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130 tutors are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years
Tutors in Tacoma, WA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings, are you looking for some help with math? I'll be happy to assist. I have been teaching and tutoring mathematics for over 20 years in credible colleges including TCC, PLU, UW Tacoma Campus, etc. Thanks to my extensive knowledge and experience, I'm able to solve your complicated math problems with an easy to understand...
5.0
"I hired Natalya to help me pass my Pre-calculus class, which I was failing halfway through semester. I was very impressed by her approach, she explained everything in such a simple way, that it actually made me like math. I never expected that. I only hoped to pass...
Tetyana M.
5.0
(1)
I have 2 year experience in tutoring pre-college and college math, algebra, calculus, etc
I have more than 4 months experience in tutoring middle schoolers as well.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have an BA from UW. I have an MFA in English. I've taught at UMass Amherst; local colleges; Pisa, Italy; Cambridge and Canterbury, England. I'm fluent in Italian. I've tutor all subjects, including math and science for 40+ years. I offer tutoring through video calls and in person. I can help you set up your own home-school or...
5.0
"Shane is wonderful. She is upbeat, patient and has helped my 10th grader immensely with geometry. She is reliable and flexible. So appreciative!"
Susan M.
Cami L.
Tacoma, WA
$50/hr
5.0
(1)
I have been an elementary special education teacher for the past 6 years. I have worked with kids in a number of settings including as a swim instructor, camp counselor, teacher, tutor, and aunty.
5.0
"I hired Cami to help with my boys writing skills and she delivered. In a few months she improved my two son's writing skills dramatically (ages 8 and 11). I knew my boys needed help due to the pandemic and lack of handwriting they teach now, so I am really happy...
Jim J.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have an MFA in English. I've taught at U Mass Amherst, local colleges, Cambridge and Canterbury, England. I tutor all subjects, including math and science. I have a library of children's books and teaching materials. I use Waldorf and Montessori materials. I have been a La Leche League Leader helping mothers and babies...
Shane can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Shane has been a godsend with my toddler! First she helped us both through the separation anxiety phase - my son is normally shy, but before long, he would start trying to leave with her. She's helped him build emotional intelligence and communication skills by...
Risa H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there,
I have extensive experience working with children from all ages including infants. I worked as babysitter for multiple years, as well as worked as a teacher for daycare (age group starting at 3 months).
I am currently a SPED para educator for the Clover Park School District. I have experience with general ed and...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jordan helped us out when we needed part time care of our 2 and 7 year old children. She was very responsive to me over text, and showed up on time. She has a warm and loving style. Jordan took time to engage my daughter in reading, which I appreciated! We would...
Tracy R.
Casey F.
Tacoma, WA
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Formerly a Girl Scout counselor and AVID tutor, I took some time off from childcare to be a flight attendant then a server, but joint issues have brought me back to my first love. Up til September, I was caring for two 3-year-old boys and a 6-year-old girl Monday through Friday. One of the boys just finished potty training, so...
Casey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I have used Kasey as my primary sitter for well over a year now. She is flexible, reliable, and sensitive to my employment hours. She has been remarkably able to take care of my toddler with a wide range of early and late hours, at short notice, and even after...
John G.
Margaret M.
Tacoma, WA
$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mom to a lively 8-year-old girl.
Before leaving my job to be a SAHM, I was working as an elementary and middle school math tutor.
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"I interviewed Margaret and I was totally impressed. She is level headed, respectful, sweet, and so kind. We will be keeping in contact and I hope to use her in the future for back up care, half days, and/or date nights."
Kim C.
5.0
(1)
I have 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a former 5th-8th grade girls volleyball coach (assistant). I can help with light housekeeping and homework. I have been frequently told that I am amazing with kids. I can assure you that your children will be very safe and well taken care of.
5.0
"She did great with our 2 year old son! My wife and I had her watch him while we went out for dinner for a few hours. When we came back, he was happy as a clam. Serenity did a wonderful job keeping him occupied without screens! He had so much fun he cried when...
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Miranda C.
Tacoma, WA
$14-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experience with newborns to kids 8 years old. I have a car and am CPR/BLS trained. I have been a literacy tutor at an elementary school for the past two years. I am looking to make the transition into being a nanny/ babysitter full time. I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors, arts and crafts, reading and baking with...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miranda has a lot of energy that proved helpful in keeping up with my rambunctious 2 year old."
Ciara C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Cami and I am a teacher! I have been teaching elementary special education in Seattle Public Schools for 6 years. Before that I worked in early childhood care, was a nanny to 2 infants, and have also worked at various camps for kids, as a swim instructor. Currently I also teach yoga to adults, kids, and families. I'm...
Cami can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cami is so wonderful with my kids. My daughter absolutely loves her and always asks when she is coming back. They are always doing fun activities while when we are out and have a great time. Bonus that the kids are tuckered out when we get home :) I completely...
Lenora S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a stay-at-home mom to my four children for the past 19 years. I plan meals, take the kids to their events and assist with homework. I had my children on daily schedules, so they know what to expect and so did I. This included the infancy years as well. I took ECE courses and worked for two day cares. I have a real...
