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Hi! My name is Jess I'm 19 years old and I have 6 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, teacher, and currently work as firefighter! I'm studying English, French, and Educational Studies at Colgate University where I'm also training to become a teacher.
I absolutely adore...
Divya J.
Cupertino, CA
$35-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
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Hi! I'm a local babysitter / tutor / part time college student studying to become a pediatric nurse. I've been primarily tutoring but also babysitting kids for the past 4 years. I started generally working with kids by teaching bollywood dance for annual functions then started volunteering at a local recovery center for kids...
5.0
"Divya has been our tutor/nanny for the past two years. Her professionalism, responsibility, and capability make her an outstanding candidate for any family seeking reliable and capable childcare.
Divya's...
Reviewed by Care member
Ping G.
Cupertino, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, This Is Ping, I Have 3 Years Of Paid Experience, Ages From One To Ten Years Old.
5.0
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Hi, this is Ping, are you still looking for a babysitter ? I am in Montessori teacher training school for studying. Since I took care of my brother's kids in 2012, I started to be a part time babysitter, and I have over 4 years of paid full time babysit experience, ages from seven months to 11 years old. This experience have...
5.0
"Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely trustworthy, proactive and always keeping her word. And most...
Reviewed by Karoliina P.
Karen M.
Redwood City, CA
$30-52/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am Karen, I have been working with children for over 12 years now with Private Families as well as Infant/Preschool/Toddler Teacher. I have experience with kids of all ages from newborns up to teenagers since I am a mom myself of toddler and a teenager. I am a very responsible, dependable and caring nanny, I love being...
5.0
"Karen joined our family in 2017 and was a full time nanny for our 2 year old daughter. She then continued as our full time nanny for our 6 month old son and daughter. She is truly the best nanny we have ever...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Sonia I am a pre-school teacher and nanny. I am looking for a full time position with hours varying between 40 to 45 hours a week. I have been working in this field for more than 30 years. I have experience working with new borns up to 11 years old's. I have an Associate's Degree in child development and have...
5.0
"Sonia has been a blessing for our family. She has been so much more than just a nanny to us; she's become a family friend.
She joined us when our son was 6 months old and has been with us for more than 1.5...
Reviewed by Kruti S.
Miriam C.
Mountain View, CA
$49/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi, my name is Miriam. I am a friendly person and I always like to give my best, responsible, hardworking, honest, and I like to follow the rules. The most incredible thing about my experience is that I have knowledge in early stimulation, with a foreign degree as a Physical Therapist. I been working as a teacher in a preschool...
5.0
"She is always on time.
Took care of my 3 year old daughter.
She became part of our family."
Reviewed by Carlos O.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I have over 20 years of experience as a preschool teacher. I have experience teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 6.
5.0
"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 made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy...
Reviewed by Alexandra G.
Rocio P.
Redwood City, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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I worked in house cleaning for 10 years also I've been working as a nanny for a nice family in Palo Alto for 10 years as well I work with them in the evenings I would like to keep working with them. I have experience with 2-3 kids at the time I help with food preparation, laundry, house sitting, dog sitting. I have some food...
5.0
"Rocio has been with our family for the last 10 years and hoping she will continue for the next 10. From being a nanny to our last child she has transitioned to our part time housekeeper and a member of our...
Reviewed by Pavan B.
5.0
(1)
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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
(3)
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I am a career nanny with over a decade of experience caring for children ranging in age from newborns to 15-year-olds. My passion is working with infants and toddlers and helping them achieve developmental goals and learn about the world around them. I have worked with several families from different backgrounds and prioritize...
5.0
"Dalia was incredibly easy and pleasant to interview. Her connection with our kids was the same and immediate. She's a great communicator who kept me in the loop regarding the kids and took direction very well....
Reviewed by Leslie L.
4.0
(1)
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My name is Christine, and I am a Preschool Teacher who works for a high-quality childcare center in Los Altos. I have a BA in Child Development from SJSU, and am First-Aid and CPR certified. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have 15+ years of experience working in the childcare field as an infant/toddler teacher, preschool...
