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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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Alexa is a Professional Childcare Provider with expertise in child development, extensive experience in Kindergarten teaching, tutoring, and daycare settings. Known for bringing innovation and a kind heart to your home, her specialties include arts and crafts, music, science, reading, writing, and, most importantly, play. Alexa...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa sets the standard for great sitters! She is sweet, hardworking, and engaging with our kids. She always shows up on time and is eager to play with the kids, cook them dinner, and put them to bed on time. My house was always clean when we came home as well. Our...
Jennifer G.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old currently residing Northern California, making the slow transition and move back home to Southern California. I have many years experience nannying children of all ages as well as tutoring in math, science and reading. I love to play and be silly while honoring the parents needs and wishes for their children.
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny available for babysitting. With 16 years of experience, I am fulfilled by supporting children in reaching their full potential as they blossom into each new phase of growth. I love to read with kids, run around outside, hike, play games, and lead creative and fun activities. I'm...
Jessie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessie is amazing. We hired her to watch our son while we did housework, and she was fantastic. He was napping when she arrived and she jumped right into doing other tasks while he was asleep. Once he woke, they played and he seemed to really enjoy her company. She...
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Amber R.
Los Angeles, CA
$65-100/hr • 7 yrs exp
ROCKSTAR Online-Learning Tutor & College Grad, GUARANTEED Your Kids Will LOVE
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Weekly in college, I professionally tutored underprivileged elementary-schoolers at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse, NY. There were days I'd be so proud of a kid for stretching their brain to learn something new that I would cry--I LOVE kids. I was also an art and science counselor at a SF Bay Area summer camp called Galileo,...
5.0
"Amber facilitated our e learning pod of four gifted 1st graders and she rocked it! E learning is tough with one child but four, opinionated, talkative kids in 8 different sections and different assignments is a beast and she navigated the children through it well....
Cristina O.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Olivia I am currently a Pediatric Nurse. I am public health graduate from California State University of Northridge and received my nursing degree from Ohio University. Prior to nursing I had been baby sitting for about 5 years. I work with baby's and kids of all ages. I love reading books, doing crafts, I am great...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Olivia is very sweet and very engaging with our daughter however she called off often and also sent us messages at 11pm and even once at 4am when she knew we wouldn't get them until the morning. We also had to ask her for an update when she was out for a week, and...
Jerry K.
5.0
(1)
I am a 41yo woman with a Masters degree in wildlife biology. I love animals and children and am a compassionate and creative caregiver who enjoys teaching children about the world around them.
As a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic, I worked almost exclusively with children. My main projects were building a...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"For full disclosure Alicia is my sister. While many may consider a reference from a family member too biased to trust, I actually think as a younger brother my reference actually carries a very unique perspective.
Alicia is exceptionally thoughtful and...
Arjun S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Marianna resides in Los Angeles. Just completed working as a nanny in the afternoons for a family of a 2 children in Venice. (Have been with the family for 3 years). Has been working as a nanny full-time in Los Angeles for over 10+ years. In the past has also taught piano, been an executive assistant, worked at a nursing homes,...
Marianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marianna is a reliable great nanny. For the past two years she has done pick up /drop off, playtime, dinner, and bath for my now 7 and 5 year old. She plays games, listens to music with them, swims in the pool, goes to the park, and more. "
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Gabby H.
Los Angeles, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Gabby, a mature, responsible, fun-loving 26-year-old. I love to read, write, and cook. I graduated from NYU in 2020, where I majored in Drama. I have over 10 years of experience as both a part-time and full-time nanny, as well as experience teaching children's theatre, working at summer camps, and working in...
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby is a fantastic nanny! She's friendly, prompt, and very easy-going. She's been watching our soon-to-be 6 month old since she was a little over 4 months old. We needed a short-term nanny and Gabby filled that role wonderfully.
Our baby enjoys spending time...
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Manbeena A.
Los Angeles, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
TEFL Certified Teacher Seeking Job As ESL Tutor / Teacher
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My career as an educator has taken me from teaching creative writing to third graders in India, to being a fifth-grade classroom teacher in Texas, to serving as the national Education Director for a non-profit organization for eight years. I also have a wealth of experience in tutoring K-12th grade students in every subject area...
5.0
"Manbeena has been working with our daughter since the beginning of the school year and we are absolutely delighted. She has help my daughter's confidence and her grades are gradually improving significantly. She is punctual and very reliable apart from being very...
Brenda Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lena. I'm a warm, responsible, and creative caregiver with extensive experience in childcare and education. Currently, I work as a theater and comedy teacher with Kids On Stage, where I teach children ages 2+ and focus on building confidence and fostering fun through learning. I bring this same enthusiasm to...
Lena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lena babysat for me part time and always had fun activities and was very reliable and patient. She’s always in a great mood and is truly caring and kind. "
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Irene G.
Los Angeles, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Irene. I am currently ONLY LOOKING for WEEKEND/OCCASIONAL babysitting. I have over 15 years of previous nanny/babysitting experience, CPR certified, clean driving record, and LOVE being active! My past duties have included; play dates, carpooling, meal prepping, and light household chores/errands. On my free...
Irene can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Irene looked after our infant son from the time he was four months until nine months old. Since day 1, she has always been energetic, dependable and an incredible help. We are so pleased to see the way our son has grown under her care. She frequently took him to...
