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Drew B.

Private Tutor And Homeschool Facilitator

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have received a Bachelor's Degree in History and Philosophy. As such, I am adept in the Humanities, as well as in Reading, Writing, and Communication. I have 5 years of professional experience in education, and 4 years of experience as an in-home private tutor and home-school facilitator, and can work comfortably with adults,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of working with Drew one summer to support our neurodivergent teen, and we couldn't have been more impressed. He designed a tailored...

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Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm enthusiastic energetic with babies. I love babysitting, I've been working with kids since I used to be a teacher in Guatemala. I'm bilingual, and have lots of experience with children. I also enjoy tidying up and organizing in my spare time. Also have CPR experience.

Margaret F. says "We hired Mary for a night when we were in town for a wedding, and we were so happy with the experience. It was our daughter's first time with a...

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Warm, Conscientious, Reliable House Manager/Family Assistant

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello beautiful families! As a family assistant and nanny, I bring peace of mind to families large and small. I've taken loving care of children and their home dynamics since 2003. Being a house mama is a joy! Having raised my now adult daughter as a solo working parent, I bring a heightened level of awareness and seasoned...

Care Member says "Catrina was amazing with my 6 year old son. He is still talking about the week that she took care of him during spring break and all the fun things they...

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Full-time Or Part-time Care Giver

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Sarah! Empathetic, creative, outdoor enthusiast, that loves connecting with kids and watching them grow. Six years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families and taught children's snowboard lessons. I've facilitated grief support groups...

Jenn S. says "Sarah quickly responded to our last minute request for a date-night sitter. She arrived early despite the late notice and greeted our kids with great energy...

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Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My experience as a teacher plays a huge role in my ability to connect with children. Teaching gives me plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and empathy...

Jenny A. says "He is very pleasant and polite. He took the time to talk to my grandson and play games with him. My grandson enjoyed having Sam here."

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Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Looking for the best childcare possible for your little ones? I am that in all the ways! Hello! My name is Indika and I have 7 years in professional childcare experience. I have been a preschool teacher in Waldorf nature based education for 5 years and have 3 years in infant care with a number of years with working with older...

Melissa P. says "she is respectful and punctual. my kids adore her and our dog loves her. the kids always ask when she will be coming again!"

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Experienced Preschool Teacher Available Full Time

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am excited to express my interest in the nanny position with your family. With 25 years of experience as a preschool teacher, I have dedicated my life to working with children of all ages. For me, being a teacher has never been just a privilege-it's truly an honor to play a part in a child's growth and development. I pride...
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Teacher Educated Nanny

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Sierra and I am born and raised in the bay and have babysat for many families, Nannied full time, and was a special education teacher. I have worked in the special education field for the past eight years and I have been working with kids for over a decade in home as well as a full-time babysitter and nanny. I was...
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Creative & Happy Pre-School Teacher Looking For Fun & Fulfilling Side Ventures!

Petaluma, CA

from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 7 years of personal experience, and I am an assistant pre-school teacher at Golden Poppy Pre-School in Corte Madera. I also am currently enrolled in 3 classes at Santa Rosa Junior College for early childhood education. I have a passion for teaching and creating a stimulating, yet fun, environment for young children. I am...
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Nanny, Babysitter, Personal Assistant, Music Teacher!

Petaluma, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Born and raised in the Bay Area, I've been working with children for over 13 years! Beginning as a piano/vocal instructor and nanny, I've worked with kids of all ages (including infants) and families with multiple children. I recently spent a year at a Montessori Preschool in West Petaluma. I'm passionate about nature...
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A Creative, Outgoing & Compassionate Educator And Social Emotional Learning Professional

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Chloe and l have worked in education for over a decade. I am a Social-Emotional Learning Program Manager for a non-profit in San Anselmo. I reside in beautiful Sonoma County but I am originally from Southern California. During my first seven years of teaching I was a special education educator for at-risk...
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Preschool Tutor

Petaluma, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Gabriella S and I am a private preschool and kindergarten Tutor. My mom had a home preschool from the time I was born until the time I moved out of the house. I grew up helping out my mom until I could become a preschool teacher myself. I later went to school in Scotland learning about children and discovering...
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Piano & Vocal Coach

Petaluma, CA

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$50/hr
8 years experience
Private, in-home music lessons for kids 5-15 years of age. Basic sight reading, ear training, music history & theory.
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Petaluma, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm a special education teacher from California working on getting my license switched over to New Jersey. I taught K-2 special education.
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Tutor

Petaluma, CA

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$27/hr
I am graduating from Cardinal Newman High School this year and will be studying at Duke University in the fall on a premed track. I love children and am passionate about the value of education, as well as enhancing students' academic experience I have completed and received exceptional grades in advanced placement calculus,...
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Tutor For Kids!

Petaluma, CA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
I have tutored children ages 5-14 which helped them raise their grades while expanding their knowledge in a fun way!
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Petaluma, CA

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Have one year of experience as a reading tutor with kids ages 5-10. I am bilingual in Spanish and love mathematics as well. Willing to tutor in these areas for said ages.
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English / Writing / Natural Sciences Tutor

Petaluma, CA

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$45/hr
9 years experience
I love helping children and families become better humans! As a certified tutor at the Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma campus, I feel very fortunate to be able to help others in English, writing, and natural sciences. Backed by a three-year Waldorf teacher training certification, my experience as a naturalist for nearly 9...
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Sonoma County Tutor

Petaluma, CA

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$35/hr
1 year experience
Recent Gonzaga grad passionate about tutoring, helping students excel in their learning journey. Experienced and dedicated educator.
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Need A Tutor?! I Just Might Be Your Person!

Petaluma, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a recent implant from San Francisco, CA where I graduated from the International High School of San Francisco with my French Baccalaureate in Social Sciences and Economics as well as multiple International Baccalaureate certificates. I was fortunate to receive the President's award for academic achievement give that I...

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  • 60 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.83/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 5.0

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Petaluma, CA

Homeschool Teachers in Petaluma, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers

Drew B.

We had the pleasure of working with Drew one summer to support our neurodivergent teen, and we couldn't have been more impressed. He...

- Care member

Mary M.

We hired Mary for a night when we were in town for a wedding, and we were so happy with the experience. It was our daughter's first time...

- Margaret F.

Catrina W.

Catrina was amazing with my 6 year old son. He is still talking about the week that she took care of him during spring break and all the fun...

- Care member

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Petaluma, CA

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Petaluma, CA is $28.83. 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.

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 Petaluma, 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.

Homeschooling teachers near you in Petaluma, 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.

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 Petaluma, CA.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Petaluma, 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.

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