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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 10.

Alexandra G. says "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...

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Caitlin J.

Education Graduate Student Tutor: Fun, Engaging And Caring

Menlo Park, CA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
I am in graduate school currently at San Francisco State University in a multiple subject credential/masters program. I co-teach Tuesday's and Thursday's in a 1st grade class while I am in school and worked in Kindergarten-4th grade. I absolutely love working with children and have also worked as a Camp Director at Mountain Camp...
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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am an experienced nanny with a BA in psychology with a focus on child development. I'm very caring, organized and responsible. I have been taking care of children, boys and girls, ages 2 to 10. I have a wide range of experiences such as taking children to the park, library, playing sports with them, driving to school and...

Care Member says "Our 4-year-old son always waits for Gari. She knows how to communicate with kids. My son could not speak English at all, but he liked her from the very...

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Alejandra M.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello lovely families! My name is Alejandra, I have been working with children since 2003 and appreciate it extremely much. I am a prior preschool teacher with an Early Childhood Education degree. I'm a very lovely individual and caring. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, and outdoor activities. I'm very passionate...

Care Member says "Alejandra has been a great asset to our family. She is in tune with my son’s needs and my needs as a mom too. She engages with my son well, gets on his...

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Sarai L.

Menlo Park, CA

1.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I truly love what I do. I've cared for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-aged children and I really enjoy supporting families through different stages. I'm patient, reliable, and easy to work with, and I always try to create a safe, fun, and nurturing space for the...
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Imani C.

Menlo Park, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Imani, and I'm a current doctoral student at Stanford University, recently graduated from Brown. I have been tutoring and babysitting since middle school, it's a huge passion of mine! I aim to build meaningful connections and help children navigate both academic and developmental challenges. I have extensive...
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Myella P.

Fun & Responsible Nanny

Menlo Park, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Myella :) I believe some of the most important parts of childcare are nurturing curiosity, compassion, & positive growth. Over the past two years, I served as an elementary school teacher in Austin, where I worked to create a warm, welcoming environment where children felt safe, supported, & excited to...
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Brooke C.

Full Time Family/Personal Assistant Available

Menlo Park, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have had 20 years of experience as a nanny, assistant teacher, play group provider and personal assistant. I enjoy the variety that comes with working with a busy family.
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Linda R.

Childcare

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love doing arts and crafts and projects with kids and was an art-in-action docent at my kids' school. I once ran a Lego camp out of my house, where I taught the kids how to come up with a plot and story line for a stop-motion movie, take the still photos, edit them on the computer and make voice-overs. I have a love of reading...

Ori W. says "Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing...

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Mary R.

Looking For Full Time And Long Term!

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hello! I am a mother of three grown-up kids and an experienced and dedicated nanny with many years of childcare experience, primarily working with newborns and toddlers. For the past seven years, I've had the privilege of working with a wonderful family, continuing to assist them on weekends. Now that the kids are older, I'm...

Patrick M. says "We worked with Mary for about 5 months. She is a very loving nanny who took great care of our infant. We also had a nanny share set up, so for part of...

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Maria G.

Full Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm a caring and compassionate person looking for a part-time job as a nanny. I have an 18-year-old daughter. I was a full-time nanny for an 8-year-old, which included picking up and dropping off at school. I had to stop watching her as she left the U. S. I have a lot of experience babysitting infants up to 10 years. In my...

Lisa C. says "I have just hired Maria to clean my home every other week. She just completed her first clean, and she did a fantastic job. I am happy to see how she does...

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Casey P.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with children for over 15 years (6 professionally) as a babysitter, nanny, Pre-K, and Preschool teacher. ! I'm looking for a Full-Time family that wants to add a dedicated, loving, and nurturing member ! In my spare time, I like to explore a variety of activities. I love video games, hiking, baking, reading,...

Salvatore M. says "Casey was great. My daughter loved her. Very self sufficient, no issues whatsoever. Would strongly recommend."

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Emily C.

Hello, Welcome! My Name Is Emily.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello, my name is Emily. I am a full time college student who has been working with kids since I was 15. As the years have passed, I've worked and volunteered with kids in diverse backgrounds. Teaching and volunteering have been what has given me the experience that I have with kids and is often what I do when I have the...

Care Member says "Emily has been great to work with. She served as our after school nanny for a period of time. She would pick up our kids at school, care for them all...

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Michelle V.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, social, and creative. I started working with kids when was 15. I am currently 21. I like working with kids because I love seeing kids learn and develop social skills. I'm looking for a job with a set time. I would also prefer to have set instructions on what to and not to do. In my spare...

Care Member says "Michelle babysat for me. She was punctual, understood the needs of my kid, engaged with the kid’s interests and made sure that they were safe, fed and...

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Michelle G.

K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
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Daysi H.

Creative, Active And Fun

Redwood City, CA

4.0(1)
from
$38/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi Dear Families first of all COVID VACCINED. My name is Carmina, I've been working with kids since I was 17 and love it. I started by watching my younger nephew and niece, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last few years l've worked primarily with babies and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages,...

Kathleen B. says "My baby girl loved Carmina. If there's ever an issues, she's very easy to talk to & willing to resolve the issue."

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Rahsaan M.

Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...

Andrea M. says "Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session...

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Connie M.

Experienced Nanny Specializing In Infant/Toddler/Preschooler Care-Will Consider Nanny Share Positions

Newark, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Peace of mind is what I can provide any parent who leaves their child(ren) in my expert care. Using both my innate and experience related skills, I can assure that your child will thrive in a safe, nurturing and educationally stimulating environment. My expertise lies in the care of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children....

Gary B. says "My wife and I have never hired a caregiver and were definitely particular about who we thought would be a great fit for us and our 1 year old baby girl. So...

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Susan P.

Child Care, Educator

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Susan. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 10 years of experience working with children in different settings. Currently I am a Behavioral Therapist in the special education department for the Mountain View School District. I have a BA in Psychology from Notre Dame De Namur University. I hope to one...

Sarah K. says "Susan was a nanny for my five and three year old sons. She was great to work with and very reliable. She came up with lots of activities for the boys and...

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Nina H.

Experienced Tutor

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$70/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a learning specialist with extensive experience in education. I focus on proving academic support by using a variety of research-based learning strategies, as well as an innovative approach to help students learn the material. I am a credentialed middle school teacher and hold an M. S in Special Education.

Susan H. says "Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Menlo Park, CA

Reading Tutors in Menlo Park, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Gari C.

Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the...

- Alexandra G.

Gari C.

Our 4-year-old son always waits for Gari. She knows how to communicate with kids. My son could not speak English at all, but he liked her...

- Care member

Alejandra M.

Alejandra has been a great asset to our family. She is in tune with my son’s needs and my needs as a mom too. She engages with my son well,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Menlo Park, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Menlo Park, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $32.00 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

Care.com currently has 8 reading tutors in Menlo Park, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

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 Menlo Park 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.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Menlo Park, 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.

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.

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