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60 reading tutors are listed in Downey, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Downey, CA
Hi, my name is Maria. I am 20 years old, and I am currently attending the University of California, Davis while majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Early Childhood Education. I have tutoring experience for children in elementary school to middle school as I was a teacher's assistant while attending high school for my old...
Homework/Tutor help: In-Home, City Library, and/or ONLINE. One-on-one problem solving, comprehensive skills in which the student teaches as a learning experience using open ended questions, depth conversation, and learning approaches that will assist your child to succeed in the subject areas of English, Speech and Language,...
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 16 years. I love interacting with children. I have fun and I am not afraid to act silly with them. My specialty is reading. I really get into character. I am bilingual. I cook and clean and give nap times song. I can also help out with some homework, play, exercise, any activities at the parents...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is great! She’s been caring for my baby from 18 months - 2.5 years. He adores her! She gives him so much attention and plays with him so well! "
Care member
Maria P.
Downey, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi future family!
I'm a kind and honest person so enjoy being a babysitter, I understand the challenges that come from work with kids but I have the patience and love to do a great job, I am very grateful for the opportunity that brings to be around kids, I will be able to help them in our time together, teaching Spanish and...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watches our 1.5 year old toddler and she is such a wonderful presence in our home! She is thoughtful, tidy and incredibly warm and loving. Our son adores her. She always arrives on time, is happy to help around the house, and is patient with our toddler’s big...
Brittany L.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents, my name is Sabrina. I've always had a passion for working with children. I started babysitting at 18 years old, so that's over 10+ years now, was a nanny for 2 years, and an assistant teacher at a daycare. I now work at a non profit organization for children. I believe we really shape children's lives, so I would...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very polite and the greatest with kids! My kids always ask for "Ms.Sabrina" she is truly the best baby sitter! She is so sweet and loving! I always recommend her to my friends when they're in need of a great sitter and they adore her as well. She's #1 on my...
Amber M.
Isabella R.
Downey, CA
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been a health care provider for special needs children for 2 years while also working at an after school program for TK-4th grade students. In the after school program I was in charge of tutoring, was a girl scout club leader, and a dance coach.
One thing you should know about me is I am a registered nurse. I enjoy...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Tamera C, I'm 20 years old, and I've been a babysitter for over five years. I specialize in caring for children ages 1 to 7 and have experience supporting kids through key developmental stages. Families describe me as patient, calm, and dependable. I also consider myself creative and love trying new, engaging...
Tamera can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hayley A.
Downey, CA
$20-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
I would love to work with children to get to experience a lifetime with them and to teach them on reading and writing My experience I have is 4 years What sets me apart is being with family I really enjoy being with them I would cherish that a lot
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am a current college student. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care and household services.
I love being a baby sitter and have been caring for children of all ages since I was about 14. My responsibilities have included drop offs/pick ups from school, crafts, daily chores and tutoring....
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Joan W.
Long Beach, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a recently retired elementary school teacher. I taught school for 37 years and enjoyed every moment of working with children. I also raised my daughter, who is 24 years old now, as a single parent, and those were wonderful years.
Joan can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Joan is kind, honest, dependable. I can speak to her loyalty as a friend of 64 years. She's devoted to children as her over 3 decades teaching young children would indicate. In addition, Joan has a vivacious personality and would be a delight for any children -...
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a responsible, friendly, and dependable babysitter with a strong passion for working with kids of all ages. As a senior working toward my bachelor's degree, I've honed my time-management and multitasking skills, making me well-equipped to handle a variety of situations. Being a college athlete, I'm energetic, disciplined,...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Knows what she's doing and has her own technique on caring my daughter"
Joseph S.
4.7
(16)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Quinshauna. I have been caring for children every since 2011. After high school, I went right into working in Early Childhood Education, where I assisted with the supervision of children, ages 2-5. I served them meals and snacks and also taught basic math and reading lessons. I was on the job for about three...
Quinshauna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Queen is amazing! Very professional, timely, friendly, and a great communicator. We are happy to have found her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Andrea but most kids call me AJ! Some information about myself; I have over 8 years of experience with child care, ranging from infants, toddlers, and teens. I graduated with a bachelors in criminology and criminal justice and a minor in child development. Very engaging with kids especially reading to...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Andrea was great with our kids and the chaos of our household. She did a great job making sure she was clear on our rules and adhering to them. Giving me constant updates throughout the day.
