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Hello. I am currently a credentialed English teacher and can easily tutor your children. I have experience working as an English teacher as well as teaching science at the 5th-8th grade level. I have worked as a peer tutor in high school and college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 5-18 as well as teaching...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"What a gem of a person! Edith has been sitting my two boys for the past 2 years and she has become like family to us. Being a mother of two kids herself, I have always felt like she looked after my kids like only a mother could. She is on top of schedules, meal...
Amelia W.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lena, I'm 24, a CNA & current Nursing student at CSUF. I'm very passionate about early education & strongly believe that good communication between you, the parents, and myself is vital. I'm experienced with children age 0-12, with my most common being infant-preschool age. I've also been multiple families...
Angelena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Angelena was the very first babysitter we hired for our 5 month old son. As a first time mom I was very nervous about leaving my baby and she put my anxiety to rest. She has a calming presence, is knowledgeable about infants, and was very nurturing with our son....
Kelsey L.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria is AMAZING! She is so sweet, caring, and engaging with our little one. She is a genuinely wonderful person, and we enjoy her presence in our home. In addition to providing excellent, full-time childcare for our high-energy one-year-old, she is an amazing...
Tyler L.
Lizeth S.
Anaheim, CA
$20-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Lizeth, I Would Love To Be Part Of Your Family As A Substitute Mother.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Lizeth, I would love to be part of your family as a substitute mother. I am a teacher. I love teaching children to read, sing, draw, explore nature. I am a person who likes to have a routine for each child. I hope to have a respectful and loving family. I like animals, especially cats and dogs.
Lizeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lizeth is polite, hardworking and very dedicated to her work."
Viridiana R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I tutor children Pre-K - 8th grade in language arts, math, science, study skills, homework help, homeschool, and online/distance learning.
Language Arts include:
-Phonics
-Reading, reading comprehension & analysis
-Grammar
-Writing (printing/cursive), sentence structure, 1-5 paragraph essay
-Spelling
Math...
5.0
"Renee was a great tutor for our 5-year old daughter who was struggling with reading. She was patient and listened to her. She would work on the vowel sounds and have her read short stories. Not only did my daughter improve in reading when working with Renee, but...
Alisha C.
Marissa T.
Long Beach, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a tutor I have worked primarily with children with learning challenges or behavioral issues in a "homework supervisor" capacity, but I also have extensive experience as an English tutor as well as providing project assistance.
5.0
"Marissa has been tutoring my son to help improve his reading and writing skills. She is great with my son and I have noticed a huge difference in his reading and writing. Marissa has given him the confidence ans skills to slowly get to where he needs to be as a 2nd...
Liliana R.
Melissa H.
Garden Grove, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Tutor- I Believe Every Child Learns In Their Own Way
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa, I am a California State Credentialed teacher with a Master's in Education. I have been working as a private tutor for over 5 years in elementary education, social science, English, basic science, essay writing, homework assistance, and organizational skills. I also specialize working with students that have...
5.0
"She helped my son so much! She worked with him for 4 years. She is a great tutor."
Susan G.
5.0
(1)
I have worked in elementary, middle and high schools. Aside from HS math - I am able to tutor, modify and work through any subject. I am patient, kind, caring but will not cave and give an answer - I will teach skills to help your child find the answer within the material and allow for flexibility and breaks when they get...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a...
Gabriela S.
Jennifer S.
Huntington Beach, CA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Cheery, Positive, Loving, Funny, Self-Motivated Nanny/Housekeeper/Personal Assistant
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My formal education is in nursing with 15+ years in pharmaceutical research and pediatrics making me comfortable with children of all ages and experienced with more than a basic knowledge of milestones and care during illnesses/emergencies. The past 8 years I have been a Nanny/Housekeeper/Personal Assistant with children...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer cared for my 4-month old daughter in my home from July - September 2019 and did a fantastic job. Beginning in September my daughter began full time day care so I was no longer in need of an in-home caregiver.
Jennifer was punctual, respectful,...
