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Find English tutors in Palo Alto, CA that you’ll love
60 English tutors are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $29/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby English tutors is 4 years
English tutors in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Sonia I am a pre-school teacher and nanny. I am looking for a full time position with hours varying between 40 to 45 hours a week. I have been working in this field for more than 30 years. I have experience working with new borns up to 11 years old's. I have an Associate's Degree in child development and have...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sonia has been a blessing for our family. She has been so much more than just a nanny to us; she's become a family friend.
She joined us when our son was 6 months old and has been with us for more than 1.5 years. She's educated, experienced, patient and very...
Kruti S.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired school principal (for 30 years), and I loved my job. I have two beautiful children and 4 even more beautiful grandchildren, with whom I love to spend time.
My passion is working with children (as you can tell from my 30 years of experience working at schools), and I adore playing with them and being part of their...
Nasrin can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Nasrin is absolutely wonderful. She looked after my 3-month-old for an afternoon and was fantastic. She’s very friendly, punctual, and an absolute expert at soothing babies (my little guy has had tummy troubles and she had some great ways to calm him). Nasrin was...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I was a daycare teacher, working with ages 3 months to 12 years. I have experience watching large groups, from 5 boys (2 y/o - 8 y/o) to a group of 8 children for a bible study (1 y/o to 12 y/o). I am a beginner in Russian language but fluent in...
Sequoia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sequoia was a great help with our 3 year old daughter. She played with her and kept her engaged. We were able to go on date night and enjoy ourselves knowing our kids were taken care of. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...
5.0
"Rahsaan has definitely helped our 4th grader with improving her math skills. She went from not passing to now earning a B. He has been such an asset and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, smart and reliable tutor."
Mary P.
5.0
(1)
Hello there: my name is Olga . Native country of Guatemala I obtained a preschool teacher degree and worked in the field for 3 years in my country. I came to the Bay area 20 years ago and I've been working as a nanny since then. Currently, I've been working for the family for the last 15 years they have 2 daughters (13 and 9...
Olga can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Olga has been a Nanny for our family on and off for many years. Our children absolutely love her! She had helped our kids be bilingual in Spanish. Her duties have been to take the kids to school, play dates, prepare snacks for the kids, walks. If you have any...
Ingrid S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Christina and I have been a part-time tutor for 4+ years now teaching basic math, algebra 1/2, and geometry. I've worked many jobs in the past such as a swim coach, nanny, band instructor, engineer so I bring a lot of experience from many different fields of work! Currently, I work as a product designer for a...
5.0
"Christina goes above and beyond what most tutors offer. She didn't just help my son with assignments, she really assessed what skills he would need to complete the whole semester and made a plan to help him master those skills. She also stayed in close touch with...
Faye M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jocelyn. I have experience caring for children from 2 months old to 13 years old, both in homes and classroom settings. I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring your child's safety at all times. I have worked with kids from many different backgrounds and am open to any guidance or support from parents. I...
Jocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's a great babysitter who always pays attention to the kids. She keeps them entertained with fun activities that help them learn and stay active"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been tutoring since high school, and now have a degree in elementary education. I majored in mathematics.
5.0
"Kito met a bunch of times with my 9 year old son to play Minecraft, and we highly recommend him! He has a great rapport with children. Kito is calm, friendly and actively engaging throughout and he is thoughtful about finding activities that work well for my son....
Sharon M.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Emily.
I am a full time college student who has been working with kids since I was 13. As the years have passed, I've worked and volunteered with kids in diverse backgrounds.
Teaching and volunteering have been what has given me the experience that I have with kids and is often what I do when I have the...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Emily is great with kids! She is very loving and truly cares for the person. She takes care of my daughter and when the time comes she cooks and cleans. She has been of extreme help for my daughter and I, and I will forever be grateful for all her help."
Gladys C.
Joanna C.
Mountain View, CA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Joanna and I have taken Child Development Courses at Foothill College. I have worked with children ages Newborn to 10-year-old. I have also worked at a preschool as a Head Teacher for Children ages 18 months to 5-year-old 's and I have also been a Nanny. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine.
A...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Joanna was absolutely amazing with our 3 year old son! She was hard working, kind, and all around awesome! We would absolutely work with her again if we ever move back to CA. If you get a chance to work with her, I'm certain you will be as happy as we were!"
Blake C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello dear Fam! I'm fluent in both Spanish and English. I have a degree in Early Early Childhood Education, Psychology and Social and Behavioral Science majors. I'm also CPR, First Aid, Trustline, PASS, and California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter certified. I have vast experience, knowledge, techniques, passion and education...
