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Sofia K.

Nice To Meet You

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "Sofia was amazing. She showed up on time and engaged with my 3 year old the entire time she was here. She was extremely kind and did so well at making...

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Individualized Part-Time Tutoring

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Hello, Welcome! My Name Is Emily.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
Hello, my name is Emily. I am a full time college student who has been working with kids since I was 13. As the years have passed, I've worked and volunteered with kids in diverse backgrounds. Teaching and volunteering have been what has given me the experience that I have with kids and is often what I do when I have the...

Care Member says "Emily has been great to work with. She served as our after school nanny for a period of time. She would pick up our kids at school, care for them all...

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K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
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Looking A Full Time Work

Redwood City, CA

4.6(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
hello my name is Lilian but Families call me lily!! I am a responsible, energetic and cheerful person. Background checked, CPR certified, and have 10 years experience working with children. I love to read, sing, dance play and teach them Spanish. I also like to go to the park, walk and library! I am working a part time...

Ashley C. says "Lilian was very kind and sweet, understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase! She is well trained and knowledgeable."

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English

Cupertino, CA

4.8(1)
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$70/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Special Education: I primarily with children with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, developmental delays. I focus mainly on small groups and whole classroom instruction. I work on fine motor, written expression, adaptive skills, social/emotional regulation. Pertaining to elementary school level, I work on reading comprehension, vocabulary,...

Care Member says "I have been incredibly fortunate to have Jennifer work with my child over the past few months. From the very first session, it was clear that Jennifer...

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Mountain View, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I've worked as a marine science instructor for 3 years teaching and caring for students pre-K and up. I also have years of experience as a babysitter for neighbors. I'm passionate about providing children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. With...
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Redwood City, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love teaching ABC's, counting, shapes, colors and reading, play board games. I am mature, responsible and trustworthy. I have previous experience in cleaning as a housekeeper I can provide excellent references.
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Fun And Uplifting Sitter!

Atherton, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, honest, and uplifting In my spare time, I like to read. I enjoy reading all kinda if books but I like reading about history and fashion One thing you should know about me is I'm available 24/7. I have a very flexible schedule. My skills include cleaning, teaching, cooking.
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Menlo Park, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Fun Sitter And Craft Maker

Cupertino, CA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I hope you're having a wonderful day! I'm Alexandra, a Junior at UC Berkeley, and I'm excited about the opportunity to help with child care and make your life a little easier. Some of my childcare experience includes: Babysitting since I was 14- engaging with little ones as young as 2 months to high schoolers. Tutoring...
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Tutor And Mother And Patient Nurturer

Cupertino, CA

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$41/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with English. Prefer to teach and tutor elementary students.
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Nanny/Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
My educational background is in child development. I have tutored for several families.
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Stanford, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an incoming PhD student at Stanford with a BS in Biochemistry and MSE in Bioengineering. I have a passion and talent for teaching complex concepts to students with different learning styles and needs. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate experiences, I tutored peers in subjects ranging from Multivariable Calculus,...
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Erika Oz

Redwood City, CA

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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as kind, sweet and friendly I like working with kids because is a very interesting job where you are able to spend time with little ones and help families. I'm looking for a job that is compatible with my schedule and times. I started working with kids when I was 21. I have been working with 3...
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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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Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

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$38/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! I have many years of experience as a Nanny, Pre-School Teacher, Swim School Director/Instructor. I am also a proud mom of 3 young adults. I love infants and Toddlers and have many years of experience at the Pre-school level. I am positive, patient, create and kind. I believe positive words go a long way. I love the...
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Full Time Nanny

Mountain View, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time and reading my profile! My name is Sandy, I have many years of experience working as a child care provider. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love...
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Graduate Student Tutor

Redwood City, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have always provided mentorship and encouraged the love of learning with students that I work with. I excel in writing, language, and history, but am also adept in the sciences. I have designed my own curricula for ESL courses that I taught and provided tutoring in after-school programs.
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Part-Time Tutor Available ( English, German)

Los Altos, CA

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$36/hr
10 years experience
I have a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a MBA (Marketing) from Golden Gate University. I am bilingual in German. I have tutored children and adults in English and German and enjoy helping them reach their potential as it is rewarding to watch them excel and progress in their academia.

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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

Sofia K.

Sofia was amazing. She showed up on time and engaged with my 3 year old the entire time she was here. She was extremely kind and did so well...

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Carolyn H.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years. Carolyn is...

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Emily C.

Emily has been great to work with. She served as our after school nanny for a period of time. She would pick up our kids at school, care for...

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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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