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60 reading tutors are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average rate is $26/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Berkeley, CA
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Hi! My name is Marissa. I was an elementary school teacher for 9 years and have taught all subjects to students in grades 2-6.
I love working with all types of students and have experience with students with special needs, English Language Learners, students at and below grade level, and gifted students.
I am a certified...
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Hello! I am a UC Berkeley senior with a lot of experience teaching and tutoring. I have been babysitting, coaching, and tutoring since I was in high school and have a natural connection with children. I have experience teaching/tutoring ages 2. 5 - 15. I have grown up around large and small dogs and have a cat of my own, so I am...
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Hello Bay Area families!
I was born and raised in San Francisco. I'm the eldest of 7, and I have 15 years of professional nanny experience working for families all over the Bay Area. In addition to my nanny experience, I'm also a mom to a 12-year-old.
I truly enjoy working with children. I am experienced with all ages...
5.0
"Karen watches our 4 year old daughter for occasional babysitting. She does a great job and our daughter has a fun time with her. Karen is very interactive, engaging, and responsible. She is warm, supportive,...
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Briana G.
Berkeley, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Briana, and I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, where I studied International Relations and Global Poverty Practice. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Aside from caring for children, I have also tutored elementary students in Mathematics...
5.0
"Briana is an incredible caretaker and all-around good human. She cared for our children (age 4mo to 7yrs) for 1.5 years and only stopped when it was time to move for college. I can't recommend her highly...
Reviewed by Corinne M.
Aiden B.
Berkeley, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there! I have 15 years of babysitting and nannying experience, and recently I've been working as a reading and writing tutor. I'd love to work with your family and facilitate fun.
I specialize in tutoring children with dyslexia and behavioral issues and have experience with all ages. From school to art projects to sports,...
5.0
"Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)"
Reviewed by Konstantin S.
Maya K.
Berkeley, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Turned Psychologist Available For Babysitting And Tutoring!
5.0
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I possess a wealth of experience in caring for children across a diverse age range, from 1 to 17 years old. My approach is centered on ensuring each child's comfort and engagement, leveraging my creativity in devising fun and educational activities. I have a passion for exploring a child's interests and hobbies, reading books,...
5.0
"Maya has been an absolute godsend to our family. She helped care for our son as a nanny and also babysitter when she was working full time. She's very dependable, extremely attentive, and has become part of...
Reviewed by Clarissa H.
5.0
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Hello! I am a native to the Bay Area and I have lots of care giving and teaching experience with children, including infant care to care for teens. I love children and am a proud auntie of many cutie pies, ages 0 to 22! :)). Quality time with children are the best! I believe in good people care because I value people and...
5.0
"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 disposition, gentle nature, and love for little ones....
Reviewed by Beau B.
Kavina P.
Berkeley, CA
$19-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I started working with kids when I was 16, helping care for younger kids in my neighborhood, in a wide variety of age groups.
In the past two years I have also worked as a German tutor, constructing lesson plans and games to help learn the language. I really loved teaching kids and finding activities that were both fun and...
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I have two younger brothers and pets at home. I love watching movies, playing games, and reading books. I have experience tutoring, coaching elementary school sports, and camp counseling. I can cook and help kids with homework. Childcare available.
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Hi there! I love art, music, and reading. I would be happy to help with homework or house chores, while looking after the kids. I worked at a tutoring center for children and at several summer camps. I am way too excited, for my age, to have children of my own. and I don't have a car, .
Chotika K.
Berkeley, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I'm Cho. I Love Spending Quality Time With Kids. Let Me Know What You Want. We Can Work Together.
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I like being active. I was a teacher and tutor who taught English reading and writing. I taught college students and younger kids. I love playing with kids and being their friends. I am happy to share my interests and skills like collecting crystals, rocks and fossils and basketball with kids and learn from them. I like to...
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Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a senior at UC Berkeley studying Political Science. I have several years of experience regularly babysitting and tutoring, and I love working with kids of all ages. My tutoring specialties include reading, writing, Spanish language, standardized test prep, and college admissions guidance. I also...
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I have experience as a live-in nanny for children ranging from ages 3-15. Spending time with children is my favorite thing, it doesn't feel like work to me. I am highly educated with 2 Associate's Degrees in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities Emphasis and American Sign Language from the #1 ranked community college in the nation,...
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My name is Malachite! I'm an older sister and I taught my baby sister to swim when she was four! I love doing arts and crafts, reading stories, or just putting on music and dancing! UC Berkeley student: I've taken three semesters of Child Development classes, and am certified to work as an assistant in early child care and...
Avi S.
Berkeley, CA
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Along with caring for my younger brother and babysitting as a teen, I worked as a teacher assistant at a childcare center for just under two years. I primarily worked with kindergarteners and first graders, but I'm comfortable with older kids too! I'm happy to help with light housework, meal prep, and homework. I'm comfortable...
Alexis E.
Berkeley, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I'm currently a UC Berkeley freshman double majoring in Political Economy and Data Science with a minor in the Calteach Math Teacher Credentialing Program. I'm from a family of teachers, which has inspired my love for working with kids as a robotics coach, tutor, 2nd grade classroom teacher's assistant, and camp counselor. I...
Bria R.
Berkeley, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Bria and I'm so excited to meet your family and help out in any way needed! Being born and raised in Puerto Rico, I have become bilingual in English and Spanish. With that, I would be so excited to give Spanish lessons, and help them become familiar with the language.
I now go to UC Berkeley and am able to help...
Devika S.
Berkeley, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Professional With Teaching Credential And ECE Units
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I am currently a Kindergarten Teacher in Oakland. I am nurturing, kind, warm, positive, build confidence, present, thoughtful, reliable and consistent. I teach full time and would like to tutor after school or on the weekends. I have my teaching credential, and as an educator I have many strategies to support kids academically...
Kellie W.
Berkeley, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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My name is Kellie and I'm 18 years old, currently a community college student. I've got lots of experience supervising children, many including volunteering at an after school program and being a peer tutor throughout high school. I have no trouble with homework help and can help with academics management. A little bit about...
Mahassin A.
Berkeley, CA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Mahassin Abdallah and I'm currently a student at IC Berkeley double majoring in computer science and Business administeration. I've been taking care of my siblings and other family's kids since I was about 8 years old. I started babysitting for other families when I was about 10. I've cared for kids of all ages...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Berkeley, CA
Karen C.
5.0
She cared for our first daughter starting at 4 months and our second daughter starting at 3 months. I wish we could keep her with us longer but we’ve had a schedule shift and it doesn’t work anymore.
She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, pays close attention to detail, and communicates well. She...
- John E.
Briana G.
5.0
Briana is an incredible caretaker and all-around good human. She cared for our children (age 4mo to 7yrs) for 1.5 years and only stopped when it was time to move for college. I can't recommend her highly enough. She's an incredible role model, sweet and loving with infants, and patient with...
- Corinne M.
Aiden B.
5.0
Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)
- Konstantin S.
Maya K.
5.0
Maya has been an absolute godsend to our family. She helped care for our son as a nanny and also babysitter when she was working full time. She's very dependable, extremely attentive, and has become part of our family. We hated to see her leave the area, but are so excited for her in this next...
- Clarissa H.
Annette K.
5.0
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 disposition, gentle nature, and love for little ones. She's also incredibly attentive to the details.
We are going to continue to hire her to...
- Beau B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Berkeley, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Berkeley, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Berkeley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.63 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 Berkeley, CA?
Care.com currently has 51 reading tutors in Berkeley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Berkeley 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 Berkeley that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.