Desiree can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Desiree while we were waiting for our nanny share to start (we had already secured our nanny share before starting with her). We had her while my daughter was only 4-5 months old. She was always punctual and focused on supporting the entire...
Sidra L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, hope you are doing well.
My name is LiShuang. I'm from China. I've been babysitter around 4 years, very experienced. I love kids. I'm patient and caring, always can make connection with kids quickly.
I got my bachelor degree in China. Currently a Montessori Teacher Education student. Bilingual speaker: Chinese & English....
Lishuang can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lishuang is very nice and sincere! She helped to babysit my 2 year old daughter and is able to warm up with her quickly. When she took my daughter to the park, she has been very cautious with her safety. My daughter likes her and get along well with her. "
Dingding Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I feel that I would be a great choice for your family. I'm a pet lover, and used to being around dogs and cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, and other animals. I used to raise small rodents for sale, and I have kept reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish, as well. I'm an avid non-smoker, science-music-arts person, and very...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine is excellent. A skilled educator and VERY reliable, very dedicated Jill-of-all-trades. She has worked with our family for 3+ years in a variety of capacities - primarily tutor and housekeeper - and we have come to depend on her enormously.
She is...
Brian B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have played the trumpet for 9 years, and have proficiency in each of the brass instruments. I have performed in symphonic bands, marching bands, orchestras, and chamber groups, as well as solo for several gigs throughout the year. I went to the Hartt Music Conservatory and majored in music education and trumpet performance,...
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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.
5.0
"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 made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy we hired Gari.
Dan"
Alexandra G.
5.0
(4)
I have been a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work: Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Program, Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, Step-Up-To-Writing, Barton Reading and Spelling Program, and Wilson Reading Program. (In addition, I've taught Kindergarten...
5.0
"Our son has some challenges and has struggled with reading. At one point a teacher told us he would not learn. A friend told us about Ms. K. After assessing what he knew, she began patiently teaching him. She tells him she understands his struggles and she will not...
Ja C.
5.0
(1)
With 10 years teaching classes related to reading and writing at an after-school and 13 years of private English tutoring, I have extensive knowledge of how to help students achieve their potential.
A few years ago, my C. E. L. T. A. teaching certificate (The University of Cambridge) provided the hands on experience I needed,...
5.0
"Sabrina helped my son with his writing skills in preparation for ISEE. She also reviewed the materials for the verbal reasoning and reading comprehension sections. She is professional and reliable and we were happy with her. My son says she is laid-back and that he...
Ellen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- 8+ years of tutoring experience
- scored in the 99th percentile on PSAT and ACT, 4. 14 GPA
- main subjects of expertise: algebra, geometry, pre calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, reading and writing skills from elementary school to college level, standardized test prep, college admission process + essay writing
- college...
5.0
"Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable in a variety of subject matters. Would highly recommend for future positions."
Susan H.
Jinghong X.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am an trust-worthy, responsible, experienced tutor and nanny candidate. I was a teacher for three years. I taught math and English. I was an au pair for one year. As an au pair I pick up and dropped off kids all kinds of activities, taught them mandarin. I have a certificate in first aids training and CPR. I am health.
Jinghong can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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Recent English tutor reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Sonia S.
5.0
Sonia has been a blessing for our family. She has been so much more than just a nanny to us; she's become a family friend.
She joined us when our son was 6 months old and has been with us for more than 1.5 years. She's educated, experienced, patient and very loving. Our son and we are so fond of...
- Kruti S.
Nasrin S.
4.0
she helped a lot during our toddlers' birthday party. when boys were taking naps, she helped clean dishes, setup decorations, etc. And she is able to take care of both boys while we are busy with other party guests.
- Qi L.
Sequoia G.
5.0
Sequoia was amazing with our 20 month old. She showed up early, asked all the right questions about our daughters daily schedule, and was so friendly and interactive with her throughout the day! Highly recommend her!
- Angela Y.
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.
Olga M.
5.0
Olga has been a Nanny for our family on and off for many years. Our children absolutely love her! She had helped our kids be bilingual in Spanish. Her duties have been to take the kids to school, play dates, prepare snacks for the kids, walks. If you have any questions please forward your...
- Ingrid S.
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FAQs for finding English tutors in Palo Alto
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire an English tutor in Palo Alto, CA?
Hiring an English tutor in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $29.06 per hour as of December 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.
How can I find an English tutor near me in Palo Alto?
Care.com currently has 33 English tutors in Palo Alto, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palo Alto or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Palo Alto that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential English tutor in Palo Alto?
The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Palo Alto have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA English tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
English Tutors in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed English tutors.