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Hello & Welcome! I am currently pursuing a degree in child development. I have over 5 years of experience teaching enrichment classes and camps and have worked with museums, science centers and in schools.
I'm a parent myself, with a 16-year-old daughter. I'm a compassionate, creative and responsible caregiver. My interests...
5.0
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I live in San Rafael, and I know the hurdles many of these students have to climb. Academics is practically the only route towards social mobility and as a tutor, I hope to create a safe environment in which students can flourish. For the last couple of years, I have worked with middle school and high school students and...
5.0
"Avel tutored my son in math in middle school. He worked very well with my son and helped him understand the math principles better. Avel was very patient and kind. My son really respected him and liked him, and...
Reviewed by Julie M.
5.0
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Hello, My name is Sonia. I am from Colombia, and I studied physical therapy. Because I am a native speaker of Spanish, I can teach the children Spanish if so you wish. I have 5 years of experience in babysitting children of all ages groups, including newborns, toddlers, preteens, and teens. I enjoy reading to little children. I...
5.0
"Sonia has helped us out in a pinch many times, including during this past year when the kids needed help staying on track with home schooling. The kids have a great time with her, and she keeps them entertained...
Reviewed by Melanie V.
5.0
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Hi there!
My name is Lia, I'm 27 years old living in the Inner Richmond, who graduated from University of California Santa Barbara(Go Gauchos!).
A little bit about me: I worked for a restaurant tech start-up company since graduating college in 2020, but recently found myself in career transition and am excited to revisit my...
5.0
"Lia did an incredible job looking out for my children on occasional weekends. She certainly is punctual, responsible, fun and a pleasure to be around. My children were asking by the end of the first night of...
Reviewed by Kathy W.
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Hello, my name is Esther!
I am a responsible, innovative and trustworthy nanny with 25+ years of experience. I love spending time with and engaging with children. Caring for children is a delightful experience for me because I enjoy seeing how they grow and learn and because I want my impact on their development to be positive....
5.0
"Any family would be lucky to have Esther take care of their child(ren). Esther helped me with my 16 month old and is extremely experienced, kind, and reliable. From our first communication I knew Esther was...
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Monica M.
Greenbrae, CA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
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Hi. My name Is Monica. I have taken care of all ages groups: newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and teenagers.
I studied physical therapy and have recently graduated with an associates in Psychology and behavioral sciences.
I speak Spanish and English fluently. I also have an intermediate Italian language...
5.0
"We are so grateful for Monica's loving, attuned care for our son, who was one year old when she worked with us. Monica worked with us part time for close to six months and was incredibly responsible, reliable...
Reviewed by Annie E.
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I have 20 years of experience working with children infant-teens in schools, daycare, churches and after school programs.
I'm a mom to a 3-year-old girl who would be with me during my work day.
Before becoming a mom, I worked as an Elem PE teacher until my school closed in 2020 due to COVID.
I've also worked at the Boys & Girls...
5.0
"Becky has worked full time for us for nearly 6 months while our schools and preschools have been closed due to cover. She did the most amazing job taking care of our kids (3 and 6 at that time) and we are...
Reviewed by Silke A.
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I'm a fun, loving, and quirky young adult. I'm a caring nanny who encourages reading, puzzles, arts and crafts, cooking, and responsibilities. I started out as an on-call babysitter, and eventually worked for multiple daycare facilities and private families. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher Assistant at a Reggio...
5.0
"Nichole was great! We hired her for a few hours on a weekend. She arrived on time, was great with the kids, house was tidy, all amazing. My 4 year old had a great time and asked if Nichole could come again...
Reviewed by Allison D.
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I specialized in taking care of infants to grade school age. I use Montessori teachings. Practical living skills such as being able to set up their own meal table on or before age 2. Self-care such as use of potty chair, hand washing, brush teeth, feeding themselves using spoon and fork on or before age. Cognitive such as...
5.0
"Marie has been a wonderful nanny for our identical twin girls. She has been amazing from day one, always jumping in where needed without having to ask. I'd say she is about the hardest worker I know, helping...
Reviewed by Glenn P.
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I am an experienced nanny. I was also an Infant/Toddler teacher (25 ECE units) for eight years. I can assist your baby with developmental milestones. I have also cared for children of all ages up until age 12. I am engaging and interactive. I love reading to children and providing sensory and art play.
5.0
"Very loving and plays great with our child!"
Reviewed by James H.
Luciano B.
Corte Madera, CA
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Luciano, I'm 23 And I'm From Argentina. I Am A Happy Boy Looking For A Good Family
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Hi I'm Luciano, I'm from Argentina. I live in Corte Madera.
I'd describe myself as responsible,
patient and organized, I am a loving person
who have good communication skills and is committed with his job.
