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60 reading tutors are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average rate is $36/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Los Altos, CA
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$50-65/hr
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I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience for various ages and a variety of subjects from 5 years old to 80 (my current student is about 80 I tutor her second language. My students (children)and I enjoy spending time learning via playing.
Two reasons that make me successful tour are:
A. Strong interpersonal and...
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I have a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a MBA (Marketing) from Golden Gate University. I am bilingual in German. I have tutored children and adults in English and German and enjoy helping them reach their potential as it is rewarding to watch them excel and progress in their academia.
Gabriele M.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny
5.0
(4)
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I very much enjoy working with children and supporting them in their academic and social settings through their developmental stages. It is very satisfactory to watch children learn and grow and to reach their potential and to engage them in age-appropriate developmental activities such as arts & crafts projects, board games,...
5.0
"Gabriele worked with me for half a year when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 2 months old. She helped me with the kids at home, running errands, going to the park, and going swimming. Since I was...
Reviewed by Kristin A.
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I'd describe my personality as exploring, full of curiosity and willing to learn.
I like working with kids because I'm really surprised how much we can learn from kids as they are growing up. Also the point of view they have towards different things always impressed me. I love to explore and try new things with them!
I started...
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Hello! I'm Amina, and I have over 2 years of babysitting and childcare experience with kids of all age groups. You can expect me to be fun, engaging, patient, and kind around your children while also prioritizing your child's wellbeing and safety at all times.
A few activities I might do with your children (depending on their...
Victoria G.
Los Altos, CA
$30-38/hr • 4 yrs exp
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My name is Victoria. I have 4 years of experience babysitting. I love working with children and can also help with tutoring! I am very creative and love doing arts and crafts, reading, games, and more. I have experience working at a Spanish Immersion Preschool and love languages. I have my own transportation and can drive your...
5.0
(3)
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I am originally from Illinois. I have a Bachelor's in Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Management. I have nine years of experience working professionally with kids ages 1 to 13. I started by teaching science, outdoor education, crafting, and taking kids outside to explore.
I have been in Family Assistance and Nannying with a...
5.0
"Beth is truly amazing. She has a warm and friendly demeanor, she is responsible, gets things done efficiently, and most importantly, is amazing with kids. She is a gem. Highly recommend."
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5.0
(6)
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Hi, my name is Sofia (34 yo)
I am a mother of 15 yo and a holder of teaching degree (Russian language and Literature)
I am RESPONSIBLE, POSITIVE, ACTIVE, CARING. Not a flake!
I am happy to look after your kids, take them out, do art projects, read books, make some vegetarian meals and tidy up their toys.
PS my English needs...
5.0
"she was very kind and helped me in household chores like cutting vegetables as well. she asked me promptly how she can help and took care of my 5 year old son."
Reviewed by Meera R.
5.0
(4)
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As the General Manager I ran 43 daycares for 16 years. With over 30 years working with children I have taught many subjects and done many unique and fun things. I teach infants the basics using music and dance to throwing paint and teaching infants as well as children to swim.
I have knowledge in baby led weaning and other...
5.0
"JoElla was a life saver for me when I desperately needed a nanny. We were living in temporary housing while our home was being remodeled, had three young ones (one of which was disabled) and she jumped right...
Reviewed by Laura C.
4.6
(14)
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my name is Lilian
I am a responsible, energetic and cheerful person. Background checked, CPR certified, and have 6 years experience working with children. I love to read, sing, dance play and teach them Spanish. I also like to go to the park, walk and library! I am looking for a full time position, I am able for night...
5.0
"Lilian was wonderful. Took amazing care of my 5 month old daughter and really engaged her. She also did light housekeeping when baby slept. Went above and beyond and I think anyone would be lucky to have her...
Reviewed by Jennifer A.
Jona B.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(12)
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Hello families! My name is Jona, I am a mother of three children, 21-year-old girl, 19 and 11-year-old boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and teens. I can provide exceptional service and make sure your little one can get all the attention, keeping them safe, nourished and well...
5.0
"Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual .
Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he keeps telling us how cool Jona is.
He had a lot of fun...
Reviewed by Elena M.
