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Josiane E.
Greenbrae, CA
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi Parents, My name is Josiane, I'm a mother to a College student and originally from Brazil.. Portuguese is my first language and I also speak Spanish and English. I have been working with kids since 1994, when started teaching Kindergarten kids in Brazil. Since 2007, I have been watching kids in US. I have experience with...
5.0
(2)
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I love children and I am looking for a loving family to take care of their children. My skills babysitting, preparing them for online learning including tutoring/reading/writing and being attentive and creative in keeping kids entertained.
5.0
"Ufuoma helped us for a week and was very patient wit my child. My 1 yo has only been with immediate family since birth and was having difficulty adjusting to her new situation with me returning to work. Ufuoma...
Reviewed by Megha P.
Aiden B.
Berkeley, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! I have 15 years of babysitting and nannying experience, and recently I've been working as a reading and writing tutor. I'd love to work with your family and facilitate fun.
I specialize in tutoring children with dyslexia and behavioral issues and have experience with all ages. From school to art projects to sports,...
5.0
"Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)"
Reviewed by Konstantin S.
5.0
(2)
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I love working with kids! Most of my experience is with children. I have worked with babies, toddlers, and school aged children. I began as a camp counselor for at my K-12, when I was in middle school and worked at their after school program through high school graduation. In college, I was a reading tutor, camp counselor and...
5.0
"Bridget has been working with our family for over two years, starting when our son was just turning one, and we have been so grateful for her care, responsibility, responsiveness, and punctuality. Her...
Reviewed by Melissa D.
Sofiia A.
San Francisco, CA
$28-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I spent four years as a nanny and language tutor for kids aged 9 months to 16 years. , I've cared for little ones from 2 weeks to 11 years, balancing part-time work with my studies(Sociology). Our days involve walks, playtime, bedtime routines, reading, and, of course, handling diapers and feeding. I'm happy to pitch in with...
5.0
"Sofiia was great, on time, excellent communication, seems like a very nice responsible person. Will hire again!"
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Lili J.
San Francisco, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Lili And I Am Looking For Flexible Work As I Pursue A Career Change.
5.0
(1)
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I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind, and honest.
I like working with kids because they have such a fresh and curious perspective on the world. If you listen, you can learn immensely from them. I believe that working with children provides the opportunity to make a positive impact.
I'm looking for a job that allows...
5.0
"Lili has a natural ability to connect with children, she has many years experience in child care. She is smart, kind and has great on the spot judgement. She is highly educated, and helpful. Any family would be...
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5.0
(4)
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Hi! I'm a loving mom to my 2-year-old daughter. I've been working with kids for over 10 years and grew up helping my mom in our family daycare. My family has 7 daycares throughout the Bay Area and have been caring for kids for years now. I'm fun, creative, patient, sympathetic, and loving. I treat kids like I would want someone...
5.0
"Super sweet with my boys. My boys loved her. Definitely would contact her again when needed."
Reviewed by Jessica H.
Nataliya P.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! :)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have immense experience with infants through to teenagers. From park outings to bedtime routines, homework and learning/development activities, cuddles and playtime, after school activities etc, I LOVE what I do.
My friends would describe me as caring, a great...
5.0
"She was fantastic, very thorough and thoughtful, responsible and sweet with our daughter! I would recommend and hire again. "
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5.0
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Hello! My name is Mercedes. I have been dedicated to the care of children for over 18 years and at one time, I was a foster mother. I love working with children because they are sincere, tender and adorable. I have my driver's license in California and a good record at the DMV. Besides, I am a mother and I mean I can care for...
5.0
"Elizabeth has worked with our family as a nanny for our identical twin boys since May of this year. She has been an amazing addition to our family. Our boys are now 13.5 months old. She is great with the boys....
Reviewed by Gail E.
Merlin G.
Daly City, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been as a nanny for more than 25 years, have CPR, I drive, love reading, singing, and dancing, bottle feeding, sleep training, and some light house cleaning, some cooking taking them to the park, swimming and library, and other activities good references and a lot of experiences. I also speak English and Spanish and have...
5.0
"Merlin has become one of my favorite human beings. Not only do I trust her judgement, but I learn from her all the time. Our toddler son absolutely adores her. She is the nanny jackpot."
Reviewed by Former Member A.
5.0
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Hi my name is Iyana and I'm African American. I'm 27 years old I really like taking care of babies and toddlers, I am very patient, responsible, cheerful and dedicated. I am a mother of three boys 12, 8 and 3 years old. I have been a nanny for 2 years and a few months after having my last son. Also I worked at a preschool for 3...
