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Find reading tutors in San Diego, CA that you’ll love
212 reading tutors are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in San Diego, CA
I am a former certified teacher turned nanny and tutor. I earned a degree in education, specializing (and certified) in math, science, and reading, with a minor in special education. I have over 15 years of experience tutoring at nearly every level, from preschool through 8th in all subjects and 9th through college in various...
Catherine T.
San Diego, CA
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Looking For Part-Time To Full-Time Tutoring Position In Math, English, Science, History, And More!
Hello! My name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry/engineering student. I have 9+ years of experience tutoring preK-12 and college students in Math, Science, English, History, and more. I tutor all levels of preK-12 math and many college levels, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, & Pre-Calculus. Experienced...
Anna G.
San Diego, CA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey everyone! I have worked in the customer service industry for 10+ years and I am known for being organized and professional, as well as cheerful and kind. I am available for part-time work as a tutor or even a caretaker. I am confident I can assist with task you need - even if it just means a trip to the grocery store!
Tutored in the summers for kids that are ages 5-15 yrs on subjects such as Math, English, Art, and Sciences.
I have experience private tutoring for families. I was a teaching assistant in college, and I am also currently getting my masters in secondary education.
Megan C.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr
I have worked as an English tutor for two Spanish speaking children while studying abroad in Spain. While tutoring, I constructed visual and auditory exercises to facilitate learning as well as led in-depth explanations of English syntax and grammar. I created fun activities and games to make the experience enjoyable for the...
4.8
(20)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid"
Care member
4.7
(26)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from TN. I moved to San Diego in January 2015 because I love the ocean of wanted to live somewhere with great weather. My profile gender lists 'female but I am non-binary/trans. My pronouns are they/them/theirs. I love working with children. I have been working with kids since I was a teenager myself. I have...
Kai can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kai babysat my kids on dozens of occasions. They were always on time and dependable. Kai is always engaged and truly enjoys spending time with kids. Kai is caring, honest and kind. They won't sit in front of the TV or on their phone. Kai loves playing games and...
Shytivia M.
Lois S.
San Diego, CA
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, Seasoned, Educated Woman Available To Keep Your Children Safe, Entertained, And Engaged!
5.0
(12)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
In addition to supervising the kiddos and keeping them safe, I also tutor elementary through middle school aged children in Language Arts, English, and Reading Comprehension.
My Bachelor's Degree is in Behavioral Sciences. Before obtaining my bachelor's degree, I had completed another 30 units in Early Childhood Development and...
Lois can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Lois was awesome!! She even took the time to hop on call to ask about B! When Lois arrived she instantly started to engage with B and was really engaged the whole time she was here. They did art and made cookies. Super cool human! Thank you Lois! "
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. I have an ECE teaching degree, but prefer to be part of a family. Kids are my life and we bond pretty fast. I will certainly incorporate learning and developmental activities in our daily routine. I have been a nanny for 25+ years. I have my CPR & 1st aid certifications. I am looking for something with...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Best nanny ever! Used her from our daughter birth until she attended pre-school."
John G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalie A. I have worked at a home daycare for over six years. I have experience working with children of different ages and backgrounds. Working with children is something that truly brings joy to my life. I currently have a teacher associate permit and have more than 30 units in Child Development.
As a...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was amazing with my son!! She was super engaged, patient, and so friendly! It usually takes a while for my son to warm up to new people, but he had no problem doing so with her. Would totally recommend her :). Thank you, Natalie for taking such great...
Ellen N.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as schools gets. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were newborns...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Teresa to watch our 10-month old baby for two evenings while we were in San Diego on vacation. She did a wonderful job. Our baby immediately had fun playing with her, she was very attentive, particularly given the rental house was not fully baby-proofed,...
Amanda S.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Connie. I have been a career nanny for over 10 years. I have professional experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to 12 years old. I have been a nanny to multiples, including a full-time position where I cared for two toddlers and a newborn. I worked as a preschool aide through college, where...
Connie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of having Connie in our lives as our regular part-time nanny for over a year. With both of us working from home, the children being at home, and Connie with us 8 hrs a day, we have really gotten to see her and the children together in an...
Paul And Melissa H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am energetic, fun, creative, timely, organized, love to play games, sing and read books. I am an excellent cook, love to garden and go on outings. I don't mind doing some chores like helping with laundry and tidying up the kitchen. I can also help with homework
I have 18 yrs of child development certification through...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Katherine to help me when my grandchildren came to stay with me for two weeks. She was very punctual, responsible, kind, and creative when it came to caring and entertaining an 8 year old girl and an 8 month old boy. Katherine has a very motherly persona...
