Teaching is my passion. I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2009 with my B. A. in Psychology and my Masters in Education. For the past 12 years I've taught 2nd and 3rd grade at an amazing charter school in South Los Angeles. I've also worked as a full-time tutor in Sylvan Learning Centers, and privately for students on the...
Currently occupied serving two families as an elementary tutor and house assistant. If you need help for occasional weekend work only, please contact me to discuss the possibilities.
5.0
"Afa is very kind and loving to my daughter. She was very patient and resourceful when the lessons are proving to be difficult for my daughter. She really helped my daughter excel in a short period of time she was with us.
Any family would be lucky to have her."
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...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"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 still have Andrea over to watch our kids since they request her. "
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...
Renie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"This review is long overdue. Renie has been helping our family for a couple years and has been a lifesaver. She is kind, punctual, caring, and deeply loved by our family. She is so good with my two boys who can be a handful at times. She is capable of handling and...
Hi! I recently started grad school studying child life after graduating from the University of Utah in December where I studied Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Life and a Positive Psychology Certificate. I have over 3, 000 hours of experience working with kids including being a piano teacher, a...
Stephani can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely loved Stephani. She is highly educated and passionate about children. She is knowledgeable and communicates well w/ our children. We feel like there is a hole in our family now that she's gone to pursue her career. Come back to us! Our door is always...
My name is Ana. I have 25 years' of experience in child care (including twins) from the ages of infant to 10 years. I am a very responsible person, and I enjoy being creative and outgoing with the children I take care of. My hobbies are reading, walking, playing and enjoying a good time with my friends. I work closely with...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana worked with our family for two years. She was a full-time nanny for out twin girls when they were 20 months to 42 months when we moved to a full-time preschool/daycare situation. Ana brought tremendous calm and structure to our family. She was firm with the...
Are you looking for a Mary Poppins sort of Nanny? Well, here I am :)
Hello there Parents :) I love working with children and helping them as they grow and face new challenges in school and life in general.
Throughout my 15 years of experience as a Nanny, I have learned how to handle situations from newborns to...
Diana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Diana for my newborn baby, She is with her for almost 1 year. I am extremely happy and satisfied with her. She loves and take care of my baby so much that she misses and looks for her even in the weekends. I will have to move from this place, and I am...
Hello! My name is Tiffany. I'm 32 years old and a graduate student at UCLA going for my doctorate in Education. I am also a former teacher (in special education and English Language Development). I have worked with and taught students in K-12, as well as adult learners and student teachers!
I am a very patient teacher, and have...
5.0
"Tiffany is a very loving and patient teacher. She has been helping my daughter fifth grade English for more than a year. My daughter improved a lot with her writing and reading comprehension. Now she is very confident and ready for sixth grade. We are very grateful...
Hi
my name is Ana and I'm 35 years old I live in la Puente.
I am a loving and
reliable nanny, who enjoy working with children. I have worked as a nanny for more than 10 years and I have a lot of experience with children from 1 month up to 6 years.
I love to read, sing, play, teach good manners to the little ones. I LOVE...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Ana for childcare (that we ended up not needing) via video call. She was punctual for the call, kind, and warm. I felt good about hiring her, and was excited to do so, until we ended up not needing it. She seemed comfortable with a workday with a...
Hi families! I have been nannying for nearly 5 years including time as an au pair in Germany, preemie care, baby/led weaning, driving children, baby sign language and partnering with parents on sleep training. I have been a theme park nanny for 2 years where I provide care within theme parks as well as on-site at hotels.
I have...
Alexyss can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexyss is a very kind and intuitive caregiver. She helped me when my child was only a few months old and my son was very comfortable with her. We were lucky to have her help us out."
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...
Marta can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"A fantastic, loving, and caring person. You can really tell she loves what she does. Would definitely recommend her, she is amazing !!!"
Hello, my name is Amanda.
I am a dedicated mother of twins and a current nursing student at West Coast University, committed to providing loving, nurturing, and respectful care. With a strong family-oriented background, I have always had a passion for working with children and supporting others.
I bring valuable experience from...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was everything we were looking for in a babysitter for our two little girls (age 1 and 3). She arrived on time and confirmed bookings the day before via text. Amanda was super energetic, creative, and nurturing with our girls. Our youngest struggled a bit to...
I am a very responsible, caring, honest, and dedicated worker, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic, always trying to learn with enthusiasm, refining the quality of my work and helping others in any way I can. I started my working career very young taking care of children, since then I'm charmed and happy interacting...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very sweet and caring with children. She has patience like no other. Always very tender and soft. I can't specify an age of children she is very good with, because she is excellent with all ages."
I'm a native SPANISH speaker, I worked with kids as well with adults in conversational Spanish. I'm former media broadcast corporate!
5.0
"Yovantonette's knowledge and tutoring experience were very impressive. I would hire her to tutor my children in both English and Spanish. I recommend reaching out to her for any tutoring needs."
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 some Italian.
5.0
"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 daughter. She was very accommodating with our daughter's busy schedule and truly helped her improve in the class. We...
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...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Debbie is absolutely wonderful. She's been working with our family for over a year now, providing childcare to our 5 year old and occasionally our 11 month old also. She's trustworthy, dependable, always on time, and extremely creative and imaginative. Our son...
My name is Elizabeth and I am interested in helping you and your family with Child Care. I graduated with a BS in Human/Child Development and a minor in Chicano/a studies in June 2017. I also hold a master in Public Health and I am a PhD student in Cancer Epidemiology at USC. As a part-time opportunity, I have decided to start...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't recommend Liz enough. She helped out my husband and I with our 9-month old son when we were in desperate need of good child care. Liz is not only reliable, but she is amazing with babies (and pets too!). Our son is just entering the phase of "stranger...
Hello! My name is Natalya. I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting/ nannying for 7 years. I have worked with children 4 and older. If I can describe my personality I would say very caring, compassionate, responsible and fun. I love working with kids because I can approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and...
Natalya can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalya is a hard working nanny/babysitter she will go the extra mile just to make sure that your kids are well taken care of and are having fun at the same time I highly recommend her services she’s very responsible and always on time she is very helpful "
Hello! I am 29 years old post grad student with a bachelors in hospitality management. I have 6 years in care giving, from cheerleading coach, teacher assistant & child care provider. I believe in being creative, being in nature, drawing, reading and interacting with children is the most beneficial way of care.
Carley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We interviewed Carley and thought she was wonderful. She got along well with our toddler and came across as very pleasant, professional, and responsible. She answered all messages quickly. However, since our plans changed, we no longer needed help. I think Carley...
I am a fun-loving, warm, responsible and dependable woman who loves children and animals. I will give your child my very best attention, listen, laugh and maintain a safe and loving environment while you put your trust in my care, so you can focus on where you are and what you're doing. My goal is to be attentive and engage your...
Carla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Carla is caring, professional and responsible. My (5-year old) daughter is always excited to see her and sad when she has to go. She has a lot of energy for doing fun and creative activities with kids. I highly recommend her as a child care provider!"
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Arcadia, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Arcadia, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Arcadia, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $55.00 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Arcadia, CA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Arcadia, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Arcadia 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 Arcadia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia, CA?
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What types of reading tutors near me in Arcadia, 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.