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60 reading tutors are listed in Lafayette, CA
The average posted rate is $32/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Lafayette, CA
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, productive, and calm
I started working with kids when I was in late middle school, I started babysitting my younger cousins and then the neighborhood kids. During high school I was a tutor at the local elementary school. I helping with reading, writing, math, and science.
In my spare time,...
Dolores can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
My name is Malachite! I'm an older sister and I taught my baby sister to swim when she was four! I love doing arts and crafts, reading stories, or just putting on music and dancing! UC Berkeley student: I've taken three semesters of Child Development classes, and am certified to work as an assistant in early child care and...
Malachite can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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
Chotika K.
Berkeley, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I'm Cho. I Love Spending Quality Time With Kids. Let Me Know What You Want. We Can Work Together.
I like being active. I was a teacher and tutor who taught English reading and writing. I taught college students and younger kids. I love playing with kids and being their friends. I am happy to share my interests and skills like collecting crystals, rocks and fossils and basketball with kids and learn from them. I like to...
Chotika can also help with: Travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Tania O.
Pleasant Hill, CA
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 4 years of experience. I've took care of 3 kids (6mo, 7yo, 9yo) also with 2kids (3mo, 3yo). I can help with Swimming Supervision, meal prep, laundry and driving to different classes . Engaging them in age appropriate activities, crafts. I have a personality very calm and patient; Good communication is the key...
Tania can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tania was excellent took care of my 3 month old like he was her own I was stress free and got to enjoy myself without any worries ! Thank you so much Tania ! "
Kaya B.
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 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I am available evenings and Fri/Sat/Sun :)
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...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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 1 family 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
Hi, my name is Samantha! I am someone who is energetic, reliable and bubbly, and I have always had a passion for working with children.
I have two years of experience working at a school as a child supervisor and after school care provider and have spent the past 4 months as a full-time nanny, but the family I was working with...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hey,
I'm Gabby. I'm an After School Instructor at an elementary school in Oakland. I currently teach a 4th grade class fun subjects, that includes reading and art projects. I work 5 days a week, on average from 12pm-6 p.m.
On the side, I have an art business where I draw, and make prints, stickers, and custom drawings. I also...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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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 $32.50 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 Lafayette, CA?
Care.com currently has 4 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.