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60 reading tutors are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average posted rate is $32/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Los Altos, CA
I have a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a MBA (Marketing) from Golden Gate University. I am bilingual in German. I have tutored children and adults in English and German and enjoy helping them reach their potential as it is rewarding to watch them excel and progress in their academia.
Gabriele M.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I very much enjoy working with children and supporting them in their academic and social settings through their developmental stages. It is very satisfactory to watch children learn and grow and to reach their potential and to engage them in age-appropriate developmental activities such as arts & crafts projects, board games,...
Gabriele can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabriele is wonderful! Her calm and warm energy is contagious and I always feel good about leaving my kids with her. She is on-time and excellent at communicating. I wish I could give her more hours so we could keep her all to ourselves! "
Melissa M.
Gensen D.
Los Altos, CA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Growing up in a family of five children, I became my family's de facto babysitter for my three younger brothers. While I tutored my brothers at home, I also have experience tutoring students ages 5 to 12 in all subjects while attending UCLA. I greatly enjoy working with kids, particularly helping them learn and grow.
I am...
Gensen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Yuri G.
Los Altos, CA
$20-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm from Colombia, and my first language is Spanish. However, I also love English and Korean.
I worked as an Au Pair for 2 years and 6 months, caring for three wonderful children: a 9-year-old and twin 7-year-olds. They describe me as a lovely caregiver. I have over four years of experience taking care of children, and I truly...
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$50-65/hr
I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience for various ages and a variety of subjects from 5 years old to 80 (my current student is about 80 I tutor her second language. My students (children)and I enjoy spending time learning via playing.
Two reasons that make me successful tour are:
A. Strong interpersonal and...
Chandani T.
Mountain View, CA
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Part-time Nepali nanny/tutor with 7+ experiences in baby-sitting, interested in taking care of kids of all range(newborns and up). My experiences include working in daycare, and school. I love to encourage kids in reading and writing math and science, as well as dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.
Chandani can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family. "
Dana G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience of teaching at different preschools and daycares. I've also worked with many families and I can provide many references. I also have multiple recommendations letter from preschool.
working with kids is so much fun and I enjoy doing different activities with them such as reading stories , teaching...
Masoumeh can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Masoumeh took excellent care of our two year old when we needed a babysitter quick during spring break. She engaged and played with him, read books and had him napping well. We'd definitely hire her again."
Ravi R.
5.0
(4)
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...
5.0
"Sharon worked with my twin sons, age 7, on basic phonics and prereading skills. Both have learning differences and challenges with attention. While each of my sons have very different profiles, Sharon adjusted to each of their needs. She worked diligently and...
Denise G.
4.6
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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my name is Lilian but Families call me lily!!
I am a responsible, energetic and cheerful person. Background checked, CPR certified, and have 10 years experience working with children. I love to read, sing, dance play and teach them Spanish. I also like to go to the park, walk and library! I am working a part time...
Lilian can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lilian was wonderful. Took amazing care of my 5 month old daughter and really engaged her. She also did light housekeeping when baby slept. Went above and beyond and I think anyone would be lucky to have her watch their children. She is also very easy to be around."
Jennifer A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...
5.0
"Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys working with her. Dianna is able to work with him with his school director work or to provide/find additional...
Joyce E.
Michelle V.
Redwood City, CA
$27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, social, and creative. I started working with kids when was 15. I am currently 21. I like working with kids because I love seeing kids learn and develop social skills. I'm looking for a job with a set time. I would also prefer to have set instructions on what to and not to do. In my spare...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is great with my baby. I just returned to work from maternity leave in May and Michelle has been babysitting my son since. As a mother it's reassuring when someone taking care of your baby follows all instructions and my baby is happy. I know that when I...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
It's time for the toddler that I am taking care of to attend preschool, and I am now looking for my next family, as a full term (40-50 hours) nanny position.
I have raised my own two children thar are now young adults in grad school. I love to take care of children, and I believe that they are the most...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lucy is an absolute life-saver. Lucy took care of my baby from the time she was 2 weeks old until she was 8 weeks old. We were in the process of moving, starting two new jobs, and had just had a baby! It was a crazy time and Lucy made it bearable by taking...
Nicole A.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Following 17 years at IBM, I enjoyed 15 years of tutoring my two children from learning to read through Advanced Placement high school classes. They often brought their classmates home so that I could also help them understand material. I tutored a neighbor's grammar school children 3/days per week for a year until their grades...
5.0
"Carolyn has been tutoring our 11-year-old son for over 6 months. Carolyn takes the time to understand our son's strengths and weaknesses. As a result of the weekly tutoring, our son is developing the writing skills he needs to succeed in his humanities, science,...
Ilaria T.
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 9.
5.0
"Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy we hired Gari.
Dan"
Alexandra G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...
5.0
"Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session to cover relevant word problems with my son. They met weekly. His patience, calm demeanor, and approach were...
Andrea M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher for 15 years. More recently, I have served as as an education director for a tutoring center and worked with pre-k students up to college aged students. I have helped prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and TOEFL. I especially enjoy...
5.0
"When we lived in another state, we had this amazing helper - Marilyn that arrived on time and almost floated in with her super human cape on --- to fix things, make it better. Finally I found someone here in the bay area that is similar to her. That person?...
Jill C.
Gabriella V.
Menlo Park, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriella or Gaby for short. I have over 13 years of experience working with kids. I enjoy every minute of it. I have worked with 6 different families in the last 13years, I cared for infant twin and all other ages groups ranging from 0-9 years old. most recently I worked for the school district in the Special Ed...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, honest, and uplifting
In my spare time, I like to read. I enjoy reading all kinda if books but I like reading about history and fashion
One thing you should know about me is I'm available 24/7. I have a very flexible schedule.
My skills include cleaning, teaching, cooking.
Roberto can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I ran 43 daycares for 16 years and have been a nanny for over 10 years working with children. I have taught many subjects and have done many unique and fun things. I teach infants and toddlers the basics using music, reading and art. I developed a program that starts teaching an infant as soon as they can sit assisted and have...
JoElla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families,
My name is Jessica I am experienced working with children ages NB-5yrs of age . I am a Bay Area native looking to have a career in the nanny field .
I offer childcare, pet care, and light cleaning / laundry services for the families I work for.
I love to do art, I love to help with children's homework, read...
Skills:
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Los Altos, CA
Gabriele M.
5.0
Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him when grumpy and how to encourage his learning with age-appropriate games), and she showed great attention to details, making sure he was cared for in the way...
- Kelley L.
Chandani T.
5.0
Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family.
- Dana G.
Masoumeh T.
5.0
Masoumeh took excellent care of our two year old when we needed a babysitter quick during spring break. She engaged and played with him, read books and had him napping well. We'd definitely hire her again.
- Ravi R.
Sharon K.
5.0
Sharon worked with my twin sons, age 7, on basic phonics and prereading skills. Both have learning differences and challenges with attention. While each of my sons have very different profiles, Sharon adjusted to each of their needs. She worked diligently and consistently to develop their skills....
- Denise G.
Lilian B.
5.0
Lilian was very kind and sweet, understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase! She is well trained and knowledgeable.
- Ashley C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Los Altos, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Los Altos, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Los Altos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $32.20 per hour as of February 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 Los Altos, CA?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Los Altos, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Los Altos 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 Los Altos that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, 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.