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90 tutors are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years
Tutors in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(2)
I have been tutoring English Language Arts for 23 years, part-time. I have worked with students in small classes and individually. I have experience with a variety of curriculum and grade levels from 2nd grade to high school 12 grade. I have been working with home school charter schools in Monterey County and currently still...
5.0
"We could not have done our year of homeschooling without Lynette's expertise in language arts and social science. Not only did my boys survive the year, Lynette helped our learning pod thrive. Thanks to Lynette, we had a successful year of learning and growth. I...
Layla F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shara, and I first found my zeal for teaching when I was a teenager and coached 3 Special Olympic events. I have found myself on many teaching and coaching adventures since, some of which have even led me to other countries. I am a huge proponent of hands on learning and believe if the learning is fun and engages...
5.0
"Shara was great with my kids. She came to help me a few days a week as we had just moved to the area and my kids were 2 under 2. Some days I didn't need as much help with the kids and she helped with preparing meals. She has a therapy bunny that she brought one day...
Daniel J.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 5 1/2 years and my most recent infant will need only part-time care for the summer. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for four families with infants. In all cases, I stayed from...
Lynnette can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lynnette started caring for our baby at 7 mos old. She's wonderful with babies-- very calm, has a great sense of their mood and needs, and was able to soothe ours easily. She brought her own music to our home so baby could enjoy while playing --Celtic was a...
Abby C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Islay, I currently work full time at a startup as the Director of Strategic Finance after graduating with honors from UC Berkeley. In my spare time, I am looking to be an occasional helping hand for active families! I began babysitting nearly 15 years ago and continued helping several different families...
Islay can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."
Heather C.
Larisa P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$19-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I am very reliable, cheerful, and patient. I am a recent graduate. I have 1 year of experience of working with children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I can also help with homework or any school related projects.
Larisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Larisa helped me out with all three of my kids while my husband was out of town. This included school pick up, drop off, taking the kids to soccer practice or games, watching the kids at the house (play time, snack time). The schedule with three kids was crazy and...
Nicole V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started off being a babysitter in high school and ended up becoming a nanny for 9 kids. The kids age range was from 2yrs to 16yrs. I did anywhere from cleaning, running errands, helped with homework, picking up from school. Then in college I was a nanny for 2 kids ages 2 and 6 and was with them all 4 years of college. I then...
Michaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michaela was great with our little 4 month old - so calming and loving and attentive."
Heidi W.
Jocelyn F.
Santa Cruz, CA
$31/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, patient, fun, nurturing nanny that has been helping families thrive internationally since 2014. Different ways I have provided care are doing laundry, preparing healthy meals, cleaning and organizing, helping with homework, giving baths, running errands, transportation to events, activities, school and appointments...
Jocelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn has been an incredible full time nanny for our now 1.5 yo for the past year. She's calm, patient, fun, and very loving. Our daughter has absolutely thrived under her care. She spends lots of time reading, playing, and adventuring in nature with our daughter...
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emma! I have been working with children of all ages for the last 8 years as a Recess Coach at Westlake, a Registered Behavior Technician, a camp counselor, a tutor and as a babysitter/ nanny. I work to provide kids a safe and accepting environment filled with play, kindness and empathy for their experience. I also have...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emma was awesome!! She was kind, fun, punctual, and super easy to communicate with. She was flexible and adaptable when the dinner plan I set up didn’t go as planned. My boys said she was the best and they are a hard sell sometimes. Please hire her!"
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Gloria B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun, Experienced Sitter Fluent In (English, Spanish, Italian And French)
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Gloria. I'm half Spanish and half British. I've been a nanny in the area for 3 years and I worked as an Au Pair (3 different families, children aged 0-11y) while I was attending College. Once I graduated I started working for a non-profit, My manager noticed how much I connected with kids and transferred me to a shelter...
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"She is one of the most responsible and capable nannies we have ever hired. Always on time, good with communications and amazing with children. Also she understands our value in raising our children and applies our request while she is with our children. Her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and am registered by the state of California as a Registered Nurse. Healthcare Provider CPR, PALS, ACLS, NRP, ONCC and IV certified. I also have multiple references along with a full clear background check. Special Skills Include: Fluent in American Sign Language and Tutor in all levels of math/science grades...
