was responsive, punctual, and jumped right in! She had a kind, calm, and positive energy. She is very capable and I would absolutely hire...
Reviewed by Alisa M.
Natalie H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello there!
My name is Natalie. I am a thoughtful, creative and empathic therapist in training who would love to help care for your family. I live in Santa Cruz and am a masters student at Santa Clara University. I am available for childcare, dog care, and senior accompaniment.
I have a lot of experience with and love for...
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"Natalie has been an amazing part-time caregiver to our two littles (now 2 and 4) for several years. She is always focused and present with them, playful as a friend, and watchful as a guardian. We trust her...
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Eliza R.
Santa Cruz, CA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have had a variety of experiences providing child care. My experience ranges from one-on-one care to managing siblings and large groups of 10+ kids. For some families, I regularly provide weekend, evening, and overnight care. However, my main experience is as a nanny. For the past year, I have cared for one 8-year-old three...
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"Eliza is awesome! Punctual, communicative, and super sweet with our toddler."
Reviewed by Elyse J.
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Hi there! I'm Kaylee. I am a former NYC (and surrounding areas) nanny and babysitter with 12+ years of experience. I moved to the west coast 3 years ago (time flies!) and have been babysitting in my spare time. I am reliable, patient, fun and easy to communicate with. With me, your children will have an energetic and playful...
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"She was absolutely amazing!! Kaylee took care of our dog Beans and he fell in love immediately. She asked for a detailed list on him and his needs which she followed to a T. She also made sure to give him long...
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Hi, I'm Emma! I have been working with children of all ages for the last 8 years as a Recess Coach at Westlake, a Registered Behavior Technician, a camp counselor, a tutor and as a babysitter/ nanny. I work to provide kids a safe and accepting environment filled with play, kindness and empathy for their experience. I also have...
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"Kids love Emma! She manages to be fun and kind while also having clear expectations. She has experience with special-needs children as well, which gives her a unique perspective and set of skills. She's...
Reviewed by Anna W.
Cheyenne D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic And Fun Gal, Get Along Great With All Ages!
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Chey here, a college grad figuring out how to mesh all my hobbies and live in Colorado! I'm currently existing in between some big, long trips and hoping to save some extra money. I enjoy rock climbing, bike riding, whitewater boating, nerding out on Animal Planet, painting, sewing, and dancing. My outgoing attitude and...
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"Cheyenne babysat our son while we attended an out-of-town wedding. We wish we could bring her back home with us! Dependable, sincere, friendly, helpful and cautious. Recommend 10/10."
Reviewed by Kristen B.
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Hi! My name is Amber, and I am an experienced childcare provider open to regular date nights and occasional sitting for local families.
A little about me: while attending school I provided extensive childcare to multiple families, nannying 30+hrs/week during term and more through summers. My experience ranges from the early...
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"Amber had such amazing energy amd my girls loved her. She jumped right in and it felt like she knew the kids. I was so impressed with her communication and timeliness I 100% recommend Amber to anyone looking...
Reviewed by Katie L.
Kelly D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Kelly and I'm a 23-year-old psychology student who loves the outdoors, traveling, & swimming.
I have 3+ years of experience working in daycares with ages 5 and under, as well as 6 ECE units. Additionally, I worked at a local summer camp with children ages 6-12, where we would go on daily field trips and do...
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"I'm so glad that I hired Kelly for my 2 yr old son. She was calm yet bubbly. She was flexible with timing when my meeting got out late. Kelly assisted my son in potty training and snacks. Kelly is so thoughtful...
Reviewed by Mikaela K.
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I would love to support students with writing essays and/or preparing college/scholarship applications.
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I have experience tutoring language arts and math for elementary school age children. I also taught Spanish at an elementary school and am able to tutor Spanish.
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Recent tutor reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Lynnette W.
5.0
We could not have done our year of homeschooling without Lynette's expertise in language arts and social science. Not only did my boys survive the year, Lynette helped our learning pod thrive. Thanks to Lynette, we had a successful year of learning and growth. I highly recommend Lynette's teaching...
- Layla F.
Madison S.
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Madison is an exceptional tutor who has helped my child immensely with math. She's patient and has a methodical but gentle way of guiding the student through work to strengthen skills. She pushes students to challenge themselves, and does so in a way that is fun and engaging.
- Care member
Milosz H.
5.0
Milosz H P is a gifted Spanish language tutor whose depth of scholarly knowledge is matched by his vibrant delight in the nuances of both Spanish and English. His infectious enthusiasm, along with his innate capacity to invite learning provide a richly expansive environment for his students....
- Care member
Madison S.
5.0
Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
- Care member
Lynnette W.
5.0
Lynnette is kind, compassionate and caring. She took great care of our child, providing them with love, care, and understanding. She’d think of creative ways to engage our child, focused around learning and play. I highly recommend Lynnette for your childcare needs.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2024 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Santa Cruz, CA?
Hiring a tutor in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.78 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com currently has 90 tutors in Santa Cruz, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Santa Cruz 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.
What type of tutoring services in 2024 can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Santa Cruz are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Santa Cruz who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Santa Cruz, CA tutor do?
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 90 tutors near you in Santa Cruz, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Tutors in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 90 listed tutors.