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Abigail M.

San Carlos, CA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have spent the past 4 years volunteering as a tutor at my local YMCA, and the summers as a tutor. I graduated top of my class in high school. I was in IB and took (and passed) 12 AP exams, additionally I scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT. I am currently a college student at Embry-Riddle and would love to help your young...
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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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Alexandra R.

Nice To Meet You!

San Carlos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Alex. I began babysitting when I was 15 for families around the town I grew up in! Over the last 10 years, I've babysat children of all ages and I have a First-Aid/CPR certification. While your kids are with me, I'd help them with homework, take them outside or to parks, read to them, and prepare food if needed....
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Layse G.

San Carlos, CA

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$34/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a Brazilian psychologist with over 13 years of experience working with children. I began as a teacher assistant and later became a psychologist at a school for kids with special needs. I also worked as an Au Pair in the USA for 18 months with the same family, caring for three wonderful kids (ages 9m, 4y, and 6y)....
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Sofia K.

Nice To Meet You

San Carlos, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 15 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...
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Alejandra A.

Fun-loving Nanny! Child Development Focused

San Carlos, CA

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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a former Infant Specialized Au Pair and I currently have 8+ years of childcare experience. I'm child development focused and I'm always thinking of new activities to keep children engaged and motivated to learn while having fun. (Ie. Teaching basic ASL to start communication and new words as colors, numbers, alphabet as...
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JoElla O.

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Gabriella L.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Nanny Job

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I love taking care of and helping children. I've grown up taking care of children from different ages, doing so with family members, friends, and neighbors. I was a preschool teacher for 4 years and been a nanny for multiple families within the Bay Area. I enjoy doing outside activities like play sports or go to the park. Arts...

Jason M. says "Gabriella is great with our 4 yr old and always so accommodating/flexible in terms of her schedule. She is our go to babysitter when we want to go out and...

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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Karen M.

Redwood City, CA

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

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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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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Lilian B.

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
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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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Michelle G.

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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Michelle V.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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Paula W.

Part-Time To Full-Time Tutor, Caregiver And Family Assistant

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a positive and energetic 32-year-old college graduate and certified holistic nutritionist and private chef. Ever since I was a teenager, I have been babysitting and tutoring children, especially children 4 years and older. I do have some experience with toddlers too. I tutor in all subjects, but especially Math, English,...

Christina H. says "My 4th Grade daughter was struggling with organizing herself during pandemic distance learning on top of a newly identified math-related learning...

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Susan P.

Child Care, Educator

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Susan. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 10 years of experience working with children in different settings. Currently I am a Behavioral Therapist in the special education department for the Mountain View School District. I have a BA in Psychology from Notre Dame De Namur University. I hope to one...

Sarah K. says "Susan was a nanny for my five and three year old sons. She was great to work with and very reliable. She came up with lots of activities for the boys and...

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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am an experienced nanny with a BA in psychology with a focus on child development. I'm very caring, organized and responsible. I have been taking care of children, boys and girls, ages 2 to 10. I have a wide range of experiences such as taking children to the park, library, playing sports with them, driving to school and...

Care Member says "Our 4-year-old son always waits for Gari. She knows how to communicate with kids. My son could not speak English at all, but he liked her from the very...

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Anjali J.

Part-time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
My name is Anjali- I graduated from Santa Clara University with a Double Major in Finance and Marketing. I have great experience in the field of childcare/tutoring. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experience and know how to handle it. I have been working as a babysitter and tutor for over 6 years. I am...

Cindy C. says "We are so happy we found Anjali. She has been a great fit for our family! Highly recommend!"

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.17/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in San Carlos, CA

Reading Tutors in San Carlos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

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.

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.

Gabriella L.

Gabriella is great with our 4 yr old and always so accommodating/flexible in terms of her schedule. She is our go to babysitter when we...

- Jason M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in San Carlos, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in San Carlos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.17 per hour as of November 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 San Carlos, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos, 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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