Kendra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kendra is great with our 10 month old. She has a great attitude and can be fun and stimulating or comforting and get him down for long naps. She is dependable and trustworthy. She is also great with our two dogs who can be a handful. We're lucky to have her!"
Jessica K.
Hi! I am a 22-year-old female who loves helping kids build confidence and succeed in school. I have experience working in schools with students as well as interning in a group home.
Along with this, I have been helping kids I babysit and my brother with homework for years. I am a very patient person who will help a student for...
I hold lots of valuable writing experience as a from my Sociology education at UCSC. I am currently a paraeduactor at a Santa Cruz elementary school, where I work with kids through their ELA and math work. I can assist students with reading comprehension, formulating texts, and overall writing help. I am also an artist, so I can...
I have 3 years experience working as an art teacher to kids k-8th grade. I can help with drawing and painting in multiple mediums.
Mali'o K.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Tutor For Children Of All Ages! Science, English, Standardized Tests, And More!
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile. I love spending time with kids and have extensive experience teaching and mentoring, and am available to help children (aged high school or below) with homework or other tutoring needs. Previously, I taught at and then managed an educational program at the American Museum of Natural...
Rylie H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$49/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced STEM Educator & Tutor | Personalized Learning | K-12 & College Prep Support
My passion for teaching drives me to create engaging learning experiences that build confidence and self-efficacy in students.
I hold a Bachelor's in Biological Systems Engineering from UC Davis, specializing in environmental engineering and regenerative agriculture, and played Division I lacrosse. I later earned a Master's in...
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and outgoing.
I like tutoring because I love helping others learn and fostering growth and passion in students of all ages.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible with hours and where I can help others in need.
I started tutoring when I was in middle school by tutoring...
I have tutored and taught students from 6th grade to college level in essay writing, grammar skills, reading comprehension, and understanding classic literature.
I am an experienced tutor passionate about helping children develop strong reading skills. With a background in Psychology and prior experience working as a teacher's aide at a local preschool, I have developed effective strategies for engaging young learners. I am skilled in behavior management, fostering a positive learning...
Hi! My name is Fionnuala and I'm a sophomore Honors Program UCSC student studying astrophysics! My cumulative GPA is a 3. 8 unweighted, and my cumulative high school GPA was a 4. 6 weighted. I am confident with tutoring grades Pre-K through 8th in math, sciences, and language arts.
I was Waldorf homeschooled most of my K-12...
I would love to support students with writing essays and/or preparing college/scholarship applications.
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Recent tutor reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Lynnette W.
5.0
We could not have done our year of homeschooling without Lynette's expertise in language arts and social science. Not only did my boys survive the year, Lynette helped our learning pod thrive. Thanks to Lynette, we had a successful year of learning and growth. I highly recommend Lynette's teaching...
- Layla F.
Shara M.
5.0
Shara was great with my kids. She came to help me a few days a week as we had just moved to the area and my kids were 2 under 2. Some days I didn't need as much help with the kids and she helped with preparing meals. She has a therapy bunny that she brought one day for my kids to interact with. She...
- Daniel J.
Lynnette W.
5.0
Lynnette started caring for our baby at 7 mos old. She's wonderful with babies-- very calm, has a great sense of their mood and needs, and was able to soothe ours easily. She brought her own music to our home so baby could enjoy while playing --Celtic was a favorite. Another strong suit is her calm,...
- Abby C.
Islay F.
5.0
She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication.
- Heather C.
Larisa P.
5.0
Larisa helped me out with all three of my kids while my husband was out of town. This included school pick up, drop off, taking the kids to soccer practice or games, watching the kids at the house (play time, snack time). The schedule with three kids was crazy and constantly changing, she managed it...
- Nicole V.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Santa Cruz, CA?
Hiring a tutor in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.41 per hour as of April 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 Cruz, CA?
Care.com currently has 90 tutors in Santa Cruz, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Santa Cruz 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 Cruz, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Santa Cruz are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Santa Cruz who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Santa Cruz, 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 90 tutors near you in Santa Cruz, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Tutors in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 90 listed tutors.