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60 English tutors are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average rate is $29/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby English tutors is 5 years
English tutors in Palo Alto, CA
Shaden H.
Redwood City, CA
$27-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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25 years old, ( Biomedical) student.
I tutor math part time and babysit infants, toddlers and school kids.
5.0
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I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
Lisa W.
Sunnyvale, CA
$90/hr
5.0
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I have over 20 years of experience teaching kids cognitive, play and social skills, and speech and language in school and private settings.
5.0
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I have been a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work: Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Program, Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, Step-Up-To-Writing, Barton Reading and Spelling Program, and Wilson Reading Program. (In addition, I've taught Kindergarten...
5.0
"Our son has some challenges and has struggled with reading. At one point a teacher told us he would not learn. A friend told us about Ms. K. After assessing what he knew, she began patiently teaching him. She...
Reviewed by Ja C.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. As a developing Engineer, I leverage my tutoring aptitudes to increase students Math & Science grades by an average of 25 percent.
With four years of paid tutoring experience, I provide students with structured and...
5.0
"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 to cover relevant word problems with my son. They met...
Reviewed by Andrea M.
Clara L.
Redwood City, CA
$33/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter For Babies, Toddlers And School-aged Kids
5.0
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I have 3+ years of paid professional experience with kids, in Brazil and in the US! Currently available on late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. When I'm not babysitting, I work in the legal department of a biotech company.
My experience:
1 year of full-time work with one newborn and twin toddlers
1 year of full-time...
5.0
"Clara was wonderful with my toddler!"
Reviewed by Sally F.
5.0
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I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher. I have language teaching degree from Harbin Normal University and have completed 52 units of college level Child Development and Liberal Arts classes in the US. I completed AP Chinese teacher's training through college board in 2014. Most of my students are from non-Chinese speaking...
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- 7+ years of experience teaching and taking care of kids ages 0-5.
- Passionate about child development.
- Focused on respectful and gentle parenting.
- Adaptable to routine changes.
- You can always count on my flexibility.
- Always open to learning new ways to do things, always considering the parents' wishes.
- Bilingual...
5.0
"Thalita looked after my 5-month-old baby boy and was just wonderful! She's warm, friendly, and a complete natural with babies. My son clearly felt absolutely comfortable with her immediately. She's super...
Reviewed by Claire G.
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With 10 years teaching classes related to reading and writing at an after-school and 13 years of private English tutoring, I have extensive knowledge of how to help students achieve their potential.
A few years ago, my C. E. L. T. A. teaching certificate (The University of Cambridge) provided the hands on experience I needed,...
5.0
"Sabrina helped my son with his writing skills in preparation for ISEE. She also reviewed the materials for the verbal reasoning and reading comprehension sections. She is professional and reliable and we were...
Reviewed by Ellen G.
5.0
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My name is Wendy, and I live in Sunnyvale. I have about 10 years of experience working with children in many different roles, including tutoring, nannying, volunteering at daycares, and supervising online classes. I specialize in working academically with elementary school children. I can tutor grammar, comprehension, math,...
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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...
5.0
"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 how to write his name as he gets into the phase of...
Reviewed by Joanna S.
5.0
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Hi, hope you are doing well.
My name is LiShuang. I'm from China. I've been babysitter around 4 years, very experienced. I love kids. I'm patient and caring, always can make connection with kids quickly.
I got my bachelor degree in China. Currently a Montessori Teacher Education student. Bilingual speaker: Chinese & English....
5.0
"Lishuang is very nice and sincere! She helped to babysit my 2 year old daughter and is able to warm up with her quickly. When she took my daughter to the park, she has been very cautious with her safety. My...
Reviewed by Dingding Z.
Lixian O.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35-54/hr • 3 yrs exp
27yo Reliable, Caring & Joyful Nanny With Great Recommendations
5.0
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Hi I am Lixian, I am a 27 yo reliable and caring nanny. I am CPR certified and have 3 years of experience taking care of kids over 6 months old in the United States and I am willing to learn to take care of newborns. I used to be an associate teacher in an International school in China. I also got a lot experience with kids by...
5.0
"Lixian (Kris) was our nanny for our daughter in nanny share from when our daughter was about 7 months old to a little over a year, when we put her in daycare. She is very caring, reliable, punctual, friendly,...
Reviewed by Meng Z.
