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60 reading tutors are listed in Alamo, CA
The average rate is $28/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 9 years
Reading tutors in Alamo, CA
Alexa R.
Alamo, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have been a teacher for children multiple times over the years in many countries including the states. Most recently, I was a kindergarten and first grade teacher. I have also been a personal tutor to all ages including a 6-month-old baby and as old as a high schooled. I have experience across cultures including times where I...
5.0
(2)
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I am a Kindergarten teacher hoping to tutor during the months June and July. I have 15 years of experience babysititng, full time nannying, and tutoring. I have taught second grade, now teach Kindergarten and have a Bachelor's degree in Early Child Development. I have a Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy as well.
I am...
5.0
"Jamie is very warm and sweet and my 2 year-old daughter gravitated to her right away. She has babysat for us for a few times now and she's always on time, and very professional. When we come home, my daughter...
Reviewed by Amy S.
5.0
(4)
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Hello! I'm Lorena, 41, Bilingual, Spanish. Former Spanish teacher in the Bay Area, K- 8th, for over 10 years, and 5 extra years in my country of origin, Ecuador. I also have 7+ years of nanny experience in the Bay Area.
I have a clean driving record and glowing references. Fully vaccinated against Covid.
I love reading,...
5.0
"Lorena is honest, well organized and dependable. She has worked as an elementary school teacher in Ecuador and as a Spanish teacher to elementary school students in the US. She has much experience as a child...
Reviewed by Ralph S.
Thalia D.
Concord, CA
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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I'm a babysitter with 4 years of experience with children; from newborns to middle school age.
I love spending time playing with them, reading, listening to music's, dancing, talking, helping with homework and teaching new things like crafts .
5.0
"My grandchildren had a amazing time with Thalia
She is flexible, always on time and very caring when attending the children’s needs. Highly recommend her childcare services! "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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I am a professional language teacher with a M. A. degree from University of San Francisco who has been working with children since 2014, where I started off as a children ESL teacher in China. And in 2015, I worked as an au pair in Atlanta. Starting from 2017, I moved to SF and part time babysitting and tutoring. I love every...
Catherine G.
Walnut Creek, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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I have two sons who have graduated college and are now in law and medical school. I am a former preschool teacher and became a nanny about 10 years ago. I have over 80 college credits of Early Childhood Education with special emphasis on infant and toddler care. I am constantly updating my education with the newest information...
5.0
"Between my two children, living in several different cities and working through agencies, nobody has approached Catherine's qualifications. She is a true delight for the kids to be around and for the adults to...
Reviewed by Sylvia P.
5.0
(2)
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I have experience working at a daycare and babysitting for my neighbor's kids for about five years. I love to paint play with kids in addition to teaching them small facts about the world. At the daycare I worked I would help with craft activities, in addition to reading books, teaching the alphabet but overall making sure the...
5.0
"I hired Laura to watch my child for a few hours and she was amazing FaceTimed me when I called to check up on her , also had her entertained with her garden (my child loves nature) and also was very attentive...
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5.0
(7)
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Hello families in need of childcare.
I can describe myself as a person who loves to be surrounded by babies and young children. I would say that my passion and joy in my life is to take care and teach children. I'm an active person and like outdoor activities/walks, reading books and doing crafts with kiddos. I worked as a...
5.0
"We were so lucky to have met Zlatka. She has been great with our 3-year old twins. She created a sense of peace with them while also teaching them new crafts and skills. She took them to the park, library and...
Reviewed by Pablo P.
5.0
(2)
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Hey there ' My name is Katherine I'm 33years old. I have 13 years of experience working with children. I am fluent in Spanish. I have affiliated myself with various families. I was teaching at a bilingual preschool mix with Playbass / Montessori do to Covid-19 I had no choice but to give my position up. I love working with...
5.0
"Katherine was able to teach my kid Spanish. She is punctual and very caring. She took my kid out to the park and did different activities with him. I also have a baby that she was able to watch when I needed a...
Reviewed by Karina L.
5.0
(4)
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Hello! My name is Gabriela. I have two years of experience working in a preschool, and I have 22 units of Early Childhood Education, and a certificate as an Associate's Teacher. I provide a professional and quality care for children. I love and enjoy playing, doing arts and crafts, singing songs, and reading to children. I also...
5.0
"Ms. Gabriela is one of the kindest, all around wonderful babysitters we ever had. If we didn't move away we would still have her as our sitter. She would clean-up, get down on the floor and play with my kids,...
Reviewed by Shelly J.
5.0
(3)
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Hello!
If you would like assistance in improving your child's reading, writing, math or musical skills... You've found the right person! I have been tutoring all levels of students for over 10 years and can give your child the savoir-faire to excel in their classes and to improve their overall knowledge.
Skilled in assisting...
5.0
"Hope has really helped my 7-year old gain so much confidence with his reading and comprehension. She is reliable and communicates proactively. She has been great to work with."
Reviewed by Sarah T.
5.0
(6)
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I am an experienced tutor who has worked with school, college, and special needs students in the Bay Area for over nine years. My educational background includes a master's degree in Multicultural Education from University of San Francisco. I am also a California credentialed teacher in the field of Special Education.
5.0
"Rani has background in Special Education and she leverages her knowledge and teaching experiences assessing each student's needs in order to help her student improve. She is a true advocate for her students and...