Laurie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Laurie was understanding of our last minute need of a sitter. She was incredibly patient with our children, especially our son who is entering the "Terrible Twos". She was professional, kind, and on time. I would recommend her for sure to anyone else and would...
Leilani F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Years of Experience: 10+
Type of Experience:
Nanny
Daycare
Sunday School
Summer Camp.
Skills:
- Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs.
Qualities:
- Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking
- Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!"
Morgan M.
Sabrina K.
Tacoma, WA
$27-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sabrina! I am currently looking for an opportunity to get back into working after having my baby (almost 8 months ago). I'm loving being a parent, and I want to soak as much of it up as possible!
The ideal family would be one that would let me bring my baby along with me, who loves the outdoors as much as I do, and...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I had an exceptional experience with Sabrina. They're not only highly positive and kind but also incredibly well-trained and educated. Their responsible and attentive nature made me feel at ease, knowing my kids were in capable hands. Their natural affinity with...
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5.0
(3)
Hello. My name is Shatecia. My experience thus far includes infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. There is a diverse variety of activities that I enjoy implementing and sharing with the children left in my care. Nothing is better than an opportunity for some fresh air and exercise at the park where we can...
Shatecia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shaticia is very kind and very compassionate towards everyone she meets. Shaticia is reliable and trustworthy. She is easy to get along with and always has a huge smile to give whenever you see her. I would recommend her for child care because of her kind nature ,...
Mandy K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a reliable and positive caretaker. I love kids I have worked with kids numerous times especially outside of the normal home setting. Prior to Covid I used to work at a kids theatre camp where we would put up a musical within so I have experience teaching choreography, singing, arts and crafts etc. Besides working at a...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
It's so nice to meet you! My name is Amber and I would love to help out you and your family. I have lots of childcare experience from working with non English speaking kids to working in a busy daycare and being the go-to girl to watch my nieces and nephews! I am more than willing to help out with any household tasks or run...
Mae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber took care of our baby after I went back to work part time when he was 4 months old. We were so impressed by how engaged she was with our baby, even from the time he was tiny! She was a huge help to us and jumped right into navigating nap routines, sleep...
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Kylie T.
Tacoma, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My greatest passion in life is caring for and educating children. I was a nanny for several families for over 10 years, spent 17 years as a high school French teacher, and am a step mom to five kids. I am excited to dedicate my passion to the right family full or part time. I have experience with children of all ages from...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Kylie both on the phone and in person. We found her to be personable and kind. She was wonderful when interacting with our son. We had three fantastic candidates and had to make the challenging decision in choosing one. It was exceedingly difficult...
Ruby B.
Renata S.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Nanny Available For Babysitting - CPR Certified, Healthy Meals, Pet Lover
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Renata, an experienced and trustworthy caregiver. Currently, I'm a full-time nanny for two boys, ages 4 and 7, and I'm looking for extra babysitting opportunities to extend my childcare services.
I'm very warm-hearted, reliable, organized, and have strong time management skills. I love kids and do my best to make...
Renata can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Renata has been working with us as a nanny for almost 2 years, since our daughter was 7 months old and I can't say enough about how much she means to our family. She has always demonstrated amazing capabilities as a guardian to our kids. She is patient and...
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Julienne J.
Tacoma, WA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.
5.0
(2)
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...
Ron J.
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Recent tutor reviews in Tacoma, WA
Natalya S.
5.0
I hired Natalya to help me pass my Pre-calculus class, which I was failing halfway through semester. I was very impressed by her approach, she explained everything in such a simple way, that it actually made me like math. I never expected that. I only hoped to pass the class. Natalya is patient and...
- Tetyana M.
Shane J.
5.0
Shane is wonderful. She is upbeat, patient and has helped my 10th grader immensely with geometry. She is reliable and flexible. So appreciative!
- Susan M.
Cami L.
5.0
I hired Cami to help with my boys writing skills and she delivered. In a few months she improved my two son's writing skills dramatically (ages 8 and 11). I knew my boys needed help due to the pandemic and lack of handwriting they teach now, so I am really happy I made the decision to hire her....
- Jim J.
Shane J.
3.0
Interviewed Shane for a nanny position and provided full details ahead of time, including start date and pay. Afterwards, she shared she could not accommodate the start date, though her previous answer was yes, she wanted to be paid under the table, and did not want to sign a simple nanny agreement....
- Alex J.
Jordan R.
5.0
We hired Jordan three times to watch our toddler and newborn while I was recovering from surgery. My toddler enjoyed spending time with her doing arts and crafts and learning activities. She was very sweet and gentle with the girls and I would gladly hire her again and recommend her!
- Eunice C.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Tacoma, WA
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Tacoma, WA?
Hiring a tutor in Tacoma, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.02 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 Tacoma, WA?
Care.com currently has 130 tutors in Tacoma, WA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Tacoma are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Tacoma who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Tacoma, WA 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 130 tutors near you in Tacoma, WA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Tacoma, WA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Tutors in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 130 listed tutors.