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Find reading tutors in Santa Monica, CA that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Santa Monica, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Santa Monica, CA
5.0
(4)
I have over 18+ years teaching experience . I taught grades 2nd - 6th grade for LAUSD and am very familiar with the curriculum. I also have many years experience tutoring 1:1 after school. I am a CA Credentialed teacher with a Life Credential. I have a love of learning & want to impart that love of learning to all children. I...
5.0
"Pam has a natural gift for making learning engaging and accessible, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each child! I recommend her to anyone looking for a tutor who truly cares about their students' success."
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Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$45-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Christina, I am living in Santa Monica and enjoy walking to the beach, reading a good book on my patio and baking sweets! I graduated from San Diego State University in May 2019. I have used care. com on and off for 10 years doing a variety of jobs from tutoring, nannying, and home cleaning! I have been tutoring...
Danielle L.
Santa Monica, CA
$20-45/hr • 1 yrs exp
Graduate Student With Child Development And Teacher's Assistant Experience
Hi, My name is Danielle! I recently received my Masters degree from ASU in Speech-Language Pathology. I graduated from Texas Christian University in May 2018 where I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology with minors in both Child Development and General Business. I have extensive experience babysitting and...
I have years of experience teaching all ages, from elementary school students through graduate school peers.
Teaching brings me joy. I am swift and flexible to adapt to each person's learning style, since acquiring knowledge is a process that requires practice. perform best when I are engaged instead of solely focused on...
I have a Bachelors Degree in English and Philosophy as well as a TESOL certificate. Upon graduation, I became an Americorp Volunteer, tutoring and mentoring children from the ages of 11-17. In College, I was a Summer Camp Counselor who tutored and mentored elementary/high school children in between summers. I currently teach...
Terry M.
Santa Monica, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Experienced Tutor For Those Who Need That Extra Push!
As a tutor, communication and personalization are key. In helping students become well-rounded, identifying blind spots is just as important as highlighting their strengths.
I began tutoring in middle school, helping friends. By highschool, I essentially had my own tutoring business assisting with everything from learning...
Eva B.
Santa Monica, CA
$15-20/hr
As a kid with a lot of energy, learning was never easy for me. I am a very visual learner and hands-on. For me, creativity in the education space is key! My mom had to pull together all of the tricks to help me with my homework. I do not have any experience tutoring. However, I myself was tutored all throughout middle school,...
Hi, throughout my several years of babysitting a common task I was asked to do was help out with homework. I've become very patient and helpful when it comes to helping children to thrive in school and help them learn. I can help with homework and tutoring from elementary, middle, and high school levels, since I am a Senior in...
Virginia B.
Santa Monica, CA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Virginia. I am a mom to a pre-teen, a teenage daughter, and a dog. I earned a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Spanish in 2005, from CSUDH. I currently work part time with the Santa Monica Malibu School District as a Bilingual Instructional Assistant (TA) at Edison Language Academy. I also have a long history...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a PhD Candidate at USC studying marine biology. I graduated from UC San Diego in 2017 with a BS in marine biology.
I have experience working in formal and informal childcare settings for over 14 years; as a private tutor independently and working for a tutoring company (subjects included: high school biology and chemistry,...
I have a B.S. in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. I have tutored in math and reading on many different levels. My experience has been during my time student teaching, internships and volunteer opportunities.
Hello!
I have Some experience in tutoring Math, Science, English, and Art. I know Algebra, Geometry, and simple math. I know two languages! I speak Farsi and English. I like to make learning fun because I believe education is important because it allows everyone to expand their mind and grow. I'm passionate about helping others...
Heidi M.
Santa Monica, CA
$25-80/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lessons And Tutoring With An Ivy League Grad, Published Author, And Mother Of 3
I've assisted K-12 students in all subjects and professional adults in a range of writing tasks. I've coached students and older professionals with college applications and essays. I'm naturally helpful, its what I do best.
Bonuses:
flexible schedule,
great listener,
able to distill and communicate information...
Judith N.