Reviewed by Lucia C.
3.7
(3)
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I am professional second language teacher with an M. A. in TESOL, as a native Chinese speaker, I helped children in SF with different proficiency level read, speak, and write better in authentic Chinese for the past two years. I am passionate and dedicated to helping students expand their knowledge and potential. I especially...
5.0
"Snow is a very pleasant young lady with a lot of positive energy, which facilitates learning. It was real joy to have her around. She also has a wonderful rapport with children."
Reviewed by Lidia C.
Olinda L.
Concord, CA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I considered myself very lovely and very responsible. I have a lot of patience and I love to take care of children. With my current family we normally take trips to the park, go for walks, go to the library to read books, and I even teach the children some Spanish. I can even organize the house whenever there is down time. I...
5.0
"Olinda is an angel and the most amazing nanny we could ever have imagined. She is a part of our family and will always be! She is punctual, never misses days, very patient, adventurous, a wonderful educator,...
Reviewed by Katie O.
5.0
(5)
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Hello dear family, if you are looking for someone reliable, loving and responsible to take care of your children I am here to make your life easier. I know that as a parents it can sometimes be difficult to find a trustworthy person to take care of your child, but I want to say that I do love my job and I'm very happy to help in...
5.0
"Rose babysat for us for a couple of days a few months ago. She followed directions well and our boy enjoyed playing with her. She worked as an Au pair for our child's friend, so we are familiar with her and...
Reviewed by Wanwan X.
4.3
(16)
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Hi! I'm Claudia, I live by downtown Pleasant Hill. I'm CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard certified by the Red Cross, I've also taken a few child development classes. I'm fluent in Spanish and willing to tutor, I love reading to kids, doing arts & crafts, going to local parks and planning play dates.
I have experience with twins,...
5.0
"My 1.5 year old had a great time with Claudia. We were on a temporary work assignment and Claudia watched my daughter 30-40 hours a week for 7 weeks straight - over the holidays even! Claudia is really easy to...
Reviewed by Amber B.
3.0
(1)
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I have worked with children in multiple positions including working as a nanny, day care provider, summer camp counselor and babysitter. I understand children very well and enjoy discovering their personal characteristics in order to better provide for them. It is extremely rewarding for me to watch a child learn and grow under...
5.0
(4)
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I have 20 plus years of childcare experience with children of all ages. In addition to raising my three children, I ran a daycare out of my home for 12 years. I began working as a nanny about five years ago. I was responsible for a 3-month-old infant girl whom I cared for until age 1. Afterwards, I watched over twin girls from...
5.0
"Maria was a Godsend to our family. Before our twins were born, we planned to send them to a daycare nearby. Once they were born, we immediately knew that a nanny would be the best choice for our family. I...
Reviewed by Robin P.
Reina P.
Concord, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
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My name is Reina . I'm 32 years old I been Married 11 years ago , I have a daughter 8 years old I have 10 year experience working with, newborns, infants and toddlers,. I absolutely love to look after babies and toddlers, I enjoy take babies on walks to the park , I love reading books, teaching ABC. numbers , colors and shapes....
5.0
"Reina has been with us for over a year taking care of our 4 year old son and our 1 year old daughter. Our kids love her. She is very loving and caring and I feel very comfortable to leave my kids in her care....
Reviewed by Tanya H.
5.0
(5)
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Hello! My name is Matthew and I am currently a student at DVC. I work with both younger students and college students. For younger students, I usually assist in the areas of Math, English, and computer skills. For college students, I can assist with American Sign Language and various programming languages. The most important...
5.0
"With a keen attention to detail, the willingness and ability to finish any task at 110%, and a strong sense of empathy and gentleness, Matthew is one of the best.
He always remembers any details given, and...
Reviewed by Abraham L.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Alamo, CA
Jamie B.
5.0
Jamie is very warm and sweet and my 2 year-old daughter gravitated to her right away. She has babysat for us for a few times now and she's always on time, and very professional. When we come home, my daughter always has a big smile on her face. I will keep hiring Jamie as long as she wants to keep...
- Amy S.
Lorena D.
5.0
Lorena is an absolute gem, and any family to have her help is lucky! We hired Lorena as a teacher/childcare provider for our six-year olds during almost an entire year of distance learning. She managed our pod of 4 boys from 8:30 - 2:30, and she created an environment that was both fun and...
- Andi B.
Thalia D.
5.0
My grandchildren had a amazing time with Thalia
She is flexible, always on time and very caring when attending the children’s needs. Highly recommend her childcare services!
- Care member
Catherine G.
5.0
Catherine is an absolute gem. From the very moment we met her, we immediately sensed the joy, warmth, and expertise she would bring to our family and to our son. Catherine has taken care of our 15-month old for 8 months now and we can't imagine our family without her. I always appreciate her...
- Rebecca A.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura has been taking care of my daughter Melody for quite a while. She’s so happy to the point where she asks to see her through the week! All good things and I’d highly recommend putting your trust with Laura!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Alamo, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Alamo, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Alamo, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.33 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Alamo, CA?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Alamo, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Alamo 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 Alamo that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Alamo, CA?
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 Alamo 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Alamo, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Alamo, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Alamo, CA can I hire?
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.
Ratings for Alamo, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Alamo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.