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Sherry L.
San Anselmo, CA
$25-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Sherry. I have been a loving care taker for 25+ years. 13 of those years I was with one family.
I have been responsible for planning activities, crafts, reading stories, and of course PLAYING:) I also drove to and from various appointments, classes, and whatever needs the children had. I prepared...
Sherry can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Paula and I willing to help out families in need. I do work for a company for sitters but I have enough spare time to do both. Willing to share my references if needed. Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks
I'd describe my personality as shy funny creative
I'm looking for a job that helps me to better my skills...
Aline O.
Greenbrae, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Aline, 32 years old and I'm currently looking for a full time job. I have 5 years of experience (2 years as An Au pair) working with children. I love to be around kids to play with and love to teach them the best way to enjoy this beautiful life. I love to read, singing, playing soccer, cooking, going to the...
Aline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sara S.
San Rafael, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sara, I'm currently in San Rafael working part-time as a RN, I have a 5-year-old daughter 50%!
I've worked with children in various capacities prior to care. com. In my local neighborhood, offered babysitting services to frontline pandemic nurses with infants 3-12 months old and children ages 1-3 years old during...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have over 10 years experience teaching students to be successful! I am passionate about building self-esteem in students through bolstering their skill set and making learning engaging, fun and creative.
Hi my name is Mary and I'm from the bay area. I'm a freshman at USC. I spent a year tutoring first generation/low income students through my school's AVID program, and two years volunteer tutoring through my school's library. I specialize in math, but I can also help with English, history, and science.
Hello parents! I have worked with children for 25 years, with 10 of those as a professional educator. I was a special day class teacher for Communicatively Impaired, as well as Regular Education classes, at the middle school level. All students in my Special Education class raised their grade levels by 2-3 years. I also taught...
Andrea R.
Novato, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a high school biology & chemistry teacher. My personal interests include anything biology, hiking, and reading. I am 25 years old. I have babysat kids from 1-10 years old but more comfortable with 5-10.
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly and supportive.
I like working with kids because I love to see them growing everyday, not just physically but emotionally. I love to spend time playing with them (indoors and outdoors), listening to their anecdotes, and see how sweet they are.
I'm a college student that is...
Seidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Barbara. I have always considered myself a homemaker first, although I have held careers in the corporate world. I love taking care of children and offer my experience to a family that needs support. I will care for your child, tidy up, run errands, cook, homework help and your children will always be safe with me....
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Karina C.
San Rafael, CA
$30/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hello there! I am a loving nanny that has 14 years of experience with children. I love everything related with kids. I am a UC Berkeley graduate. I really enjoy to play, read and do homework with them. I am took child development and child psychology classes at College of Marin because I want to be the person in which people can...
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
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.
Sherrie C.
Petaluma, CA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny And Caregiver For Children, Infants, Or Adults Of All Ages.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed caring for children and persons of all ages for many years. I have years of experience caring for infants, children, and adults. My duties have included making meals, assisting with homework, reading & writing lessons, and general housekeeping. I like to encourage creative behavior with children through outside...
Sherrie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sherri was a Godsend for my grandfather. Initially, my family and I hired Sherri to come in a couple days a week to care for our 91 year old grandfather who had recently broken his ankle. Our grandfather felt Sherri was very trustworthy and we increased the days...
Melissa W.
Sophia F.
San Francisco, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sophia and I am looking for a family to nanny for 3-5 days a week beginning September 1st in San Francisco.
I recently Graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in English. I have 5+years of nannying experience for many different families and kids of all ages. I have a background in performing arts, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie is THE BEST sitter in the world!!!!! She babysat for my girls for years and they absolutely adore her. She is patient, calm, fun, creative, and always expresses an interest in what the girls are doing. In addition to weekly babysitting, we trusted her to...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Hannah and I am a recent graduate from California College of the Arts where I earned my Masters degree in Architecture. Before I begin my lifelong career in design, my goal is to take some time over the summer to re-engage in other aspects of life. I have babysat and taught swim lessons since I was in high school and...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is wonderful. I wish she could have worked for me full time : ) The kids love her and she helped my 7 yr old tremendously with virtual learning."
