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60 reading tutors are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average posted rate is $32/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Los Gatos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sandra and I am a CA multiple subjects and single subject (Home Economics) credentialed teacher. I have lots of experience with tutoring and helping youth of various ages with their needs. I have tutored elementary to high school aged students. I have a now 15-year-old son and have taught him to read. I believe in...
5.0
"Sandra is an extremely thoughtful and compassionate person. She constantly strives to do her best and learn more about her job."
Mallory G.
Hi, I'm Kathleen a recent high school honors student graduate who is thrilled to head off this upcoming fall. I'm also a recently retired competitive cheerleader which means that I have the energy and positivity to keep up with any level of energy!
I've been watching children and helping to tutor my neighbors since I was 13,...
Amrita M.
Los Gatos, CA
$32/hr • 2 yrs exp
During high school, I worked as a middle school math teacher and an assistant English teacher. I also volunteered to teach skiing to children with special needs. In college, I was an Economics tutor. After graduating in 2022, I volunteered at Higher Achievement, a nonprofit that provides mentorship to children in underserved...
Alice B.
Los Gatos, CA
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm Alice, a seasoned teacher of five years, specializing in teaching transitional kindergarten. I have extensive training in teaching students to read, and teaching foundational skills that will set them up for success. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching and have a passion for helping young minds thrive. I bring...
I have been tutoring students of all ages since I was in 8th grade, focusing on math, science, and English, helping students improve their academic performance and build confidence in these subjects. In addition to tutoring, I have over six years of experience as a nanny, caring for children of all ages, from newborn to high...
I worked at Kumon tutoring center (for math and reading) for three years. I have completed an associates degree in biology at West Valley College. I am transferring to UCSC for a BS in science education. I plan to continue with the masters program and complete my hours for a teaching credential. I love inspiring people to expand...
5.0
(17)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience teaching and working with children. I am the oldest of 4 sisters so being a care taker has always come naturally! I've worked for Challenger and Stratford schools in their preschool/Pre K and kindergarten programs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I'm great with dogs...
Serene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Serene was amazing with my kids (7 and 9). The 9 year old also was invited to a last minute soccer game during the babysitting time and Serene picked him up for us which made our lives easier. She also made sure that both kids got some great play time outdoors and...
Genevieve B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and nurturing nanny looking for a family who needs part time (on the books) help with care or misc projects. I love encouraging children's physical/mental development with age appropriate activities like reading, dancing, crafts, sensory bins/activities, games, and outings. I love to use baby sign language. I am very...
Chelcie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Chelcie loves children. Her love for them shows in everything she does for/with them. Anyone who has Chelcie as a caregiver is lucky."
Evans P.
Hi my name is Sandra and I am available to watch your children for date nights. I am occasionally available for overnights as well. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 11 years old. I am great with babies, kids and teens and have had experience working with all ages. I provide healthy meals, fun and creative activities...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello future families!
My name is Hayley and I am an honest, lively, punctual & nurturing lady with 6 years of nannying experience (solo kiddos, multiple siblings, including twins) & 8 years of experience teaching preschool + other babysitting gigs. I can help with potty/sleep training, light laundry/dish washing, etc. and I...
Hayley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Jessica Z.
Santa Clara, CA
$28-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Looking For Babysitting/Nanny Job
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Jessica. I enjoy photography, spending time with my family, crafts/scrap booking, reading, history and art I have taught for 16 plus years. I have been a nanny for 20 years. While much of my experience is with 3-15, over the last three years I have been a nanny for infants and young toddlers. I believe a...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jessica last year to take care of our twin boys who were 7 months old at that time. Jessica has been exceptional in taking care of both their basic as well as age appropriate developmental needs. She is patient, dependable and most importantly someone whom...
Dharmendra K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two grown sons and I am a grandmother of 4 (7 & 9 years old in Atlanta, GA; 13 & 15-year-old in Bethesda, MD). I was an active part of my 13 & 15-year-old grandchildren from birth until they moved to Maryland, August, 2019. I feel fortunate that I was able to be a part of my grandchildren's lives! I enjoyed watching my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeanie has been a wonderful caregiver to our toddler. She is very kind, patient, and gentle with him. She also nurtures his active, outdoor side taking him out for long walks and/or playing with him in the yard. Our kiddo absolutely adores her and often asks even...
Leidamarie T.
Ping G.
Cupertino, CA
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, This Is Ping, I Have 3 Years Of Paid Experience, Ages From One To Ten Years Old.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, this is Ms. Ping, I am a Montessori teacher. I am looking for a babysitter position from 8-6 starting now. I teach the children sewing, painting and crafts, also language, motor skills, math skills, sensorial development etc. These skills prepare the children for writing, reading, hand control, counting and independence. We...
