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60 tutors are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average posted rate is $33/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 5 years
What others are saying about tutors in Los Altos, CA
Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him…
Review for Gabriele M. by Kelley L.
Shannon was amazing with our kids! We were so thankful for her help on short notice. She was punctual, followed instructions well and…
Review for Shannon W. by Jennifer C.
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…
Review for Gari C. by Care member
Tutors in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have over 17 years of classroom teaching experience with my Master's in Teaching Biology and my ElD(English Language Development) certification. I have taught K-12 with the majority of my time spent in the High school classroom teaching Science and Health. I have also worked as an after school tutor and love supporting and...
Gabriele M.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Gabriele can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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 keep her all to ourselves! "
Melissa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 20 years as a Science and Health teacher, I'm passionate about working with children and creating engaging learning experiences. I focused on hands-on, inquiry-based education and even built a working urban farm in Los Altos with chickens, goats, hydroponics, and a garden to connect students with science.
I've...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was amazing with our kids! We were so thankful for her help on short notice. She was punctual, followed instructions well and picked up both kids from school. She engaged and interacted with them. They really enjoyed her and raved about her. We will...
Jennifer C.
I have a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a MBA (Marketing) from Golden Gate University. I am bilingual in German. I have tutored children and adults in English and German and enjoy helping them reach their potential as it is rewarding to watch them excel and progress in their academia.
I used to tutor elementary school students in Math. I've also worked with 1st - 6th graders at a summer school working with them on English (Grammar, Spelling), Math, Science, History and more. Please reach out with any questions!
Gensen D.
Los Altos, CA
$26-31/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked as a tutor for the past four years in both paid and volunteer positions. Mostly, I've worked with students between ages 5 and 14 and specialize in the humanities (English and history).
Laura W.
Los Altos, CA
$60-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
Credentialed Educator & Administrator | 14+ Years Experience
I'm a dedicated educator with over 14 years of experience in teaching and school leadership. I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential as well as an Administrative Credential, and I've had the privilege of working with students across a wide range of grade levels and learning needs.
After many years in the school setting,...
Negar B.
Los Altos, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
For the past three years I've been a tutor both while working at the German International School of Silicon Valley and while at Foothill College. At GISSV I tutored German for the Saturday School and I was also a 2nd grade classroom assistant. At Foothill College I was a statistics tutor for Pass The Torch where I one on one...
Lorena G.
Los Altos, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello my name is Lorena I'm 27. I have experienced with children of 0 to 13 years in a church as teacher religion Christian. I was a babysitter occasionally for the children of my friends and family. I made their meals, play with them, helped in their homeworks and did activities creatives with them. I speak Spanish ( first...
Lorena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Gensen D.
Los Altos, CA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Growing up in a family of five children, I became my family's de facto babysitter for my three younger brothers. While I tutored my brothers at home, I also have experience tutoring students ages 5 to 12 in all subjects while attending UCLA. I greatly enjoy working with kids, particularly helping them learn and grow.
I am...
Gensen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hi! My name is Negar. and I graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a B. A. in Psychology and a minor in ELTS (European Languages and Transcultural Studies). I am also currently in grad school, pursuing an M. A. in Counseling Psychology with the hopes of becoming a therapist. At the moment I work part time at a local german school and...
Negar can also help with: Craft assistance
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$50-65/hr
I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience for various ages and a variety of subjects from 5 years old to 80 (my current student is about 80 I tutor her second language. My students (children)and I enjoy spending time learning via playing.
Two reasons that make me successful tour are:
A. Strong interpersonal and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I went to culinary school and was a Spanish teacher so I can give kids a fun cooking lesson or tutor in Spanish or just simply babysit.
I worked with kids since I was 15 years old.
2017 to 2020 I started working for a non profit and have lessons to elementary and middle school children all over various school districts.
I...
Mayra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Gari can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I hired Gari to help with my two year old daughter some mornings when I needed extra help. Gari was always on time and also flexible with the schedule when I needed her to be. She had great lesson plans to help my daughter learn letters, numbers and colors and had...
Claudia E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was a bilingual (Chinese & English) elementary school teacher. I have over 10 years formal classroom teaching experience and many years private child care experience. I am mature, nurturing and very responsible. I'm looking for a tutor, governess or nanny position. I look forward to hear from you.
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer was great with our 4 month old. We hired her for several full days of child care. Jennifer was incredibly perceptive and attentive with our child, giving tips and insights. She was very professional, easy to communicate with, and reliable. We would...
Emily E.
Joanna P.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35/hr
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Joanna,
I have previously worked with 2 great families hired through care. com. I am comfortable with picking up and dropping off kids, helping with homework , meal prepping, and helping with kids laundry these are all things I've done in the past for families.
I've always enjoyed working with kids and am...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Joanna, helped us picked up our 2nd grader after school to our home. She made sure he got in the home safely. She is reliable and easy to communicate with. Super sweet! Thank you so much for all you've done for us! We will be contacting her for future help :)"
Thu N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Felane here! I'm a caring, sweet, trustworthy and responsible Mom with a middle school daughter . I'm a part time housekeeper/cleaner/baby sitter and caregiver in the morning while my daughter attend school. I love taking care of infant/baby. I can sleep trained, do homework and curriculum and assisting parents for The growth...
Felane can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Felane is an exceptional helper, and we highly recommend her. She has been helping us with house chores for over half a year now - with cleaning, laundry, folding, dishes and much more, while tending to our toddler as well. She's very punctual and highly reliable....
Abhiram R.
5.0
(7)
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...
5.0
"Ms. Sharon is just amazing! She is teaches my son with great compassion and patience. She knows how to keep him engaged in the lesson with his short attention span. I would highly recommend her for teaching kids "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...
5.0
"Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his school director work or to provide/find additional...
Joyce E.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I became a nanny because I absolutely love spending time with children and watching them develop. I have been a full-time nanny for over six years. I have experience caring for newborns, toddlers, elementary children, as well as junior high schoolers. I was responsible for getting children up in the morning, bathing and changing...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Amy over the phone and will meet her next week. She really stood out among the 30+ candidates who interviewed for the position. We are really excited to start using her!"
Rebecca G.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Los Altos, CA
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Los Altos, CA?
Hiring a tutor in Los Altos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $33.23 per hour as of May 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in Los Altos, CA?
Care.com currently has 13 tutors in Los Altos, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Los Altos and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.
What type of tutoring services in 2025 can I find near me in Los Altos, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Los Altos are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Los Altos who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Los Altos, CA tutor do?
Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 13 tutors near you in Los Altos, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Los Altos, CA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Tutors in Los Altos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed tutors.