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60 reading tutors are listed in Downey, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 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...
I am a certificated teacher in the subject of English Language Arts. I also love to help students with learning other subjects such as math, social science, science, art, and business.
NO AVAILABILITY. SUMMER 2022 WAITLIST. Homework/Tutor help: In-Home, City Library, and/or ONLINE.
NOW 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...
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
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Sabrina to watch my girls ages 4 months & 4 years old. She showed up on time and handled the girls great. She had no issues with communicating & responding promptly while we were out on our date night. My 4 year old asked if Sabrina could "be her babysitter...
Inez C.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Magally A.
Downey, CA
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with children since 2016 in various aspects. I am also currently working at a high school with a focus in Community Organizing. I provide sociology-emotional support to students at the high school and assist in providing workshops to parents. I have 2 younger siblings that I helped care fore when my parents were at...
Magally can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Naam A.
Downey, CA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I am a proud mother of two wonderful children: 20 , and 15 years old. With over 20 years of experience as an English teacher in my home country, I have had the pleasure of my job.
Recently, I earned my certification in child development , and I worked at a kindergarten, where I applied my skills and experience in a new...
Naam can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a Special Education Teacher for Deaf/Hard of Hearing children. I've been around children all my life and started babysitting when I was about 13 years old. Before moving to California, I used to babysit for my cousins and for one family on a regular basis. The only reason for cutting back on babysitting was due to...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.7
(14)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Quinshauna was reliable, gentle and kind with both my children. I hired her during a trip to Las Vegas and she came to our hotel room twice. My 5 year old immediately took to Quinshauna's laid back, sweet nature and they started playing Princess dolls till story...
Dana D.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 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
"As a first-time mom, I was really skeptical about hiring someone to watch my newborn. Monica was wonderful and put me at ease. From teaching my little one Spanish to singing and reading she really made my transition going back to work so much easier."
Ariana L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jessica, I'm an incoming college student attending Cal State Fullerton University. I'm looking to build a relationship with a family for a part-time babysitting job. I'm fine with making lunches and dinners, bedtimes, homework help and cleaning up (doing laundry, dishes, sweeping etc). I'm great with pets as...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jessica has been with our family as our babysitter for almost 3 years and haven't had to look for anyone else! She's known and cared for my daughter since she was 6 weeks old. Jessica does a great job at following schedules, keeping our play areas tidy and would go...
Ruby S.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
For 20 years I have been babysitting and have two school-aged children of my own. I enjoy taking the kids to the park and beach, library, reading, playing, etc. I have reliable transportation, CPR and First Aid certifications, a degree in Child and Adolescent Development, an early Childhood associate teacher certificate and a...
Edith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Edith is the most caring, sensible person you will find. She’s been great with both my kids (3 yo boy and 1 yo girl). She’s calm and fun. That’s a really good combination in my opinion. "
Hanbyul J.
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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.
Quinshauna W.
5.0
Awesome, professional, punctual, and reliable
- Care member
Andrea P.
5.0
Andrea spent the day with our 23-month-old, and was very kind, sweet, and caring!
- Lindsey B.
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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 $20.83 per hour as of December 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 Downey, CA?
Care.com currently has 12 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.