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107 tutors are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years
Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
I have tutor experience teaching English and elementary education abroad, and as an older sibling am a natural and patient homework helper!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently getting my Master of Business Administration degree at Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Got Bachelor's in teaching. Worked with children, teenagers and youth. Helped a local family with 5 kids under 5 (5, 3, 2-year-olds and newborn twins) for 1, 5 years as a family assistant, nanny, and a homeschool tutor. I...
Nancy S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
One On One Personal Instruction And Tutoring For Any Age
5.0
(1)
Have been tutoring since I was an undergrad at Cal State Northridge. Have worked with children, adults and seniors.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My friends and family would describe me as kind, patient, and self-motivated. I served as the President and Vice President of my elementary school and worked in leadership throughout middle school. In high school, I transferred to online learning to pursue my dream of becoming a professional ballerina. With my rigorous dance...
5.0
"Alexis was an incredible tutor to both our 6 year and 4 year old. She is bright, engaging, and an excellent teacher. She created high impact sessions to develop key skills. I strongly recommend her."
Michael M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two wonderful boys, now thriving adults. We raised them with kindness and encouragement. I love children and would be very happy to be of service for a pod of up to 7 kids.
I have a degree in International Relations from UCSB. I taught Montessori preschool and infant swimming. I also worked for Lehman Brothers for 12...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am from Ukraine and have been residing in the states for 8 years now.
Taking care of kids is more than a job to me; it is a commitment to be a helpful partner to parents + to invest in children, help them thrive in day-to-day situations and grow in character and excellence.
I have worked with kids in non-profit...
Liudmyla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to put down for bed. 10/10 would hire again!"
Alice Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Macy and I am a recent UCSB Graduate with a major in Pharmacology! I am a pre med student currently taking classes online and working part time before applying to medical school next year. I love kids and have experience working with children with Special Needs and children of all ages. I have previously worked as a...
Macy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Macy was so flexible and professional on a really stressful day with the kids. She was an absolute life saver during a wedding we needed childcare for during the ceremony. The kids loved her!"
Hannah A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah, and I am a Westmont College alum with 10 years of experience caring for infants, youth, students, and pets. I come from a sports background, so I love being active and engaging with kids! I am also a certified swim instructor, and would be happy to teach your kids how to swim :)
My Strengths Finder top 5...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was the best nanny we hired for our 4 young daughters! (Two which were twins). We always felt so secure with Sarah watching our girls and taking care of all of their needs. Our girls were very young and and busy and my husband and I would return home to happy...
Jason H.
Nancy S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor - Teacher - Respite Support For Children And The Elderly
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Credentialed CA state security cleared teacher. Have extensive behavior management experience. I have multiple years of working with children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, as well as many other disabilities as I am a Moderate to Severe Credentialed teacher. I also have live-in experience, working with the elderly and for those...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids, both as a babysitter as well as with my former jobs as a tutor and as a children's gymnastics coach. I love working with kids; I am attentive, caring, and compassionate, and I would be grateful for any and all opportunities to help out you and your family! Prices and hours negotiable :)
Natalie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Our family was vacationing in Santa Barbara for the month. We were looking for someone to watch our 3 and 6 year olds so we could have a couple of date nights. Natalie was everything our family needed and more! She fit in perfectly, she was kind, playful,...
Jenna H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am s special education teacher in the Santa Barbara school district and have been working with children for over 15 years. I have experience as a nanny, tutor and teacher and love working with kids in every capacity. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider you have found one here!
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alyssa for her skills - she was wonderful as she took care of my 5 year old."
Kamaljeet G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly, and giving.
I like working with kids because they bring me joy, I like helping them learn and I enjoy being imaginative with them.
I'm looking for a job that brings me happiness and is rewarding.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time,...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ariana is the babysitter of your dreams! She is the most trustworthy, responsible, timely, caring, loving babysitter we’ve ever had! I found her on care.com and at first I was a bit skeptical about using an app to find someone, but I am so glad I did. She really...
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Camille V.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have just graduated from the University of Redlands, where I earned my B. S in Psychology to become a Behavioral Therapist for children with Autism.
I have been babysitting for several years and am an RBT with experience in clinical, school, and home settings. I believe in hands on, exciting interaction and hope to...
