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Katelyn T.

Tutor Available

Castro Valley, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
I have tutored before, best with grades 1st - 9th. I also have worked at elementary school for 12 weeks.
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Christine N.

Educator For Tutoring

Castro Valley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a wonderful tutor. I love helping students learn and figuring out how to best teach them. I am learning how to become an expert at Common Core for K-1 and am willing to work with older children. I am also resourceful for home schooling parents.
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Deborah D.

Castro Valley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I love working with children! Besides being a mom of three grown children (years of tutoring here). I have a BA in Developmental Psychology and finishing a teaching credential program. I so enjoy that moment when you can see it in the child's eyes that they "get it". It's the most rewarding experience ever! In my day care, I...
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Mackensie P.

Weekly Tutor

Castro Valley, CA

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$60/hr
10 years experience
I would love to continue academic success, executive functioning and independent living skills coaching as I've done professionally for the last five years with teens and adults with neurodiversity. I am also available for homework help. I have helped clients improve their daily routine, eating habits (certified nutritionist),...
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Rechell V.

Castro Valley, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I have gone to school for quite some time, and still love helping others who may have difficulties getting their homework completed. I have two Associate's degrees in Behavioral Science and Biology, respectively. I love writing, reading, and solving problems. I also studied to be an esthetician (skincare) and certified nurse...
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Celeste G.

Loving Caregiver

Castro Valley, CA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read through my profile. I am excited by the prospect of being able to work with you and your family. I have always had an interest in childcare. I see each child for the wonderful person that they are. I believe that children have more to teach us than we have to teach them. Through...

Crystal D. says "Celeste worked in our home for 3 months full time and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Aside from her professionalism and dependability, it was...

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Katelyn T.

Child Care Provider

Castro Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I hope your day is going well. My name is Katelyn. I am a 24-year-old college student. I initially started college with the goal of becoming a veterinarian, since I have lived on a ranch in the Hayward Hills my entire life, but quickly decided to switch my major to Child Education because I feel like I would make a great...

Heather K. says "We had Katelyn watch our three girls many times, mostly for date nights. She was always responsible, reliable, and kind to our girls. In addition, she...

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Mackensie P.

Castro Valley, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
PLEASE READ I am bombarded daily w 30/hr requests I cannot accept, it won't let me message with the decline. I am open to various part time roles for prenatal/postpartum support or nanny shares, occasional date nights, etc. starting at 40-45/hr. This includes all areas of my mastery (holistic health, nontox living, parental...
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Veronica M.

Dublin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Veronica, I adore children. I am a reliable caregiver and I have watched babies and kids for over 8 years. I enjoy reading to them, playing, helping with their homework, going with them to their activities and so much more. I am a professionally driven individual with a strong work ethic and the desire to exceed...

Tiffany C. says "Veronica is kind, reliable and snuggles/loves on our son like he is her own. We are lucky to know her and grateful that we get to work with her."

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Brenda Z.

Experienced Bilingual Nanny/ Babysitter

Oakland, CA

4.7(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an experienced and enthusiastic person who loves taking care of kids of any age. I have been doing full-time babysitting for 8 years, I have a certificate in first AID training and CPR, and I am also fully vaccinated against COVID and Flu shot. Currently, a part time student at Merritt College pursuing an AA degree in Child...

Kelsey G. says "Brenda was a life saver for us! Our full time nanny of 3 years went to visit her family for 3 weeks and we were scrambling to find someone to fill in....

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Karessa I.

Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break. Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family. My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA. A little bit about what I am looking for: I am currently open to provide some one-time care...

Care Member says "Karessa is a sharp observer of each child's individual characteristics/needs and brings a wealth of professional experience. She provides the ideal mix...

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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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Dricksa M.

Dublin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Dricksa, a 30-year-old reliable nanny with 3 years of experience. I'm currently a nursing student and hold a degree in hospitality. I love engaging with children through games, puzzles, dancing, singing, and arts, and I'm passionate about teaching and reading stories to help them grow. I'm emotionally supportive, a good...

Care Member says "Dricksa is amazing! She really takes care of my kid and is very patient and loving! I couldn’t recommend her more! Not only that, she loves reading my...

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Monicalaire P.

Oakland, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
+ 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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Cory S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Hello there! I have 8+ years of experience working with children and teaching. I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, Ecology, Biology, and Environmental Science, but I also enjoy English/Literature and Math. I have a diverse educational background and would love to help your children succeed academically. During my final...

Nicole C. says "Great teacher, gave my children confidence and motivation to writing on their own."

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Andrew B.

I'm Super Fun, Outgoing, Funny, Love Children, Easy To Talk To

San Leandro, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Andrew I'm majoring in criminal justice trying to become a corrections officer. I have 6-month experience with children of special needs, I also have 3-month experience in being a tutor for students who struggled to read. I have been told that I'm extremely patient with ALL age groups and special needs. I have tons of...

Ammar H. says "I would trust this man with anything. He has never once let me down. No task is to big not to small for him. He is very reliable he's great just amazing...

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Alison M.

Adventurous Nanny Seeking Fun, Smarties To Teach

Dublin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I've been a babysitter for over 21 years, and have been a nanny and tutor/study buddy ever since college. When on the job, I love to incorporate immersive and educational activities, can help with driving, cook healthy and nutritious snacks/meals, organize, communicate with a sense of authority all while creating a friendly...

Amanda C. says "Alison is super responsive and follows up to confirm details and availability, she is really flexible which I appreciated with my changing schedule, and...

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Rebecca H.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I am interested in child care and pet care! I grew up with my mom having an in home daycare, so I have been around and taking care of children for pretty much my entire childhood. I went to college to become an elementary teacher, so I have worked in many classrooms, helping with projects and...

Dan K. says "Rebecca is wonderful! My toddlers love her and I don't feel worried leaving the house knowing my kids and pets are in her care :) she is also very warm and...

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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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Wensea G.

Intelligent School Mentor

Hayward, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I am glad I got a degree in Education and appreciate every subject part of the curriculum. I love knowledge and finding ways to use everything I learned in school as a tool to help others. Pursuing higher education made me further acknowledge why learning is important. Whenever I had time off from college, I made the choice to...

Care Member says "Fast response ! My kids love him ! I’m glad to have him apart of our family "

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.88/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.3

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Castro Valley, CA

Reading Tutors in Castro Valley, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Celeste G.

Celeste worked in our home for 3 months full time and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Aside from her professionalism and...

- Crystal D.

Katelyn T.

We had Katelyn watch our three girls many times, mostly for date nights. She was always responsible, reliable, and kind to our girls. In...

- Heather K.

Veronica M.

Veronica is kind, reliable and snuggles/loves on our son like he is her own. We are lucky to know her and grateful that we get to work with...

- Tiffany C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Castro Valley, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Castro Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $29.88 per hour as of December 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 8 reading tutors in Castro Valley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, 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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