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Mitchelle T.

K-5 Math K-Adult ELA Tutoring - Online & Local In-Person

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
HELLO and WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR! ~ I am currently accepting daytime (homeschool and college) students and a limited number of after-school students. Pls feel free to contact me directly regarding availability. I AM AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER & TUTOR in K-Adult LANGUAGE ARTS (writing, reading, spelling, grammar, phonics)...

Karey J. says "When we first started with working with Mitchelle last year, my son was a bit behind in math and his self confidence had taken quite a blow. Homework was...

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Professional Tutor

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Professional tutor with experience in science, math, and English. I graduated with a degree in Materials Science engineering from UCLA and have been tutoring since high school. Throughout college I interned at an aerospace engineering company as well as assisted professors and graduate students in lab research. After college I...

Kate R. says "Margaret is an amazing tutor. She supported my daughter with online learning in 5th grade. During their sessions, Margaret helped my daughter stay focused...

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Tutor

Alameda, CA

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$50/hr
5 years experience
My name is Carla. I am available for weekend all day or evening weekdays tutoring, homework help or reading intervention. I am a Special education teacher for the Oakland Unified School District. I currently teach HS 9th-12th grade. I am comfortable working with any age group. I can provide tutoring in all subjects and grade...
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Tutoring

Alameda, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
hi experience with children who have special needs. My son has special needs and I assist families navigate the IEP process currently. I also have a masters degree in psychology and have worked my entire career with special needs people of all ages. I have worked in all settings from inpatient, outpatient, home care, and in...
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Looking For An Innovative, Compassionate, And Experienced Tutor?

Alameda, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I am currently offering tutoring services for elementary, middle and high school students. I have over 10 years of teaching experience at a private middle and high school, where I also served as English Department Head for six years. I have also worked with elementary-aged students in reading, writing, and math. My...
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Experienced Teacher Ready To Tutor!

Alameda, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have a BS in Secondary Education and a BA is History from East Stroudsburg University. Throughout my years in college, I tutored a variety of children and teens in different subjects. Last school year, I was a 6th grade English and History teacher in Oakland and this year I am teaching Special Education. I have spent the past...
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Part-Time Babysitter Available

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Avianna, and I am a registered nurse looking to help families while I figure out what direction I want to pursue with my license. I've been a nurse for 2 years, and in college I worked frequently in both child and senior care. I love to work with the young because we teach each other! My resume reads /serves...

Anne C. says "Avianna has all the qualities you would want in a person caring for your child. She is responsible, enthusiastic, and able to relate to children of...

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Part Time Babysitter

Alameda, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Travel
carpooling
I have babysitted for two families ages ranging between 3-11 years old sporadically for 1-2 years. I have tutored both Math and English grades 2-8 both through a tutoring organization and individually. I have also taught underprivileged high school students drug courses through a non-profit organization. I am a focused and...
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Part Time Care Giver

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Margaret and I live in Alameda. I graduated with a degree in materials science engineering from Ucla. I have been working as a part time nanny for over 10 years, primarily with infants and toddlers. I am CPR certified. I love working with children and am experienced in bottle feeding, nap time routine, reading,...
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Experienced Pre-school Montessori Trained Child Care Professional

Alameda, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi. I have worked for the last 20 years in varying venues of childcare including Berkeley YMCA, Alameda Recreation Dept preschool as well as a Montessori preschool teacher. I love children and enjoy getting to know them and their interests. I like going to the park, reading, arts and crafts and other age-appropriate activities....
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Babysitter

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families, My name is Carla. I am available for weekend all-day babysitting or evening weekdays. I am a teacher for the Oakland Unified School District. I am comfortable working with any age group. I also have paid babysitting experience and I can provide references. I am CPR certified; I have fingerprints/live scan on...
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Part/Full-Time Nanny For Weekdays And Weekends

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience
In my early 20's I was a Teacher's Assistant at our elementary school's summer session for kids ages 6-10. I facilitated class lessons, activities, snack times and monitored their recess breaks. I also ran my local library's Summer Reading Program, where we encouraged kids to read weekly in exchange for rewards. On Wednesdays...

