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60 reading tutors are listed in Downey, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
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(21)
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I have 250 ECE units that I have completed. Six of the 250 are Administration units, and 3 are Adult Supervision. I have a valid Program Directors Permit and a Site Supervisor Permit from The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. I have 2 AA Degrees in Early Childhood Education From El Camino College. I have a BA/MA...
5.0
"As a busy and exhausted working couple, finding the perfect nanny for our precious little one was our utmost priority. We couldn't have been more fortunate to have stumbled upon Vanise! From the very first day...
Reviewed by Nicole F.
Edith L.
Long Beach, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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For 20 years I have been babysitting and have two school-aged children of my own. I enjoy taking the kids to the park and beach, reading, playing, etc. I have reliable transportation, CPR and First Aid certifications, a degree in Child and Adolescent Development, an early Childhood associate teacher certificate and a true love...
5.0
"What a gem of a person! Edith has been sitting my two boys for the past 2 years and she has become like family to us. Being a mother of two kids herself, I have always felt like she looked after my kids like...
Reviewed by Amelia W.
5.0
(2)
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Hi , I'm a Charismatic, Spanish speaker, patient and fun nanny. 4+ years experience with baby's 0- 12 months and older children. Ability to transport children to their different activities. I maintain a close relationship with the parents to report any irregularities. . I am known for organizing reading sessions and educational...
5.0
"Highly recommended! Our experience with Isabel was fantastic. She was punctual, responsible, and showed genuine care and patience towards our kids. Our children instantly bonded with her, and she kept them...
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Monique V.
Norwalk, CA
$30-50/hr
5.0
(1)
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Helping students achieve their goals has always been a passion of mine. With 4 years experience assisting in after school programs and in the classroom itself, I aim to make the learning process fun and enjoyable! In addition, I have worked with young children, students with disabilities, and middle school students. I am a hard...
5.0
"Monique was a great tutor for my son. After a poor report card, we had to do something to make it through zoom school. Monique was able to keep my son on task and give him gentle reminders. She helped him to...
Reviewed by Amanda R.
5.0
(3)
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I tutor children Pre-K - 8th grade in language arts, math, science, study skills, homework help, homeschool, and online/distance learning.
Language Arts include:
-Phonics
-Reading, reading comprehension & analysis
-Grammar
-Writing (printing/cursive), sentence structure, 1-5 paragraph essay
-Spelling
Math...
5.0
"Ms. Renee is a wonderful tutor. She is so great with my twin boys. She has helped them get confident with their reading.
She asks a lot of questions to try and make a plan on how to best help each one of them....
Reviewed by Rebecca T.
5.0
(4)
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Hello there! My name is Andrea but most kids call me AJ! Some information about myself; I have over 8 years of experience with child care, ranging from infants, toddlers, and teens. I graduated with a bachelors in criminology and criminal justice and a minor in child development. Very engaging with kids especially reading to...
5.0
"Andrea spent the day with our 23-month-old, and was very kind, sweet, and caring!"
Reviewed by Lindsey B.
5.0
(1)
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I watched 3 children for 3 years while they were in school and I took them to the library everyday after school. I did homework with them. I love kids and I love helping them to learn.
Bronte B.
Gardena, CA
$20-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Graduate Student With 7 Years Of Babysitting Looking For Child Care Work!
5.0
(2)
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hello! I have nine years of babysitting experience. I acknowledge that babysitting plays a crucial role in a child's life and I believe I will make a great fit for your child and their needs because I will play a very active, nurturing, and stimulating role in their life. I love read books, sing songs, dance, play with them,...
5.0
"I would highly recommend Bronte! She has been watching my two kids, ages 2.5 and 8 months old. She is very punctual and considerate. She has great communication which is a must for me. Bronte has been wonderful...
Reviewed by Elysa S.
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(4)
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Hello Parents, Guardians, Families!
Thank you for taking the time to click on my profile. My name is Keylen I'm 23 years old with over 5 years of professional childcare experience. I attained my BA in Sociology from UCLA this past June (2022). While studying in Los Angeles, I worked for a company called Familias First whose...
5.0
"Keylen is amazing. She took such wonderful care of our little one when he was only 5 months and now he’s almost 15 months. She is caring, patient, trustworthy and loving. There are not enough words to describe...
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Adrianna C.
Los Angeles, CA
$43/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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Hi !! my name is adrianna, I am 24 years old and I have 6 years of experience working with ages 3 months to 10 years old. I am more of a holistic nanny and encourage gentle parenting. I love doing arts and crafts and reading! I used to be a day care teacher specializing with newborns, but also was a teacher for toddlers at the...
5.0
"Coming to this website had me very nervous due to the fact that I was going to be dealing with strangers online, but Ms. Adrianna changed my perspective. She exceeded my expectations as a babysitter and took...
Reviewed by Eric C.
5.0
(1)
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I am a married women who choose to put my nursing career on hold to take care and raise my sisters 3 girls. I'm First Aid/CPR certified with child, infant, and toddler experience. I have been a nanny to a family of twins for 5 years until they relocated to Texas. I have been a pre-school teachers aid for 2 years. We have also...
