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60 reading tutors are listed in La Crescenta, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 3 years
Reading tutors in La Crescenta, CA
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Hi there! My name is Adriana and I love working with little bundles of joy. I am a happy and easy-going spirit, so I hope to spread my light to you and your family!
A little about me- I am a senior college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education, however, I have completed two associate's degrees. Currently,...
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"Adriana was the best tutor boys had. She is very professional and knows how to engage kids. She decided to go back to school and leaving. We are so sad but happy for her. She would be an amazing in anything she...
Reviewed by Angelika K.
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I started tutoring in high school and now as I'm finishing medical school, I still have a passion to help students understand subjects they may be struggling in. Sciences are my strong point, as well as English and mathematics. I'm an outgoing person and love to help others, one of the reasons I also chose medicine.
Bruce P.
La Crescenta, CA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
UC Berkeley Economics And English Graduate- Located In Los Angeles
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Hello!
I have experience in teaching SAT, having scored, Math (800), Writing (800), and Reading Comprehension (720). I also have experience helping foreign (Korean/Chinese) students improve their reading and writing skills through translation and hands-on tutoring to improve essay writing to a professional level. I can also...
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I am an experienced, educated and caring child care provider. For the past 8 years I have helped busy families from various backgrounds raise wonderful children. I have cared for newborns, toddlers, and teens. Children are a joy in my life. I love coming to work and seeing those beautiful sweet faces. I take pride in being a...
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"Laura is an absolute superstar nanny. She was caring, intuitive to my sons needs, patient, self motivated and punctual. Above all else Laura made every day a chance for my son to learn whether it be through...
Reviewed by Edwina B.
Katelynn R.
Glendale, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Kate, I'm 21 and I have been working with kids on and off for 3 years. I have experience with children aged 1-9. I most recently worked in a daycare caring for 13 children at any given time so I am more than okay with larger families! Playing outside and reading are my favorite activities to do with the kids and...
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"Kate was a huge help these past 6 months. She helped with my son's development with fun activities too."
Reviewed by Liza R.
Veronica C.
Burbank, CA
$30-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Credentialed elementary teacher, very experienced, reliable, & engaging caregiver. I know the newborn-10yr age group very well! I I have taught tk-3rd in public schools. Huge heart, great amount of patience, skills, & love when it comes to kids! Currently available for date nights/occasional evenings/special events...
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"Veronica was with us for a year and a half! We would have kept her longer but my toddler was finally ready for preschool full time. She started when my son was 2 years old. She helped guide him through those...
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Heather S.
Los Angeles, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Currently BOOKED. NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS.
Hello! My name is Heather; I absolutely love kids, I have worked as a tutor for kids under 8 and I have nannying experience with infants, toddlers, and children under 12. Since I have an improvisation and film background, I like to play storytelling games and read with little ones. I...
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"Heather is wonderful with babies and children of all ages. She will follow your schedule and routines to a T and your kids will ask you when she's coming back to play! I can't recommend her enough. "
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Hi! My name is Lena and I am a UC Irvine University graduate now living in Los Angeles. I have had a lot of experience babysitting families with just one child to families with eight, with children from 3 months to 17. I was an Anthropology and an Education major and worked at Jordan Middle School as a special education aide. I...
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"My daughter like her and she tries her best to teach my daughter."
Reviewed by Chunxia X.
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I absolutely LOVE children and have TONS of experience caring for them starting with my own brothers at age 12 when I spent an entire summer "being a mom" to my youngest brother who is 11 yrs. younger; my other brother is 5 yrs younger, so I was running a daycare, so to speak. I've cared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and...
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"Sheila was a fantastic nanny for our two children. She was the kind of caregiver that every parent desires in that she approached her job with love, fun, compassion, and just the right amount of discipline. We...
Reviewed by Nicole H.
Caroline K.
Los Angeles, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative, Playful, & Loving Part-time Babysitter Available
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Hi there! My name is Caroline, and I'm excited to introduce myself to you and your family. I am an east-coast transplant living in Highland/Cypress Park area with my partner and our sweet pug.
I'm currently looking for part-time occasional babysitting! I am a 41-year-old Massachusetts native with an extensive background in...
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"Caroline is absolutely wonderful. She helped nanny our toddler regularly for 6 months. As a parent, I appreciate that she is professional, responsible, smart as a whip, and communicative. She was quick to learn...
Reviewed by Meridith P.
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Hi there! My name is Molly and growing up in a small town in Michigan, I've been working in childcare since I was a babysitter at 10 years old for the "littles." I have nannied, including travelling with families to provide longer term care. I'm happy to tutor and help with school (although fair warning: I never made it to...
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"Molly has worked with my family many times during Summer and Fall of 2023, and she is a great nanny! Molly is knowledgeable about kids, caring, reliable, on-time, smart, and my son loves her!"
Reviewed by Joseph D.
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I started tutoring algebra and physics in high school and added chemistry as a college student. I am very comfortable tutoring middle/high school students as well as college students. I would be happy to help students with homework or to just provide project-based enrichment for students who crave more than what their classes...
