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Carlla S.


San Carlos, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hello families, my name is Carlla. I'm from Brazil and I've been living in the united states for 3 years. I came as an au pair and have worked with children ranging from 3 months to 10 years old. My responsibilities transporting the kids to and from school, activities and playdates, changing diapers, preparing meals, doing arts...
5.0
"Carlla is a natural with kids and an instant hit with our 3 and 5 year old. She’s got a calm demeanor but also encourages fun and play. We’re already looking forward to having her back!♥️"

Reviewed by Care member

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Giuditta B.


Mountain View, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny

5.0

(1)

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I've been working with families in the Bay Area for several years. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I also took care for children with food allergies. I love spending time with children and I feel that I am very good at it. I am patient and caring I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative world of the...
5.0
"Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of...

Reviewed by Joanna S.

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Elizabeth B.


Redwood City, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Smart, Caring, And Very Responsible

5.0

(1)

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I'm Elizabeth a experienced and dedicated nanny with nine years of expertise in providing exceptional care and guidance to children of all ages. As a nurturing and compassionate individual, I have had the privilege of working with numerous families and watching their children grow and flourish under my care. I have honed my...
5.0
"Elizabeth is a very lovable and sweet person. She is punctual and very responsible! I loved having her as my babysitter, but she needs more hours and unfortunately I can't give her that! "

Reviewed by Daena M.

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Rahsaan M.


Stanford, CA

$70-80/hr4 yrs exp

Accomplished Math & Science Tutor

5.0

(3)

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Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. As a developing Engineer, I leverage my tutoring aptitudes to increase students Math & Science grades by an average of 25 percent. With four years of paid tutoring experience, I provide students with structured and...
5.0
"Rahsaan has really connected with our student! Our student was struggling in chemistry and geometry and knew nothing! Rahsaan has really helped build a foundation in those subjects to help my student succeed....

Reviewed by Nichole B.

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Linda R.


San Carlos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

5.0

(2)

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I love doing arts and crafts and projects with kids and was an art-in-action docent at my kids' school. I once ran a Lego camp out of my house, where I taught the kids how to come up with a plot and story line for a stop-motion movie, take the still photos, edit them on the computer and make voice-overs. I have a love of reading...
5.0
"Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos."

Reviewed by Ori W.

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Nina H.


Palo Alto, CA

$70-85/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor

5.0

(1)

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I am a learning specialist with extensive experience in education. I focus on proving academic support by using a variety of research-based learning strategies, as well as an innovative approach to help students learn the material. I am a credentialed middle school teacher and hold an M. S in Special Education.
5.0
"Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem."

Reviewed by Susan H.

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Kelsey S.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Taker

4.5

(3)

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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 4 years and 10+ years of babysitting, I have experience in working at...
5.0
"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 they love to do. I felt perfectly fine being away and they...

Reviewed by Vanessa S.

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Sierra A.


Redwood City, CA

$33/hr4 yrs exp

College Student, Summer Nanny Only

5.0

(3)

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I have background with ECE classes from Canada College. I love Kids and help them with their development. On the weekends I babysit my nieces and nephews. I've been babysitting for almost 8 years. I have my CPR certificate. I help with homework and some duties around the house.
5.0
"Sierra is an amazing person, so caring, loving and has a great personality! She is great with kids and gives them all her attention! My daughters love her !!! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle G.


Redwood City, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

5.0

(1)

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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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Christine L.


Palo Alto, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter In Sunnyvale

4.0

(1)

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My name is Christine, and I am a Preschool Teacher who works for a high-quality childcare center in Los Altos. I have a BA in Child Development from SJSU, and am First-Aid and CPR certified. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have 15+ years of experience working in the childcare field as an infant/toddler teacher, preschool...
4.0
"Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which takes some skill. My daughter never complained or looked...

Reviewed by Heather D.

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Gabriele M.


Los Altos, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny

5.0

(4)

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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,...
5.0
"Gabriele worked with me for half a year when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 2 months old. She helped me with the kids at home, running errands, going to the park, and going swimming. Since I was...

