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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 is wonderful! Her calm and warm energy is contagious and I always feel good about leaving my kids with her. She is on-time and excellent at communicating. I wish I could give her more hours so we could...
Reviewed by Melissa M.
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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...
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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...
Chandani T.
Mountain View, CA
$35-47/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.0
(5)
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Part-time Nepali nanny/tutor with 7+ experiences in baby-sitting, interested in taking care of kids of all range(newborns and up). My experiences include working in daycare, and school. I love to encourage kids in reading and writing math and science, as well as dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.
5.0
"Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family. "
Reviewed by Dana G.
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 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....
Reviewed by Brian C.
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
"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...
Reviewed by Nadya B.
5.0
(5)
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I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...
5.0
"Dianna is simply a lovely person. She is punctual, responsible, caring, and always taking note of the situation to see if she can improve upon anything or make things better."
Reviewed by Karen G.
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 very caring and dependable. My boys 10 and 12 love spending time with her. She is very active and dances, plays and cooks the most delicious foods and my kids actually eat it. They are picky eaters. I...
Reviewed by Alma C.
Citlally G.
Santa Clara, CA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
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Hello! I am a 24-year-old gal who loves art and teaching , and would love to stay close to this area. I have been babysitting / care giving. / nannying for 6+ years and have a ton of experience with all kinds of age groups as well with kids with disabilities. I am CPR certified and BBP certified.
I'd Love to help you with...
5.0
"Lolly was respectful of our home , helped us with cooking for the kids and played with them a lot. Will book her again for date nights "
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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.
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
(4)
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I am currently available starting October 30.
Energetic, Fun, Adventure loving, Patient, Reliable, Trustworthy. If you are looking for someone to love your children as you would please give me the opportunity to interview with you. I have raised two daughters, started babysitting at age 13, and still get called on as my...
5.0
"Teresa (she goes by Shaun) has been caring for my almost three year-old for the last 2.5 years. She bonded with him immediately and treats him like her own (though with more patience than I can ever muster!)....
Reviewed by Indira W.
Alejandra M.
Menlo Park, CA
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello lovely families!
My name is Alejandra I have been working with children since 2003 and enjoy it very much.
I am a prior preschool teacher with an Early Childhood Education degree.
I'm a very caring person and loving, I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, and outdoor, activities.
I'm very passionate about child...
5.0
"Alejandra is punctual, professional, and friendly. We have hired her twice babysitting our 2.5 years old. They had a good time playing together."
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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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5.0
(2)
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Hello, hopefully I can be your perfect fit! I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old and I absolutely love it. I have taken courses at De Anza College for Early Childhood Education and am also CPR certified. I have cared for children aged 2 months old through 14 years old including multiples. Some of my favorite...
5.0
"Tammy was great. My daughter loved her when she worked for us. She still remembers her as "the best sitter" she had. :-)"
Reviewed by Elizabeth B.
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
(4)
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I have been a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work: Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Program, Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, Step-Up-To-Writing, Barton Reading and Spelling Program, and Wilson Reading Program. (In addition, I've taught Kindergarten...
5.0
"Sharon worked with my twin sons, age 7, on basic phonics and prereading skills. Both have learning differences and challenges with attention. While each of my sons have very different profiles, Sharon adjusted...
Reviewed by Denise G.
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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.
Chandani T.
5.0
Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family.
- Dana G.
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.
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.
Dianna Z.
5.0
Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his school director work or to provide/find additional material as needed. Our son asked to...
- Joyce E.
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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.