4.0
"Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which takes some skill. My daughter never complained or looked...
Reviewed by Heather D.
Carlla S.
San Carlos, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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Hello families, my name is Carlla. I'm from Brazil and I've been living in the united states for 3 years. I came as an au pair and have worked with children ranging from 3 months to 10 years old. My responsibilities transporting the kids to and from school, activities and playdates, changing diapers, preparing meals, doing arts...
5.0
"Carlla has taken care of my 2.5 year old several times, and she is awesome! My daughter loves when Carlla comes to play with her. Carlla is very friendly, fun and warm. She is a natural with kids! I would...
Reviewed by Mau P.
5.0
(1)
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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
(1)
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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,...
Suhani S.
Palo Alto, CA
$40-60/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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I started working with children my freshman year of high school as a volunteer at the YMCA and starting working there shortly after. At the start of the Pandemic, we were all laid off and I was eager to continue teaching children. I started working at a Tutor company early this year and am continuing through the end of summer...
5.0
(4)
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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 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...
Reviewed by Maggie M.
Paola I.
Palo Alto, CA
$32-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I am originally from Central America where I would take care of kids of all ages from my neighborhood. I have 9 years of experience. English is my second language, but I study everyday and getting better at it. I'd love to teach kids Spanish and how to play the piano as well as understand music as I'm a musician. Also I am CPR/...
5.0
"My two year old is an extremely sensitive child, naturally I worried about having a caregiver come into our home to be with her in my absence. My husband and I interviewed her and three others--we immediately...
Reviewed by Giovanni R.
5.0
(1)
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Hi, My name is Jazmin & I am 25 years old, & a Current CNA & fully COVID vaccinated.
I live in Redwood City & speak fluent Spanish & English.
I have experience in Nannying for Infants as young as 3 months.
I am a very responsible person but also like to have fun! I love to do outdoor activities, (parks, libraries, outings, etc)...
5.0
"We happily hired Jazmin after our very first meeting! We value her knowledge from nursing school (first aid, cpr, etc) and her experience with a wide range of kids. When we first hired Jazmin our kids ranged...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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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
"Julia (Lishuang) is wonderful! She cares for our 2 year old son a few days a week for the last six months. She is always punctual, reliable, positive, responsible, and has so much energy. Julia sings songs,...
Reviewed by Kristen B.
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Recent English tutor reviews in Portola Valley, CA
Divya J.
5.0
Divya has been our tutor/nanny for the past two years. Her professionalism, responsibility, and capability make her an outstanding candidate for any family seeking reliable and capable childcare.
Divya's reliability is unparalleled, consistently adhering to schedules and demonstrating a commendable...
- Care member
Ping G.
5.0
Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely trustworthy, proactive and always keeping her word. And most importantly, our kids love her and would always want to keep playing with her when her shift ends!
- Karoliina P.
Karen M.
5.0
Karen joined our family in 2017 and was a full time nanny for our 2 year old daughter. She then continued as our full time nanny for our 6 month old son and daughter. She is truly the best nanny we have ever had. She engages with the kids continuously, is very trustworthy and communicates with us...
- Michelle G.
Sonia S.
5.0
Sonia has been a blessing for our family. She has been so much more than just a nanny to us; she's become a family friend.
She joined us when our son was 6 months old and has been with us for more than 1.5 years. She's educated, experienced, patient and very loving. Our son and we are so fond of...
- Kruti S.
Miriam C.
5.0
She is always on time.
Took care of my 3 year old daughter.
She became part of our family.
- Carlos O.
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FAQs for finding English tutors in Portola Valley
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire an English tutor in Portola Valley, CA?
Hiring an English tutor in Portola Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 Portola Valley?
Care.com currently has 1 English tutors in Portola Valley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential English tutor in Portola Valley?
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 Portola Valley 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.