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Amy A.

Extensive Nanny Experience

Redwood City, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Yinghong Z.

Big Sister

Mountain View, CA

3.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Yinghong. I'm 31 years old and graduated from Sichuan University of Science & Engineering. I majored in English and my favorite courses were English & American Literature, Advanced English, Ethics and Morality Cultivation for Undergraduates and Basic Law, etc. I have been working in schools the first 3 years after...

Care Member says "Yinghong was amazing! She was really great with both of our young children, playing games, reading, and spending time together. The kids really loved...

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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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Elizabeth B.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
With over 7 years of dedicated nanny experience, I bring a passion for childcare and a knack for creating a nurturing environment. My responsibilities have encompassed everything from carpooling to extracurricular activities, running errands, and providing light housekeeping. I take pride in supporting children's development...

Imelda B. says "Elizabeth loves kids, she plays and read to her niece all the time, she likes spending time with kids, laugh, read, etc.... she is responsible, punctual,...

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Stephanie J.

Loving And Patient

Mountain View, CA

4.6(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello, families! My name is Stephanie, and I bring over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm proactive, reliable, and passionate about creating a fun and safe environment. From toddlers to teens, I enjoy planning hands-on activities, whether it's crafts, outdoor play, or educational games that keep kids...

Care Member says "Stephanie has been an integral part of our family for the last 9 months. She has been the most amazing nanny to our little one since he was 4 months...

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Odalis M.

Part-time Caregiver. Full-time College Student.

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I enjoy taking care of young kids especially watching them grow, helping with homework if needed, and making sure they get the best care! :) I have experience taking care of children from the ages 5+.

Care Member says "Odalis is amazing always in time so kind hearted and flexible in adjusting her schedule to whatever I might need for that week "

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Alynna V.

Fun Sitter Willing To Help In Any Department Of Your Home Needs.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alynna and I am 22 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, School Pickups, Homework, and any other homely needs. I also have healthcare experience and currently have my CNA license and CPR certification working my way through nursing school. I look forward to working with any families who are in...

Care Member says "Alynna was great with my son and he loved having her around. He’s active and she kept him entertained all the way until bedtime which was also a breeze...

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Jona B.

Sunnyvale, CA

4.9(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Jona, I am a mother of three children, 24-year-old girl, 22 and 14-year-old boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and teens. I can provide exceptional service and make sure your little one can get all the attention, keeping them safe, nourished and well...

Elena M. says "Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he...

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Carolyn H.

Individualized Part-Time Tutoring

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Following 17 years at IBM, I enjoyed 15 years of tutoring my two children from learning to read through Advanced Placement high school classes. They often brought their classmates home so that I could also help them understand material. I tutored a neighbor's grammar school children 3/days per week for a year until their grades...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years. Carolyn is versatile,...

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Gari C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 9.

Alexandra G. says "Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she...

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Hui Z.

Chinese Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I m really very interested your job. I was born in China. I got BS degree in Xi an Jiao Tong University. I am proficient in both Chinese Phonetic System (Pinyin) and Chinese characters; and I speak with good standard pronunciation with no accent. I work as a Chinese teacher for 7 years. My student age is from 3-12 years old. I...
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Kelsey S.

Part Time Care Taker

Mountain View, CA

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I am currently a teacher looking for part time work after 4 p.m. on weekdays and with flexibility on Saturdays and Sundays. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and am most experienced with ages 10 months to 12 years of age. Along with teaching for 5 years and 10+ years of babysitting, I have experience in working at...

Vanessa S. says "I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that...

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Jennie P.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 25-year-old full-time worker and am looking for occasional or weekend work. I am have had a lot of experience caring for children and for pets. I graduated with a psychology and Spanish degree from Long Beach State with an emphasis in child/developmental psychology so working with children is a passion of mine! I...

Care Member says "Hired Jeannie to care for 2 dogs, one elderly with arthritis and blind, for several hours and she was great with them. Arrived on time, courteous,...

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Michelle G.

Looking For Wonderful Families To Help Out

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
My experience with caring for children ranges from date night babysitting, to long-term biweekly nanny care, as well as tutoring. I have three years of experience with child care, and one year and a half tutoring. I can provide references if needed.
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Hui Z.

Mandarin Teacher Or Tutor/Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Adithya S.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, my name is Adithya and I am currently a Purdue University Graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science and Economics. I can teach most subjects, but I specialize in STEM related topics.

Sreevani S. says "Aditya helped us for summer tutoring and he connected very well to my 13 year old son. He made lesson plan friendly and interesting. My son misses him...

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Amelea C.

Nature Nanny

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I love to work with children young and old! I hold space for moments that harbor healthy development through PLAY, EXPLORATION, spending time OUTDOORS and incorporating enriching HANDS-ON PROJECTS, activities. I am very down to earth, fun-loving and enjoy caring for, bonding and making meaningful connections with children of all...

Karin M. says "Amelea is in a class of her own. She babysat my 4-year-old for five days in a row while I attended a conference in San Jose. He had a fantastic time with...

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Veronica R.

Part-time Fun And Loving Babysitter!

Sunnyvale, CA

3.4(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there :) My name is Veronica but you can call me Vee! I've worked with young children for the majority of my career as a babysitter/nanny which has been full/part time, occasional babysitting and one time jobs! My 8+ years of experience looks something like this; I worked with a family of triplets for almost 5 years,...

Ruth C. says "Veronica is excellent! She is dependable and reliable. She arrived early for the job I had hired her. While here she kept the children engaged and happily...

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Jane B.

Nanny/Family Assistant

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, thanks for reviewing my ad. I have been taking care of children responsibly for over 15 years. I also successfully raised my own children that are now self sufficient productive adults of society. My schedule has recently opened up which will allow me to assist your family with your childcare and or nanny needs. I have a...

Libby S. says "Jane has been working for my elderly parents, and has been doing a wonderful job!"

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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.21/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 6 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Amy A.

I interviewed Amy over the phone and will meet her next week. She really stood out among the 30+ candidates who interviewed for the...

- Rebecca G.

Jennifer L.

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...

- Care member

Yinghong Z.

Yinghong was amazing! She was really great with both of our young children, playing games, reading, and spending time together. The kids...

- Care member

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 $32.21 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 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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