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I have15 years of education experience. My work with kids began as a babysitter when I was in high school. Since then, I have cared for and worked with kids as young as newborns to as old as 19.
In college I studied Education and Sociology. I worked as a tutor, classroom assistant, summer camp counselor, and babysitter. After...
My name is YaQing. I have 13+ years of experience in caring for children and hold a CPR and first-aid certificate. I speak Mandarin and can speak, write, and understand the basics of English. I read many books to the children in my care and take children to parks, libraries, and even museums. I can also teach children to speak...
Yaqing can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.5
(2)
I have about 10 years of experience working with children. My roles range from being a nanny (infant/toddler/child), tutor, after school mentor, student teacher, and substitute teacher. I enjoy reading stories, doing art, exploring nature, cooking, and giving homework support. Feel free to ask my any questions you may...
Jan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jan has provided child care for my two young children a couple times and I just want to share what a great job she does! Jan is easy going and competent. She played games with my children and provided crafts that were beyond my expectations. My children connected...
Adair P.
4.7
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "
Karen D.
Kaitlin D.
Martinez, CA
$60/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood
**Advertised rate reflects overnight newborn care**
Hi! I'm Kate, a certified elementary teacher & NCS. In 2018, I graduated with my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I continued my studies and completed my master's degree in childhood and adolescent literacy to become a reading specialist in 2020. I exited...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Kate for our first date night in a long time and everything went great! Our kids (7 and 3) reported they had a lot of fun. Will hopefully be working with her again soon."
Sherri And Mike M.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kalsang was great with our 1 year old daughter. She helped us for several full days while we were at work during a time our regular nanny was on vacation. She is intuitive with children and cares deeply about her work. Highly trustworthy and responsible."
Chad A.
Cory S.
Oakland, CA
$35-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I have 8+ years of experience working with children and teaching. I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, Ecology, Biology, and Environmental Science, but I also enjoy English/Literature and Math. I have a diverse educational background and would love to help your children succeed academically. During my final...
5.0
"Great teacher, gave my children confidence and motivation to writing on their own."
Nicole C.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children for 15 years. The last few years I've work primarily with infants and toddlers but I like to take care of kids of all ages. I'm a loving Woman who adores children. I have work with children from birth to 13 years old.
I truly enjoy working with children and watching them grow and discovering their...
Ana can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ana Maria took great care of our son when he was 12-18 months. She was very reliable and provided a loving environment for him. We always knew he was in great hands. "
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I know how hard it is to let someone else care for your little ones. For some children, the best place is a home-like environment. Well, you are in luck. I have a large amount of experience with children; I've been working as a nanny for many years and have experience with twins. My goal is to provide a safe, fun and nurturing...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is amazing with our infant! She has a very calm and soothing energy that our baby loves. She is so sweet, caring, and FUN! Courtney is also very knowledgeable when it comes to caring for children and as a first time mom, I've learned a great deal from her....
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is...
Amy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bianca and I am a recent nursing graduate from the University of San Francisco. I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. My passion for working with children began as an high school counselor and has fueled my desire to work with children in the medical...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"So far i am really happy that my kid likes her and I find Bianca attentive patient, sweet and cooperative. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...
Annaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Annaliese was incredible! My son immediately gravitated towards her. She is engaged, communicative and clearly very caring. Her vibrant personality is contagious. I would hire her over and over again."
Tatumn S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm a Fully vaccinated professional, experienced Sitter& Nanny-Educator. Available weekends between 8am-5 p.m. , 1-3 children(age depending), 6 months-12 yrs. I'm patient, nurturing, trustworthy & kind. I care for typical children& those with low to moderate disabilities. I am good at following your child's lead...
Latosha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Latosha is a fun and kind caregiver. She worked with our 5 yr old for a few days when we needed additional care. She jumped right into creative play and music with our son, along with coming up with different ways of engaging with him. She's thoughtful and...
Susan F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm a professional contract Nanny and have worked with families of many sizes and ages for over 15 years. So, I have seen and done it all!
What I do:
-Development milestones
-Early childhood education
-Speech and language development
-Potty training
-Sensory development
-Feeding transitions
-Repetitive scheduling...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is an absolutely amazing Caregiver. She is punctual, patient, and has a wealth of experience. My wife is disabled and we had 1/yo twin girls when we first hired Sarah. She has been with us for almost 3 years now, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any...
Chris P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a professional nanny for over 10 years now. I am a mom to three well-educated and successful adult children, and a former elementary school teacher (over 10yr, including time as a substitute teacher at Golestan preschool, Berkeley). My native language is Persian, and I read, write, and speak well in English. As a...
Marzieh can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marzieh has been with my family since my daughter (now 5yr) was 6m old, and has supported me and my husband as we expanded our family with a second child. She is a loving, loyal, experienced nanny and an all-round wonderful woman. I trust her implicitly with my...
Azra N.
5.0
(2)
I have experience tutoring elementary and middle school math, and all levels of writing. I have taught English to English Language Learners and can also help planning and writing college essays.
5.0
"Alissa is a wonderful caretaker! She is kind, compassionate and intelligent."
Isabel D.
5.0
(1)
Formerly employed as a multi-subject one-on-one middle and high school teacher. Prior to and since teaching, I've provided a great deal of study support and tutoring, elementary to high school level, as a nanny. I have more than 10 years experience working with children of all ages and abilities.
Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$35-48/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a full time nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and a preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and shares. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
Maddie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo,...
Lori A.
Hannah L.
San Francisco, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Passionate About Child Development And Creating Lifelong Memories With Children!
5.0
(1)
I'm Hannah and I recently graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a B. S in Child Development! I am continuing my education online in a few months to become a pediatric speech language pathologist. I have always had a passion for working with children and want to continue that passion for as long as I can. Some fun facts about me are...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is by far the BEST nanny I’ve ever had. I’ve been so lucky to have her these past 3 years. Hannah has become family to us and during our time with her she been the phenomenal with our two children. There are so many aspects I love about Hannah but I’ll name...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a full or part-time nanny for over 15 years! I am also a top of the line mother's helper. I am currently seeking a family to start now, I can be responsible for children's laundry, children's meals, bath time. Generally, I spend lots of time playing with the kids, reading, getting out to the park or...
Susana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"In the 1.5 years of working together, we have observed Susana excel in numerous areas including, but not limited to, the following:
1. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to her work. As we’re first-time parents, she provided suggestions on a range of...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Albany, CA
Jan G.
5.0
Jan has provided child care for my two young children a couple times and I just want to share what a great job she does! Jan is easy going and competent. She played games with my children and provided crafts that were beyond my expectations. My children connected with her instantly and she already...
- Adair P.
Rae C.
5.0
She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.
- Care member
Kaitlin D.
5.0
Kaitlin is amazing. She was profession, punctual, and great with our kids. She asked all the right questions, and followed our requests. And most importantly, our eldest asked for her the next day!
- Corey R.
Kalsang N.
5.0
Kalsang was great with our 1 year old daughter. She helped us for several full days while we were at work during a time our regular nanny was on vacation. She is intuitive with children and cares deeply about her work. Highly trustworthy and responsible.
- Chad A.
Cory S.
5.0
Great teacher, gave my children confidence and motivation to writing on their own.
- Nicole C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Albany, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Albany, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Albany, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $31.00 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Albany, CA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Albany, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Albany and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Albany that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Albany, CA?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. 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 reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Albany have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Albany, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Albany, CA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Albany, CA can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.