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Liz C.

Altadena, CA

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$40/hr
20 years experience
I bring expertise and genuine warmth to every family I serve. Credentials - RIE trained, Trauma-Informed Care certified, INA credentialed, former Reading Intervention Specialist, Multi-Subject Teaching Credential, BA Psychology. My Approach - I specialize in secure attachment, infant co-regulation, and developmentally...
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Susanne G.

Weekend And Evening Babysitter

Altadena, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
I started working with kids in my early teens. I have been a babysitter, au pair, nanny, and a 1st-5th grade teacher's assistant in addition to taking care of my now teenaged son. In my spare time, I like to read, bake, cook, travel, hike, do home remodeling projects, gardening and spend time with family and friends. One...
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Jacklyn B.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for the past 10 years. My experience is with infants and children ranging in age from 2 months to 12 years old. I am comfortable taking care of multiple children at once. I am a very fun, loving and energetic person. When babysitting, I enjoy planning activities (around napping and eating schedules...

Jess P. says "Jackie is amazing. She is a diamond in the rough. She is punctual, dependable, caring and she is so wonderful with our little baby girl. She has a strong...

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Kipcia Z.

General Tutor

Monrovia, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Helping families by tutoring their kids for about 7 years now. I started in 2010 after graduating from high school. I continued tutoring in college and now in graduate school. I've tutor grades from 1st to 8th grade.

Devin S. says "Kipcia has been tutoring our 1st grader for a little over a week now and we have already seen an improvement not only in reading and math, but overall...

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Maria P.

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
RESUME SENT UPON REQUEST I started working with kids when I was 15 years old officially, before that I used to take care of all my siblings. When I was 17 and finished high school I was studying to become a History professor and tutored high schoolers. When I was 20 I became an Au Pair (nanny/cultural exchange) and worked...

Care Member says "Emilia is a hardworking elder care nanny and assistant. She is dedicated in every way and always goes above and beyond to help. She’s clever and is a...

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Marcia L.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a patient and compassionate nanny who has cared for siblings, infants, school age children, and children with special needs. I have extensive knowledge in physical, occupational, speech, and vision therapy. I've worked with blind children, children with special diets and even feeding tubes, and typical children. I like to...

Care Member says "Marcia did a great job as a covid era nanny for our then 9-10 year old son. They got along great. She did a very good job of keeping him engaged and...

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Janell J.

San Gabriel, CA

4.9(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been watching children on and off for 15 years. I have cared for infants to preteens. I can do cooking, cleaning, running errands and maintaining routines. I love to engage with children with hands-on activities (crafts, painting, games, reading). I can tutor/help with homework in English (College level and lower), Math...

Andy G. says "She doesn't just watch our kids and keep them out of trouble. She takes time to prepare crafts and activities to engage their minds, not just putting on a...

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Yuridia G.

Experienced, Loving And Responsible Babysitter/Nanny

Alhambra, CA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, there my name is Yuridia, I'm an experienced, responsible and compassionate Nanny, Babysitter, Housekeeper, Pet Care Provider & Senior Care Provider. I'm a 37yr old Twin mom of 3-year-old boys. I speak, read and write fluently in Spanish, English & American Sign Language. Being a twin mom and working with newborns &...

Theresa L. says "Hired Yuridia for child care, and initially ended up hiring her for senior care as well. Brilliant and very responsible. Thanks for the last minute care...

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Erika J.

South Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Erika. I am currently a student at Loyola Marymount University, working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. I have tutored many elementary and middle school students, as well as high school and college students. I am capable of tutoring in all...

Ryan M. says "I needed some help with some last minute studying for my exam and Erika was able to help me remotely in under and hour. She's very responsive and friendly...

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Kimberly K.

Tutor

Sierra Madre, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to young adults and adults in professional and residential settings. I have additional teaching experience that is related to my former employment working for the State of California. I am bilingual in Spanish, conversational in French, and speak some Italian.

Elizabeth V. says "We hired Kimberly to tutor our daughter in high school Spanish. She is great! She is warm, very dependable, caring, and related so well with our...

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Andrea K.

Loving European Nanny With Lots Of Experience

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I graduated in Hungary as an English teacher. In Hungary I taught elementary and high school kids. I have two adult sons of my own and a kind, smart husband plus a sweet dog and a funny cat. In California I worked as a nanny for several nice families and I looked after their precious little ones (ages from 3 months to 10 years...

