Find tutors in Costa Mesa, CA that you’ll love

79 tutors are listed in Costa Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years

Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA

Kirstin J.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've worked with children grades 1-6 for over 4 years as an entertainment ranger and counselor for Adventures in Writing Camp and as a teachers aid for John Hopkins University's Elementary school program. I supervise students during their lunch and leisure hours, escort them to and aid them in classes, help them with their...

Carol S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have many years of experience in editing my children's high school IB English papers and College essays. I'm very patient and feel that I'm a knowledgeable tutor.

Rosalie B.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Social Work Student Available Evenings and Weekends

I have been working with all ages of children for several years as a baby sitter, tutor, mentor and counselor. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently working on my masters in social work. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and was an EMT for an ambulance company in New York for four years. I am fluent in...
Rosalie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My boys really liked her a lot! Rosalie is a very kind woman, who really seems to have a huge heart for children. We're very happy with her service! Christina G."

Christina G.

Kirstin J.


Costa Mesa, CA

$26-32/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available In Torrance/Redondo Beach Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a recent elementary credential graduate serving the Orange County area. I am just starting out in my teaching career, and still babysit on evenings and occasional weekends. Before I became a teacher, I was a full-time nanny for 3+ years for a family of 4! I have worked with kids since I was in highschool, as a mentor,...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as well. She's dependable, organized, fun. Our kids loved her and still talk about her. Definitely recommend without...

Allison A.

Carol S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an RN, who specialized in critical care, pediatrics and ER. I have over 10 years of experience caring for infants and children of all ages. I'm a non-smoker. I have experience raising a son and a daughter. I can help with Light Housework, cooking, Laundry and errands. I have a very reliable car, an excellent driving record...
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Gillian F.


Costa Mesa, CA

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Responsible + Fun Babysitter With Over Three Years Of Experience.

Hi! I am a dependable, patient, and fun person who has over three years of experience caring for children. I can help with a variety of tasks like housekeeping, preparing meals, homework, online school, swimming supervision, etc. I am able to create a safe + fun environment for your children. With all my experience, I am...
Gillian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Super responsible and has a gift with kids. Patient and plays with them. Also a big positive is she's great with kids with special needs/abilities."

Rory L.

Ashley S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$30-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced CFD Major/ Child Development Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ashlee and I have been working in childcare for the last 10 years as a professional nanny, tutor, and educator. As an undergraduate student at SDSU, I completed a program in Early Childhood Development, gaining extensive knowledge and experience caring for children ages 0-5 years old. Besides working as a...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlee is absolutely incredible. She started caring for my son when he was 7 mos. old. He is now 18 mos. and loves her like she is a part of the family. She spent 6 mos. watching him full time while I was working and we are lucky to still have her help us part time...

Jeni J.

Sarah J.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sarah and I am available as a nanny. I'm currently attending college and residing in Costa Mesa. I believe every child deserves attentive and interactive care. My number one priority while babysitting is the safety of your child, so I became certified in pediatric CPR and first aid. I am also fully vaccinated...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"This review is long overdue. I hired Sarah for the months of April and May 2018 as a mother's helper. I needed help with after school care for my two children (2.5 years old and 1 month old at the time). Sarah always showed up on time. She has an energy about...

Joyce S.

Caitlin A.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old. I worked part-time for the YMCA and a resort. My past jobs include a learning center and a childcare center at a kids gym where I was either a teacher or assisted the teacher. I love caring for children of all ages. I am first aid/CPR certified, have experience with newborns,...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She also occasionaly watches our son, who was 2 years old when she started and usually goes to preschool. My...

Bijan Z.

Stefania L.


Costa Mesa, CA

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Sweet And Reliable Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Stefania, I am 30 years old and have more than 6 years of experience in childcare, my experience began with the au pair program a few years ago where I had the opportunity to work as a babysitter with two wonderful families who became my family. Since then, childcare has been a passion that has allowed...
Stefania can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely loved Stefania! Stefania was always on time, was attentive to our child and kept him entertained all day long. I was so impressed with how quickly our child fell in love with her!! Stefania kept us updated during the day with photos and we loved...

Susan M.

