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60 reading tutors are listed in Menlo Park, CA
The average rate is $32/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 9 years
Reading tutors in Menlo Park, CA
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
(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."
Reviewed by Care member
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Hi! My name is Kendall and I am approaching my senior year at Colorado College. Although I grew up in Oregon, my family moved to Palo Alto and I am looking for a summer job taking care of children. In school, I am a captain of two sports teams, a Residential Advisor, and an outdoor education leader. I love running & soccer,...
Gabriella V.
Menlo Park, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Gabriella or Gaby for short. I have over 13 years of experience working with kids. I enjoy every minute of it. I have worked with 6 different families in the last 13years, I cared for infant twin and all other ages groups ranging from 0-9 years old. most recently I worked for the school district in the Special Ed...
Bianca F.
San Mateo, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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My name is Bianca. I'm 29 years old I'm from Brazil and currently living in Foster City.
I'm looking for a full-time job.
I've been Nanny for 4 years. I have experience with Newborns to 12 years old. I'm available to start ASAP and I have strong references.
I currently work with a 6-month-old baby, my responsibilities are:...
5.0
"Bianca is professional, friendly, and fun! My kids (4 and 7) had a great time with her. They rode bikes, went on a walk, played outside, played inside, and ate lunch. I really enjoyed working with Bianca!"
Reviewed by Jessica S.
Katy G.
San Mateo, CA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
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I am a patient, friendly and outgoing individual. I have experience with newborns and kids of all ages. I truly love kids. I love outdoor activities and enjoy the indoor fun as well, i. e. arts and crafts, help with homework, reading and so on. I've worked with many different families through an agency and have had full-time...
3.0
"I am really disappointed that things didn't work out. I thought we agreed on a time and price but 2 yours before I have to go to work I get an email saying she couldn't make it and she went to her other job. "
Reviewed by Mark B.
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
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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...
5.0
"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 with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos."
Reviewed by Ori W.
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
5.0
(1)
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I have experience running a 1-6th grade classroom and have helped/tutored kids with their homework and projects ranging from all subjects. English and writing are my specialty as I have always taken advanced/AP classes :)
5.0
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Hi! My name is Andrea and I am looking for full time.
I am very patient, loving and kind. I am very passionate about taking care of children and it is something that I truly enjoy. One of my favorite activities with children is singing and dancing- I love music and sports especially triathlon.
Ive had the oportunity to work...
5.0
"Andrea is amazing!
she follow the instructions responsibly.
she was fun, punctual and dependable.
thanks Andrea"
Reviewed by Patricia D.
Connie M.
Newark, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Specializing In Infant/Toddler/Preschooler Care-Will Consider Nanny Share Positions
5.0
(7)
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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....
5.0
"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 I looked up top rated caregivers in my area of Newark...
Reviewed by Gary B.
5.0
(1)
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With 10 years teaching classes related to reading and writing at an after-school and 13 years of private English tutoring, I have extensive knowledge of how to help students achieve their potential.
A few years ago, my C. E. L. T. A. teaching certificate (The University of Cambridge) provided the hands on experience I needed,...
5.0
"Sabrina helped my son with his writing skills in preparation for ISEE. She also reviewed the materials for the verbal reasoning and reading comprehension sections. She is professional and reliable and we were...
Reviewed by Ellen G.
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
(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
"My son had a great time with Sofia! Would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Minghui S.
5.0
(4)
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Hello!!
I love children, same way I enjoy being a Nanny.
I am been working as a Nanny for more than 15 years, most of my experience with newborns, toddlers and school age, also have experience with tweens and pre-teens.
With families of 1-4 children.
I am very responsible, warm, caring and patient with children.
I can easily get...
5.0
"There is only one word to define this woman appropriately, angel. She is one of a kind. Warm, caring, dependable, honest, clean, loving, selfless, incredibly responsible, and very knowledgeable when it comes to...
Reviewed by Parisa S.
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
"Our son has some challenges and has struggled with reading. At one point a teacher told us he would not learn. A friend told us about Ms. K. After assessing what he knew, she began patiently teaching him. She...
Reviewed by Ja C.
5.0
(8)
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[No Longer Available]
I have four years of childcare experience. I also took a child development course and first aid training during my undergraduate journey. Some of the activities I like to do to entertain kids are coloring, playing board games, reading books, doing crafts, and playing outdoors. I can also help with...
5.0
" She's truly a blessing to us. We desperately needed help when we hired her. She still helps us babysit occasionally. Very sweet and my baby girl loves her. I highly recommend her "
Reviewed by Shekhar D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Menlo Park, CA
Gari C.
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 we hired Gari.
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- Alexandra G.
Teresa L.
5.0
We hired Teresa (Shaun) as our nanny for our 8 month old for 2 months this summer before we relocated across the country. If we had the option of bringing her with us we would in a heartbeat! In a short amount of time she's won our hearts & built a beautiful relationship with our son. She goes above...
- Awara A.
Alejandra M.
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.
- Care member
Bianca F.
5.0
Bianca is an excellent nanny. She takes excellent care of our 4 month old baby girl. She is kind and caring. Will play, read, and sing with baby. She is reliable and attentive. I can trust that my baby is safe with her. She has lots of experience with young kids and babies. I would highly recommend...
- Care member
Katy G.
5.0
Katy worked as nanny to our two children until personal circumstances made it necessary for her to leave. We absolutely loved her. She was proactive, organized, and so good with the kids. We were so sad when she had to go, and would recommend her to anyone.
- Catherine L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Menlo Park, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me 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 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 Menlo Park, CA?
Care.com currently has 5 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.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Menlo Park, 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 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Menlo Park, CA?
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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Menlo Park, 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.
Ratings for Menlo Park, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.