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Hello! My name is Natalya. I am 20 years old. I have been babysitting for 5 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 teach....
5.0
"Natalya took care of my 8 year old son. She is very lovable, she has a lot of patience and she is very caring. They get along so good she would also pick him up and help him with his academics . I would hire...
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4.8
(4)
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The children I have cared for have ran from new borns to preteens. I have a reliable vehicle and flexible schedule.
During my experience I have managed and worked together to accomplish to reach there-reading goals , pottie tranined , sleep schedule and even teaching the Spanish language. Im also available for childcare for...
5.0
"I hire Nancy for a date night she is very patient and her experience shows as soon as you speak to her.Her experience with children and very helpful. I would highly recommend her."
Reviewed by Martha R.
4.0
(1)
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Hello, I'm Nataly, an experienced babysitter and nanny with over 9 years of childcare expertise, and an elementary school substitute teacher with Alhambra Unified School District. I've cared for children of various age groups and have a background in psychology, including a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and a Master's degree from...
Tiffany W.
Alhambra, CA
$40-60/hr • 9 yrs exp
Credentialed Teacher/Graduate Student Can Tutor Your Child!
5.0
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Hello! My name is Tiffany. I'm 30 years old, a teacher, and a mother to a fun-loving toddler! I will be pursuing my doctorate at UCLA in fall, 2022!
I can tutor students in-person (within an 8-mile radius of Alhambra, CA) or virtually! I can even tutor students in groups!
I am a very patient teacher, and have worked with...
5.0
"Tiffany is WONDERFUL. She is sweet, kind and kid friendly. My family met Tiffany through the Care.com web site a couple years ago. Before Covid we would meet at the local library and now we meet weekly via...
Reviewed by Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
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Throughout my experience I have learned so much about what I want to do for my career. My passion is helping others in any way that I can and I especially love kids. I have a great work ethic I am passionate, patient, caring and I am also a mother. I have lots of experience with kids, including babysitting for friends, family...
5.0
"Destiny took wonderful care of my 2 kids. She made them lunch I left, fed them, cleaned up after them and put them to bed right at the bed time. Left the kitchen spotless as well
The kids love her as well. She...
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3.8
(4)
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Hello,
I am a Childhood Development major living in the Atlanta area. I'm originally from Long Beach, California.
A little bit about my experience: I absolutely adore children. Lots of experience w/ infants, lots of toddlers & kinders. My favorite has to be the little ones (1-4-year-olds.) People have always mentioned that I...
4.0
"I only got a chance to interview Andrea. She seemed nice and knowledgeable. Very good communication over messages and text. "
Reviewed by Sivhun L.
5.0
(1)
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I am friendly, energetic, lovable, caring, responsible and dedicated. I am passionate about children and I enjoy teaching new things. I have been caring for children since 2005. I am fortunate to love what I do. I enjoy being part of a child's development. I enjoy knowing I can teach children something new every day as I...
5.0
"Erika is the epitome of childcare providers. Our relationship began when she worked for my child's school and grew from there. She has worked as a day time, overnight, and weekend sitter / nanny for my now five...
Reviewed by Michelle R.
5.0
(1)
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Hello, I have taught English for 2 years and I am currently substituting. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with English.
5.0
(5)
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I am a current tutor at Bridges in Baltimore, this is a time of service for me where I assist students with Spanish, Algebra, ELA, and papers. I have also helped students start and review common applications for college. I am majoring in Spanish so this is one of my strengths as well as writing and organization.
5.0
"Leanna and I are presidents of Spanish Club. She is a very compassionate and punctual individual."
Reviewed by Melodie A.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Downey, CA
Vanise V.
5.0
Vanise is wonderful in every way. She is a highly educated and experienced caregiver and teacher. My now 10 month old son smiles so big and crawls over whenever Aunt Nina walks in the door. Vanise is the only person outside of our immediate family that we trust with our baby. She reads to him,...
- Care member
Edith L.
5.0
What a gem of a person! Edith has been sitting my two boys for the past 2 years and she has become like family to us. Being a mother of two kids herself, I have always felt like she looked after my kids like only a mother could. She is on top of schedules, meal times, nap times, and best of all she...
- Amelia W.
Isabel C.
4.0
We hired maria and gave her a break as a nanny last year . She has been good with our baby in general but not very professional for long term care.
- Reetika C.
Monique V.
5.0
Monique was a great tutor for my son. After a poor report card, we had to do something to make it through zoom school. Monique was able to keep my son on task and give him gentle reminders. She helped him to prioritize his work. My son is in 8th grade and has ADHD and some sensory issues. Monique's...
- Amanda R.
Renee H.
5.0
Renee is amazing! She has been teaching my son reading as well as practicing his writing, and I can already see the progress just after only a month. Her kindliness has helped my (very) shy son feel comfortable and relaxed during sessions. I highly recommend her!
- Monica W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Downey, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Downey, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Downey, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.57 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 Downey, CA?
Care.com currently has 7 reading tutors in Downey, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Downey 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 Downey that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Downey, 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 Downey 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 Downey, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Downey, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.