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Gabriele M.

Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny

Los Altos, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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,...

Kelley L. says "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 when grumpy...

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Gabriele M.

Part-Time Tutor Available ( English, German)

Los Altos, CA

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$36/hr
10 years experience
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.
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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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Laura W.

Credentialed Educator & Administrator | 14+ Years Experience

Los Altos, CA

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$60/hr
10 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,...
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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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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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Lorena G.

Los Altos, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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Gensen D.

Los Altos, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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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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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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Mayra H.

Offer Basic Babysitting, Cooking Lessons And Spanish

Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...
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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Jennifer C.

Bilingual Tutor, Governess Or Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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.

Emily E. says "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...

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Joanna P.

Sunnyvale, CA

3.0(1)
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$35/hr
Carpooling
meal prep
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...

Thu N. says "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....

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Felane N.

Loving Mom

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 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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Sharon K.

Certified Reading Specialist

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$100/hr
10 years experience
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...

Care Member says "Sharon was of great help over a very long 1+ year period of time improving our daughter's school test scores"

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Dianna Z.

Math Tutor Available

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
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...

Joyce E. says "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...

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Amy A.

Extensive Nanny Experience

Redwood City, CA

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Rebecca G. says "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...

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Jennifer L.

English

Cupertino, CA

4.8(1)
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$70/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Special Education: I primarily with children with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, developmental delays. I focus mainly on small groups and whole classroom instruction. I work on fine motor, written expression, adaptive skills, social/emotional regulation. Pertaining to elementary school level, I work on reading comprehension, vocabulary,...

Care Member says "I have been incredibly fortunate to have Jennifer work with my child over the past few months. From the very first session, it was clear that Jennifer...

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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.17/hr as of June 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 4 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Gabriele M.

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...

- Kelley L.

Gari 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...

- Care member

Jennifer C.

Jennifer was great with our 4 month old. We hired her for several full days of child care. Jennifer was incredibly perceptive and...

- Emily E.

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 $32.17 per hour as of June 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 12 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 12 tutors near you in Los Altos, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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