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60 reading tutors are listed in Castro Valley, CA
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Castro Valley, CA
I worked as a both a middle school Resource Specialist and middle school mild/moderate SDC (Special Day Class) teacher in the Castro Valley Unified School District for the last seven school years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Liberal & Civic Studies, a Mild/ Moderate Education Specialist Credential, and a Master of Arts in...
Deborah D.
Castro Valley, CA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love working with children! Besides being a mom of three grown children (years of tutoring here). I have a BA in Developmental Psychology and finishing a teaching credential program. I so enjoy that moment when you can see it in the child's eyes that they "get it". It's the most rewarding experience ever! In my day care, I...
Michelle R.
Castro Valley, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey there! I've been teaching English in the Bay Area for 10 years, but I have been tutoring since I was a teenager myself. I've always loved education and have a great way of bringing out the best in students. I am especially talented with online tutoring. Although English is my specialty I can help out with other homework and...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read through my profile. I am excited by the prospect of being able to work with you and your family.
I have always had an interest in childcare. I see each child for the wonderful person that they are. I believe that children have more to teach us than we have to teach them. Through...
Celeste can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Celeste worked in our home for 3 months full time and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Aside from her professionalism and dependability, it was very obvious how genuinely she enjoys children and babies. She's a natural if I've ever seen one, and I was very...
Crystal D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Several years ago, I got a chance to work as a volunteer teacher in a remote mountain area in China. The great experience I had there made me realize working with children is so meaningful and interesting. All the education books I read opened a bright new door for me.
I worked at a Waldorf kindergarten with 3 to 6 years old...
5.0
"Sha is great with our kids! They love it when she's babysitting them."
Isaac S.
I have been a middle school special education teacher in the Castro Valley School District for the past 7 years. I have a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and teaching credential all from Saint Mary's College of California. I am especially strong in my strategies in working with students on the Autism Spectrum as well as...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi, my name is Marcela!
I am a parent myself, with two sons and a dog, and I understand the importance of finding a reliable and caring individual to look after children. I bring a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in insurance for several years. Currently, I am employed as a paraprofessional in a resource...
Marcela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola! I'm a Spanish tutor with more than 15 years of experience offering private Spanish lessons to children of ages 3-8 years old. In addition, I've also worked as a nanny for many wonderful families around the Bay Area.
I'm creative, self motivated, reliable and organized. Whether I'm working as a tutor or helping a family as...
Reina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Reina worked with our family for two years. She took care of our son from when he was eight months old to 2.5 years.
Reina was more than a nanny to us - she was, and still is, part of our family. Reina went above and beyond to be attentive to our son's needs,...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a babysitter for over 20 years, and have been a nanny and tutor/study buddy ever since college.
When on the job, I love to incorporate immersive and educational activities, can help with driving, cook healthy and nutritious snacks/meals, organize, communicate with a sense of authority all while creating a friendly...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Alison to other parents looking to enjoy some time away. We have 9 year old twins and they both adore her! She communicates quickly and has been there for us in a jam. We will definitely be using her regularly for our date night needs. "
Care member
Dricksa M.
Dublin, CA
$40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Dricksa, 29 years of age. Devoted and Reliable Nanny for 3 years. I am a nursing student and have a hospitality degree. I like to being surrounded with people especially with kids. Engaging children with games, puzzles, dancing/singing and arts are what interests me the most. I love teaching, reading stories for kids. I...
Dricksa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dricksa is amazing! She really takes care of my kid and is very patient and loving! I couldn’t recommend her more! Not only that, she loves reading my kid bedtime stories and gives him a bath after playtime :)"
Care member
4.3
(3)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and understanding
I like working with kids because I really enjoy providing the kids with a safe environment where they can be themselves and enjoy their time. I love teachings kids new things!
I'm looking for a job that is understanding and pays by the hour.
I started working...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Destiny confirmed our booking, but didn't show up and didn't message us to let us know. Unfortunately, the care.com website seemed to be broken in regards to messaging, so we don't know if that was why she didn't message us, but this was still a no show."
Janine C.
Marcia S.
Hayward, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marcia! I'm a 54 years -old Brazilian woman!
I'm a nanny with more than 20 years experience with kids of all ages!
I'm CPR and First Aid certified with clean driver's license record
I am full Covid vaccinated, ( 4 doses)
I'm an American citizen!
I have two kids of my own, all grownup.
