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Amanda W.

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Amanda. I have worked with children of all ages since I was 10; babysitting for family and friends. I love the outdoors, animals, sports, traveling, reading, music, and learning new things. Lately I have been focusing on learning Brazilian jujitsu and getting my pilots license. I have a day job in the mornings...

Care Member says "Amanda has been excellent with my son since he was a newborn. I’m grateful that I’ve had her help since the beginning, she’s a true natural with...

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Rebecca H.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I am interested in child care and pet care! I grew up with my mom having an in home daycare, so I have been around and taking care of children for pretty much my entire childhood. I went to college to become an elementary teacher, so I have worked in many classrooms, helping with projects and...

Dan K. says "Rebecca is wonderful! My toddlers love her and I don't feel worried leaving the house knowing my kids and pets are in her care :) she is also very warm and...

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Susana C.

Meet Susana

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience as a full or part-time nanny for over 15 years! I am also a top of the line mother's helper. I am currently seeking a family to start now, I can be responsible for children's laundry, children's meals, bath time. Generally, I spend lots of time playing with the kids, reading, getting out to the park or...

Care Member says "In the 1.5 years of working together, we have observed Susana excel in numerous areas including, but not limited to, the following: 1. She brings a lot...

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Nikki M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Nikki. I am a former elementary teacher. I was a 4th grade teacher for three years and 3rd grade teacher for two years. I am passionate, kind, creative and patient. With my 5+ years of experience, your child will receive excellent tutoring. My knowledge of curriculum, creating lessons, and building confidence...

Viviana D. says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nikki. She's reliable, punctual, patient and positive. My daughter is regularly taking tutoring lessons with her...

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Hope I.

Passionate And Dedicated Educator

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! If you would like assistance in improving your child's reading, writing, math or musical skills... You've found the right person! I have been tutoring all levels of students for over 15 years and can give your child the savoir-faire to excel in their classes and to improve their overall knowledge. Skilled in assisting...

Sarah T. says "Hope has really helped my 7-year old gain so much confidence with his reading and comprehension. She is reliable and communicates proactively. She has...

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Brenda Z.

Experienced Bilingual Nanny/ Babysitter

Oakland, CA

4.7(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am an experienced and enthusiastic person who loves taking care of kids of any age. I have been doing full-time babysitting for 8 years, I have a certificate in first AID training and CPR, and I am also fully vaccinated against COVID and Flu shot. Currently, a part time student at Merritt College pursuing an AA degree in Child...

Kelsey G. says "Brenda was a life saver for us! Our full time nanny of 3 years went to visit her family for 3 weeks and we were scrambling to find someone to fill in....

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Ngai M.

Concord, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi, I have been working with children for 4 years now I started with my own babysitting and child transportation for before and after school with neighborhood children and family friends children in 2019. In 2021 I then started working in a daycare for children ages 2-6 where I went from teachers aide to head teacher for 2-3...
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Kaitlin D.

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
**Advertised rate reflects overnight newborn care** Hi! I'm Kate, a certified elementary teacher & NCS. In 2018, I graduated with my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I continued my studies and completed my master's degree in childhood and adolescent literacy to become a reading specialist in 2020. I exited...

Corey R. says "Kaitlin is amazing. She was profession, punctual, and great with our kids. She asked all the right questions, and followed our requests. And most...

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Cory S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Hello there! I have 8+ years of experience working with children and teaching. I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, Ecology, Biology, and Environmental Science, but I also enjoy English/Literature and Math. I have a diverse educational background and would love to help your children succeed academically. During my final...

Nicole C. says "Great teacher, gave my children confidence and motivation to writing on their own."

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Georgianne R.

Georgi, Musical Nanny Extraordinaire

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Georgi and I have almost 20 years of experience in child care. I have been a children's choir director, nanny and teacher for children ages 0-11 and director of a childcare of 87 children grades K-5. I believe in empathy, compassion and the golden rule. Children learn so much from the examples we set. I also am...