Lorra B.
Elise P.
San Francisco, CA
$50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, fun loving, and warm.
I enjoy getting to know people, having conversations, and forming meaningful connections. I find that I can do this easily, while caring for people of any age!
I grew up in Burgundy, France, where I coached a youth basketball league throughout my teens.
I've...
Elise can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Elise! She immediately put me at ease leaving my kiddos in her care. She is a great communicator. Sending my pictures and updates while I’m away. My kids love spending time with her, especially playing basketball. She’s even taught...
Care member
Simone B.
San Francisco, CA
$26-61/hr • 5 yrs exp
Teacher/Tutor - Smart Easy Going College Student -Santa Clara University
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Senior at Santa Clara University and I'm looking to take on homeschooling/assisting with remote learning. I want to find one or two families to support 2-4 hours per day, and availalbe any day during the week. I can help young students organize their school work and I can explain complex concepts in many subjects. I excel...
5.0
"Simone is truly amazing. Always punctual, very responsible, professional, and dependable. She has been helping tutor our children, and the fact that our kids are looking forward to when she arrives every day is a testament to how much they enjoy having her. As two...
Maria K.
Huda J.
San Francisco, CA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Dedicated And Fun-Loving Caregiver Creating Joyful Learning Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
! I am currently out of town!
Hi, my name is Huda. I was born in Germany and studied medical engineering. I have experience working as an au pair for a family with two children, aged 4 and 6. I'm also a dog lover and a fan of martial arts. I have worked with children aged between 3 months and 6 years, providing care and...
Huda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Huda has an aura that attracts children, very maternal and devours others. They are reliable, caring and always know how to entertain my child. I couldn't ask for someone better to take care of my little one."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yanping, and I have over 10+ years experience in childcare for kids from newborn to preschool. Having received more than 30 great references in Bay Area, I can take good care of kids based on their personalities. I'm a Mandarin speaker but can also speaking Cantonese, Shanghai dialect and some English. To take good...
5.0
"I hired Yanping as a regular nanny for my one year old. I feel so fortunate that we found her! Yanping is always punctual, which is very important to us. It is evident that Yanping has a lot of experience caring for kids of different ages, as our baby took to her...
Jiajing L.
Sandra B.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience working primarily with infants and toddlers.
I would describe my caregiving style as calm, respectful and mindful of others. As a caregiver it is deeply important for me to have a positive interpersonal relationship with the children I take care of. As well as to offer the children a safe environment...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sandra was our nanny for two years, and I honestly can’t say enough great things about her. She is kind, gentle, and loving with our children, and has this amazing ability to get them to happily cooperate. Whether it’s sticking to a morning routine or tackling...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Fairfax, CA
Annaliese P.
5.0
Annaliese was great with our kids! She gave the kids lots of attention and care. We would definitely hire again.
- Olive L.
Sherrie C.
5.0
Sherri was a Godsend for my grandfather. Initially, my family and I hired Sherri to come in a couple days a week to care for our 91 year old grandfather who had recently broken his ankle. Our grandfather felt Sherri was very trustworthy and we increased the days she worked. Sherri gave us peace of...
- Melissa W.
Sophia F.
5.0
Sophie is THE BEST sitter in the world!!!!! She babysat for my girls for years and they absolutely adore her. She is patient, calm, fun, creative, and always expresses an interest in what the girls are doing. In addition to weekly babysitting, we trusted her to watch out then 3 and 8 year olds while...
- Sarah C.
Hannah L.
5.0
Hannah is wonderful. I wish she could have worked for me full time : ) The kids love her and she helped my 7 yr old tremendously with virtual learning.
- Lorra B.
Elise P.
5.0
I feel so lucky to have found Elise! She immediately put me at ease leaving my kiddos in her care. She is a great communicator. Sending my pictures and updates while I’m away. My kids love spending time with her, especially playing basketball. She’s even taught them a few French words, an added...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Fairfax, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Fairfax, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Fairfax, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $31.00 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 Fairfax, CA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Fairfax, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Fairfax 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 Fairfax that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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.