Will definitely hire Andrea again!"
Nicole L.
Aaqila M.
Long Beach, CA
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience looking after a range of age groups from 0-11 years of age.
Most recently, I spent weekday mornings/afternoons caring for an infant from 3 to 10months old. I put him down for naps, feed and change him, read, play and take him for walks. I also encourage development of hand-eye coordination,...
Aaqila can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aaquila was amazing to have with my two small children. She was reliable punctual, playful and overall made the experience great.
We moved out fo the area or else we would have loved to have her continue to care for our children"
Lindsay R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'v worked with infants, preschool, and school age children. I was a daycare teacher for 10 years and love doing my job working with children. I started working wuth preschoolers since high school. I have 4 in experience with preschool age. I have 5 years in experience working wirh infants/ toddlers. I love working with all...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Monica is a wonderful caregiver! She regularly babysat for our little one when our daughter was around 1 year old. Monica is very positive, sweet, and kind. Our daughter always loved her visits, and we were grateful for her care!"
Erin And John P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10 + years of experience taking care of kids of all ages . Babysitting was one of my firsts jobs , I love caring for kids I do it all cook clean play read teach and dance .
Most importantly I'd care for your babies the way I've cared for my own .
Jazminn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jazminn did a great job for us, we will hire her again soon!"
Katie K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents, Guardians, Families!
Thank you for taking the time to click on my profile. I'm 25 years old with over 5 years of professional childcare experience. I attained my BA in Sociology from UCLA (2022). While studying in Los Angeles, I worked for a company called Families First whose focus was to provide ABA Therapy to...
Keylen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keylen was very patient and kind with my kids. If we still lived close to each other I'd continue to use her for date nights."
Noelle D.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rosalba and I would love to provide my services to you and your family. I am patient, loving, compassionate, reliable and enrich with experience in working with children and families for 10+. I have worked with various school districts and preschools for the cities of Santa fe Springs, Pico Rivera, Whittier and...
5.0
"Rosie is a great tutor ! Patient and thorough. She always finds a way to make it fun so that my daughter looks forward to her lessons with her . Thank You Rosie"
Harvy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 8 years of experience in the educational field and recently graduated with my master's degree in mass communication. I specialize in working with kids, teens, college, and adult students with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, and developmental disabilities. I have classroom teaching experience and tutoring...
5.0
"Stephanie has made a huge difference with my now 16 year old who is in 10th grade. She is great with helping her plan out strategies for homework and finals in addition to helping her with various subjects.
She is very kind and her easygoing personality meshed...
Connie K.
5.0
(1)
I have been an instructional aide for many years, and am a substitute teacher. I have spent a great deal of time working and teaching students.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Downey, CA
Michelle G.
5.0
Michelle is wonderful with kids, attentive, loving and playful. she always stayed updated with our kids age/milestones and spoke Spanish to him so he could learn. She goes above and beyond to make our kids feel cared for and to have fun!
- Care member
Maria P.
5.0
Maria watches our 1.5 year old toddler and she is such a wonderful presence in our home! She is thoughtful, tidy and incredibly warm and loving. Our son adores her. She always arrives on time, is happy to help around the house, and is patient with our toddler’s big emotions. She is a wonderful cook...
- Brittany L.
Sabrina R.
5.0
She's nice, and always on time! I hired Sabrina as a date night sitter for my 4 month old, he's now 6 months, and she's watched him about 5 times now. She's really good at putting my son to sleep!
- Jamie S.
Joan W.
5.0
Joan is kind, honest, dependable. I can speak to her loyalty as a friend of 64 years. She's devoted to children as her over 3 decades teaching young children would indicate. In addition, Joan has a vivacious personality and would be a delight for any children - they will love her! You cannot do...
- Susan S.
Isabella C.
5.0
Knows what she's doing and has her own technique on caring my daughter
- Joseph S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Downey, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Downey, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Downey, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.11 per hour as of April 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 Downey, CA?
Care.com currently has 9 reading tutors in Downey, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Downey 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 Downey that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Downey, 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 Downey 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 Downey, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Reading Tutors in Downey, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.