Sarah S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Reliable. Caring. Trustworthy. Fun.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Sarah and I'm a German native! I moved to California two years ago to teach German and Spanish at a German school/Christian School. It has always been on my heart to move temporarily to another country - so here I am! I pursued a teaching degree in Germany due to my love of working with children/teenagers 5. 5 years...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!"

Heidi P.

Karen S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor

Hello my name is Karen. I have approximately 1 years experience working with children with special needs. I have completed a certificate at Crossroads of Learning for tutoring. I mainly have English arts experience, and prefer elementary school children where I have the most experience. I am highly dependable, resourceful, and...

Alec L.


Costa Mesa, CA

$50/hr • 6 yrs exp

English Literature & Writing Tutor

Howdy! I have been a high school English teacher for three years who has previously taught AP Literature, AP Language, British Literature, Survey of Literature, and Honors Survey of Literature. My students had a successful 100% pass rate, with over 80% receiving a 5 for AP Literature, and I am awaiting scores for my students' AP...

Jenni A.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Patient And Reliable Tutoring

Hi! My name is Jenni and I'm currently a third-year student at Marymount Manhattan College. With my previous experience working with young kids, I am a great after school tutor for any age. In addition, I have had the opportunity to complete many AP courses in high school, making me a good tutor for high schoolers as well. These...

Si Si H.


Costa Mesa, CA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I Am A Chemical Engineering 4.0 Student Who Tutors At The College's Tutoring Center.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a tutor since I was in high school. I do test prepping, K-12 all subjects, college precalculus and calculus one. My tutoring sessions are done with 1 hour of free lesson and then we go from there. I would love to help your child succeed. I can also caregiver. I am a chemical engineering student who is working at my...

Shelby W.


Costa Mesa, CA

$50-80/hr • 5 yrs exp

Former Teacher, Now Tutor!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Let's master our schoolwork from home! I tutor students virtually and in-person in Reading Fundamentals, Phonics, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Math. I have my Master's of Arts in Teaching and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Chapman University. I was a teacher for four years here in Orange County,...

Nobuko S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$60/hr • 8 yrs exp

Tutor (Reading/Math/English)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Nobuko. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher and have my Master's. I have taught 5th grade in Newport Mesa Unified, 3rd grade in Irvine Unified, and 3rd grade at an international school in South Korea. I specialize in Reading and Math instruction at the elementary level and work with students learning...

Kayla M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny And Tutor Available

I have worked as an Elementary tutor part-time for over two years as well as a German tutor. The subjects include: English, German, Writing, Reading, Math, Science, History, and Art.

Alana W.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-20/hr

Part-time Tutor Available

I am currently in graduate school for speech-language pathology and audiology. My degree does specialize in language and literacy. Therefore I can tutor for reading and writing. I work at an elementary school twice a week as a Speech Therapy intern where I work with children on vocabulary, reading, writing, and any other area...
I am currently a special education teacher for an elementary school. I have extensive experience working with K-8th grade students as well as both multiple subject and special education credentials with autism specialization. Teaching is my passion!!

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Recent tutor reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Rosalie B.

5.0

My boys really liked her a lot! Rosalie is a very kind woman, who really seems to have a huge heart for children. We're very happy with her service! Christina G.

- Christina G.

Kirstin J.

5.0

Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as well. She's dependable, organized, fun. Our kids loved her and still talk about her. Definitely recommend without reservation.

- Allison A.

Gillian F.

5.0

Gillian is incredible! She has watched my 2 daughters and they have such a great time with them! My son also has down syndrome and Gillian is incredibly patient and kind with him. Gillian is always on time, keeps the house clean and creates fun activities for my three children!

- Holly C.

Ashley S.

5.0

Ashlee is absolutely incredible. She started caring for my son when he was 7 mos. old. He is now 18 mos. and loves her like she is a part of the family. She spent 6 mos. watching him full time while I was working and we are lucky to still have her help us part time now that I'm home. Ashlee is the...

- Jeni J.

Sarah J.

5.0

Sarah has been caring for our two boys for the past 4 years. She was the very first sitter we hired and she was so amazing we stuck with her. She is incredibly reliable, smart, kind, trustworthy, punctual and caring with a great head on her shoulders. She is amazing with my boys and they absolutely...

- Candace M.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Tutors in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 79 listed tutors.