Service area · Camarillo, Ventura County
K–8 Tutoring in Camarillo, CA
Thousand Acorns Tutoring is a K–8 tutoring service for Camarillo families, and your tutor is one California-credentialed teacher, Adriana. She teaches math from kindergarten through Algebra 1, reading and phonics, writing and study skills, for students in Pleasant Valley School District, which runs all of Camarillo's public schools for kindergarten through 8th grade. Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4, and the first consultation is free.
How tutoring works in Camarillo
Camarillo is the western end of the area Adriana serves. She comes to Camarillo homes, teaches online, and runs small groups of 2 to 4 children. In-home travel fee: none.
Camarillo schools
Pleasant Valley School District runs 11 schools for TK through 8th grade, all with Camarillo addresses: six TK–5 elementary schools, three TK–8 schools and two middle schools (PVSD). After 8th grade, students change districts: high school is in the Oxnard Union High School District, and PVSD names Adolfo Camarillo High and Rancho Campana High as its feeder high schools (PVSD high school information).
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Camarillo Heights STEM Academy | TK–5 | 35 Catalina Drive |
| Dos Caminos Elementary | TK–5 | 3635 Appian Way |
| La Mariposa Elementary | TK–5 | 4800 Corte Olivas |
| Las Posas Elementary | TK–5 | 75 Calle La Guerra |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | TK–5 | 3535 Village at the Park Drive |
| Tierra Linda Elementary | TK–5 | 1201 Woodcreek Road |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences and Arts | TK–8 | 1555 Kendall Avenue |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts | TK–8 | 700 Temple Avenue |
| Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School | TK–8 | 13282 Santa Rosa Road |
| Las Colinas Middle School | 6–8 | 5750 Fieldcrest Drive |
| Monte Vista Middle School | 6–8 | 888 Lantana Street |
PVSD assigns schools by a Tract Code Book: on the Find Your Neighborhood School page, look up your street and address range, then read the elementary and middle school columns. Newer streets may be missing, and for those PVSD asks families to call (805) 389-2100 ext. 1109. Each Camarillo school will get its own page later, and in the meantime this page covers Pleasant Valley's schools together. Families who want a different PVSD school apply in the intra-district choice window, which ran January 26 to February 13 for 2026–27 (PVSD open enrollment).
Santa Rosa's magnet program and GATE
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School, a TK–8 school on Santa Rosa Road, describes "a computer science immersion program for all grades" (Santa Rosa).
For gifted education, PVSD tests all 3rd graders once a year, in the spring, with the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), and also tests 4th and 5th graders who enrolled after the last window. The district says "GATE identification is not based on the testing alone": it also weighs the Renzulli-Hartman Scale, achievement records, work samples, other test scores and teacher input. Students can qualify through intellectual ability, high achievement in both English and math for two years in a row, or specific ability in one of them (PVSD GATE). PVSD doesn't publish middle school math placement rules, so ask Las Colinas, Monte Vista or your TK–8 school directly. The guide to fractions in grades 3–5 covers the fraction skills that 6th-grade math builds on.
Key Camarillo school dates, 2026–27
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026: first day of school.
- October 5–9, 2026: fall parent-teacher conferences for TK–5.
- Monday, October 26, 2026: staff development day, no school.
- February 15–19, 2027: Presidents' Week, a full week off.
- March 8–9, 2027: spring conferences for TK–5.
- March 29 – April 2, 2027: spring break.
- Friday, June 11, 2027: the last day of school (PVSD calendar).
Homework help at the Camarillo Public Library
The Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las Posas Road runs a free Homework Center for kindergarten through 8th grade. Volunteer Homework Coaches help on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm during the school year, and the center closes during Pleasant Valley School District breaks. The library notes that these are not one-on-one tutoring sessions, and public, private and homeschooled students are all welcome (Homework Center). Its private study rooms hold up to six people and are free to reserve a day in advance, for up to two hours a day, with a Camarillo Public Library card (study rooms).
Sources, opened October 13, 2026: PVSD: schools and boundaries; PVSD: find your neighborhood school; PVSD: high school information; PVSD: open enrollment; Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School; PVSD: GATE identification; PVSD 2026–27 school calendar; Camarillo Public Library: Homework Center; Camarillo Public Library: study rooms; Camarillo Public Library: policies.
Prices in Camarillo
| Term | What it means at Thousand Acorns Tutoring |
|---|---|
| In your home | $80 per hour |
| Online | $80 per hour |
| Small group (2–4) | $50 per child, per hour, 2 to 4 children |
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Free consultation | A free consultation by phone or Zoom, before any paid session |
| Travel fee | none |
| Cancelling | Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice at no charge. |
Prices depend only on the format, not on grade or subject. All prices and terms.
Your Camarillo tutor
Adriana Martinez
California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, listed on the state's public credential search
Adriana has taught students from TK through 8th grade: kindergarten and 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes in public and private schools, intervention and reading specialist work for TK through 6th grade, and homeschool pods for TK through 4th grade. She has a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Channel Islands.
She teaches every session herself. About her teaching
Comparing tutors? Here's how to choose a K–8 tutor.
Safety rules
- An adult stays home for in-home sessions.
- Sessions happen in a common area with the door open.
- Online sessions: camera on, with an adult nearby.
Guides for Camarillo parents
- How do I read my child's CAASPP score report?
What the four CAASPP levels, scale scores and area results mean for grades 3–8, when reports arrive, and how to compare with local schools.
- Why are fractions hard in grades 3–5, and how can I help?
What California 3rd, 4th and 5th graders learn about fractions, where kids get stuck, and simple ways to help at home.
- How much do kids forget over the summer, and what helps?
What research says about summer learning loss in math and reading, and the summer routines that help K–8 students keep their skills.
- How can I help my child with writing at home?
Writing help at home from first sentences to middle school essays: what to expect at each grade and how to give feedback.
- How do I check a tutor's California teaching credential?
Step by step: look up any teacher's California credential on the state's public search, and what the results do and don't tell you.
- What background checks do tutors in California have?
Which background checks California tutors may have, from credential fingerprinting to private checks, and what parents can verify themselves.
Camarillo tutoring questions
Which school district serves Camarillo for K–8?
Pleasant Valley School District. All 11 of its TK–8 schools have Camarillo addresses; for high school, students move to the Oxnard Union High School District.
Is Adriana a math tutor or a reading tutor?
Both. She teaches math from kindergarten through Algebra 1, reading and phonics from kindergarten to 5th grade, and writing from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Does Camarillo have free homework help?
Yes. The Camarillo Public Library's Homework Center has volunteer coaches for grades K–8 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 to 6 pm, during the school year.
What does a session cost in Camarillo?
Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, and small-group sessions are $50 an hour per child. Travel fee: none.
Do you come to homes in Camarillo?
Yes, or online. An adult stays home for in-home sessions, and sessions happen in a common area with the door open. Travel fee: none.
When are Camarillo 3rd graders tested for GATE?
Once a year, in the spring. PVSD gives every 3rd grader the CogAT and also weighs achievement records, work samples and teacher input.
Nearby cities
Book a free consultation in Camarillo
Tell her your child's grade, subject and school.