Camille can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Camille cared for my 11yr old boy for about 5 months. He broke his arm when when he was playing outside. when I came home she had his arm elevated on a pillow and she gave him Tylenol for the pain. As a Nurse I was very impressed! Camille became an invaluable part...
Kurt O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah and I am a 23-year-old college student. I started babysitting as soon as I possibly could at the age of 13. I have worked with kids in various professional settings since I was 14, watching up to 15 kids at a time, including as a camp counselor every summer since 2016. I held two nanny positions in 2020 and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mistea S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 25-year-old undergraduate at SFSU studying physics with the hopes of earning a Ph. D someday. Since I am quite good at math and the sciences I could even help tutor your child during my visits. My current job is unfortunately undergoing repairs for the next couple months due to a fire that occurred last week so I...
Mistea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We needed last minute care and Mistea came through and saved the week! She's kind, attentive, and smart. My 15-month-old loved her. Thank you so much, Mistea!"
Nychelle R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Hannah, and I am a Chico State graduate with Bachelor degrees in both Child Development and Psychology.
I have been working with children professionally for 10 years, including within preschool settings (in which I planned, developed, and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum), Day Camp...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hannah took care of our 1 and 3 year old boys for 3 evenings while we were visiting Santa Barbara. She took great care of the boys - played with them, gave them dinner, and put them to sleep. She went above and beyond by bringing toys and activities, which she...
Carly C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jamie. I love working with children, especially babies and toddlers! Creating close, meaningful connections is very important to me, so working one-on-one with children and their families is a perfect fit. I have been caring for children for 20 years, including 8 years teaching preschool. I'm very responsible,...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jamie watched my son on a daily basis for six months and was absolutely wonderful. My son had to be pulled from daycare for a medical issue and Jamie stepped in for my family during a very stressful time. My son, who can be slow to warm up, took an immediate liking...
Carol L.
Hi! I have been paid as a tutor a couple of time before and I have helped my friends and neighbors with math, english, and ACT/SAT prep. I am a knowledgeable, patient, and hardworking person who's looking to help others succeed. As a newly-grad, I am looking for a way to earn a little extra money while also doing something that...
I'm a patient and supportive tutor passionate about helping students succeed. I love working with children of all ages. With personalized teaching strategies, I make learning engaging and relatable, empowering students to build confidence and achieve their goals. Whether it's mastering tricky concepts or improving study habits,...
I have worked in the past as an SAT tutor at Huntington Learning Center and have provided tutoring services in the home for all ages 2nd-12th grade. I have a BA in English literature from Lesley University in Massachusetts and have been teaching in the Santa Barbara Unified School District for 5 years.
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Recent tutor reviews in Santa Barbara, CA
Alexis R.
5.0
I hired Alexis to tutor my 14 year old son and she has been nothing short of spectacular in getting his grades up, his assignments complete, and his understanding of subjects improved. Truly a lifesaver during Covid distance learning. I can't imagine a better tutor.
- Joshua K.
Liudmyla K.
5.0
Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to put down for bed. 10/10 would hire again!
- Alice Z.
Macy W.
5.0
Macy was flexible, arrived on time, and was amazing with our little. She even ran last minute errands for me with our little in tow. Super trustworthy, kind, patient, and easy for my toddler to trust. I plan to hire her again for our next event!
- Annelisa R.
Sarah G.
5.0
Sarah is amazing. She was a regular babysitter for our 3 kids until she moved to go to college (which we were all very sad about). She was and still is, hands down, our kids' favorite sitter. She always kept the kids busy playing games, drawing, coloring ect. She really spent time with the kids,...
- Avena Z.
Natalie L.
5.0
Our family was vacationing in Santa Barbara for the month. We were looking for someone to watch our 3 and 6 year olds so we could have a couple of date nights. Natalie was everything our family needed and more! She fit in perfectly, she was kind, playful, accommodating, on time, and understood my...
- Jenna H.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Santa Barbara, CA
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Santa Barbara, CA?
Hiring a tutor in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.50 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Care.com currently has 107 tutors in Santa Barbara, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Santa Barbara 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.
What type of tutoring services in 2025 can I find near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Santa Barbara are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Santa Barbara who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Santa Barbara, CA tutor do?
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 107 tutors near you in Santa Barbara, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 107 listed tutors.