Giuseppina C.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Kids are my passion. I love finding fun ways to teach and discover with them. But I also love to help! There are a few ways that I know I can help you: Homework help, helping with reading/phonics creating a routine (bedtime, morning, homework routines, etc.), creating and organizing creative and/or academic spaces, time and...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Child at heart I have been caring for children since I was a young girl and always enjoyed playing/exploring/learning/teaching/caring for the children. Which is why I have done everything from coaching a Special Olympics team to teaching swimming, photography, and English to children. Play options are unlimited -...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura was incredible! With such short notice and both my husband and I having to be out of town for work between 5-8AM for last minute childhood daycare, I was worried but quickly reassured and repeatedly looped in with updates and can tell our 2yo son was having...
Lillian Y.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Diana and I have 14 years of experience as a teacher and nanny. I have many years of experience with infants 6 weeks to 16 years old in a school setting in an accredited university, child care facility and private schools. Also, I have experience as a babysitter or nanny of some infants and preschool teacher. I...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Diana is reliable, dependable and so trustworthy! She took care of my son from the time he was 1 until we moved away when he was 3. I never worried when he was with her and she is a wonderful caretaker with a good heart and sweet disposition."
Clarissa C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Gerciane, I'm 29 yo.
I really enjoy working with children, and I'm comfortable with pets. I have around 8 years of experience working with children from 6mo up to 17 yo.
I have a nurturing spirit and a passion for helping children grow and learn. Some of the activities I usually do with kids are...
Gerciane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the most fun person to have around!"
Ariane C.
Amelia M.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Ojai/Ventura/Santa Barbara Experienced + Fun Sitter And Tutor!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am available for babysitting and tutoring in Los Angeles. I'm located in West Hollywood.
About Me:
- M. S. from American Univ. in Washington, DC
- Background in childcare and education
- Full time job as a Sustainability Manager
- Flexible remote schedule with East Coast hours, which allows me to do childcare...
5.0
"Amelia has watched my 4 year old on numerous occasions. She has the best time with Amelia! I have also seen her with kiddos of all ages. Amelia is always on time, reliable, and will make sure to take the best care of your children. We highly recommend Amelia for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Anna and I have over 10 years of experience working with children. Currently, I am a third grade teacher with a masters degree in elementary education and eight years of experience working with communities of color. The thing I want you to know most about me is that I can make any situation fun. I love to sing and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We hired Anna a year ago during summer to help us with our kids, 9 mo and 4 yo at that time. She was great with both. She managed to feed them with healthy food, go for daily walks, and keep them busy and entertained. Anna has a very positive attitude, and I would...
Olga G.
Sarah W.
Los Angeles, CA
$100-111/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor For Children With Dyslexia And Other Learning Challenges
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sarah! I am a learning specialist with 10+ years of tutoring/teaching experience. I work exclusively with children who have dyslexia, reading challenges, autism, ADHD, and other learning challenges.
I have a MA degree in Psychology, am trained in the Orton-Gillingham method of phonics-based reading instruction, and have...
5.0
"Sarah was incredible, and we are sad to see her go. Her primary responsibility was helping our 8-year-old son with his 2nd-grade school work, but she also did more typical nanny duties, such as driving our son to soccer practice, making dinner, etc. Sarah is...
Natasha B.
Sydney R.
Pacific Palisades, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced And Professional Tutor With Bachelor's Degree From USC (Cum Laude)
5.0
(1)
I've babysat and tutored children for years! Throughout my time at school, I always received exceptional grades. I graduated Cum Laude from USC with a Major in Cinema Studies and a Minor in Screenwriting. I know how to get kids to focus and zone in on their work, but I also know how important it is to be patient and kind....
5.0
"Sydney helped me rewrite my resume and I got a job shortly after. She's the best"
Lauren G.
Amber R.
Los Angeles, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
A 15-Years-Exp Babysitter, 8-Yrs-Exp Tutor, Syracuse Grad - GUARANTEED Your Kids Will LOVE
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
For more than half my lifetime, I've professionally babysat & tutored children ages 0-17 across the world. Your kids will love me, or your $ back!
I have a knack for making kids laugh!
I'm the fun connoisseur: I turn anything into a game. I LOVE to cook healthy meals/snacks, play sports outside, stroll, make art, play...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been working with Amber for a couple of months now. C (our little one) loves her and so do we. She's always punctual and in positive spirits. We are lucky to have her to watch over our little guys whenever we need someone. If you are contemplating whether...
Yinell R.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Santa Monica, CA
Alexa M.
5.0
Alexa is a great child care provider. She has worked with children in summer rec programs as councilor and also was a teacher during vacation bible school. Alexa is energetic and engaged. She loves children and has a way of speaking to them and engaging them in activities. She is very informative...
- Nell M.
Jessie R.
5.0
Jessie is amazing. We hired her to watch our son while we did housework, and she was fantastic. He was napping when she arrived and she jumped right into doing other tasks while he was asleep. Once he woke, they played and he seemed to really enjoy her company. She is extremely knowledgeable when it...
- Care member
Amber R.
5.0
I hired Amber to help with distance learning for my 4 year old. Amber is positive, fun, engaged, organized and dedicated. She takes direction with ease and has made several important observations about my son's strengths and weaknesses and adjusted his learning techniques accordingly. She is...
- Melissa F.
Olivia M.
3.0
Olivia is very sweet and very engaging with our daughter however she called off often and also sent us messages at 11pm and even once at 4am when she knew we wouldn't get them until the morning. We also had to ask her for an update when she was out for a week, and she responded with "it slipped her...
- Jerry K.
Alicia S.
5.0
For full disclosure Alicia is my sister. While many may consider a reference from a family member too biased to trust, I actually think as a younger brother my reference actually carries a very unique perspective.
Alicia is exceptionally thoughtful and caring. While my parents would try to get...
- Arjun S.
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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.