5.0
(1)
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I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Aphrodite! I love spending time with children as they are a bundle of joy. I worked for 4 years as a swim instructor and lifeguard. I worked as a teacher's assistant at the Church for one year where I spoke Greek to the children, read them Greek fairy-tale stories and created fun games. I am comfortable with...
5.0
"We have had Aphrodite as a part-time babysitter for several months; throughout, she has been extremely reliable, responsible, and a pleasure to work with. She took good care of our young child on the autism...
Reviewed by Rory S.
5.0
(10)
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Please see my review and contact me for questions about reading and English language tutoring for your young children.
5.0
"I hired Elaine as my kid's tutor. She is incredibly patient and adept at tailoring her teaching to my child's interests. Her ability to prepare high-quality materials has led to significant improvement in my...
Reviewed by Care member
Karen M.
Redwood City, CA
$30-52/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am Karen, I have been working with children for over 12 years now with Private Families as well as Infant/Preschool/Toddler Teacher. I have experience with kids of all ages from newborns up to teenagers since I am a mom myself of toddler and a teenager. I am a very responsible, dependable and caring nanny, I love being...
5.0
"Karen joined our family in 2017 and was a full time nanny for our 2 year old daughter. She then continued as our full time nanny for our 6 month old son and daughter. She is truly the best nanny we have ever...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
5.0
(1)
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Hello, my name is Botta. I am a preschool teacher with 12+ years of experience working alongside infants, toddlers, and young children/child up to age 10. My hobbies include: biking, hiking, camping, traveling, trying new food, reading, and arts and crafts. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
5.0
"Botta is great with kids and took wonderful care of my toddler. She engaged my kid with reading, arts/crafts, playing with toys and also taught her to cleanup toys after playing. My little one loves playing...
Reviewed by Pavithra R.
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I have over 20 years of experience as a preschool teacher. I have experience teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 6.
5.0
"Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy...
Reviewed by Alexandra G.
Kendall R.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25-49/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Kendall and I am a preschool teacher studying to be a special education teacher. I love working with children of all ages and have experience working from ages 0 to 17 years old. I started nannying and babysitting at 15 and have worked with children ever since. For the last 5 and 1/2 years I have worked been...
5.0
"Kendall was our nanny for two summers for my daughter. To this day our daughter still talks about it! From the fun activities she would bring with her for the day, the arts and crafts she would do as well as...
Reviewed by Kristen Z.
5.0
(2)
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I had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher for 15 years. More recently, I have served as as an education director for a tutoring center and worked with pre-k students up to college aged students. I have helped prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and TOEFL. I especially enjoy...
5.0
"When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in...
Reviewed by Jill C.
5.0
(2)
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Hi, My name is Andrea, I'm a gym teacher. I'm offering child, seniors and dog care.
I'm a responsible, positive, loving, kind, friendly, very organized, clean, mature, respectful, smiling person
I like practice any sport, reading, cooking, swimming, I like to be outside, stay active, painting, play different games,
5.0
"Andrea was so helpful and lovely! She was on time, knew to text when she arrived instead of knocking at 6:30am! Punctual and great communication throughout the morning. Very lovely to work with! "
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Los Altos, CA
Gabriele M.
5.0
Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him when grumpy and how to encourage his learning with age-appropriate games), and she showed great attention to details, making sure he was cared for in the way...
- Kelley L.
Bethany B.
5.0
Beth is truly amazing. She has a warm and friendly demeanor, she is responsible, gets things done efficiently, and most importantly, is amazing with kids. She is a gem. Highly recommend.
- Care member
Sofia K.
5.0
Sofia has been amazing for our daughter! Our girl has been laughing and smiling all the time since Sofia joined our family. She spends quality time with her which contributes to our baby girls good appetite and sleep. We are happy with Sofia and look forward to have her with our daughter from time...
- Nadya B.
JoElla O.
5.0
JoElla looked after our 6 month old son for a few days. She did an amazing job with him - she sung to him, read to him, and made him laugh so much! She is very dependable, and has a lot of experience with kids. She was able to provide us with helpful insights about baby led weaning, good books, and...
- Brian C.
Lilian B.
5.0
Lilian was very kind and sweet, understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase! She is well trained and knowledgeable.
- Ashley C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Los Altos, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Los Altos, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Los Altos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $36.00 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 Los Altos, CA?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Los Altos, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Los Altos 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 Los Altos that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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.