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Compare 60 reading tutors in Alameda offering phonics support, reading comprehension help, and homework assistance. Compare rates and reviews to find the best fit.

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Andrea R.

Elementary Teacher Seeking To Tutor

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Hi Families! I am looking forward to connecting. I am an Elementary teacher and I recently moved to the Pacific Beach neighborhood. I was tutoring in my previous neighborhood and am excited to further tutoring in my new neighborhood. I specialize in reading, math, and writing k-5. I've taught TK-3 and 4/5. I have specific...
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Andrea R.

Alameda, CA

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$45/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! Im Andrea and I'm an educator in Oakland with 13 years of teaching experience! I'm passionate about helping children feel confident, supported, and successful. I offer tutoring and/or after-school support with a patient, encouraging approach. Whether your child needs help with homework, wants extra support in a...
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Dariia B.

Alameda, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Dariia, a caring, creative, and reliable nanny and childcare educator with experience working with children from 8 months to 10 years old. I have 2+ years of nanny experience, 2+ years of preschool teaching experience, plus tutoring and Arts & Crafts workshop experience. I love creating a warm, safe environment where...
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Rosario C.

Part/Full-Time Nanny For Weekdays And Weekends

Alameda, CA

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$35/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...
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Avianna G.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...
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Annika K.

Alameda, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Annika. I love working with kids and I have my associates degree in social science. I have experience working with preschoolers as a camp counselor and with elementary school kids as a tutor. I also have experience babysitting kids ages 1-10. I'd describe my personality as calm, funny, and creative. In my spare...
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Jailah J.

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a caring, patient, and dependable nanny who truly loves working with children. Most recently, I completed a temporary five week full time nanny position caring for a wonderful 1-year-old. During that time, I prepared well balanced homemade meals, changed diapers, maintained a safe and engaging environment, read books daily,...
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Sarah H.

Alameda, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm an experienced 20 year professional contract Nanny/Family Assistant. I have worked with families of many sizes and ages. So, I have seen and done it all! I specialize with premature infants through toddler age. What I do: -Family Assistant duties -Montessori, RIE, Waldorf -Physical and cognitive development...
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Carmen S.

Preschool Teacher Looking For Weekday Evening And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Noemi R.

Child Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Noemi. I'm a married Oakland mom looking for a childcare/nanny position. I'm always happy to help parents in need of childcare (last minute, emergency, evenings, closures, date nights, illness, etc...). I offer this assistance from our Oakland residence, one family at a time. We have three kids, 2 of which are...

Care Member says "Noemi is the best! We truly couldn’t have asked for a better first caregiver for our brand new baby. From the very beginning, she and her whole family...

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Dayan G.

Hello My Name Is Dayan, I'm Looking For A Full Time Job.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Dayan, I am very punctual, responsible, efficient and I have a lot of patience for children. I am a kindergarten teacher in my country. My first language is spanish and I have a first aid course and GED taken in the state of California I am currently taking English classes in the afternoons to be able to qualify in...

Douglas C. says "She is a very loving and friendly person"

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Kalsang N.

Love, Compassionate Sitter

Berkeley, CA

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 26 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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Nina Z.

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

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Ana P.

San Francisco, CA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi parents, I'm Ana would rather called by "Ana". I've a degree in Journalism (BR), and been working in the USA with children development (babies, toddlers and teens) for almost 9 years. My journey in the world of leading it's been full of join, good moments and memories. I've a great time experiencing, participating and...

Manuel G. says "Ana is currently assisting us with part-time with our daughter and our upstairs toddler. Ana has been working with us since January 2022 and our kids love...

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Ashley T.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
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$60/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a lot of experience working with kids ages 2-18 in all subject areas. ! I've worked with numerous families and would love to work with yours to best fit your needs! I am organized, empathetic, positive and fun and would love the opportunity to work with you and your family :)Tutoring available.
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Annette K.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! Born & raised here in the East Bay, I have lots of caregiving and teaching experience with children, including infant care to care for teens locally and overseas. I love children and am a proud auntie of many cutie pies! :)). Quality time with children are the best! I believe in good people care because I value people and...

Beau B. says "We have been so happy with Annette taking care of our little 8 week old angel pie : ) Annette really brings the sunshine into the home with her bright...

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Brandi H.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Brandi, an experienced babysitter and nanny with over 10 years of childcare experience in the Bay Area. Since 2014, I've worked with more than 20 families, caring for children from infants to school-aged. I've been both a part-time sitter and a full-time nanny, including daily care for toddlers and preschoolers. I hold a...

Kristina J. says "When you come across a person like Brandi your heart instantly smiles. She is so patient and communicates so well with our daughter. The projects she...

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Phoebe F.

Oakland, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Phoebe! I'm a recent graduate of UC Berkeley with a dual Bachelor's Degree in English and Film; creative writing is one of my passions, and education/childcare is the other! I have an extensive background in childcare and teaching in my hometown of Los Angeles. I've worked as a babysitter and tutor for more than a dozen...
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Karessa I.

Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position

Oakland, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break. Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family. My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA. A little bit about what I am looking for: I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
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Alexandra H.

San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Alex! I am patient & energetic. I find it healing to play with children, while treating them with the attentiveness & patience they deserve. I value providing a safe environment for learning & thriving, adding structure to the day while balancing play & fun. In my free time, I enjoy reading & being in nature. I'm fully...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $32.00/hr as of September 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Alameda, CA

Reading Tutors in Alameda, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Carmen S.

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...

- Abhishek A.

Noemi R.

Noemi is the best! We truly couldn’t have asked for a better first caregiver for our brand new baby. From the very beginning, she and her...

- Care member

Dayan G.

She is a very loving and friendly person

- Douglas C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Alameda, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Alameda, CA as of September 2026 is $32.88 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.
Reading tutors in Alameda, CA help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.
To find a good reading tutor in Alameda, CA, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.
Parents in Alameda, CA often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.
Many reading tutors in Alameda, CA have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.
Before hiring a reading tutor in Alameda, CA, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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