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I believe that every moment is a teachable moment. I teach through play. I've been taking care of children since I was 10 years old. I raised my sibling. I helped my sister through babysitting her children. I raised my own 3 children. They are young adults with careers and are living on their own. I started working at a Head...
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"Arminda (Mindy) has been a wonderful nanny and babysitter to our 5 year old daughter. She has been in our life lives since she was a baby which says so much in itself!
Mindy has a wonderful calm disposition...
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I'm an electrical engineer with a PhD in Mathematics, and for most of my adult life, I've had the privilege of working for Fortune 500 companies. However, my true passion lies in education and mentoring, especially for the next generation. Over the past decade, I've dedicated more than 10 years to volunteering in the Los Angeles...
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"Extremely flexible in terms of time and schedule.
Tutoring is personalized to meet the needs of the student. My son was taking Calculus 2, and she was really patient with him. His test marks improved, and he...
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I have over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I am a preschool teacher at Comcast NBC Universal where I work with 14 3-year-olds. I have worked with many differing abilities in children. I am CPR/ First aid certified. I have worked with children of all different ages from infancy to teens. I have worked with...
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"Shayla was great with our 6-month-old daughter. We would definitely hire her again."
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Hello my name is Rhina. I have more than 25 years of experience working as a nanny and I've helped families with their babies and toddlers. I'm looking for a position because the family I was working for they didn't need me anymore because they moved out of state.
Each family I work with, becomes like family to me. I have plenty...
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"Rhina took care of my daughter for almost three years, beginning when my daughter was only three months old. My daughter absolutely adores her (as do my husband and I). Rhina is dependable, trustworthy, and...
Reviewed by Sarah N.
Judith N.
Santa Monica, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
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Hello, my name is Ariana and I am a 23-year-old graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. I majored in Communications and received business certificate while also working as a real estate agent in Texas.
Throughout high school I worked in the nursery for my Church. I watched children from the ages 0-4 years old; we would...
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I recently moved to Baltimore from Northern California, and I'm currently teaching 10th and 11th grade English at a high school in the city. Other than teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom, I was a literacy leader and after-school program supervisor at an organization called Berkeley Youth Alternatives. My work there...
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"Katie regularly babysat our two young daughters (5 & 7). She embodies so many characteristics of what a family would want in someone taking care of their children. Katie is responsible, she has excellent...
Reviewed by Cassidy R.
Tessa F.
Beverly Hills, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
Terezinha D.
Chatsworth, CA
$29-33/hr • 9 yrs exp
Educated Cultured Brazilian Nanny Looking For Summer Work
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Hi there. My name's Terezinha. I am available for childcare for the summer. I can prepare healthy foods and snacks including lactose free alternatives, vegetarian, plant-based, and some gluten free. I am eager to learn more things as well and engage your children in meaningful, interesting activities.
More about me: I spend the...
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"Tery is a very responsible, caring, and cheerful human being. She was a great help when I was struggling with Statistics in college. She is patient and kind when it come to tutoring. She also provide great...
Reviewed by Adriana F.
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Hi nice to meet you I am Ashley I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Los Angeles I love bringing out the best in kids by keeping them engaged with activities like playing games, going outside & crafts! I have experience with various ages. I...
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"I hired her for our date night for only 1 occasion, and my son had so much fun with her. She came off very kind and friendly so we decided to make her one of our regular nannies and now she helps us whenever we...
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Hello my name is Sheryl, and I love children, I have 10 years' experience working as a nanny and over 20 years working as a preschool teacher. I have an extensive background in child development. Your children's health and safety is my top priority. Working with children is so wonderful, having the privilege to be part of their...
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"Sheri has been working for us for almost 3 years now. My daughter loves her so much and is always talking about Sheri. Sheri has become like a grandmother to her. Sheri has been truly amazing. She is very...
Reviewed by Ela G.
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Hello my name is Demet, I am a positive and energetic mother of four. For several years, I worked on and off while having my four children so I completely understand how difficult it is to balance a professional career and home life. At the moment, I am working remotely from home while my children are in school. I am looking to...