Care Member says "Rosario is amazing with children and provides a fun learning environment for the little ones. My son loves to play with her, and they have bonded over...

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Preschool Teacher Looking For Weekday Evening And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have prior experience working with children as a nanny and as a mother. I currently am a preschool teacher and still accepting part-time sitting jobs. Throughout my career I have acquired experience working with children of all ages. My experience, besides looking after, includes teaching homework, supervising reading,...

Abhishek A. says "Carmen helped us on a number of occasions for date night. Although our son was mostly sleeping during Carmen's stay, but she was always punctual, very...

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Dedicated And Fun-Loving Caregiver Creating Joyful Learning Experience

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
! I am currently out of town! Hi, my name is Huda. I was born in Germany and studied medical engineering. I have experience working as an au pair for a family with two children, aged 4 and 6. I'm also a dog lover and a fan of martial arts. I have worked with children aged between 3 months and 6 years, providing care and...

Sydney S. says "Huda was so great with our 17 month old. He warmed up to her instantly, even though he doesn’t normally like strangers. Huda is easy to work with and we...

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Nanny

San Francisco, CA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 49 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a warm, pleasant, caring, responsible, positive, hardworking, and energetic person who enjoys working with children. My hobbies include reading, jogging, and swimming! I worked with children for about 27 years as a teacher. We need to give tender loving care for children to bloom. We need to watch them at all times...

Daisy C. says "Vivien was very on top of things and magically got both our children to sleep when we had a night out. No nonsense and sweet with the girls, although...

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I Am Kind, Loving And Understand Nanny.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello, my name is Margy Here is a bit about my experience. I have over 15 years of experience with children ages 0-5 and 5-13 and great references. I have worked for 1 child as well as multiple What I enjoy most about caring for younger children is being able to witness every new milestone! Activities for babies would...

Care Member says "Sonia has been an integral part of our family for the last 3 years, providing exceptional care for our son, H, from his infancy through his preschool...

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Love, Compassionate Sitter

Berkeley, CA

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...

Care Member says "Kalsang is very kind, patient, and comfortable with all things baby. She is a great communicator as well. "

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You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...

Olive L. says "Annaliese was great with our kids! She gave the kids lots of attention and care. We would definitely hire again."

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Expert Tutoring By Credentialed Teacher/Reading Specialist Who Understands Unconventional Learners

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
I have 30 years of teaching experience, mainly with middle and high school students with learning differences. I specialize in supporting and motivating unconventional and reluctant learners to succeed in school. I believe there is a way to engage every student, by building a positive relationship and incorporating each...

Anthea A. says "Nina worked with my 6th Grade for several months. We would have loved to continue as she is a wonderful teacher and helped him a lot. She is timely,...

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San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Alyssa, and I'm a native San Francisco. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified, with 15years of babysitting experience and 10 years as a nanny. I've worked with multiple families and have experience managing the unique needs of older children. In addition to supervising homework and after-school routines, I'm...

Care Member says "When we first hired Alyssa, we were very impressed with her answers during the interview process. She is very professional. She came over after her...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.17/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Alameda, CA

Reading Tutors in Alameda, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Mitchelle T.

When we first started with working with Mitchelle last year, my son was a bit behind in math and his self confidence had taken quite a blow....

- Karey J.

Margaret A.

Margaret is an amazing tutor. She supported my daughter with online learning in 5th grade. During their sessions, Margaret helped my...

- Kate R.

Avianna G.

Avianna has all the qualities you would want in a person caring for your child. She is responsible, enthusiastic, and able to relate to...

- Anne C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Alameda, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Alameda, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $31.17 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Care.com currently has 12 reading tutors in Alameda, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Alameda and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Alameda that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. 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 reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Alameda have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Alameda, CA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

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