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Shannon W.

Experienced K-12 Teacher With Over 17 Years Of Experience

Los Altos, CA

5.0(0)
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$55/hr
Passionate and experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I create engaging, personalized lessons that support each child's learning style and help them build confidence and a love for learning.
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Fun And Engaging English Tutor

Los Altos, CA

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$60/hr
3 years experience
I'm a local tutor with over 10 years of experience teaching at Stanford CCIS, Bay Area private schools, and internationally in China. I believe learning a language should be FUN, PRACTICAL, and ENGAGING! I specialize in private and semi-private lessons that focus on real-world conversation and American customs for all ages and...
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Los Altos, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a tutor for the past four years in both paid and volunteer positions. Mostly, I've worked with students between ages 5 and 14 and specialize in the humanities (English and history).
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Los Altos, CA

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$93/hr
10 years experience
I can tutor children up to 5th grade in Language Arts and Spanish. I can also teach beginner piano lessons to young children. I have been an elementary teacher and/or an elementary school principal for 30 years.
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Passionate Educator & Babysitter: Reliable, Caring, And Full Of Energy

Los Altos, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi families! I'm an experienced tutor (10+ years, K-6) offering small group summer learning sessions at a local library (hoping to start first week of June). I'm currently forming two age-based groups: Ages 6-7: Reading & Writing Club • Reading fluency & comprehension • Guided discussion to build confidence • Workbook-based...
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Los Altos, CA

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$45/hr
Hello! I am a psychology major and an aspiring teacher currently applying to graduate programs to earn my MA in Teaching and Education. For the past 2 years, I have worked in school settings with children and adolescents, gaining hands-on experience in classrooms, afterschool programs, and educational support roles. I have...
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Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I am a Brazilian teacher with a degree in Education, and I speak Portuguese, English, and Italian. I have experience working with children of different ages, creating engaging, playful, and personalized learning experiences. My goal is to help each student feel confident, supported, and motivated to learn in a warm and positive...
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Los Altos, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a humanities tutor that loves working with students of all ages. I have 11 years of experience as an educator and advocate for young ones! My approach is warm and friendly while maintaining high expectations. I'd be happy to chat about how I can help your child!
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Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm known for my patient, calm, and imaginative personality. I understand that every child is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their...
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Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Barbara, and I'm looking for a part-time or full-time nanny position starting in June, 2026. I hold a degree in English and Literature and have worked as a teacher, nanny, and former au pair. Over the years, I've cared for children from infants to school-age, helping with homework, reading, creative play, and...
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Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi ! My name is Sarita and I am a reliable, very dedicated and experienced nanny. I am looking for the full time Nanny position. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children. My native language is Nepali, and I can speak English and Hindi . I am a mom of three grown up children. When I work with children, I...

Jennifer H. says "Sarita joined our family when my son was four months old and stayed with us until her family sadly moved away when my son was 14 months old. Sarita is...

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Bilingual Tutor, Governess Or Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I was a bilingual (Chinese & English) elementary school teacher. I have over 10 years formal classroom teaching experience and many years private child care experience. I am mature, nurturing and very responsible. I'm looking for a tutor, governess or nanny position. I look forward to hear from you.

Emily E. says "Jennifer was great with our 4 month old. We hired her for several full days of child care. Jennifer was incredibly perceptive and attentive with our...

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K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
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Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 10.

Alexandra G. says "Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she...

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Chinese Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I m really very interested your job. I was born in China. I got BS degree in Xi an Jiao Tong University. I am proficient in both Chinese Phonetic System (Pinyin) and Chinese characters; and I speak with good standard pronunciation with no accent. I work as a Chinese teacher for 7 years. My student age is from 3-12 years old. I...
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Elementary Education Teacher

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been tutoring since high school, and now have a degree in elementary education. I majored in mathematics.

Sharon M. says "Kito met a bunch of times with my 9 year old son to play Minecraft, and we highly recommend him! He has a great rapport with children. Kito is calm,...

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Child Care, Educator

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Susan. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 10 years of experience working with children in different settings. Currently I am a Behavioral Therapist in the special education department for the Mountain View School District. I have a BA in Psychology from Notre Dame De Namur University. I hope to one...

Sarah K. says "Susan was a nanny for my five and three year old sons. She was great to work with and very reliable. She came up with lots of activities for the boys and...

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Babysitter/nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been working with families in the Bay Area for several years. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I also took care for children with food allergies. I love spending time with children and I feel that I am very good at it. I am patient and caring I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative world of the...

Joanna S. says "Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him...

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Part-Time Tutor

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher for 15 years. More recently, I have served as as an education director for a tutoring center and worked with pre-k students up to college aged students. I have helped prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and TOEFL. I especially enjoy...

Care Member says "Elizabeth guided the English, literature portion of our youngest son's middle school homeschooling program. Liz combined reading both contemporary and...

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Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
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$75/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...

Andrea M. says "Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session...

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  • 60 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $43.40/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated English tutors is 5.0

Recent English tutor reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA

English Tutors in Los Altos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed English tutors

Sarita C.

Sarita joined our family when my son was four months old and stayed with us until her family sadly moved away when my son was 14 months old....

- Jennifer H.

Jennifer C.

Jennifer was great with our 4 month old. We hired her for several full days of child care. Jennifer was incredibly perceptive and...

- Emily E.

Gari C.

Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the...

- Alexandra G.

FAQs for finding English tutors in Los Altos

Hiring an English tutor in Los Altos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $43.40 per hour as of April 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.

Care.com currently has 10 English tutors in Los Altos, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Los Altos or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Los Altos that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.

The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Los Altos have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.

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