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"Demet is one of the best nanny's you can hire. She is reliable, warm, caring, listens well to instructions, and is naturally gifted with kids. Our 9 month old son absolutely loves her. She talks, reads, sings...
Reviewed by Rachel W.
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I am a Credentialed Teacher from Calabasas with a Master's Degree in Education and over 15 years experience teaching and tutoring. I have taught a diverse student population over the years. My goal is always to understand student needs and work to meet those needs while encouraging students to appreciate their strengths. I value...
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Hey everybody! My name is Sophie. I am an experienced nanny, and have cared for children of all ages. I am responsible, fun, patient, kind, energetic, reliable, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids, and they seem to love me as well. I also love animals, so much that I owned my own dog-walking and house sitting...
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"Sophie was great with my twin girls. I never felt like I had to worry when she was with them. She was always on time, very conscientious of their needs, helped with homework, took them to activities, made...
Reviewed by Tiffany S.
Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$45-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
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Hello, my name is Celia. I have a lot of experience with children and families. I have 3 children, ages 28, 20 and 13! I have been working with the family I am currently working for for over 20 years! I started with them before their first was born and the youngest of 4 is now a senior in high school! I helped raise all their...
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"Celia was a lifesaver when it came to dependable nanny help. She was with our family for a few months and was always there for us when we needed her. She is so flexible and very dependable. I would definitely...
Reviewed by Stephanie D.
Debra K.
Chatsworth, CA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Monday Through Friday. Hours From 12:00 Pm To 6:00 Pm
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Hi there! My name is Debbie, and I'm the mom of two amazing young men and a black and white maltese named Tuffy. I have been in childcare for over 18 years and enjoy, reading, playing games, going for walks and taking the kids to the park. I was a homeroom parent in my children's elementary school and involved in the Reading...
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"Debbie is one of the kindest, most reliable persons you'll meet. We've been close friends for 20 years. Plus she has cared for my kids & other friends' kids in her home. She's wonderful with kids! I highly...
Reviewed by Lauren G.
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For over 7 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 5 months-12. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with them, played...
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"Karen started watching my twins when they were 2 years old. I cannot say enough about her she is absolutely amazing. The care and amount of attention she provided my children was phenomenal exceeded my...
Reviewed by Monique N.
Daniel F.
Woodland Hills, CA
$65-150/hr • 10 yrs exp
UCLA Engineering Grad For Math, Physics, Computers, Executive Functioning
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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...
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"My son had one session so far and thought Daniel was very personable and knowledgeable. He really helped him understand and feel comfortable solving trigonometry problems. We set up additional times for...
Reviewed by Kris A.
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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 )...
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"Kathy is great with young kids and is a gem of a preschool teacher. So lucky to have found her. "
Reviewed by Lindsey H.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Tarzana, CA
Arminda P.
5.0
Arminda has taken care of my son who is aged 4 since he was 4months. So thankful for Care for allowing me to connect with her. She has been a blessing to us. She is extremely kind, loving, calm and very hands on. She would do different tummy time exercises when my son was a baby, and as he got older...
- Care member
Mozhdeh S.
5.0
Mozhdeh was very professional and empathetic towards my daughter's. I would highly recommend to tutor your child.
- Carla S.
Shayla M.
5.0
Shayla took care of our group's 4 children under age five for a couple of evenings to allow the adults time for wedding festivities. She was fantastic with the kids, and sent us updates and pictures. She's thoughtful, calm, patient, and has fantastic experience. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Frederic P.
Rhina S.
5.0
Rhina took care of my daughter for almost three years, beginning when my daughter was only three months old. My daughter absolutely adores her (as do my husband and I). Rhina is dependable, trustworthy, and probably more cautious than I am. She has tons of energy and a moral compass. I was so scared...
- Sarah N.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Tarzana, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Tarzana, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Tarzana, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $47.75 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 Tarzana, CA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Tarzana, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Tarzana 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 Tarzana that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Tarzana, 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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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.