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60 reading tutors are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average rate is $33/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA
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Hello! My name is Christina and I have been a part-time tutor for 4+ years now teaching basic math, algebra 1/2, and geometry. I've worked many jobs in the past such as a swim coach, nanny, band instructor, engineer so I bring a lot of experience from many different fields of work! Currently, I work as a product designer for a...
5.0
"Christina goes above and beyond what most tutors offer. She didn't just help my son with assignments, she really assessed what skills he would need to complete the whole semester and made a plan to help him...
Reviewed by Faye M.
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
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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 taught both of our kids how to read. She is great working with young kids (our kids started learning from her at four and three) and kept them excited in learning all along. She is very patient,...
Reviewed by Chen W.
Katherine B.
Belmont, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been an elementary school teacher for prekindergarten to 6th grade, for over 11 years. This includes years of special resource teaching and tutoring. I really prefer a more personal one-to-one or small group approach. My favorite grades to teach in classroom settings are first, second, and third grades. I have been a...
5.0
"Katherine has been very helpful and is quite capable as a tutor. Highly recommended."
Reviewed by Robert L.
5.0
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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 was a life saver for me when I desperately needed a nanny. We were living in temporary housing while our home was being remodeled, had three young ones (one of which was disabled) and she jumped right...
Reviewed by Laura C.
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Hello, my name is Botta. I am a preschool teacher with 12+ years of experience working alongside infants, toddlers, and young children/child up to age 10. My hobbies include: biking, hiking, camping, traveling, trying new food, reading, and arts and crafts. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
5.0
"Botta is great with kids and has watched my little one multiple times. Botta engaged my kid through reading, arts/crafts, playing with toys and made sure my kid learnt to cleanup/put away toys after...
Reviewed by Pavithra R.
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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
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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
"Shaun (Teresa) is AMAZING! She has taken care of our 6yr old daughter for almost a year. We could not have survived this year without her. She could not have done more for our family: she's always been...
Reviewed by Anjali B.
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I'm majoring in Environmental Science which is a multidisciplinary path. I'm currently about to complete this fall my A. A in Biology and Chemistry.
Therefore, I can help in general topics of Biology and Chemistry.
Similarly, I can provide tutoring in Biotechnology: Lab Skills and Introduction, English writing, Critical...
Radhika R.
Fremont, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Nanny With 25 Years Of Experience(newborns-6 Years, Twins, Nanny-share)
4.6
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I see myself as a kind, honest, caring, punctual, active, and creative person. I'm CPR/ First Aid certified and Trustline registered. I do creative things appropriate to their age, similar to when I was teacher back in Nepal. I know how to teach discipline, healthy eating habits and safety. I don't just watch your kids, I care...
5.0
"Radhika is the best nanny we've ever had.
She is fantastic with kids of all ages. My 10 month old, 5 year-old, and 7 year-old all love her! She is extremely kind, caring, punctual, and also helps with light...
Reviewed by Care member
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
"Miss Elaina is simply fantastic. We are new parents and took very seriously our search to find the right person to watch our 10 mo baby, as we had never left him with anyone besides family before. Elaina was...
Reviewed by Leah M.
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.
Connie M.
Newark, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Specializing In Infant/Toddler/Preschooler Care-Will Consider Nanny Share Positions
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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
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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.
5.0
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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.
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.
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.
Karen M.
Redwood City, CA
$30-52/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am Karen, I have been working with children for over 12 years now with Private Families as well as Infant/Preschool/Toddler Teacher. I have experience with kids of all ages from newborns up to teenagers since I am a mom myself of toddler and a teenager. I am a very responsible, dependable and caring nanny, I love being...
5.0
"Karen joined our family in 2017 and was a full time nanny for our 2 year old daughter. She then continued as our full time nanny for our 6 month old son and daughter. She is truly the best nanny we have ever...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
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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.
Jona B.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
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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 amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual .
Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he keeps telling us how cool Jona is.
He had a lot of fun...
Reviewed by Elena M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Christina C.
5.0
I have been working with Christina for my own Algebra tutoring needs. As an older college student, it can be hard to not "get" something and admit you need extra help. Christina has been great to work with, encouraging and tailoring our sessions to my specific needs and learning style. I would...
- Elisha M.
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
Sharon K.
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 to each of their needs. She worked diligently and consistently to develop their skills....
- Denise G.
Katherine B.
5.0
It seems I've finally found the right tutor for my daughter. Katherine is great!
- Valerie Z.
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.
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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 $33.16 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 Palo Alto, CA?
Care.com currently has 19 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.