5.0
"Iyana has been taking care of my 8-month-old for a few weeks now and its been great. She's consistently engaged with my baby, singing and reading to her. She's prompt and reliable, communicating her ETA and...
Reviewed by Margaret B.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Emily. I have experience with kids from 2 years old to 12 years old. I started working with children since 17 years old. I'm patient, energetic and has a bachelor degree in fine art.
I feel comfortable teaching children painting, drawing, crafting and Chinese calligraphy.
I'm also fluent in Mandarin and...
5.0
"Thank you for helping our family "
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4.5
(4)
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I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "
Reviewed by Karen D.
Dayan G.
San Francisco, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Dayan, I'm Looking For A Full Time Job.
5.0
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Hi my name is Dayan, I am very punctual, responsible, efficient and I have a lot of patience for children. I am a kindergarten teacher in my country. And I have a first aid course and GED taken in the state of California I am currently taking English classes in the afternoons to be able to qualify in college to take nursing...
5.0
"She's an excellent very kind person"
Reviewed by Antonio A.
5.0
(2)
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I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
5.0
"We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared...
Reviewed by Amy P.
5.0
(2)
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Hello! I am a native to the Bay Area and I have lots of care giving and teaching experience with children, including infant care to care for teens. I love children and am a proud auntie of many cutie pies, ages 0 to 22! :)). Quality time with children are the best! I believe in good people care because I value people and...
5.0
"We have been so happy with Annette taking care of our little 8 week old angel pie : )
Annette really brings the sunshine into the home with her bright disposition, gentle nature, and love for little ones....
Reviewed by Beau B.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Michelle. I am an experienced child care provider. I received my education and worked as a pre-school teacher for years in China. When I moved to San Francisco, I took Child Development courses at CCSF and received 12 CE credits. After that, I worked 4 years in daycare centers and 8 years in private in-home...
5.0
"Michelle looked after both of our kids, now aged 4 and 2, from birth. She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and is the reason that both of our kids are fluent in Mandarin. I cannot say enough good things...
Reviewed by Julie Z.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Eugenie, you can call me Genie though :) I started working with kids when I was 14 through a tutoring program at my high school and also began babysitting. I just completed my freshman year in college with a 3. 9 GPA at the University of San Francisco (online) where I am majoring in Biology. Now I am getting to...
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"Genie came to help out with our two boys ages 2.5 and 4.5 for a day while their schools were out of session. She was very easy to communicate with, responsible, punctual and up to engage in lots of physical...
Reviewed by Micaela D.
5.0
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Hi! I'm Nina, recent college graduate with a degree in Social Justice from Occidental College. I am from Berkeley, CA and living currently in El Cerrito. I love the outdoors, yoga, mindfulness, reading, and being creative. I am looking for childcare and tutoring opportunities in the Bay Area and would be happy to connect and...
5.0
"Nina M is also highly organized and detail-oriented. She ensures that the environment is safe, clean, and stimulating, which is crucial for the well-being of young children.
Overall, Nina M is an exemplary...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I have over a decade of experience working with children: babysitting children ages 0-14, working a preschool ages (0-2), tutoring ages (4-16), and working in an Elementary as an After-School Program Leader for two years. I'm originally from Southern Cali but have been here for a decade. My passion in life is writing and...
5.0
"Miryam was an absolute pro when it came to taking care of our 6mo old. She was prompt with messaging through the whole process and always willing/eager to help us every step of the way. She was great at feeding...
Reviewed by Chris M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Larkspur, CA
Ufuoma U.
5.0
Ufuoma helped us for a week and was very patient wit my child. My 1 yo has only been with immediate family since birth and was having difficulty adjusting to her new situation with me returning to work. Ufuoma was very calm and patiently dealt with our child's tantrums and tried different methods to...
- Megha P.
Aiden B.
5.0
Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)
- Konstantin S.
Bridget D.
5.0
Bridget has been working with our family for over two years, starting when our son was just turning one, and we have been so grateful for her care, responsibility, responsiveness, and punctuality. Her professional demeanor and childcare experience have impressed us over the time working together....
- Melissa D.
Sofiia A.
5.0
Sofii was amazing with our 1 year old son. We needed a last minute baby sitter to take care of him while he was home sick. Sofii was on time or early every day, flexible with her schedule, super sweet with him, and a pleasure to work with. She sent regular updates, adjusted to his needs, and made...
- Lina G.
Lili J.
5.0
Lili has a natural ability to connect with children, she has many years experience in child care. She is smart, kind and has great on the spot judgement. She is highly educated, and helpful. Any family would be overjoyed to have her as their care giver.
- Care member
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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.