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I am a learning specialist with extensive experience in education. I focus on proving academic support by using a variety of research-based learning strategies, as well as an innovative approach to help students learn the material. I am a credentialed middle school teacher and hold an M. S in Special Education.
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"Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem."
Reviewed by Susan H.
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Hi families!
I am an enthusiastic fun sitter with 6 years experience working with all age groups ranging from 1-month-old to 12-year-olds. I am also SFSU student aiming towards receiving a second degree in Child Adolescent Development and am currently working as a preschool teacher.
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"Andrea is a total pro. She did a great job taking care of my 4 month old baby. I would hire her again anytime."
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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...
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"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.
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I am currently a teacher looking for part time work after 4 p.m. on weekdays and with flexibility on Saturdays and Sundays. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and am most experienced with ages 10 months to 12 years of age. Along with teaching for 4 years and 10+ years of babysitting, I have experience in working at...
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"I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that they love to do. I felt perfectly fine being away and they...
Reviewed by Vanessa S.
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Hi, My name is Jayanti. I was a teacher in Nepal for 17 years, hence its easy for me to connect with children. Myself, I am a mother with grown up kids too. I have been working as babysitter/nanny for the past 5 years, of taking care up to 2 children from newborn baby to 4 years old. Bathe and dress children, changing diapers,...
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"Jayanti cared for my 1yo son and another baby about the same age. She was always very loving with them and lots of fun. They were always happy to see her in the morning. She has a natural warmth with children...
Reviewed by Amanda W.
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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.
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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....
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"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.
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Hi families,
My name is ivy. I'm a teacher assistance here in Menlo Park at a private school. I currently teach 3rd grade. But I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new...
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"Ivy is calm and meshed with my daughter right away."
Reviewed by Hemal M.
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Special Education: I primarily with children with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, developmental delays. I focus mainly on small groups and whole classroom instruction. I work on fine motor, written expression, adaptive skills, social/emotional regulation. Pertaining to elementary school level, I work on reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
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"Jennifer is a great teacher! She was one of the first tutors who found the right approach to my daughter who did not listen to all the previous tutors. My daughter has been progressing significantly after a few...
Reviewed by Care member
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I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny and six working as a teacher's assistant for the Ravenswood SchooI district. I have also worked with children with special needs. I am responsible, caring and reliable person. I have a passion for working with children. I also can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I can...
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Hi, my name is Evelyne. I have over 10 years of professional childcare experience includes but is not limited to caring for newborn, twin, multiple children, infants & toddlers, children with special needs and school age child. As a preschool teacher I have the credentials and experience to care for children. I have great...
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"Evelyne was a gift from God. Seriously. She was just what we needed at the time.
Evelyne easily flowed with our clunky schedule- dentist, orthodontist, gymnastics, dance showcase. Where ever my kiddo needed...
Reviewed by Catherine R.
Maria Del Pilar H.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Job, With A Lovely Family.
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Hola,
my name is Pily,
I am a preschool teacher, with lots of experience with toddlers, also with newborn babies!
I am very honest, reliable trustworthy fun and lovely lady, kids love me and always have fun with me:)
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"Absolutely the best care taker in the world! Maria has so much experience as she is a teacher! She is extremely sweet, caring, loving, engaging, reliable, I could go on and job my kids love her and can't wait...
Reviewed by Robert M.
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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...
Cynthia S.
Redwood City, CA
$67/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Brazilian, and I work with kids since 2011, I was teacher at school, volunteer in a pediatric hospital and nanny. I'm living here since October/2018, and I'm loving!! I'm very good with kids and I have a large experience with all ages.
Thanks
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"Cynthia was the perfect nanny for our daughter. Very energetic, loving and dependable. My daughter loved her and would wait eagerly every morning for Cynthia to arrive. We would definitely hire her again if we...
Reviewed by Catherine C.
Alejandra M.
Menlo Park, CA
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
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Hello lovely families!
My name is Alejandra I have been working with children since 2003 and enjoy it very much.
I am a prior preschool teacher with an Early Childhood Education degree.
I'm a very caring person and loving, I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, and outdoor, activities.
I'm very passionate about child...
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"Alejandra is punctual, professional, and friendly. We have hired her twice babysitting our 2.5 years old. They had a good time playing together."
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Hello, my name is Aphrodite! I love spending time with children as they are a bundle of joy. I worked for 4 years as a swim instructor and lifeguard. I worked as a teacher's assistant at the Church for one year where I spoke Greek to the children, read them Greek fairy-tale stories and created fun games. I am comfortable with...
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"We have had Aphrodite as a part-time babysitter for several months; throughout, she has been extremely reliable, responsible, and a pleasure to work with. She took good care of our young child on the autism...
Reviewed by Rory S.
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I am a First Aid + CPR certified nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for little ones from the ages of 1 mo - 8 years old. I enjoy engaging them in music, reading, arts and crafts, as well as outdoor activities to help keep them active! I worked in the healthcare field as a medical assistant for 2 years prior to getting...
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"Viri is amazing with kids. She's patient, kind, fun and responsible."
Reviewed by Nicole K.
Renesha H.
Mountain View, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Renesha, and I am a graduate of De'Anza College with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working in the child care field for over 10 years as a teacher's aide and nanny. I also currently work as a caregiver for Santa Clara County. Working with children is my passion, and I would be delighted...
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"We hired Renesha as a mother's helper to help me out with tasks around the house, such as laundry and meal prep. She was very friendly and always eager to help out with anything that I asked! Renesha was also...
Reviewed by Rahim A.
Cecilyn O.
Sunnyvale, CA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Cecilyn. I am a well experienced housekeeper/cleaner for 10 years. I am very reliable and trustworthy person. I am very easy to get along with. I work really good and make it sure that what they are paying me is worthed. I also have experienced with kids. I was a classroom teacher for 6 years and I am also a mother of...
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"Cecilyn is very professional and efficient! She really knows her stuff. A++++ Will definitely hire again."
Reviewed by Heather H.
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am an experienced nanny with a BA in psychology with a focus on child development. I'm very caring, organized and responsible. I have been taking care of children, boys and girls, ages 2 to 10. I have a wide range of experiences such as taking children to the park, playing sports with them, driving to school and activities,...
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"Gari and my son are good friends. She is a very nice person. My son enjoys learning from her. With her help, my son's English improved tremendously. We appreciate her help and support."
Reviewed by Susan Z.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Portola Valley, CA
Nina H.
5.0
Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem.
- Susan H.
Andrea G.
5.0
Andrea is a total pro. She did a great job taking care of my 4 month old baby. I would hire her again anytime.
- Care member
Christine L.
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 for me while she was with Christine. She also took both kids to our local school. She...
- Heather D.
Kelsey S.
5.0
I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that they love to do. I felt perfectly fine being away and they said she was so great with them. I honestly wish she lived closer to us, but I highly...
- Vanessa S.
Jayanti K.
5.0
Jayanti cared for my 1yo son and another baby about the same age. She was always very loving with them and lots of fun. They were always happy to see her in the morning. She has a natural warmth with children that we really appreciated.
- Amanda W.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Portola Valley, CA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Portola Valley, CA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Portola Valley, CA is $30.00. 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, CA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, CA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Portola Valley, CA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Portola Valley, 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.