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4.8
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents. If you are looking for an experienced nanny/tutor here I am. Here are some details about me. I have a background in psychology. Before pandemic, I was working at a market research lab. After pandemic, I started working as a tutor. Then a lot of nanny jobs and tutoring jobs came my way. I realized how good I am with...
5.0
"Neda is passionate about her lessons and cares about our kids. We've seen notable improvements since our children started working with her."
Brian B.
Colette M.
Walnut Creek, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Colette I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I have two small boys of my own. I've been helping with childcare off and on for 20 years and I finally decided to work towards earning a degree in early childhood education. I am currently taking classes at DVC and I have a 5 year goal of opening up a daycare of my...
Colette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Colette is awesome! She watched my 5 month old son 3 days a week for 4 hours each day. The only reason why she stopped is because we unexpectedly moved. She was great with my son and was able to jump into the job quickly and easily. Even when life happened and...
Casey S.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children in multiple positions including working as a nanny, day care provider, summer camp counselor and babysitter. I understand children very well and enjoy discovering their personal characteristics in order to better provide for them. It is extremely rewarding for me to watch a child learn and grow under...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two younger brothers and pets at home. I love watching movies, playing games, and reading books. I have experience tutoring, coaching elementary school sports, and camp counseling. I can cook and help kids with homework. Childcare available.
Alissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Devika S.
Berkeley, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Professional With Teaching Credential And ECE Units
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a Kindergarten Teacher in Oakland. I am nurturing, kind, warm, positive, build confidence, present, thoughtful, reliable and consistent. I teach full time and would like to tutor after school or on the weekends. I have my teaching credential, and as an educator I have many strategies to support kids academically...
Devika can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hannah S.
Moraga, CA
$28/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Hannah, and I welcomed my own little one in August 2024, so he will generally be in tow with me. I am an elementary teacher with a Masters of Arts in Reading and Literacy. I also have taught horseback riding lessons to children of all ages for about 15 years. My core values of safety, love, and fun, align with...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm a spirited, fun-loving, reliable, intuitive, silly yet firm caretaker with 10 years under the belt. The growth to witness and love to give and receive is what keeps me going! *Check my profile on the Care app to read my glowing reviews!
I've worked in preschools (vast experience with infants-grade school) public...
Collette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting and nannying since I was very young and love children! I have experience working with newborns to teens and have also sat with up to 4 kids at one time. I love learning their favorite things to do and what brings their hearts to life. I love reading, cleaning, cooking, baking, and including the...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Zoe H.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Elementary Teacher With A Holistic Approach And A Love Of Art, Games, Gardening, And The Outdoors!
Hello!
My name is Zoe! I'm a bilingual educator with four years of experience teaching elementary-aged children reading, writing, math, and social-emotional skills like empathy and self-regulation. I bring a warm, playful, and creative approach to childcare, incorporating games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play-I even have...
Skills:
CPR
Hello, welcome to my page! I worked as a high school teacher for several years and now teach adults part time. I have also worked as a tutor and can help your kids with most academic subjects.
I believe children learn best through play, so that's usually something I focus on! I enjoy sewing, painting, playing dress up, reading,...
Johanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! My name is Haley. I have many years of experience taking care of kiddos! I have 8 nieces and nephews and have helped raise many of them. I've been babysitting/nannying for about 13 years.
Little bit of my background: I was a 3rd grade teacher for 3 years and a junior high English teacher for 2 years. I've coached...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Natalie S.
Martinez, CA
$23-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Natalie S., & I'm 26 years old. I have been working with children for about 12 years. I started off as a babysitter for neighbors. I worked with school age children in an after school daycare center on elementary school campuses in two different locations. I then became a preschool teacher for a couple of...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Irma C.
Berkeley, CA
$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Good day everyone! My name is Irma, I go by my middle name Ariana. I've been babysitting for more than two years. My goal as a babysitter is to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. While babysitting, I offer educational and creative activities like reading, painting, and outdoor obstacle courses. I believe it is...
Irma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
A mother of a 22Y boy and 17Y girl, Passionate and in love to work with kids; Working more than 10 year as teacher in pre-school in mid school, and more than 7 years of babysitting, babies from 7M to 7Y. Being in charge of the nursery section at my church for more than 2 years and teaching on Sunday school classes at church for...
Ethel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I love playing with kids especially toddlers. I enjoy teaching them children's songs and reading them books. I have 2 kids that were now adults. I used to babysit other children when my kids were young. I also love cooking food for kids.
Gracita can also help with: Carpooling
Valentina R.
Oakland, CA
$28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello families
My name is Valentina
I enjoy creating a fun and enriching environment for children, focusing on their overall development. I love organizing outdoor activities, like trips to the park or exploring nature, and fostering creativity and learning through crafts and artistic projects.
I also enjoy taking children to...
I'm from the beautiful country of Brazil. During my teenage years at church, I took care of children, engaging them in activities like reading, theatrical performances of Bible stories to make learning dynamic and fun. Additionally, I was a vocal coach, primarily teaching kids.
Recently, I've gained nearly 2 years of experience...
Thais can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I started at 13 years old babysitting a family of 6 girs from age 8 down to 9months. They are grown today and still love me very much. I have pretty much raised my nephews who are now a senior in high school and a student at UCSantaBarbara. They are wonderful musicians, love to read, have an avid...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hello,
My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...
Hi! I absolutely love working with kids! I work as a daycare teacher when I'm at school and have also worked at after school programs/summer camps for a few years as well as teach swim lessons, so I have experience with a variety of ages. In my free time I love to read, hike, and spend time with my family. I would love to get to...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Lafayette, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Lafayette, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Lafayette, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.67 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 Lafayette, CA?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Lafayette, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Lafayette 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 Lafayette that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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.