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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 9.

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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Alexa P.

College Student And Experienced Tutor

Menlo Park, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am currently an undergraduate majoring in Biology and English. Additionally, throughout high school I took a broad range of AP courses (i. e. AP Calc AB and AP Latin, etc.). I have experience tutoring across all subjects, including working with students with various learning disabilities.
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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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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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Gabriella V.

Menlo Park, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Gabriella or Gaby for short. I have over 15years of experience working with kids. I enjoy every minute of it. I have worked with 6 different families in the last 15 years, 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...
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Brooke C.

Full Time Family/Personal Assistant Available

Menlo Park, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Lucila Z.

I Am Not Available.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hello families! It's time for the toddler that I am taking care of to attend preschool, and I am now looking for my next family, as a full term (40-50 hours) nanny position. I have raised my own two children thar are now young adults in grad school. I love to take care of children, and I believe that they are the most...

Care Member says "Lucy is a wonderful, exceptional nanny. She took care of our daughter with so much love, patience, and care. Lucy is very reliable and was always so...

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Tala H.

Gotta Get? I'm Your Bet!

Fremont, CA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
I think I've spent more time babysitting in my life for me to remember. Would I trade any of it? Nope! I'm 21 years old, and currently in school for a Nursing degree. I enjoy reading whenever I get the chance, and spending time with kids. I also like walks and practicing on the piano. (P. S. I'm still learning). I'll ensure your...

Care Member says "Would definitely hire again😊 one of the best I’ve hired from Care.com so far"

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Mariela C.

Full Time / Part Time What Ever Is Needed.

Palo Alto, CA

3.5(0)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Mariela (Mari) for short. I am a mother of three my oldest is 14, my middle child is 4 and my little one is 2. I worked 11 years at Redwood high school. I did the teenage mothers program where we helped the girls finish and graduate high school and teach them child development. I stayed at that position for 5...
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JoElla O.

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I ran 43 daycares for 16 years and have been a nanny for over 10 years working with children. I have taught many subjects and have done many unique and fun things. I teach infants and toddlers the basics using music, reading and art. I developed a program that starts teaching an infant as soon as they can sit assisted and have...

Brian C. says "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...

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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
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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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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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Carolyn H.

Individualized Part-Time Tutoring

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Following 17 years at IBM, I enjoyed 15 years of tutoring my two children from learning to read through Advanced Placement high school classes. They often brought their classmates home so that I could also help them understand material. I tutored a neighbor's grammar school children 3/days per week for a year until their grades...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years. Carolyn is versatile,...

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Sabrina A.

Experienced Tutor/ Academic Coach

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
With 10+ years teaching reading and writing and 13 years of private English tutoring, I help students reach their full potential. I hold a CELTA certificate (University of Cambridge) and an Academic Life Coach certificate, combining academic support with skills like organization and time management. I also specialize in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Sabrina to anyone seeking clarity and direction in their personal or professional life. Her balanced approach to coaching is suitable...

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Austin Y.

Part-time Tutor Available

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$70/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I've tutored kids of all ages in math, English, science, piano, and swimming lessons. I'm currently applying to medical school and also have experience tutoring college-level biology, chemistry, and physics courses. Happy to help where needed!

Mary Y. says "Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was spending time with...

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Viri V.

Part Time Sitter Available On Weeknights

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a First Aid + CPR certified nanny with 9+ years of experience caring for little ones from the ages of 1 mo - 8 years old. I enjoy engaging them in music, reading, arts and crafts, as well as outdoor activities to help keep them active! I worked in the healthcare field as a medical assistant in the pediatric department for 2...

Joanna L. says "Viri was our daughter's nanny for ~4 months (from 12-month-old to 16-month-old) and we were super thankful to have her! Viri is very patient and gentile...

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Laura S.

Child Care

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced childcare provider and spent the last year earning my Montessori teaching credential (I have a B. A. in early childhood education) while working in a local preschool. I am available starting immediately until the end of September, before my next commitment begins. I am also open to one-time opportunities...

Care Member says "Ximena is without a doubt the best person to care for your child. She worked with us from the time my son was 4months-15 months and we would have kept...

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

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

Reading Tutors in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 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.

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

Linda R.

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...

- Ori W.

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 $27.50 per hour as of June 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 6 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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