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Emma M.

Energetic And Creative Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm an extroverted, fun, and creative person who will LOVE doing crafts with your kids! I've been in childcare for over a decade, (only taking a break to complete my Bachelor of Arts at UC Berkeley). I was a full-time nanny for sweet twin boys for 2. 5 yrs., facilitating potty-training, swim lessons, reading/writing...

Jillian A. says "Emma was so great with our twin boys. She watched them for over 2 years from the ages of 2.5yrs to 4.5 yrs old. The boys thought of her as a friend vs....

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Kaitlin D.

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
**Advertised rate reflects overnight newborn care** Hi! I'm Kate, a certified elementary teacher & NCS. In 2018, I graduated with my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I continued my studies and completed my master's degree in childhood and adolescent literacy to become a reading specialist in 2020. I exited...

Corey R. says "Kaitlin is amazing. She was profession, punctual, and great with our kids. She asked all the right questions, and followed our requests. And most...

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Sheronda C.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Sheronda I am young caring and dependable. I've been caring for children younger than myself since I was about 7, helping my grandmother with her daycare center. I helped with feeding, potty training, reading, and nap time. Helping my grandmother helped me learn that I love caring for children. I started...

Brhianna P. says "She has a very loving heart and spirit!! All children love her very much! My children rather spend the day with her over anyone else because she is...

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Margaret A.

Professional Tutor

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Professional tutor with experience in science, math, and English. I graduated with a degree in Materials Science engineering from UCLA and have been tutoring since high school. Throughout college I interned at an aerospace engineering company as well as assisted professors and graduate students in lab research. After college I...

Kate R. says "Margaret is an amazing tutor. She supported my daughter with online learning in 5th grade. During their sessions, Margaret helped my daughter stay focused...

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Malia C.

Looking To Have Fun, Learn, Grow, Laugh And Love!

Pinole, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for the opportunity to share a little about myself. I am a stay at home mom to two sweet children, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2! I am looking to welcome another child to watch from our home with interest in homeschooling. I am also open to watching your child/children in your home, if you are comfortable with my children...

Samantha S. says "Malia is wonderful! She is reliable, responsible, and attentive to detail. She cares about my pets and children like they are her own. I am so glad I...

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Alejandra L.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I hope you are feeling very well, I was reading about your job offer and it certainly caught my attention!! , but first let me tell you a little about myself. My name is Alejandra , I am 31 years old, I have my college degree, I speak English and Spanish and I have experience in child care for more than 4 years. I was in the...

Care Member says "I highly recommend hiring Alejandra as a babysitter. Her natural caregiving instincts and genuine love for children make her an excellent choice. She...

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Noemi R.

Child Care

Oakland, CA

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

Care Member says "Noemi has been a great nanny. I liked that she's super attentive to my 1 year old and was able to engage him in ways others couldn't. She made him laugh...

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Maddie T.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a career nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and class settings. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...

Care Member says "Maddie has been the full time nanny for one of my children from age 1-2years old. She also interacts daily with my older daughter (from age 3.4-4.5)...

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Zoe R.

Yale-Educated Special Education Professional Seeks Position As Childcare Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
After 3 years of working in special education, first as a behavioral aide and then as a teacher, I am excited to support children outside of a school setting. I am highly skilled in providing emotional, behavioral, and educational support to children with diverse needs. While providing this support, I take great joy in using...

Rachel F. says "Zoe initially starting out working for our family farm and has become a long time friend. Her affinity for children was apparent as soon as we met her and...

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Georgianne R.

Georgi, Musical Nanny Extraordinaire

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Georgi and I have almost 20 years of experience in child care. I have been a children's choir director, nanny and teacher for children ages 0-11 and director of a childcare of 87 children grades K-5. I believe in empathy, compassion and the golden rule. Children learn so much from the examples we set. I also am...

Kathrina F. says "Georgi is honestly "Simply the Best"! We hired Georgi from December '20-June 2021 for our outdoor pod. She is punctual, caring, respectful, nurturing,...

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Monicalaire P.

Oakland, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care. Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula. Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated. Cosmetologist, cook,...

Care Member says "My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children"

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Sandra B.

San Francisco, CA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have 9 years of experience working primarily with infants and toddlers. I would describe my caregiving style as calm, respectful and mindful of others. As a caregiver it is deeply important for me to have a positive interpersonal relationship with the children I take care of. As well as to offer the children a safe environment...

Care Member says "Sandra was our nanny for two years, and I honestly can’t say enough great things about her. She is kind, gentle, and loving with our children, and has...

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Hanna F.

El Cerrito, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I have tutored elementary age students since I was a sophomore in high school. I tutored throughout high school, and am now a certified teacher (with a Master's in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching credential). I teach kindergarten during the school year, and mixed grades during the summer.

Lisa L. says "Hanna is an amazing teacher! She has worked with my kiddo over the past two summers, and we all LOVE it when she's here. She's worked on reading, math,...

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Kamla N.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello parents! I am 51 years old. I am looking for a full-time job as a nanny because my previous employer is moving. I am an Indian US citizen and a mother of two children. I am a hardworking, creative, reliable, patient, responsible, positive, energetic person who enjoys working with kids and has a huge heart filled with love...

Care Member says "Kamla has been working with us for 8+ years and has been an exceptional nanny and extension of our family. When my first baby was 1 she would keep us...

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Anya M.

Reliable, Qualified Tutor For All Ages

Emeryville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For those seeking a reliable and dedicated tutor, look no further. I have experience working with students of all ages, from elementary to college level, and my background includes one-on-one sessions, group tutoring, home school support, and employment through college tutoring departments. I value patience and empathy,...

Lauren S. says "Anya has been working with our 11 year old daughter who has significant learning delays and is autistic. Anya is patient and consistent and has been able...

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Brandi H.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Carmen M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...

Joe M. says "Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was...

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Emma A.

Aspiring Teacher Available For Private Tutoring

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
I'm a strong writer and excellent communicator, with extensive experience providing feedback to written work in a workshop setting, as well as providing edits on academic essays. As a child, I was often assigned to assist my peers with reading. My experience teaching outdoor skills to kids in a camp setting translates to an...
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Sherry C.

Tutoring Services

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$65/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
- 10+ years of tutoring experience - teacher leader at Growing IQ - scored in the 99th percentile on PSAT and ACT, 4. 14 GPA - main subjects of expertise: algebra, geometry, pre calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, reading and writing skills from elementary school to college level, standardized test prep, college admission...

Susan H. says "Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable in a variety of subject matters. Would highly recommend for future positions."

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Nikki M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Nikki. I am a former elementary teacher. I was a 4th grade teacher for three years and 3rd grade teacher for two years. I am passionate, kind, creative and patient. With my 5+ years of experience, your child will receive excellent tutoring. My knowledge of curriculum, creating lessons, and building confidence...

Viviana D. says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nikki. She's reliable, punctual, patient and positive. My daughter is regularly taking tutoring lessons with her...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.77/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.7

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Reading Tutors in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Emma M.

Emma was so great with our twin boys. She watched them for over 2 years from the ages of 2.5yrs to 4.5 yrs old. The boys thought of her as a...

- Jillian A.

Kaitlin D.

Kaitlin is amazing. She was profession, punctual, and great with our kids. She asked all the right questions, and followed our requests. And...

- Corey R.

Sheronda C.

She has a very loving heart and spirit!! All children love her very much! My children rather spend the day with her over anyone else because...

- Brhianna P.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Berkeley, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Berkeley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.77 per hour as of October 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.

Care.com currently has 26 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.

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.

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.

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.

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