I was a teacher in Brazil...
Marcia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dear Parent, Marcia, was our nanny for 6 years. Marcia has been a true co-parent to our kids. She joined our family after 3 years with her previous family and before that was a preschool teacher in Brazil. She has 2 grown (post-college) kids of her own. As...
Sima S.
Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$15-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karessa is warm, thoughtful, enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable, insightful and experienced. She is easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi families,
Hi, my name is Alicia. I am offering tutoring services in math, English & Spanish, grade 1-8. I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and currently working as a safety specialist in a manufacturing company. I have a daughter whom I taught to read and write in English & Spanish before she started...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Youth Worker and Child Care Provider. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
5.0
"We hired Rose as a temporary aide for my wife, who needs help with daily exercises and activities of daily living as a wheelchair user with MS. We understand Rose is usually a childcare provider, and that's very evident. She's very kind, patient, and adaptable. My...
Adam D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I hold a degree in Midwifery and have delivered dozens of babies over a 3 year period. I worked in a Hospital in the Pediatric department for 1 year. I have a total of 12 years of experience in taking care of children including raising 2 sons and recently work as a nanny, taking care of an 18-month-old autistic child in Saudi...
Analiza can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Analiza took care of our 11 months old baby for one month full time. She was wonderful and the baby loved her! She is punctual and, in the morning, inquires about the baby's night and awake time. She made sure the baby ate nutritious meals and prepared them for...
Marine T.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Renee. I found myself becoming unfulfilled in the corporate world which gave me cause to do some soul searching for a career that I truly love, that is why I chose child care. I know how hard it is for working parents and I love helping others, especially supporting families. I am an experienced nanny caring for...
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Renee has been our Nanny for over 2 years, watching two kids; now 9 & 11. She is dependable and flexible. Her primary responsibilities included picking up kids from school, shuttling them to and from sports, and preparing simple meals for the kids. As our kids are...
George N.
Monicalaire P.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.4
(26)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care.
Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula.
Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated.
Cosmetologist, cook,...
Monicalaire can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am glad I got a degree in Education and appreciate every subject part of the curriculum. I love knowledge and finding ways to use everything I learned in school as a tool to help others. Pursuing higher education made me further acknowledge why learning is important. Whenever I had time off from college, I made the choice to...
5.0
"Wensea has been wonderful with our son, who is 10 years old and very high energy, including helping him with his special education distance learning."
Sasha Chelsea M.
Melanie W.
Union City, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids for 15 years. I first started babysitting when I was a teen and working in my Church daycare on Sundays. Professionally, I have been a swim instructor (ages 2-12), I have been a nanny for various families. I was the program manager for a middle school afterschool program, I have worked with children...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie is a great babysitter. She's always been great with my 6 year old and now with my 6 month old daughter. I feel very comfortable leaving my kids with Melanie because my son loves her and she has a great attitude. I will definitely continue to hire her in the...
Gladys M.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Castro Valley, CA
Celeste G.
5.0
Celeste worked in our home for 3 months full time and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Aside from her professionalism and dependability, it was very obvious how genuinely she enjoys children and babies. She's a natural if I've ever seen one, and I was very lucky to find her and sad when we had...
- Crystal D.
Sha W.
5.0
Sha was punctual. My son took to her very quickly. She was very kind and patient with him. He felt very comfortable with her and they immediately started playing as soon as she got there. We would hire her again any time. Thank you, Sha!
- Krystel A.
Reina R.
5.0
Reina worked with our family for two years. She took care of our son from when he was eight months old to 2.5 years.
Reina was more than a nanny to us - she was, and still is, part of our family. Reina went above and beyond to be attentive to our son's needs, physical, emotional and developmental....
- Care member
Alison M.
5.0
Alison is super responsive and follows up to confirm details and availability, she is really flexible which I appreciated with my changing schedule, and most of all she was great with my kids. They came up with a boat game that my kids still ask if she can come over to play, and she was proactive in...
- Amanda C.
Dricksa M.
5.0
Dricksa is amazing! She really takes care of my kid and is very patient and loving! I couldn’t recommend her more! Not only that, she loves reading my kid bedtime stories and gives him a bath after playtime :)
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Castro Valley, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Castro Valley, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Castro Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Castro Valley, CA?
Care.com currently has 7 reading tutors in Castro Valley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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.
Ratings for Castro Valley, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Castro Valley, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.