Reviewed by Kristin A.

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Angela M.


Cupertino, CA

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Child Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I was a sitter and a nanny while finishing college and fell in love with it. One position in Oklahoma, my home state, it was for a family with 3 children and I did everything from driving to and from school, activities, meal prep, homework help, and all the daily consistencies. I was with them for 3 years. I now live in San Jose...
5.0
"Always reliable and is willing to go the extra mile. She comes up with some of the most creative and fun ideas that are age appropriate for my son. She's my go to person anytime I need someone to watch him....

Reviewed by Alexandra C.

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Gari C.


Menlo Park, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(8)

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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, playing sports with them, driving to school and activities,...
5.0
"Gari and my son are good friends. She is a very nice person. My son enjoys learning from her. With her help, my son's English improved tremendously. We appreciate her help and support."

Reviewed by Susan Z.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$65-70/hr6 yrs exp

English

5.0

(7)

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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,...
5.0
"She is very enthusiastic, easy going, dedicated teacher. She helped the student to greatly improve the reading, writing and spoken English."

Reviewed by Care member

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Margaret P.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-52/hr7 yrs exp

Young Energetic Career Nanny Looking For Full-time Childcare Position Near Sunnyvale, CA

5.0

(1)

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Hi, i'm Rosie! I graduated from UNC Wilmington with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Studio Art. I have 7+ years of private childcare experience with children age 4mo-12yrs. I am looking to find a long term, full-time nanny position in the Bay area with a kind family in need of a loving nanny to join the...
5.0
"We loved her and so did our daughter. 10/10 would hire again."

Reviewed by Benjamin J.

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Alynna V.


Menlo Park, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

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

5.0

(5)

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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...
5.0
"Alynna was prompt, on time, responsible and did a great job taking care of our son. We can’t recommend her enough. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Amelea C.


Cupertino, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nature Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 her. She came with many ideas for great outings. She...

Reviewed by Karin M.

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Yu C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

Mandarin Sitter And Tutor

5.0

(1)

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I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher. I have language teaching degree from Harbin Normal University and have completed 52 units of college level Child Development and Liberal Arts classes in the US. I completed AP Chinese teacher's training through college board in 2014. Most of my students are from non-Chinese speaking...
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Chandani T.


Mountain View, CA

$35-47/hr7 yrs exp

3.0

(5)

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Part-time Nepali nanny/tutor with 7+ experiences in baby-sitting, interested in taking care of kids of all range(newborns and up). My experiences include working in daycare, and school. I love to encourage kids in reading and writing math and science, as well as dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.
5.0
"Chandani helped us with our 8 month old. She was very energetic and efficient and proved to be a lot of help to us. Unfortunately, we had to let her go because we need a full time nanny for longer hours."

Reviewed by Ankita S.

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Maribel F.


Redwood City, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Child Care Provider

5.0

(7)

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Child Care Provider, Spanish tutor, & Mommy's Helper. I have a Degree in Education and Early Child Education's Credits. CPR/First Aid Training. Trust line certified and More than 20 years working with children. I am really passionate about teaching & learning activities. I work closely with parents and I specialize in...
5.0
"Great person with so much positive energy "

Reviewed by Farzaneh H.

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Recent tutor reviews in Portola Valley, CA

Carlla S.

5.0

Carlla is a natural with kids and an instant hit with our 3 and 5 year old. She’s got a calm demeanor but also encourages fun and play. We’re already looking forward to having her back!♥️

- Care member

Giuditta B.

5.0

Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire Giuditta again!

- Joanna S.

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Elizabeth is a very lovable and sweet person. She is punctual and very responsible! I loved having her as my babysitter, but she needs more hours and unfortunately I can't give her that!

- Daena M.

Rahsaan M.

5.0

Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session to cover relevant word problems with my son. They met weekly. His patience, calm demeanor, and approach were great. I highly recommend him.

- Andrea M.

Linda R.

5.0

Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos.

- Ori W.

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