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Joanne G.

Joanne G. - Work And Interests

Santa Maria, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Care. com I am 27-year-old college student currently studying for a psychology degree online in order to work as a family/child counselor and therapist. I have a degree in psychology already, but am pursuing a higher degree. My hours are somewhat flexible as I work from home part time as a nurturing parenting practitioner and I...

Care Member says "You will not regret for a second hiring Joanne! The only reason we are no longer using her is because Lily turned 1! She has been with us since May...

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Katherine P.

Full-Time/Part-Time Babysitter

Santa Maria, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Over 10 years of experience with kids of all ages from newborns to young adults. I am friendly, outgoing, and love nature and animals. I enjoy arts & crafts, and anything educational. I have privately tutored kids from elementary to college level courses; I graduated university in 2012. We are a military family, but...

Care Member says "Katherine routinely watches my 11 year old son, not because I need the care, but because she is such a great influence on him. She goes above and beyond...

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Shaima L.

Love Sitter

Santa Maria, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi this is Shaima and I'm very excited to work with children. I love children so I major in college ECS ( Early Childhood Study). I work with children before. I take care of my 5 year's cousin brother. I used to help him out with his homework and housekeeping. After school I helped him. Also I volunteered with kids in Santa...

Care Member says "Shaima is awesome. Could not ask for someone more helpful and caring. She is a rockstar and is doing a great job for my mom! I highly recommend her. "

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Lauren O.

English And Basic Skills Tutor

Santa Maria, CA

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$15/hr
I have tutored many private students while living in Madrid Spain in English. While working for the School District I have also tutored elementary school students in Math and Reading. While working for the High School District I tutored students in History and all other subjects.
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Katherine P.

Tutor For All Ages

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Graduated Minot State University with three Bachelors degrees: Business Administration Management, International Business, and Marketing. A minor in communications. I have tutored all ages of individuals from elementary school to university age. Experienced in helping individuals with developmental disabilities. I speak...
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Samantha M.

Good With All Ages, Love To See Others Succeed!

Santa Maria, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Current UCLA student located in Santa Maria/Orcutt, CA. Available for tutoring services in English, History, Creative Writing, Spanish, Art/Art History, Political Science, etc. Essay proofreading, college application essay help. Bilingual, great with all kinds of students, offering encouraging and uplifting support for more...
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Lydia M.

Special Education Teacher

Santa Maria, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I am a credentialed special education teacher with a Masters in Education and Curriculum. I have alot of experience with all age groups and I am very skilled and individualizing your child's education to help them get caught up, build confidence and reach their true potential.
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Kelsey N.

Santa Maria, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I graduated from California Baptist University with a dual Multiple Subject/Special Ed. teaching credential and a Master's of Science in Education. I have been a private tutor for 6 years and a public school educator for 4 years. I am able to tutor students K-12, although I specialize in elementary education. I also have...
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Michele D.

Santa Maria, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience
I am a reading intervention teacher at a local school. As well as being a substitute teacher. I love working with kids to build proficiency and confidence.
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Joseph A.

Santa Maria, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I use my behavior psychology background to reward my learners and keep them engaged over time. This helps them understand the benefits of good study habits, and staying focused on their goals. Patience and commitment are critical for the development of our students.
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Ashlee R.

Santa Maria, CA

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$23/hr
Hi! I am currently a basics math tutor for fellow college students at my school. I have always loved and excelled in math. I am also in school to become a teacher for young children. I am patient and kind and only want to help your child succeed. I would love to extend my skills to others and help out those in my community!
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Rebekah C.

Santa Maria, CA

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$15/hr
I am a theatre professional with experience with children. As an Assistant Camp Director for a professional theatre's summer camp, I was trained with Southwest Autism Resource and Research Center, organized classes, and planned/led weekly crafts with the campers. I am organized and can help your student in almost any subject. If...
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Rebekah C.

Santa Maria, CA

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$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am an artist and theatre professional who loves working with children! For three years, I was the Assistant Camp Director for a professional theatre company's summer camp. I helped campers participate in games and I programmed and led weekly crafts with campers age 5-18. For those who also need tutoring for your child, I would...
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Aubrey B.

Santa Maria, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have been a mother for 8 years of experience. I have two boys of my own. One is in school and the other I stay home with. I'm looking for ways to make an income while also caring for my own kids. I can help with crafts and homework. I can also help with school drop off and pick up!
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Natasha M.

Santa Maria, CA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Natasha. I am a 27-year-old professional starting up my babysitting role once again. I work full-time but have availability on weeknights and weekends. I would love to help out your family on a regular or part-time basis. My rate is flexible! I have years of experience with babysitting children ages 3-9. I...
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Judith R.

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a fun, friendly, and reliable nanny who loves working with kids of all ages. I've always had a passion for childcare being the oldest of four siblings taught me early on how to be patient, responsible, and creative when it comes to helping kids grow and thrive. I recently spent a year working with children on the...
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Elisabeth A.

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Elisabeth and I just graduated with my associate of health in science from Corban University and am continuing my education with Grand Canyon University pursing my dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have years of experience from being an older sister of 4 siblings and working with families...
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Isabella R.

Experienced And Caring Nanny

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi guys!! A little about me, I absolutely adore children and have tons of experience with children of all ages. Currently, I am a waitress but I've been missing the excitement of working with kids. I would describe myself as an outgoing, active, honest, kind, and loving girl. I pride myself on being neat and organized and I'm...
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Ashlee R.

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, honest, and caring. I like working with kids because this is the field of work that I would like to go into in the future and because I grew up with younger children so taking care of them has always been second nature. In my spare time, I like to play volleyball, hangout with...
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Sienna H.

Dependable Childcare Provider With Flexible Hours!

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've always loved being around kids and helping out with little ones. I grew up taking care of my younger brother and have been the go to babysitter in my family for years, both paid and volunteer. Being the second oldest cousin on both sides means I've had plenty of experience looking after kids of all ages, from babies to...
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  • 40 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.19/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Santa Maria, CA

Tutors in Santa Maria, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 40 listed tutors

Joanne G.

You will not regret for a second hiring Joanne! The only reason we are no longer using her is because Lily turned 1! She has been with us...

- Care member

Katherine P.

Katherine routinely watches my 11 year old son, not because I need the care, but because she is such a great influence on him. She goes...

- Care member

Shaima L.

Shaima is awesome. Could not ask for someone more helpful and caring. She is a rockstar and is doing a great job for my mom! I highly...

- Care member

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Santa Maria, CA

Hiring a tutor in Santa Maria, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.19 per hour as of February 2026. 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 21 tutors in Santa Maria, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Santa Maria 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 Maria are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Santa Maria 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 21 tutors near you in Santa Maria, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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