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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average rate is $27/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 7 years
Homeschool teachers in Los Gatos, CA
Jennifer N.
Los Gatos, CA
$45/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Educator, Mom, And MA In Social Entrepreneurship Seeking Impactful Work With Families.
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I'd describe my personality as consistently patient, deeply insightful, and strategically creative :)
I became a teacher in 2001. I have worked with preschool through high school aged children in many places in the US, Philippines, and Paraguay.
In my spare time, I like to go to the gym and lift with my 17-year-old daughter....
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I'm passionate about creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children. I believe in positive reinforcement, patience, in effective communication, and allowing children to develop their curiosity and emotions in a healthy way.
General weekend availability/weekday evenings
A little about me:
- Currently a student...
Amber K.
Los Gatos, CA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Amber! I'm 22 years old and recently graduated from the University of Washington with majors in Education and Communication. I absolutely love kids, have years of nannying and classroom experience, and am working towards becoming an elementary school teacher. I am organized, fun, and patient, and enjoy activities such as...
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Hi! My name is Samira. I'm a Stanford-credentialed math teacher who's taught math at middle and high schools locally for five years and am currently tutoring full time. I'm female, in my 30's. I'd love to talk with you about tutoring. I've had a lot of success as a tutor, and could provide references, if helpful. Looking forward...
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With more than 20 years of experience in education as a credentialed teacher, I can help you or your child with multiple subjects! My specialty is teaching reading and writing to students with dyslexia. Excellent references.
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...
Hope S.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been engaged in early childhood education for 12 years and I have CDEV teacher permit. I am working in the preschool so I have rich experience in taking care kids. Also I have more than 10 years experience in teaching Mandarin. My common languages are Chinese and English
I'd describe my personality as patient,...
5.0
"We feel blessed to have found Hope. You can tell that Hope has a genuine love for she does. Combined with her wealth of experience and education, Hope is the best one can ask for. I know my little one feels the...
Reviewed by David C.
Maria L.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, responsible
I'm looking for a job that is flexible since I am a graduate student!
I started working with kids at a very young age helping my mom with my siblings. During my time in college I worked at an elementary school for three years with grades k-6th, specifically with...
5.0
"She was so great with our LO. They got along immediately and she took charge and was so attentive. I’d highly recommend!"
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Tori P.
San Jose, CA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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In my past experience, I have tutored students in their first or second year of high school in Algebra, English, and general organizational skills. This was not a paid position but a volunteer opportunity at my school. I have also helped children of an elementary and middle school age that I've babysat with their homework, and...
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I am an Liberal Arts/ Education graduate from Dominican University and a graduate of Los Medians College in Pittsburg, California with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Arts. I have certification to work with children with special needs, infants and toddler, assistant teaching, along with multiple...
5.0
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TUTORING
I have worked in elementary education for the past 8 years, first as a teacher, then as an assistant principal coaching reading and math. I currently train school leaders. I am available to tutor:
-Kinder to 5th reading and writing
-Kinder to 2nd grade math
PET CARE/SITTING
Previously I have owned a medium sized dog,...
5.0
"Vanessa is amazing and has patience when teaching."
Reviewed by Elizabeth G.
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...
5.0
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Hello, parents, it's nice to see you all, I am a mother of two girls who are 15 and 7 years old they are very sweet nice and smart. I love to spend time playing with them or doing everything they like, also I was a teacher before I had them. I love the kids and my daughters love me so much, my students love me so much as well. I...
5.0
"Qin helped us with childcare as I transitioned from my maternity leave to working full time. She enjoys playing with babies and fits right in very quickly. I love the fact that she carefully listens to my...
Reviewed by Anushya S.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in...
Reviewed by Jill C.
4.0
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Hi! I have extensive childcare experience, working in the field for about 7 years. I have worn many different hats, such as- babysitter, swim teacher, daycare attendant, teacher, and nanny.
5.0
"Isabell was hands down the best nanny my son had - she knows exactly how to handle my baby 4+ months. He absolutely loved her, she helped him learn how to drink from a bottle , started to eat by himself, and...
Reviewed by Puja R.
Jennifer D.
San Jose, CA
$15-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Jennifer D. I'm 26 years old, I live in San Jose ca. I'm a high school graduate. For the past years I have worked as preschool teacher/ substitute teacher with all ages and been a nanny. I speak both English and Spanish. Im also a mom to a 5-year-old. I'm currently looking for a part-time job.
5.0
"I hiried Jenni to babysit my 4month old baby girl. I was so pleased with her work ethic. Jenni is professional, always on time, jenni would go the extra mile to keep my baby happy. Jenni would help around the...
Reviewed by Celia L.