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"Eric has been a great tutor for my son, who had been struggling to understand high school Chemistry. Eric has worked diligently with my son to navigate the material he was having challenges with and has helped...
Reviewed by Robin S.
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Hi there! Joshua here :) I'm an oldest son in a family of five with a lot of childcare experience. Beyond taking care of my younger siblings growing up, I volunteered for 5+ years as a childcare worker at church and watched children from ages 3 through 12, as well as teaching theatre to kindergarten through 5th grade for a...
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"Joshua is an outstanding and professional leader. He is organized, draws the best out of the cast members and consistently delivers great shows. "
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I've been babysitting for the past 15+ years. I offer math tutoring, homework help, play time and arts & crafts. I love anything involving being outdoors. Hiking, playing sports, being active, board games, reading, dancing, singing, playing dress up, and helping children explore the world around them are just a few things I...
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"Yalda babysat for my 2yr old son and 4yr old daughter while we went out to a concert and were so happy to see that both kids adjusted so well to her. They did some arts (coloring/drawing) and played with...
Reviewed by Rimsha K.
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I am a creative, fun and caring person. I've been working with children since high-school, either
working as a teachers assistant, summer camp counselor, to date night babysitting and full time nannying. I believe babysitting kids is the one of the most rewarding jobs.
I enjoy singing, dancing, playing games, coloring,...
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"We were lucky to met Gabriela through care.com. She took care of our son for around a year. He loved her. She was very caring and playful with him. She is honest, reliable, good at following parental...
Reviewed by Juan L.
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Hello parents! My name is Ashley and I absolutely love working with children. I've been in the childcare field for six years and loving every second of it. I'm a certified CPR and First Aid preschool teacher/nanny. I have the perfect amount of patience, creativity, and love for what I do. I specialize in potty training and...
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"My husband and I just moved into the neighborhood and we need to find a sitter really fast. One of my girlfriends recommended Ashley. We met with her and introduced our little girl to her, they bonded...
Reviewed by Jennifer G.
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Safety is my #1 priority with any child, followed by creating a positive environment where they can learn and grow.
I have 12 years of experience working with children of all ages, and have extensive newborn and infant experience. I am currently finishing up a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have a Bachelors and...
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"When Molls asked us to write a review for her, I dropped everything to take care of it promptly. Her love and dedication to our family has won our complete loyalty. I'm a SAHM and my DH works from home, we are...
Reviewed by Sara T.
Carolina C.
Los Angeles, CA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Good day, my name is Carolina! I have 4 years of experience working as a teacher's assistant, daycare worker, and as a camp counselor. I also have experience babysitting ages 1-12, and I am comfortable with any age. Three words that can be used to describe me would be energetic, bubbly, and patient. I truly believe that nannying...
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"Carolina was amazing! She was attentive and punctual. Her communication was excellent! If she didn’t have to move across the country I would have kept her for as long as I could have!
My son who is on the...
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I am a Trustline registered nanny who is holistic, mindful, and Montessori inspired. With almost a decade of experience, having worked at Oakwood Elementary school in Studio City. Taking care of your child requires respect, attention to detail, and self-motivation, and I hope to instill these qualities in them. The care of your...
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"I am writing this as a personal reference for Violet. She takes her career very seriously and she takes care of children as if they were her own. She is a seasoned nanny and is very organized, structured,...
Reviewed by Gloria W.
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I have 26 years of experience working as a full-time nanny with some wonderful families all around LA. Currently, I'm a nanny for a 2-year-old girl who I've been taking care of since she was 5 months old. Unfortunately she is starting preschool full-time so I'm looking for a new family to work for.
Although I have lots of...
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"Vicenta has been with our family full-time since our daughter was 5 months and our daughter is now 2 years old. We would keep Vicenta forever because she is such a huge help to our family, but our daughter is...
Reviewed by Dan D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in La Crescenta, CA
Adriana P.
5.0
Adriana was the best tutor boys had. She is very professional and knows how to engage kids. She decided to go back to school and leaving. We are so sad but happy for her. She would be an amazing in anything she does.
- Angelika K.
Laura F.
5.0
Laura was always on time and went above and beyond to make our 5-year-old and 7-month-old daughters happy, taking them out on walks and playing with them. She also kept the house clean without us ever asking. Laura made our lives much, much easier and less stressful, and we look forward to having...
- Sarah B.
Katelynn R.
5.0
Kate was a huge help these past 6 months. She helped with my son's development with fun activities too.
- Liza R.
Veronica C.
5.0
Veronica watched my grandson, and from a grandmothers perspective she did a great job! I would trust Veronica with any type of child care of any age and I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Heather S.
5.0
Heather babysat our 6 month old and was just soo wonderful with him!! She was the first person to ever sit for him and put us completely at ease with her sweetness, confidence and expertise from years of babysitting and time around kids. We’re so grateful to have her and knew our little guy was in...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in La Crescenta, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in La Crescenta, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in La Crescenta, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.33 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 La Crescenta, CA?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in La Crescenta, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta, 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.