Beatrix M. says "Andrea is a very caring person, she is very reliable, prompt and lovely with children. She genuinely enjoys being with kids, and my girls love her. We...

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Renie R.

CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for EARLY MORNINGS M-F (local only), NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust...

Care Member says "She is amazing I had her babysit my son just today and she’s a very sweet soul she has great contact and played and treated him like we do !!! Felt very...

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Berta M.

Qualified And Dependable Nanny You Can Trust

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Taking care of children is an investment of one's time that is priceless because children are the future of society! Besides, those first years are extremely important in shaping a child's future, during which a child's brain is growing and still developing. What an excellent opportunity to read to them, to teach them songs, to...

Care Member says "Berta was with us for 3 months before I decided to quit my job and stay home. She was thoughtful, warm, energetic, punctual, and communicative. My kids...

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Lynn C.

Professional Tutor

Playa Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a career teacher who tutors ALL subjects and study skills for elementary and middle school students, AND I am a master writing teacher for high school, college, and graduate students. One of my strengths is students through understanding, analyzing and enjoyment. I am also strong at teaching students of ALL academic...

Care Member says "Lynn is absolutely wonderful! We loved working with her. She is professional and very caring. "

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Cindy L.

Experienced All-Around Tutor, 10+ Years

San Gabriel, CA

5.0(1)
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$80/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a National Tutoring Association-certified educator with over 10 years of experience supporting students from elementary through college level. I was also selected as a Top 10 Tutor of the Year on Tutor. com, recognized for both subject expertise and student outcomes. I approach my work through academic coaching, focusing...

Jeff L. says "Cindy is a kind and helpful tutor who knows her materials really well with excellent teaching methods. She puts in a lot of effort to provide an effective...

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India K.

Certified Academic Instructor Offering Tutorial Services For All Ages.

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Early retired Instructor. Graduate of California State University with honors. I have a talent for designing tutorial services conducted to make learning exciting and fun!! I incorporate new approaches to learning English, Spanish, Math, Study Skills, and more. I focus on students successfully raising their grades to above...

Steve J. says "As my Spanish tutor, Miss India exceeded my expectations. She has the right qualifications. She is always willing to keep our classes simplistic and...

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Marta D.

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Independent nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with parental guidance. Over 15 years of experience teaching children and preschoolers. Patient, confident, and committed in working with children. Supervised new born to 5 years old children, teaching them basic...

Chelsea A. says "A fantastic, loving, and caring person. You can really tell she loves what she does. Would definitely recommend her, she is amazing !!!"

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Lisa T.

I am an Experienced Tutor With Pre-K Though 4th Grade.

Pasadena, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been a pre-K teacher as well as a 1-3 grade teacher. I also have experience assisting chidren who need special help due to dyslexia, ADHD as well as Aspbergers. I have more than 25 years experience teaching. I come with impecable references and recommendations.
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Marcia N.

Career Nanny, Specializing In Infant/Toddler Care

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Marcia. I have over 20 years of experience caring for children as a career nanny/preschool teacher. I specialize in infant/toddler care. My skills and experience consist of establishing feeding and sleeping schedules, sleep training, potty training, basic infant/toddler Sign Language and planned (fun) learning...

Heather C. says "Marcia is wonderful, competent, warm, caring, and so professional. We were traveling to the west coast for work and had Marcia take care of our 10 month...

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Debbie D.

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Debbie and I live in Pasadena. I'm a mother to two daughters (college age). Before having children I was a full time nanny in New York and London. My experience with children started in my early teens babysitting for numerous families. Later I became a full time nanny in London and New York. I've traveled with...

Jen S. says "Debbie is our current caretaker for our 14 month old and has officially been with us for a year. I couldn't imagine life without her, her calm nature...

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  • The average post rate is $34.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Altadena, CA

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

Jacklyn B.

Jackie is amazing. She is a diamond in the rough. She is punctual, dependable, caring and she is so wonderful with our little baby girl....

- Jess P.

Kipcia Z.

Kipcia has been tutoring our 1st grader for a little over a week now and we have already seen an improvement not only in reading and math,...

- Devin S.

Maria P.

Emilia is a hardworking elder care nanny and assistant. She is dedicated in every way and always goes above and beyond to help. She’s...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Altadena, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Altadena, CA as of May 2026 is $34.00 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 Altadena, 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 Altadena, 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 Altadena, 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 Altadena, 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 Altadena, 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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