Britney R.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi everyone! My name is Britney and I have been a nanny for a little over seven years to multiple families with children ranging in all ages. I have my bachelors degree in Childhood Development from Sacramento State University; I graduated in 2012.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I...
5.0
"Britney watched our son in our hotel room while we attended meetings in Sacramento. She always arrived on time and made our son feel comfortable right from the start. She kept in contact with me all day so I...
Reviewed by Krista R.
5.0
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Hello! I have recently retired after 20 years as a kindergarten teacher at Challenger School. I have teaching and tutoring experience with pre-k through 3rd grade level material. I dedicated my life to crafting young, bright minds, and would love to continue to do so in my retirement.
5.0
"We began working with Shardi, (Mrs M) 2 years ago and she quickly became an essential part of our son's education and our family.
Shardi saved us. Our son is bright but due to a less-than-stellar school...
Reviewed by Estelle M.
Mandy R.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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A respectful, energetic, and dependable graduate student who earned two bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Justice Studies in 2017. During my undergraduate career, I completed several child development classes and continue to supplement my education with my current work and internship training. I have over 10 years of...
5.0
"Mandy was all we could have wished for in a babysitter for first time parents. We hired Mandy to care for our 8-month old son. She was punctual, sent a text as to her ETA, and arrived early. Her interactions...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I was a tutor at my Junior College for a year and after that at my University for another 2 years. I was mainly a tutor in math, but I also did some tutoring in programming and science. I graduated with a degree in Computer Applications with a minor in Math, therefore two subjects I am most competent with are programming and...
5.0
"Mauro, is extremely knowledgeable in math and is an excellent tutor for our teenager.
He is very patient, very smart and explains things very well, better than my daughter's Math teacher. He has been able to...
Reviewed by Mary T.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Los Gatos, CA
Hope S.
5.0
We feel blessed to have found Hope. You can tell that Hope has a genuine love for she does. Combined with her wealth of experience and education, Hope is the best one can ask for. I know my little one feels the same way.
- David C.
Maria L.
5.0
She was so great with our LO. They got along immediately and she took charge and was so attentive. I’d highly recommend!
- Care member
Vanessa E.
5.0
Vanessa was very patient and devoted to her work. Seems as if she was always ready to tackle whatever came her way. It was always appreciated that she was well-tempered and responsible in the manner she spoke and presented herself. Definitely no regrets!
- Leo A.
Qin G.
5.0
Qin helped us with childcare as I transitioned from my maternity leave to working full time. She enjoys playing with babies and fits right in very quickly. I love the fact that she carefully listens to my needs, maintains hygiene and truly enjoys spending time with my baby.
- Anushya S.
Elizabeth V.
5.0
When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in the bay area that is similar to her. That person? Elizabeth. (like Marilyn -- she's...
- Jill C.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Los Gatos, CA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Los Gatos, CA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Los Gatos, CA is $27.56. It’s important to keep in mind that this is just the average going rate in your location. Many factors can influence how much private homeschool teachers charge. For example, how many children you have, the subjects you want the homeschool teacher to specialize in, and their degree or years of working experience, can all play a role in how they set their rates.
How can I find private teachers for homeschooling near me in Los Gatos, CA?
If you’re not certain how to find homeschool teachers, you can use Care.com to make your search for a homeschool teacher near you in Los Gatos, CA easier and more efficient. To start, you can narrow your search to homeschool teachers in your general area. Then you can review rates, look for homeschooling teachers who have reviews from current or former clients, and can read different profiles to learn more about each teacher’s experience.
What types of services do homeschool teachers near me in Los Gatos, CA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Los Gatos, CA offer a wide variety of educational services. Some homeschool teachers that come to your house may provide full-day instruction and design lesson plans. Others may only come by a few times a week to teach a certain subject that the parent struggles with, such as advanced mathematics. Other homeschool teachers may choose to run small group sessions out of their home. It’s important to interview a few different candidates and to ask to learn more about services they offer.
How can I safely hire homeschooling teachers near me in Los Gatos, CA?
While we ask all homeschool teachers listed on Care.com to complete a CareCheck (you can see which providers completed one by looking for the badge on their profile), this is just a jumping off point. To feel comfortable that the homeschool teacher you’re hiring is safe, we recommend you take additional steps to ensure safety. For example, you can run an independent background check and request professional references when hiring a homeschool teacher near you in Los Gatos, CA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Los Gatos, CA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Los Gatos, CA, it’s a good idea to interview a handful of different candidates. When interviewing teachers for homeschooling, it’s a good idea to ask them about their teaching style, about what subjects and grade levels they have experience with, and how they would handle issues such as your child not paying attention or talking to a sibling during lessons.
Ratings for Los Gatos, CA homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Los Gatos, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.