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Emily V.

Loving, Bilingual Nanny With Years Of Experience Reliable, Nurturing, And Great With All Ages!

Portola Valley, CA

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$36/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, Parents! My name is Emily, and I live in Redwood City. I'm seeking a full-time, long-term nanny position. Caring for children has always been a passion of mine. I helped care for my younger sister growing up, and since then, I've worked with infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I am experienced in school pickups,...
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Ping G.

Hi, This Is Ping, I Have 3 Years Of Paid Experience, Ages From One To Ten Years Old.

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, this is Ms. Ping, I am a Montessori teacher. I am looking for a part time nanny position starting now. I teach the children sewing, painting and crafts, also language, motor skills, math skills, sensorial development etc. These skills prepare the children for writing, reading, hand control, counting and independence. We do...

Karoliina P. says "Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely...

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Gabriele M.

Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny

Los Altos, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I very much enjoy working with children and supporting them in their academic and social settings through their developmental stages. It is very satisfactory to watch children learn and grow and to reach their potential and to engage them in age-appropriate developmental activities such as arts & crafts projects, board games,...

Kelley L. says "Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him when grumpy...

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JoElla O.

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Nadia N.

Available Child Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

4.9(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Rahsaan M.

Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Mariela C.

Full Time / Part Time What Ever Is Needed.

Palo Alto, CA

3.5(0)
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$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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Sundus B.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Sunny and I am excited about the opportunity to babysit for your family. I have always loved being around children-there's a part of me that never outgrew the joy and creativity of childhood! I find so much fun in engaging with kids of all ages, whether through play, reading, or learning activities. I have been...

Bryan W. says "Sundus stepped in for a week of early morning kid prep and school drop-off in a pinch. Reliable and developed rapport with kids and adults involved :) Very...

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Linda R.

Childcare

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Karen M.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Michelle G. says "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...

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Michelle V.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Marta S.

Loving, Happy, Active Nanny/ Assistant

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...

Jenna K. says "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...

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Viri V.

Part Time Sitter Available On Weeknights

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Jacqueline P.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Wenjing Z. says "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...

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Nina H.

Experienced Tutor

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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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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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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Or B.

Or. B Sunnyvale/Cupertino K-5 English Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Or! Having worked in various camp and school settings, it's a pleasure creating fun and educational environments. Getting to know students and children I work with and building connections is on the top of my priorities priority maintaining their safety and overall well being. I've worked with children...

Ioana T. says "Or helped my kids and our family to navigate the very challenging times of online schooling. He provided support to my second grader and my 5th grader with...

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Austin Y.

Part-time Tutor Available

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $36.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA

Reading Tutors in Portola Valley, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Ping G.

Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely...

- Karoliina P.

Gabriele M.

Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him...

- Kelley L.

JoElla O.

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...

- Brian C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portola Valley, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Portola Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $36.00 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 1 reading tutors in Portola Valley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley, 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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