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60 reading tutors are listed in Sherman Oaks, CA
The average rate is $30/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA
Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$45-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello my name is Christina, I am living in Santa Monica and enjoy walking to the beach, reading a good book on my patio and baking sweets! I graduated from San Diego State University in May 2019. I have used care. com on and off for 10 years doing a variety of jobs from tutoring, nannying, and home cleaning! I have been tutoring...
Judith N.
Santa Monica, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, My name is Judy and I have over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborn - teen. I am awesome with all ages and have worked with families that have four and five children ranging from newborn - teen. I also have worked with families that just have one newborn. I am awesome with all ages...
5.0
"When we first met, our daughter C. was about 4 months old. Not only is Judy delightful to work with, but she has been an invaluable source of knowledge for us. She taught us how to put C down for naps and how...
Reviewed by Tom S.
5.0
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I'm Ping. People ask me why I like to be a nanny because I love children. They give me joy and happiness. I treat them as my own. As for myself, I'm a responsible person and committed to the tasks. I have taken care of kids of various ages for more than 7 years including newborns. I'm healthy and do not smoke nor drink. I like...
5.0
"We love Ping so much! We are so lucky we found her! She's so kind, patient, loving, and she's always early. She has so much experience and knowledge in child care: infant or toddler. She takes care of all of us...
Reviewed by Kelly K.
Emma C.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trustworthy Professional Nanny - 10 Years Of Experience :)
5.0
(3)
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I've been working in childcare for 10 years. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens. Some of the things I enjoy are cooking, music, and hiking. I am comfortable with date nights, light house keeping, cooking and tutoring if needed. I also have my own car, a safe SUV. I grew up in Sweden and I speak several...
5.0
"I give Emma 100 stars. I can't say enough about Emma and her impact to our family. Emma is truly a family member and will always be in our hearts. She is very professional, goodhearted, and fun! She had great...
Reviewed by Jenny K.
5.0
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I have 7 years of experience at both the middle and high school level, and have worked closely with honor students, Special Education students, as well as English Language Learners.
I am great with kids of all ages! I was on the district Curriculum Development Team, working to make curriculum for all the high schools in the...
5.0
"Mrs. H is a great tutor. One of the ways she is a great tutor is by working with me. If I do not understand a subject that I am studying she will put it into words that I can understand and retain later on. She...
Reviewed by Connor B.
5.0
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I've been babysitting for the past 15+ years. I offer math tutoring, homework help, play time and arts & crafts. I love anything involving being outdoors. Hiking, playing sports, being active, board games, reading, dancing, singing, playing dress up, and helping children explore the world around them are just a few things I...
5.0
"Yalda babysat for my 2yr old son and 4yr old daughter while we went out to a concert and were so happy to see that both kids adjusted so well to her. They did some arts (coloring/drawing) and played with...
Reviewed by Rimsha K.
Sky D.
Burbank, CA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello Parents! My name is Sky and I am a sophomore at Glendale Community College! Growing up I would always take care of the kids around my neighborhood when my neighbors would go on a mini vacation or even just a date night. I love kids and always have a good time playing with them, reading them a bedtime story or even changing...
5.0
"I could not suggest a better sitter. Sky is absolutely amazing. Not only does my two year old love her but she has shown substantial improvement in things like numbers, alphabets, speech, and behavior. My...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I have always loved spending time with children: it inspires me, keeps me present, and teaches me how to be a better individual. Ever since I turned 16, I have dedicated much of my free time to child care, and I continue to do that! I have two special-needs brothers and therefore have a vast understanding of each child's...
5.0
"We hired Emily today to watch our 5 month old. She was SO GREAT! Very attentive, kind, and genuine. Followed our schedule with no problem and was very attuned to our little one. We felt really comfortable with...
Reviewed by Richard B.
Melanie K.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!
5.0
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I'm an active sitter that loves engaging children in activities that promote development and ensure a safe, warm, nurturing environment. I enjoy seeing the excitement in their faces when they discover something new or are genuinely having fun! I also love reading, singing, dancing, building fortresses, doing artwork, being...
5.0
"Melanie watched my 8 year old daughter when I needed a sitter at the last minute. Melanie arrived right on time, is very friendly, kept my house tidy (which can be a huge task with my active 8 year old) and...
Reviewed by Kirsten R.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Molly and growing up in a small town in Michigan, I've been working in childcare since I was a babysitter at 10 years old for the "littles." I have nannied, including travelling with families to provide longer term care. I'm happy to tutor and help with school (although fair warning: I never made it to...
5.0
"Molly has worked with my family many times during Summer and Fall of 2023, and she is a great nanny! Molly is knowledgeable about kids, caring, reliable, on-time, smart, and my son loves her!"
Reviewed by Joseph D.
5.0
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I absolutely LOVE children and have TONS of experience caring for them starting with my own brothers at age 12 when I spent an entire summer "being a mom" to my youngest brother who is 11 yrs. younger; my other brother is 5 yrs younger, so I was running a daycare, so to speak. I've cared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and...
5.0
"Sheila was a fantastic nanny for our two children. She was the kind of caregiver that every parent desires in that she approached her job with love, fun, compassion, and just the right amount of discipline. We...
Reviewed by Nicole H.
Jackie B.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been babysitting for the past 10 years. My experience is with infants and children ranging in age from 2 months to 12 years old. I am comfortable taking care of multiple children at once. I am a very fun, loving and energetic person. When babysitting, I enjoy planning activities (around napping and eating schedules...
5.0
"Jackie has been a full time nanny for our daughter for almost a year now. We hired Jackie when I was going back to work after maternity leave and our daughter was four months old. Heading back to work was...