5.0
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Please see my review and contact me for questions about reading and English language tutoring for your young children.
5.0
"I hired Elaine as my kid's tutor. She is incredibly patient and adept at tailoring her teaching to my child's interests. Her ability to prepare high-quality materials has led to significant improvement in my...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Dear parents,
As a parent of an 11yo daughter and 6. 5yo son, 10+ year Montessori enthusiast and Substitute French Teacher at the EFBA, I appreciate the importance of learning for our children.
I would like to help your child(ren) with their distance learning providing a safe, nurturing and respectful space for them to help...
5.0
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I'm a student at Foothill College transferring to UCSC next academic year. I have helped my classmates during our math classes and even other friends from different academic years. Besides being really good at Math, I really enjoy studying and more if I'm helping others to understand it.
I would be more than happy to teach math...
5.0
"We cannot tell you how amazing Abhishek was with our family. He was punctual and kind and was able to confidently teach while accommodating our learning differences. We really enjoyed our time with him and miss...
Reviewed by Julia B.
4.8
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I am a retired school principal (for 30 years), and I loved my job. I have two beautiful children and 4 even more beautiful grandchildren, with whom I love to spend time.
My passion is working with children (as you can tell from my 30 years of experience working at schools), and I adore playing with them and being part of their...
5.0
"Nasrin loves children, she spends quality time with them, engages them with age appropriate activities. She is dependable and easy going. She took care of my daughter from when she was 1 year old until she was...
Reviewed by Saeideh B.
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I feel that I would be a great choice for your family. I'm a pet lover, and used to being around dogs and cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, and other animals. I used to raise small rodents for sale, and I have kept reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish, as well. I'm an avid non-smoker, science-music-arts person, and very...
5.0
"Katherine is excellent. A skilled educator and VERY reliable, very dedicated Jill-of-all-trades. She has worked with our family for 3+ years in a variety of capacities - primarily tutor and housekeeper - and we...
Reviewed by Brian B.
5.0
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I have four years of childcare experience. I also took a child development course and first aid training during my undergraduate journey. Some of the activities I like to do to entertain kids are coloring, playing board games, reading books, doing crafts, and playing outdoors. I can also help with...
5.0
"Litzia is very patient, caring, and sweet. She is also a very good tutor when it comes to chemistry."
Reviewed by Maddy N.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Sofia (34 yo)
I am a mother of 15 yo and a holder of teaching degree (Russian language and Literature)
I am RESPONSIBLE, POSITIVE, ACTIVE, CARING. Not a flake!
I am happy to look after your kids, take them out, do art projects, read books, make some vegetarian meals and tidy up their toys.
PS my English needs...
5.0
"Sofia has been amazing for our daughter! Our girl has been laughing and smiling all the time since Sofia joined our family. She spends quality time with her which contributes to our baby girls good appetite and...
Reviewed by Nadya B.
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Recent English tutor reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Sharon K.
5.0
Sharon worked with my twin sons, age 7, on basic phonics and prereading skills. Both have learning differences and challenges with attention. While each of my sons have very different profiles, Sharon adjusted to each of their needs. She worked diligently and consistently to develop their skills....
- Denise G.
Rahsaan M.
5.0
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 to cover relevant word problems with my son. They met weekly. His patience, calm demeanor, and approach were great. I highly recommend him.
- Andrea M.
Clara L.
5.0
Clara was incredible! She is kind and kept in great communication taking care of my 1-year-old and 4-year-old and playing with them at the library.
- Care member
Thalita K.
5.0
Thalita has provided wonderful care to our now 3 year old for the past year. She has several years of experience caring for children and this was apparent right away. She is patient, energetic, engaged, and self-motivated. She takes initiative to plan age appropriate craft and music activities...
- Maggie M.
Sabrina A.
5.0
Sabrina helped my son with his writing skills in preparation for ISEE. She also reviewed the materials for the verbal reasoning and reading comprehension sections. She is professional and reliable and we were happy with her. My son says she is laid-back and that he enjoyed working with her.
- Ellen G.
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FAQs for finding English tutors in Palo Alto
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire an English tutor in Palo Alto, CA?
Hiring an English tutor in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $29.61 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.
How can I find an English tutor near me in Palo Alto?
Care.com currently has 38 English tutors in Palo Alto, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential English tutor in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto 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.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA English tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
English Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed English tutors.