Kathrina F. says "Georgi is honestly "Simply the Best"! We hired Georgi from December '20-June 2021 for our outdoor pod. She is punctual, caring, respectful, nurturing,...

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Rae C.

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...

Care Member says "She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially....

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Emma M.

Energetic And Creative Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm an extroverted, fun, and creative person who will LOVE doing crafts with your kids! I've been in childcare for over a decade, (only taking a break to complete my Bachelor of Arts at UC Berkeley). I was a full-time nanny for sweet twin boys for 2. 5 yrs., facilitating potty-training, swim lessons, reading/writing...

Jillian A. says "Emma was so great with our twin boys. She watched them for over 2 years from the ages of 2.5yrs to 4.5 yrs old. The boys thought of her as a friend vs....

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Nathalie Mae A.

Active And Funny Sitter

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi I'm nathalie i'm very excited to meet you , I have 9years of experience in taking care of kids from newborn to 6-years-old I have experienced taking care of twins from newborn to toddlers. I aIso have aupair experience trained and certified, I am certified with CPR (Infant-kids) and first Aid training and recertify every...

Care Member says "A wonderful addition to our household and we and our children love working with her! She has been a total pleasure to work with and is very caring,...

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Ana W.

Danville, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
I have helped kids with their homework when I babysat them.
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Lynn Z.

Engaging, Competent Tutor With A Strong Track Record

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Dear Parents, I am a natural when it comes to teaching as I readily engage students. I pay attention to how each student learns best to discern strategies that work. Students learn best when the process is engaging, meaningful and fun. I have spent much time as a credentialed teacher at the elementary, middle, high and college...

Jerry J. says "I highly recommend Lynn Z. as a tutor. I hired Lynn as a private tutor for my two daughters (fourth and first graders, respectively) online here at...

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Shila S.

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello , my name shila. I have 12 years experience with new born to toddler providing personalized care in feeding, diapers change, reading books, playtime, follow nap time, outdoor activities like park and library story time, singing nursery rhythms. I can help with light housekeeping and cooking and meal preparation for...

Sonam P. says "Shila took care of our little daughter for almost 4 months. Shila is very patient, nice and a great cook! She was always on time, very flexible,...

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Heven K.

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a graduate student pursuing my second Master's degree. With 6 years of dedicated childcare experience, I have cared for children of various ages and needs: Provided full-time care for an infant from 3 months through toddlerhood (2. 5 years) Nurtured twins from 4 months to 3 years old Supported elementary school siblings...
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Lillian L.

Moraga, CA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm Lillian, a Senior at Saint Mary's College of California! I have been working with children since Junior year in Highschool as a Summer camp activity director and activity supervisor. I have experience with children 3-10 years old teaching archery, crafts, motor/social skills, and conflict resolution. I have also taught...
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Danielle L.

Pleasant Hill, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
*Currently starting summer break June 5* Hello! My name is Danielle and I'm currently working as a kindergarten teacher in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. This is my eighth year teaching and I've worked with grades kindergarten through second. However, I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and am...
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Raquel L.

Sitter In Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a rising senior at the University of California, double majoring in Media Studies and Political Science with a minor in Public Policy. I'm from Los Angeles and have 4+ years of childcare experience with all age groups, including recent nanny work in the Berkeley Hills. My duties included school pick-ups, driving to...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.08/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Walnut Creek, CA

Reading Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Amanda W.

Amanda has been excellent with my son since he was a newborn. I’m grateful that I’ve had her help since the beginning, she’s a true natural...

- Care member

Rebecca H.

Rebecca is wonderful! My toddlers love her and I don't feel worried leaving the house knowing my kids and pets are in her care :) she is...

- Dan K.

Susana C.

In the 1.5 years of working together, we have observed Susana excel in numerous areas including, but not limited to, the following: 1. She...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Walnut Creek, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Walnut Creek, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.08 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 12 reading tutors in Walnut Creek, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, 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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