Reviewed by Vanessa F.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Kathy. I've been a preschool teacher/tutor, and I've worked at Home Family Child Care since 2012. I love giving children love, safety, warmth, and teaching children values, respect, communication, independence, life skills, and more.
Extra Information:
-Preschool Teacher (Associates in Child Development )...
5.0
"Kathy is great with young kids and is a gem of a preschool teacher. So lucky to have found her. "
Reviewed by Lindsey H.
Daniel F.
Woodland Hills, CA
$65-150/hr • 10 yrs exp
UCLA Engineering Grad For Math, Physics, Computers, Executive Functioning
4.1
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I'm a graduate of UCLA Engineering with a passion for explaining how the physical world works through math and physics along with 14 years of tutoring experience in those subjects, test prep, and mentorship programs. The teaching strategy I believe in emphasizes subject fundamentals, a powerful and necessary tool for higher...
5.0
"Absolutely amazing I was struggling with Calculus but Daniel helped me get through it. Thanks to him I now know if there is a problem I'm stuck on or need help I can confidently ask him for math help."
Reviewed by Juan A.
Sydney R.
Pacific Palisades, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced And Professional Tutor With Bachelor's Degree From USC (Cum Laude)
5.0
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I've babysat and tutored children for years! Throughout my time at school, I always received exceptional grades. I graduated Cum Laude from USC with a Major in Cinema Studies and a Minor in Screenwriting. I know how to get kids to focus and zone in on their work, but I also know how important it is to be patient and kind....
5.0
"Sydney helped me rewrite my resume and I got a job shortly after. She's the best"
Reviewed by Lauren G.
Jessica C.
Van Nuys, CA
$28-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
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Hi! I'm Jessica, who loves being outside, reading, and crafting. I have a perfect driving record and a safe, reliable car. I've had nannying experience for 4 years. I've worked with newborns, and infants until they've become toddlers; babies, and preteens. Growing up, I was in a program, called the 'Community Emergency Response...
5.0
"Jessi has baby sat our kids about 4-5 times and my kids just adore her. She has a great, positive personality and makes us feel at ease when we leave our home for date nights. We always return to some cool...
Reviewed by Stephanie D.
Tessa F.
Beverly Hills, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hi, my name is Tessa. I have been babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting since high school! I love to play games, be active outside, make arts and crafts, watch movies, read books, help with homework and be creative. I have sat for infants, toddlers, young kids and teens. I've also supervised groups of 8+ children during...
5.0
"Tessa is the most reliable person I've hired. She really makes you feel like you can trust her wholeheartedly, which is so important! I would recommend her to anyone, and have to my friends and family, all of...
Reviewed by Michelle L.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Denim and I have 10 years experience caring for and teaching children of all ages. I have a degree in art (Summa Cum Laude), and love crafts, games, cooking, and reading, as well as going on fun trips to the zoo, library, or even grocery store. I have a passion for nurturing children's creativity and curiosity...
5.0
"Denim has taken care of our daughter on several occasions over the last 3 years, ranging from afternoon gigs, to date nights, and even an overnighter. Our daughter loves her, because not only is she fun and...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Hi there! I'm a non-smoker, pet-friendly, dependable, COVID vaccinated, and caring 31yo.
Valued by client families for warmth, dedication, and excellent judgment.
I've been working as an FT nanny for the past 12 years with ages ranging from newborn to teenagers and babysitting on the side since I was 13yo.
I live in Palms and...
5.0
"Paulette was a wonderful nanny for my two children - age 5 and age 2 - for 3 years. She gained experience caring for infant through age 5 with my family. I completely trusted Paulette with my children during...
Reviewed by Kimmi G.
5.0
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Children are great fun! I enjoy working with children on age appropriate milestones. I love reading to them and playing with them. Taking a stroll to the park with a packed lunch is an ideal day. I have worked with infants to school aged children. I helped them with their homework, prepared meals and got them ready for bed. I am...
5.0
"Jen quickly became a part of our family. Our baby daughter now calls her Nen and it's so adorable to watch the love they have for each other. They play and have fun and our daughter gives her hugs. They read...
Reviewed by Iva I.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Sherman Oaks, CA
Judith N.
5.0
Finding Judy to help us with our newborn was one of the greatest gifts. Even though this was our second child, my husband and I learned still SO much about sleep, naps, and schedule. This time around was so much easier with Judy's help. She very gently coached us on how to very gently coach our baby...
- Julia L.
Ping Z.
5.0
We are delighted to provide this recommendation for Ping, who served as the nanny for our infant from the age of 4 to 8 months. Throughout her tenure, Ping displayed a level of professionalism, nurturing care, and dedication that went above and beyond our expectations.
From the very first moment we...
- Amy T.
Emma C.
5.0
I give Emma 100 stars. I can't say enough about Emma and her impact to our family. Emma is truly a family member and will always be in our hearts. She is very professional, goodhearted, and fun! She had great values and super smart. She is always thinking about new ways to grow our daughter - which...
- Jenny K.
Kira H.
5.0
Mrs. H is a great tutor. One of the ways she is a great tutor is by working with me. If I do not understand a subject that I am studying she will put it into words that I can understand and retain later on. She has given me the confidence and skills that I will take with me to University. Highly...
- Connor B.
Yalda H.
5.0
Yalda is extremely reliable & trustworthy. It’s hard to find people like her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Sherman Oaks, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.93 per hour as of June 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 Sherman Oaks, CA?
Care.com currently has 15 reading tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.