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Shannon W.

Experienced K-12 Teacher With Over 17 Years Of Experience

Los Altos, CA

5.0(0)
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$55/hr
Passionate and experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I create engaging, personalized lessons that support each child's learning style and help them build confidence and a love for learning.
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Yvonne L.

College Student Tutor

Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
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!
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Alex F.

Design Student

Los Altos, CA

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$19/hr
I'm a current design student in college pursuing graphic design. I have experience in art medias such as painting, drawing, glass blowing, and digital design. I have involved in creating art since the age of 5 and have taken just about every art class my schools have offered leading up to college.
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Negar B.

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
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...
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Gensen D.

Los Altos, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
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).
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Sarah H.

Los Altos, CA

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$93/hr
10 years experience
I can tutor children up to 5th grade in Language Arts and Spanish. I can also teach beginner piano lessons to young children. I have been an elementary teacher and/or an elementary school principal for 30 years.
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Kinnari P.

Passionate Educator & Babysitter: Reliable, Caring, And Full Of Energy

Los Altos, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I may be 39, but I've got the energy of a kindergarten class on a sugar rush, backed by a degree from California State University, Sacramento. My passion for working with children started at my mom's licensed daycare center, where I spent a whopping 15 years. I'm passionate about education and hope to pursue a Master's in Child...
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Gensen D.

Los Altos, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Kinnari P.

Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
Will not respond to emails. message me. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a female who graduated from California State University, Sacramento. I love children and babies. I have gained a lot of experience in the 15 years working with my Mom, who owned a licensed daycare center. I have tutored over 20 years & 2...
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Negar B.

Fun Sitter Who Is Also Fluent In German And Farsi

Los Altos, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
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...
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Olivia M.

Full Time Babysitter

Los Altos, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm Olivia! I have been consistently babysitting since I was 13 years old and experience part time nannying. I am a current student at the university of Oregon looking for a seasonal position! I don't return to university until late September! I have experience with kids from ages 6months-14 years old. I have reliable...
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Hudson W.

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I'm an easygoing and responsible babysitter with several years of experience working with kids through summer camps. For four summers, I was a camp counselor working with children ages 6-8 and teens - helping lead games, activities, and daily routines in a fun but safe environment. I'm CPR certified and always make...
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Barbara R.

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Barbara, and I'm looking for a full-time nanny position starting in 2026. I hold a degree in English and Literature and have worked as a teacher, nanny, and former au pair. Over the years, I've cared for children from infants to school-age, helping with homework, reading, creative play, and after-school routines. I...
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Juliet E.

Los Altos, CA

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$50/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...
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Tammy H.

Full-Time CPR Certified Nanny Available

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, hopefully I can be your perfect fit! I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old and I absolutely love it. I have taken courses at De Anza College for Early Childhood Education and am also CPR certified. I have cared for children aged 2 months old through 14 years old including multiples. Some of my favorite...

Elizabeth B. says "Tammy was great. My daughter loved her when she worked for us. She still remembers her as "the best sitter" she had. :-)"

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Hui Z.

Mandarin Teacher Or Tutor/Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a preschool teacher with 7 years' experience and hold Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. I have worked with children from newborns to school-age. Children are my biggest passion. I have at least 17 years' experience working with them. I believe children learn from playing, which provides opportunities for children to...

Xin Y. says "We hired Linda to take care of our 2 years old daughter. She was punctual and reliable. She is very experienced in child caring and playing with little one....

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Felane N.

Loving Mom

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Neethi T. says "Falene has been doing weekly cleaning of our house for a while and she's great! She's always on time, dependable and does a great job everytime. "

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Sammi R.

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Sammi and I'm from California. I've been working with kids since my eldest nephew was born in 2004. Along with my nephew and his siblings, I helped my older sister, their mother, with her in house daycare until I was old enough to get to places on my own. Once I was a bit older, around 10, I started as a mother's...

Samah G. says "Sammi is a true gem. She cared for my daughter and our friends son in a nanny share for over a year and truly shaped our tiny little babies into caring,...

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Michelle G.

K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
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$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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Lara Yasmin R.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi - My name is Lara and I'm a professional nanny with over 9 years of experience caring for children from infants to pre-teens. I'm CPR certified, bilingual in English and Portuguese, and passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and fun environments where kids can thrive. I've worked with families in Woodside, Menlo Park,...

Karine O. says "Lara very hard to let go, me and my family had to move and unfortunately couldn't take her with us. She became part of our family and was always willing...

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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $34.64/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA

Tutors in Los Altos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Tammy H.

Tammy was great. My daughter loved her when she worked for us. She still remembers her as "the best sitter" she had. :-)

- Elizabeth B.

Hui Z.

We hired Linda to take care of our 2 years old daughter. She was punctual and reliable. She is very experienced in child caring and playing...

- Xin Y.

Felane N.

Falene has been doing weekly cleaning of our house for a while and she's great! She's always on time, dependable and does a great job...

- Neethi T.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Los Altos, CA

Hiring a tutor in Los Altos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $34.64 per hour as of November 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.

Care.com currently has 14 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.

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.

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 14 tutors near you in Los Altos, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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