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60 reading tutors are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $36/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
5.0
"Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem."
Susan H.
5.0
(1)
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!
5.0
"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 her. His intelligence and kindness shines through his engagement with her."
Mary Y.
Andrea R.
Palo Alto, CA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Customized, Quality, Private Language Arts Tutor,specialized In Primary Grades
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A former classroom teacher with 20 years of private language arts tutoring, I have worked with students from K-High School including children diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and speech disorders. Each lesson I provide is individually tailored to the child's learning style, where I employ a multi-sensory approach with a focus...
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Marta. I prefer to use my second name" Mayde".
Thank you for reading my profile. I have over 15 years of experience. I have worked for many families around the bay area throughout the years. Some of my beloved children that I took care of a while ago are already in College. Currently in Care website I have 2...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic caregiver. She connects well with children. She is active and energetic, timely and dependable, has a bright, positive demeanor, excellent communication skills, and takes initiative to follow children's interest. She went on bike rides with my son and...
Abby H.
Jacqueline P.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there:) my name is Jacqueline but you can call me Jackie. I am a happy mother of 2 and a grandmother as well. A safe, healthy, fun and full of love environment it's a must that I like to provide to my children and those that are trusted under my care.
As a nanny, I'd like to encourage reading, healthy eating habits and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie has been taking care of my baby for almost 6 months, starting at 5 months of age. Jackie is the most loving, caring, dependable and responsible nanny we could have hoped for. As busy working parents, we feel really lucky to have Jackie. We completely feel...
Wenjing Z.
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 22 years old. I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree at San Jose State University in Child Development in the teaching pathway. I hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Foothill College. I have lots of experience with children from working in classrooms as an educator, tutoring, babysitting,...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Lanying S.
Palo Alto, CA
$19-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mandarin Teacher And Approachable Caring Mother And Mother's Helper
Hello there
I am a mother who is accompany with my teenager daughter in Palo Alto right now. Before that I worked the head of the teaching assistant as well as a mandarin teacher in an international school in China for 20 years.
I am now working as a part time TA in Ohlone Mandarin programme for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday....
Lanying can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone!
My name is Michelle. I have worked with children for almost 3 years now! I am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher. My current position is a preschool teacher for children ages 2-6! I have worked with younger and older as well! With children I love to, read, do crafts, teach them new things, go...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Keily H.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a friendly, patient, and reliable childcare provider with a passion for supporting families. My calm demeanor creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. With one year of experience, I'm skilled at engaging children in various activities, both educational and fun, such as outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles....
Hi! I'm Nikki. I have been working with kids for 9 years and I absolutely love it! I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 and I recently started my Masters of teaching and working in a middle school math class. I quickly realized that I connect best with kids in smaller groups so I am pivoting to social work :) I have experience...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chandani T.
Mountain View, CA
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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.
Chandani can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nadia and I'm 36 years old. I'm a mother of two wonderful boys who are 7 and 2 years old. Before being a mom I was a nanny for 10 years where I took care of infants, toddlers, nanny shares etc.. I went to school where I graduated as a preschool teacher back in 2011 and durning pandemic I certified myself as a newborn...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Nadia as our night nanny during the early months with our newborn daughter. Her reliability and commitment were outstanding—always punctual and attentive to our needs as new parents.
Nadia just seemed to have a special way...
Care member
4.5
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Tala can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Would definitely hire again😊 one of the best I’ve hired from Care.com so far"
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years.
Carolyn is versatile, teaching many subjects (e.g., reading, writing, handwriting, math, geography, science) to students ranging from...
Care member
Michelle V.
Redwood City, CA
$27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is great with my baby. I just returned to work from maternity leave in May and Michelle has been babysitting my son since. As a mother it's reassuring when someone taking care of your baby follows all instructions and my baby is happy. I know that when I...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
JoElla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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...
Brian C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Beginning in April, I will be seeking a family in need of early years learning support for their 3-6-year-old child. I have experience as a preschool and kindergarten teacher and many years of tutoring both privately and center or school based. I am happy to help young learners with early literacy, ELL and to other supplemental...
5.0
"Ms. Elaina is the most knowledgeable Nanny/teacher I have ever seen about early childhood development. I love how she communicate in details and such a rich language with my one and half years old toddler. She is very detail-oriented and pay attention to every...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"Rahsaan has definitely helped our 4th grader with improving her math skills. She went from not passing to now earning a B. He has been such an asset and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, smart and reliable tutor."
Mary P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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."
Ori W.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Nina H.
5.0
Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem.
- Susan H.
Austin Y.
5.0
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 her. His intelligence and kindness shines through his engagement with her.
- Mary Y.
Marta S.
5.0
Marta is the most incredible nanny we’ve had. From a parent’s perspective, she’s great with the kids, reliable, safe, great communication skills, and helped my home run smoothly. From my kids’ perspective, she was fun, kind, and made everything special. My kids connected with her the first time they...
- Jenna K.
Jacqueline P.
5.0
Jackie has been taking care of my baby for almost 6 months, starting at 5 months of age. Jackie is the most loving, caring, dependable and responsible nanny we could have hoped for. As busy working parents, we feel really lucky to have Jackie. We completely feel that our baby is well taken cared of...
- Wenjing Z.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Palo Alto, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $36.64 per hour as of April 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Palo Alto, CA?
Care.com currently has 11 reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.