Gregory M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ashley and I am a Cal State Long Beach graduate with my BA in Psychology. I also have my AA in Sociology from Long Beach City College along with (6) completed early child development courses. I worked at a Daycare/Preschool for 9 years as a day care teacher and preschool teacher. Some of my responsibilities were...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a wonderful nanny - very professional, caring, dependable, flexible and punctual. She was always very careful and tender with our 1 year old and very engaged and fun with our 5 year old. She is great at following family’s directives and supporting with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 12 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers and young children. I am a friendly, nurturing and creative person by nature. I am very reliable and am able to adapt cheerfully to whatever a day may bring. I enjoy helping the whole family, including pets, wherever needed. I also worked as a Preschool Dance...
Diane can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Diane was a part-time nanny for our family for 2 years, when my daughter was 8 months to 2.5 years old. She was a wonderful nanny, and I felt very comfortable leaving my baby with her from the start because of her nurturing and loving nature. She did a great job...
Lindsey W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ashley, and I recently graduated with a masters in psychology. I have babysat from a young age. I currently have a credential for elementary school teaching, and I have worked with, taught, and I am comfortable at this point with children of all ages.
I taught in the classroom for over 10 years, and have worked...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley came to our family and watched our boys over the summer. They were 4 and 6 at the time. Our boys adored her. She is kind yet set boundaries with our children. She was very active with them, and create a great schedule that worked with our boys, and our...
Olivia R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Mercy, and I'm a creative, nurturing, Spanish bi-lingual children's caregiver/house manager. I have 10 years of professional paid experience, and I take pride in caring for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
I am 33 years old, and I started my nanny career after being a preschool...
Mercy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"my boys absolutely love her! She's sunset and down to earth. I have only great things to say about her. she watched my boys back to back one weekend on short notice and I can't thank her enough. she will be my babies go to baby sitter for everything now! thank you...
Halie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jaquelyn, but you can call me Jaki. I am currently working as an English Instructional Assistant (IA) at Santa Ana College where I received four AA Degrees: Liberal Arts: Math and Science, Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities, as well as a Social Science Degree and a Psychology degree. I have been working for the school...
5.0
"Jackquelyn is a great tutor for both of my boys. She's willing to stay some extra time to help out."
Sina H.
5.0
(3)
I have over 30 years of teaching experience in grades PK to HS. I love teaching reading and math using developmentally appropriate lessons. I have tutored in schools and privately. I love doing partner reading with students to help their comprehension, vocabulary and self-expression skills. I have a Masters degree in education...
5.0
"Diane is a wonderful tutor! She's been tutoring my daughter in math and language arts for a year. Diane has boosted her confidence in both subjects in so many ways! Not only have I seen a improvement in her grades, her teachers have also. Diane immediately was...
Brooke B.
5.0
(1)
I tutored kids ranging from preschool to 5th grade for 3 years. I helped them with their homework in all subjects in school. I also helped them develop their reading and public speaking skills as well as their confidence in school.
I am proactive in finding ways to get the children to pay attention and make learning enjoyable...
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I have 10+ years of experience working with children and 7+ years as a nanny. In addition to being a nanny, I have worked as a private homeschool teacher, special needs tutor, and after school care provider. I have extensive experience with special needs, toddlers, potty training, and multiples. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in La Palma, CA
Edith L.
5.0
We have had the pleasure of working with Edith for several weeks and highly recommend her! She brings a very calm energy into every situation, is experienced and was attentive to my son's needs. I like that she met him where he was at and built on what he was doing in the moment to educate and...
- Care member
Angelena R.
5.0
Angelena is our go to sitter for my son. She has been a constant presence for my first born and I can truly say I feel at ease knowing she is watching my son. Angelena communicates well with updates, as well as anything that may come up that needs clarifications. She follows baby's routine and is...
- Yessenia M.
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.
Lizeth S.
5.0
Lizeth is polite, hardworking and very dedicated to her work.
- Viridiana R.
Renee H.
5.0
Renee is amazing! She has been teaching my son reading as well as practicing his writing, and I can already see the progress just after only a month. Her kindliness has helped my (very) shy son feel comfortable and relaxed during sessions. I highly recommend her!
- Monica W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in La Palma, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in La Palma, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in La Palma, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 La Palma, CA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in La Palma, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from La Palma 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 La Palma that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in La Palma, 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 La Palma 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 La Palma, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in La Palma, 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 La Palma, 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.