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I studied Writing and Literature in the College of Creative Studies for 2 years at UC Santa Barbara prior to transferring to Stanford. I was also in the Gabler Promise Scholars Writing Program where I published my first book, Hail Mary. I am a 2 time winner of California Playwright's Project for my original scripts that received...
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I am a 10th grade English teacher and am in the process of getting my 7th-12th grade English Language Arts teaching certification. However, I have experience with younger children, mostly in the form of coaching sports, and am happy to work with younger children as well. I love reading and writing, have strong background...
Vanessa C.
Stanford, CA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Tutor And Babysitter Specializing In AP Courses, SAT Prep, And Childcare For All Ages
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Hello! I am a junior at Stanford University, majoring in Biology with a concentration in neuroscience. My academic strengths include a diverse range of subjects such as physics, biology, chemistry, algebra, mathematics, reading, writing, psychology, and anatomy. I am also fluent in Spanish. With my comprehensive background, I am...
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Hey everyone! I am a current graduate student at Stanford University School of Medicine. I attended undergrad at UCLA in Physiological Sciences. I have 8 years of experience of tutoring middle school and high school students in all STEM subjects and English. I also have a strong track record with Standardized Testing prep,...
Angela W.
Stanford, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I love to have fun and enjoy the little moments in life so I'd say i'm bubbly, charismatic, and caring.
As the oldest of 5 siblings, I know how much work kids can be, but also the love and support each child deserves. When I can give back and make a positive impact in their childhood it is so fulfilling.
As a college...
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After receiving my degree in Holistic Psychology, I pursued courses in early child development and became a teacher at an Infant Toddler center in Palo Alto. I have experience with children from infancy through elementary age. I am CPR/First Aid certified and come with excellent references. I like to be creative and cultivate...
Molly Rose F.
Palo Alto, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
7th Grade Math And Science Teacher (Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Professional Tutor And Nanny)
4.4
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My name is Molly and I am a licensed math and science teacher with seven years of classroom teaching experience. I worked as a middle school teacher before accepting my current position as a science instructor at the Junior Museum and Zoo, where which I bring science lessons to local elementary schools.
I graduated from...
5.0
"Molly really helped us out when we needed a last-minute babysitter after not realizing our daycare was on holiday. She was really sweet and thoughtful with our daughter, had an extremely positive and friendly...
Reviewed by Jennifer Y.
Chandani T.
Mountain View, CA
$35-47/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.0
(5)
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Part-time Nepali nanny/tutor with 7+ experiences in baby-sitting, interested in taking care of kids of all range(newborns and up). My experiences include working in daycare, and school. I love to encourage kids in reading and writing math and science, as well as dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.
5.0
"Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family. "
Reviewed by Dana G.
5.0
(4)
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As the General Manager I ran 43 daycares for 16 years. With over 30 years working with children I have taught many subjects and done many unique and fun things. I teach infants the basics using music and dance to throwing paint and teaching infants as well as children to swim.
I have knowledge in baby led weaning and other...
5.0
"JoElla looked after our son. She sang to him, read to him, and made him laugh so much! We also really appreciated being able to leave him with such safe hands - JoElla has had a LOT of experience looking after...
Reviewed by Yixin G.
5.0
(2)
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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...
5.0
"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 with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos."
Reviewed by Ori W.
5.0
(2)
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Hi, My name is Andrea, I'm a gym teacher. I'm offering child, seniors and dog care.
I'm a responsible, positive, loving, kind, friendly, very organized, clean, mature, respectful, smiling person
I like practice any sport, reading, cooking, swimming, I like to be outside, stay active, painting, play different games,
5.0
"Andrea is amazing! She was so great with my boys. Punctual, thoughtful and cheerful. She communicated throughout the day and it was such a lovely experience. I would highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Care member
Gabriele M.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny
5.0
(4)
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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,...
5.0
"Gabriele is wonderful! Her calm and warm energy is contagious and I always feel good about leaving my kids with her. She is on-time and excellent at communicating. I wish I could give her more hours so we could...
Reviewed by Melissa M.
5.0
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Please see my review and contact me for questions about reading and English language tutoring for your young children.
5.0
"Ms. Elaina is the most knowledgeable Nanny/teacher I have ever seen about early childhood development. I love how she communicate in details and such a rich language with my one and half years old toddler. She...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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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...
5.0
"My son had a great time with Sofia! Would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Minghui S.
Alejandra M.
Menlo Park, CA
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello lovely families!
My name is Alejandra I have been working with children since 2003 and enjoy it very much.
I am a prior preschool teacher with an Early Childhood Education degree.
I'm a very caring person and loving, I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, and outdoor, activities.
I'm very passionate about child...
5.0
"Alejandra is punctual, professional, and friendly. We have hired her twice babysitting our 2.5 years old. They had a good time playing together."
Reviewed by Care member
Karen M.
Redwood City, CA
$30-52/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
"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 son and daughter. She is truly the best nanny we have ever...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
5.0
(1)
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I homeschooled my two children for 14 years, from preschool through high school. I also have a variety of childcare and education experiences outside my family. I am passionate about personalized education and like to make learning engaging and fun.
4.6
(14)
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my name is Lilian
I am a responsible, energetic and cheerful person. Background checked, CPR certified, and have 6 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 looking for a full time position, I am able for night...
5.0
"Lilian was a lifesaver in a week that I had a gap in coverage. She was prompt, incredibly responsible, and a total self-starter (she just got there and could see what needed doing - dishes, etc). She was super...
Reviewed by Christy L.
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I have over 20 years of experience as a preschool teacher. I have experience teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 6.
5.0
"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 made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy...
Reviewed by Alexandra G.
5.0
(4)
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Hello!!
I love children, same way I enjoy being a Nanny.
I am been working as a Nanny for more than 15 years, most of my experience with newborns, toddlers and school age, also have experience with tweens and pre-teens.
With families of 1-4 children.
I am very responsible, warm, caring and patient with children.
I can easily get...
5.0
"We have worked with other babysitters / nannies before, but Deysi is incomparable. Deysi is deeply kind and calming. She's excellent with toddlers, in particular, although I'm sure she's excellent with other...
Reviewed by Ashley S.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Stanford, CA
Molly Rose F.
5.0
Molly really helped us out when we needed a last-minute babysitter after not realizing our daycare was on holiday. She was really sweet and thoughtful with our daughter, had an extremely positive and friendly attitude, and my daughter had a great time while being well-cared for. Molly was...
- Jennifer Y.
Chandani T.
5.0
Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family.
- Dana G.
JoElla O.
5.0
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 very dependable, and has a lot of experience with kids. She was able to provide us with helpful insights about baby led weaning, good books, and...
- Brian C.
Linda R.
5.0
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 with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos.
- Ori W.
Andrea B.
5.0
Andrea is amazing! She was so great with my boys. Punctual, thoughtful and cheerful. She communicated throughout the day and it was such a lovely experience. I would highly recommend her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Stanford, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Stanford, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Stanford, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $27.17 per hour as of May 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 Stanford, CA?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Stanford, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Stanford 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 Stanford that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Stanford, 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 Stanford 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 Stanford, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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.