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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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JoElla O.

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Susan P.

Child Care, Educator

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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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Jona B.

Sunnyvale, CA

4.9(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Jona, I am a mother of three children, 24-year-old girl, 22 and 14-year-old boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and teens. I can provide exceptional service and make sure your little one can get all the attention, keeping them safe, nourished and well...

Elena M. says "Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he...

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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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Linda R.

Childcare

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lilian B.

Looking A Full Time Work

Redwood City, CA

4.6(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Or B.

Or. B Sunnyvale/Cupertino K-5 English Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, my name is Or! Having worked in various camp and school settings, it's a pleasure creating fun and educational environments. Getting to know students and children I work with and building connections is on the top of my priorities priority maintaining their safety and overall well being. I've worked with children...

Ioana T. says "Or helped my kids and our family to navigate the very challenging times of online schooling. He provided support to my second grader and my 5th grader with...

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Karen M.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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Michelle G.

K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Alejandra M.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Nadia N.

Available Child Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

4.9(1)
from
$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 V.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Emily C.

Hello, Welcome! My Name Is Emily.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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 15. 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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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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Botta U.

Nurturing And Patient Child caregiver

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Botta. I am a preschool teacher with 12+ years of experience working alongside infants, toddlers, and young children/child up to age 10. My hobbies include: biking, hiking, camping, traveling, trying new food, reading, and arts and crafts. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...

Care Member says "Botta helped me with the care of my son, who was around 7 months old. I got extremely lucky when I found Botta after a long search. It was a pleasure...

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Jacqueline P.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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Nina H.

Experienced Tutor

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $75.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Stanford, CA

Reading Tutors in Stanford, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Rahsaan M.

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...

- Andrea M.

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.

Susan P.

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...

- Sarah K.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Stanford, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Stanford, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $75.00 per hour as of October 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 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.

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.

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.

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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