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60 reading tutors are listed in Lafayette, CA
The average posted rate is $35/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Lafayette, CA
Natalie S.
Martinez, CA
$25-40/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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Maya K.
Berkeley, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Turned Psychologist Available For Babysitting And Tutoring!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have class/see patients M-Th and am available only on weekends this trimester.
I possess a wealth of experience in caring for children across a diverse age range, from 1 to 17 years old. My approach is centered on ensuring each child's comfort and engagement & leveraging my creativity in devising fun and educational...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Hello Families! Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kristen, I'm 26 years old and I currently live in the Walnut Creek area. I have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and I have been providing love and care to families since I was 16 years old. I want your family to view me as a source of friendly,...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Naazgol, a UMich Neuroscience graduate ('21) with a post-baccalaureate in Biomedical Studies from UCSD. Originally from the Bay Area, I'm currently in my gap years before applying to medical school. I have extensive experience tutoring students of all ages and have volunteered with various mentoring organizations...
Ashley S.
Walnut Creek, CA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 15 years old, I would babysit and my first job was teaching kids how to swim for 4 years. After that I worked in gym daycares and babysat for some of the families and nannied for one family (5 and 3-year-old) for about 8 months (they moved).
In my spare time, I like to read, catch up on...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Sarah and I have worked with children most of my adult life. As a substitute teacher, English language tutor, early literacy proctor, and reading tutor, I work with children of all ages. I am patient, kind, enthusiastic, always happy to get down and play or curl up and read a good book with a child. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Hi, my name is Jamie, I am 25 years old and have worked in the Childcare field for over 10 years. I have worked with newborns to teenagers, in many different environments. I have coached gymnastics for almost 4 years. I also worked at the Kids Club at 24 hour Fitness, so I have experience with watching multiple kids at a time. I...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Nykole J.
Concord, CA
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Am A Fun, Compassionate And Friendly Sitter. I Care About How Kids Feel And What They Think.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat since I was 9. I have four nieces and nephews. I would make bottles, feed, bathe, diaper change. I co-taught second grade math and kids with IEP.
I'd describe my personality as kind, fun-loving, and upbeat
I like working with kids because I enjoy their carefree and uplifting energy.
I'm looking for a job that...
Nykole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Amanda W.
Concord, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a college student who loves kids. I have worked with children of all ages since I was 10; babysitting for family and friends.
I love the outdoors, animals, sports, traveling, reading, music, and learning new things.
I have a day job in the mornings that is usually done by 12-1 p.m. I am looking for work in the...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have15 years of education experience. My work with kids began as a babysitter when I was in high school. Since then, I have cared for and worked with kids as young as newborns to as old as 19.
In college I studied Education and Sociology. I worked as a tutor, classroom assistant, summer camp counselor, and babysitter. After...
My name is Gabriella, I just finished my 4th year teaching 3rd grade in the Orinda School District. I received my BA in Education from Cal State Chico and my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I also have multiple years of experience nannying where I was responsible for pickups, meal prep, coming up with fun activities to do,...
EXPERIENCE
Pick child/children up from daycare/school
Prepare meals and feed them
Change diapers
Bathe and clothe kids
Prepare bottles and feed babies
Drove them to daily activities
Helped with homework
Read them books/sing to them when tucking them in
Enjoyed indoor/Outdoor Activities with the kids
Light house...
Sarai C.
Berkeley, CA
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarai, and I'm currently a third-year student at UC Berkeley. I started baby sitting my freshman year of high school. I'm well-versed in all aspects of childcare, including napping schedules, feeding, bathing, and diaper changing. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring that I can provide a safe environment and...
Sarai can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis E.
Berkeley, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm currently a UC Berkeley freshman double majoring in Political Economy and Data Science with a minor in the Calteach Math Teacher Credentialing Program. I'm from a family of teachers, which has inspired my love for working with kids as a robotics coach, tutor, 2nd grade classroom teacher's assistant, and camp counselor. I...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
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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 $35.00 per hour as of January 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.