Joy L.
5.0
(1)
I am a very compassionate and patient individual. I pride myself as a very organized and experienced nanny to high profile clients. I attended Graduate School at San Diego State University. I have excellent communication skills and have taken many courses in Child Development. Throughout my teaching courses, I have volunteered...
Jolie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jolie is a pleasure to work with. Very accommodating and professional, along with being experienced and great with my children.
She is communicative and thorough which gives me peace of mind throughout my day. I would recommend Jolie to anyone needing a reliable,...
Care member
Catherine T.
San Diego, CA
$18-40/hr • 14 yrs exp
Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry student with 12+ years of nanny experience. Located in 92115. I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal prep/grocery shopping,...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I've enjoyed working with Catherine during my relocation and beyond. She was very loyal and calm with us during our stressful moving process and I was always able to count on her to show up and respond to my messages. She's now helping us with sitting while my...
Kent W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Betsy I am 26 years old. I love kids and I have a great time keeping them entertained. I am an only child and always wished I could've had siblings. I enjoy helping them with homework and spending time having fun I can also cook. I can provide meals for them and drop offs and pick ups. I can help with cleaning,...
Betsy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Betsy watched our three girls for about a month. They thought she was the coolest person in the world. Betsy was always on time, communicated clearly, was not afraid to address issues that came up, and we felt safe with her taking care of our kids."
Kelly B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CPR certified And Bilingual childcare provider with 10+ years of experience. Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering creativity and development in children through play, music, and reading. Available for babysitting (infants - toddlers), Spanish tutoring, and overnight care. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation,...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Here's a review for Monica:
Monica was absolutely fantastic! She stepped in last minute to care for our 1-year-old daughter and exceeded all expectations. She was punctual, reliable, and most importantly, provided top-notch care.
Monica engaged our little one in...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a background in early childhood education, I am excited to get to know you and your family and provide a fun and enriching environment for your child. I am new to the San Diego area and spent the last year in Barcelona teaching preschool (ages 2-5) while also working in a nursery with infants. Before this, I...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Olivia is very punctual, professional and friendly. She always keeps promise and schedule. She took care of my sons very well. She played with them inside and outside for a long time without complaining. Our sons are shy, but opened their mind to her in short time....
Akiko K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a pre-med student at UC Berkeley. I have a lot of experience with tutoring and babysitting. I began by taking care of my younger sister and babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. I've had experience with tutoring and babysitting since so I'm able to work with kids of varying ages and personalities. Over the...
Ridhi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"We were in town for a wedding and were in need of a sitter for the night of the ceremony for our 16-month-old. We connected with Ridhi in the interview process and are very happy with our choice. She arrived early to get situated, was reading or otherwise engaged...
Colin S.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in San Diego, CA
Marisa D.
5.0
Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid
- Care member
Kai L.
5.0
Kai took care of my 3 and 4 years olds. They loved Kai! Not only was Kai dependable and professional, but they were kind and patient with my children. My little ones opened up quickly and felt very comfortable expressing themselves . To this day, they ask when is Kai coming back to hang out with...
- Lanette T.
Lois S.
5.0
My mother in law really enjoys her visits with Lois and said she is very positive, helpful and a great companion. Lois encourages her to be active and promotes memory enhancing activities. This takes stress off my husband and I, who cannot be with her every day.
- Care member
Jessica R.
5.0
Jessica was absolutely great with our daughter and was super easy to get along with. She rearranged her schedule to come for a second trial day and was always prompt. We greatly appreciated her help and highly recommend her.
- Care member
Natalie A.
5.0
Natalie was amazing with my son!! She was super engaged, patient, and so friendly! It usually takes a while for my son to warm up to new people, but he had no problem doing so with her. Would totally recommend her :). Thank you, Natalie for taking such great care of my son!
- Ellen N.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in San Diego, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in San Diego, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in San Diego, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.88 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in San Diego, CA?
Care.com currently has 212 reading tutors in San Diego, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from San Diego and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in San Diego that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in San Diego, CA?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in San Diego have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in San Diego, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in San Diego, CA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in San Diego, CA can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.
Ratings for San Diego, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Reading Tutors in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 218 reviews of the 212 listed reading tutors.