Santa Monica, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Judy, and I have over 30 years of experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborn - teen. I am awesome with all ages and have worked with families that have four and five children ranging from newborn - teen. I also have worked with families that just have one newborn. I am awesome with all ages...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"When we first met, our daughter C. was about 4 months old. Not only is Judy delightful to work with, but she has been an invaluable source of knowledge for us. She taught us how to put C down for naps and how to teach her how to put herself back to sleep when she...
Tom S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Patient, compassionate, energetic nanny with 20+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to young adult. Seeking a part-time position of 2-3 consecutive days & 12-20 hrs. per week. Highly skilled in all stages of childhood development covering:
*Infant/newborn care: feeding, responsive, nurturing positive...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer is a very thoughtful and thorough caregiver. She really engaged with our 6 and 9 year old. She did a great job in the month she help us. She quickly got into our routine for after school homework, meal prep, bath time and bed time routine. Our work...
Emily B.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years experience as a teacher in North Carolina, Virginia, and California. I have a B. S. in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University and am currently pursuing a Masters in Administration and Supervision. I am currently a Reading Intervention teacher for Santa Monica-Malibu Schools. At my previous school...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is timely, communicative and all around great with children. She is easy to work with and has been a pleasure to have working for us. "
Gordon G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everybody! My name is Sophie. I am an experienced nanny, and have cared for children of all ages. I am responsible, fun, patient, kind, energetic, reliable, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids, and they seem to love me as well. I also love animals, so much that I owned my own dog-walking and house sitting...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie was great! We have an infant and Sophie came in for a crucial 5 week stretch to help us out. She was great with our little one and was ready to take on any task we gave her."
David K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Pattra or you can call me Amy. I'm originally Thai. I live in Santa Monica.
I used to be an Au pair for about 2 years with 2 girls since 2020 in Long beach. Afterwards, I have been nannying for a lot of families and different ages of kids between 3months old to 12 years old. I often take care of multiple kids at...
Pattra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Pattra, and our daughter loves her even more. Pattra has been with us since our daughter was four months old (14 months now) and we are so sad that we have to let her go because we are moving out of town. I ugly cried multiple times thinking about having to...
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Tatum J.
Santa Monica, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Tatum, I'm 24, and I am a calm, creative, and friendly caregiver. I just moved to Santa Monica and am looking for a nanny job.
I recently returned from Madrid where I taught 1-3-year-olds English at a preschool. I also have extensive experience working with kids aged 5-12 years old at summer camps. I've taught...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Darcy! I am a public health PhD student at UCLA studying Epidemiology. I have childcare experience with children ranging from infant to 16 years old. Throughout high school, I volunteered as a tutor for elementary and middle school students and I am currently a teaching assistant for undergraduate biology courses...
Darcy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Santa Monica, CA
Pam G.
5.0
Pam tutored my child and did a great job! My child improved a great deal and Pam was very nurturing and gentle with her approach. I highly recommend her.
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Judith N.
5.0
Finding Judy to help us with our newborn was one of the greatest gifts. Even though this was our second child, my husband and I learned still SO much about sleep, naps, and schedule. This time around was so much easier with Judy's help. She very gently coached us on how to very gently coach our baby...
- Julia L.
Jennifer L.
5.0
Jennifer is a very thoughtful and thorough caregiver. She really engaged with our 6 and 9 year old. She did a great job in the month she help us. She quickly got into our routine for after school homework, meal prep, bath time and bed time routine. Our work schedule has since changed and no longer...
- Emily B.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren is timely, communicative and all around great with children. She is easy to work with and has been a pleasure to have working for us.
- Gordon G.
Sophie H.
5.0
Sophie was great! We have an infant and Sophie came in for a crucial 5 week stretch to help us out. She was great with our little one and was ready to take on any task we gave her.
- David K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Santa Monica, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Santa Monica, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Santa Monica, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.52 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 Santa Monica, CA?
Care.com currently has 27 reading tutors in Santa Monica, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Santa Monica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.