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Casey P.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with children for over 15 years (6 professionally) as a babysitter, nanny, Pre-K, and Preschool teacher. ! I'm looking for a Full-Time family that wants to add a dedicated, loving, and nurturing member ! In my spare time, I like to explore a variety of activities. I love video games, hiking, baking, reading,...

Salvatore M. says "Casey was great. My daughter loved her. Very self sufficient, no issues whatsoever. Would strongly recommend."

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Katherine G.

Nanny

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am energetic, fun, creative, timely, organized, love to play games, sing and read books. I am an excellent cook, love to garden and go on outings. I don't mind doing some chores like helping with laundry and tidying up the kitchen. I can also help with homework I have 18 yrs of child development certification through...

Joy L. says "I hired Katherine to help me when my grandchildren came to stay with me for two weeks. She was very punctual, responsible, kind, and creative when it came...

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Sharon W.

Sharon - Tutor

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
(No availability as of 11/2024 - schedule full) (This is my tutoring profile) I am an experienced tutor who has worked with children of all ages, primarily for math and science, but I've done other subjects as well (English, Spanish, Social Studies). For the past two years I've been working with autistic students, some who are...

Robert B. says "We hired Sharon to tutor my son G in high school math and other subjects. Sharon is professional, prompt and helpful. She was able to help my son...

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Sundus B.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Amel B.

Professional Nanny Available In San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
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$44/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Bonjour lovely families! I have been providing care for wonderful children and awesome families for 15 years. I had an amazing enjoyable experience! My passion has always been caring for children from newborn to early teen age. I have a graduate massage therapy, bilingual (English/French) and tutoring background as well. I am...

Tiffany A. says "We love Amel! Finding her was an absolute blessing. She is wonderful with our toddler daughter, who loves her and greets her with a big hug every time...

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Rahsaan M.

Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Mary R.

Looking For Full Time And Long Term!

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hello! I am a mother of three grown-up kids and an experienced and dedicated nanny with many years of childcare experience, primarily working with newborns and toddlers. For the past seven years, I've had the privilege of working with a wonderful family, continuing to assist them on weekends. Now that the kids are older, I'm...

Patrick M. says "We worked with Mary for about 5 months. She is a very loving nanny who took great care of our infant. We also had a nanny share set up, so for part of...

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Viviana T.

Burlingame, CA

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience
Hello family I'm Viviana from Bogotá, Colombia. I'm 30 years old, I studied Bacteriology. I've been here in USA since 2018. I've worked with 3 families during this time, living in and taking care their kids as if there were mine, also babysitting with different families. I had experience a long time ago in Colombia I used to...
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Daysi H.

Creative, Active And Fun

Redwood City, CA

4.0(1)
from
$38/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi Dear Families first of all COVID VACCINED. My name is Carmina, I've been working with kids since I was 17 and love it. I started by watching my younger nephew and niece, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last few years l've worked primarily with babies and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages,...

Kathleen B. says "My baby girl loved Carmina. If there's ever an issues, she's very easy to talk to & willing to resolve the issue."

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Maria G.

Full Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a caring and compassionate person looking for a part-time job as a nanny. I have an 18-year-old daughter. I was a full-time nanny for an 8-year-old, which included picking up and dropping off at school. I had to stop watching her as she left the U. S. I have a lot of experience babysitting infants up to 10 years. In my...

Lisa C. says "I have just hired Maria to clean my home every other week. She just completed her first clean, and she did a fantastic job. I am happy to see how she does...

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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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 10.

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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Anjali J.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent graduate of Santa Clara University. I graduated with a double major in Finance and Marketing and a minor in Retail Studies. I tutor children elementary through high school in various subjects. I would be more than happy to set up a phone call if you have any questions or concerns.
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Olivia J.

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I'm a 23-year-old Child Development major at San José State University. I also hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Foothill College. I have years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages through teaching in classrooms, tutoring, daycares, babysitting, and even coaching figure...
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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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Delia D.

Burlingame, CA

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$37/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm looking for part/full time My experience is with newborns/toddlers, I've been a nanny for more than 10 years, I would love to create a good environment for them, I love to have good conversations as well, and in the mornings taking them for a small walk, reading, going to story time. I love to teach the children new...
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Sarai L.

Menlo Park, CA

1.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I truly love what I do. I've cared for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-aged children and I really enjoy supporting families through different stages. I'm patient, reliable, and easy to work with, and I always try to create a safe, fun, and nurturing space for the...
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Barbara K.

Palo Alto, CA

from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Hello!! My name is Barbara and I simply love working with kids. I have 6 years of experience from new borns to 12 years old. I have been working with the same family for 3 years now and I am more than happy to provide more details about me and about my experience! I'd describe my personality as caring, playful and calm. I like...
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Crystal P.

Nanny

San Mateo, CA

from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello all! I have 18 ECE units and years of childcare experience. I have worked as a nanny for years and as a preschool teacher at preschool in San Mateo. I love working with children of all ages, being able to take part in their growth and learning process is so rewarding! I have worked with ages from newborns to middle school...
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Mariela C.

Full Time / Part Time What Ever Is Needed.

Palo Alto, CA

from
$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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Caitlin J.

Education Graduate Student Tutor: Fun, Engaging And Caring

Menlo Park, CA

from
$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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  • 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

Casey P.

Casey was great. My daughter loved her. Very self sufficient, no issues whatsoever. Would strongly recommend.

- Salvatore M.

Katherine G.

I hired Katherine to help me when my grandchildren came to stay with me for two weeks. She was very punctual, responsible, kind, and...

- Joy L.

Sharon W.

We hired Sharon to tutor my son G in high school math and other subjects. Sharon is professional, prompt and helpful. She was able to...

- Robert B.

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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