I like working with kids because I enjoy playing with them and making funny things.
I'm looking for a job that fits my...
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Luciano as my housekeeper today, and I’m absolutely delighted with his service. Luciano is enthusiastic and his attention to detail was adorable. I wholeheartedly recommend...
Reviewed by Care member
4.9
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Hi- my name is Ana María ! I've been working with children for 15 years. The last few years I've work primarily with infants and toddlers but I like to take care of kids of all ages. I'm a loving Woman who adores children. I have work with children from birth to 13 years old.
I truly enjoy working with children and...
4.0
"Ana María took good care of our daughter and clearly cared a lot about her. She often brought her gifts. She took her out to the park every day. She was careful about Covid precautions. She always shared her...
Reviewed by Noemi S.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Makayla and I am a social worker in the Marin County area. I encourage outdoor play, reading, and arts and crafts. I have loads of experience working with children from nannying, being a camp counselor, preschool teacher, and school social worker.
I am fully vaccinated and CPR and First Aid Certified.
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"Makayla is super-good with my one year old child and he loves her!!!! Makayla play's games with him and also make sure that he's learning. She makes sure that he eats healthy. She is very alert and active with...
Reviewed by Alicia R.
5.0
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I have 6+ years of experience with different ages. I am very fun but also responsible. Absolutely enjoy nature, arts and crafts, reading etc! I am First Aid/CPR certified and am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I am bilingual and would love to teach the kiddos some Spanish. Also have experience with pet sitting and personal...
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"Michelle is absolutely wonderful! We have LOVED having her as a mother's helper. She is very reliable, punctual and absolutely fantastic with the kids. She is also great with communication. She shows up on time...
Reviewed by Abbey L.
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Hi my name is Paula and I willing to help out families in need. I do work for a company for sitters but I have enough spare time to do both. Willing to share my references if needed. Hope to hear from you soon.
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I'd describe my personality as shy funny creative
I'm looking for a job that helps me to better my skills...
Heleena G.
Richmond, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Heleena and I'm currently attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I'm double majoring in Psychobiology & English (w/ a concentration in creative writing) & minoring in Ethnomusicology. I am extremely passionate about music & have been playing the Clarinet & Saxophone for about 7 years now. I...
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I'm enthusiastic person with so much creativity and such a great actitud with the kids
Working with kids is always a good opportunity to learn more about different cultures and love to be part of children development progress, as well as have a partner ship working together with parents to reach family goal setting for...
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Hi my name is Laila I live in Greenbrae . I'm an experience nanny and doul, I have great references! I am a friendly and disciplined person with 3 years of vast experience in education and monitoring children's activities of different ages. Strong analytical and detailed skills and a demonstrated ability to make a positive...
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I work as a teacher aid for students (students learning English who have just transferred from different countries) at my local high school. I have worked as a translator for certain teachers with bilingual students too. I also am a Spanish teacher at a local elementary school. I have had experience teaching kids from 6 years...
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Hi!
I am 27 years old and looking for a full-time with guaranteed hours.
One characteristic that sets me apart is my ability to be extremely patient. When you put yourself into the same mindset as an infant or a toddler, the whole world around you is new. From textures, to sounds, colors, and emotions. This can be scary and...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Larkspur, CA
Avel D.
5.0
We hired Avel to tutor our two middle schoolers in Math. He's been great! Both kids like him and have learned so much for him in a short time. He's very reliable and trustworthy. We are so happy with him we decided to continue our sessions with him indefinitely. Thank you.
- Nicole P.
Sonia R.
5.0
Sonia has been our after school nanny for the last year! She takes our kids everywhere, is flexible, dependable and so fun for our kids. I would keep her forever if we could!
- Katie O.
Lia C.
5.0
Such a pleasure to work with Lia! She's personable with adults and great with children. My kids loved her and she was able to handle my sometimes difficult and cranky children(both 2 and 5 years old). She is trust worthy and responsible and got them to bed on time. Certainly will be calling her...
- Anna E.
Esther B.
5.0
Any family would be lucky to have Esther take care of their child(ren). Esther helped me with my 16 month old and is extremely experienced, kind, and reliable. From our first communication I knew Esther was professional and would be easy to work with. She kept me informed when she was with my child...
- Care member
Monica M.
5.0
We are so grateful for Monica's loving, attuned care for our son, who was one year old when she worked with us. Monica worked with us part time for close to six months and was incredibly responsible, reliable and supportive. We only moved on because our schedules stopped aligning. Our son loved...
- Annie E.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Larkspur, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Larkspur, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Larkspur, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.00 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 Larkspur, CA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Larkspur, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Larkspur 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 Larkspur that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Larkspur, 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 Larkspur 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 Larkspur, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Larkspur, 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 Larkspur, 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.