Ping can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely trustworthy, proactive and always keeping her word. And most importantly, our kids love her and would always want to keep...
Karoliina P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
HI PARENTS, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AND ASK FOR MY AVAILABILITY.
I have 5 years experience with children; plus my extended experience comes from taking care of my sister's kids since they were babies. I had a basic course of psychology back in college plus I'm aware of development milestones on kids according to their age.
I...
Grettel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grettel has looked after our now 2.5 year old son for the past year. She's caring, attentive, trustworthy, and willing to adapt to any style of parenting. We feel confident that she can handle any situation and keep our son safe while we are at work. My little guy...
Aanchal B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Geraldine and I have many years of experience taking care of children. I have 3 of my own, now 23, 20 and 17. When I first came to the United States from Ireland I was a live-in Au-Pair for a family with 3 very young kids. Prior to that, back in Ireland, I was always taking care of my nieces and nephews. I have...
Geraldine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Geri is so kind and loving. My son instantly bonded with her. It gave me such peace of mind knowing that he was in very good hands and very well cared for."
Denise R.
Priscila O.
Campbell, CA
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi new family! Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile. I will be more than happy to answer any additional questions that you may have. So please feel free to contact me!
My name is Priscila and I am originally from Brazil. I came here to The USA on an Au pair program. I spent my first year of the program taking...
Priscila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Priscila is currently our nanny and she is absolutely wonderful! She is loving, incredibly flexible and willing to work with you as a parent. She is also very good at tackling issues (like tantrums, bad eating habits) and immediately creates a strong bond with the...
Chandra S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm looking to tutor children ages 4 and up this summer (beginning in late May/early June). I worked for Math Squared, a math tutoring center for elementary and middle school children in Cupertino, so I've had about two years of experience tutoring in math and English. I can tutor for elementary school, middle school, and...
5.0
"Malaika is a wonderful tutor. She is flexible on when she can tutor. We started in person and now in we are doing virtual per her going to school. Whenever I need her, she is available. It's as if she has no life, because she is always available, but she does. If...
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Jennifer S.
San Jose, CA
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving, Energetic, Trustworthy, Mother Of Three Available To Care For Your Pride And Joy
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jennifer. I am a mother of 3 wonderful young teens; 2 girls and a boy. In addition, I have 11 younger brothers and sisters who I helped raise and watched grow into adulthood. This early experience in childcare, being surrounded by children in a large family, gave me the background and instilled a passion in me for...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenn has been working for us for over a year now and we all love her. My son is 2 1/2 now and he is excited to see her every time. She has been very reliable. Jenn has helped reinforce skills; teaches him numbers, letters, and plays learning games with him. She...
Marianna S.
Darlene G.
Santa Clara, CA
$25-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have 25 years experience of caring for children. I will provide the best for all children of all ages. I am very caring person and patient with small children. I enjoy teaching children to read and write as well. I also can help with homework assignments also play children games as well. I am comfortable with pets if...
Darlene can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Darlene is great with my 3 kids and very professional. She takes the time to actually play and talk to them. My kids love her and my husband and I do too! "
Patty O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and watching them grow! Seeing them learn and explore the world around them is so rewarding. I have a 4-year-old daughter myself, and becoming a mother has given me a greater passion for the importance of quality childcare! Our children are the future, and it's vital we provide them with the tools...
Savanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Savanna truly superseded my expectations of care. Our daughter was only 4 months old when both my husband and I returned to work and we were beyond lucky to meet Savanna. She is prompt, communicative, attentive, and a genuinely nice person. She would bring age...
Mike H.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Los Gatos, CA
Sandra K.
5.0
Sandra is an extremely thoughtful and compassionate person. She constantly strives to do her best and learn more about her job.
- Mallory G.
Serene W.
5.0
Serene was amazing with my kids (7 and 9). The 9 year old also was invited to a last minute soccer game during the babysitting time and Serene picked him up for us which made our lives easier. She also made sure that both kids got some great play time outdoors and she played their favorite board...
- Genevieve B.
Chelcie B.
5.0
Chelcie is great with kids. She's every kid's dream sitter and every parent's right hand.
- Michele M.
Jessica Z.
5.0
Jessica is reliable, patient, and open to feedback. She looked after our 2-year-old son for 2 months and they developed a strong bond. During this period, my husband and I were often home due to our newborn, which made it challenging to keep our older child engaged in activities that didn't involve...
- Mahsa M.
Jeanie S.
5.0
We were incredibly lucky to have Jeanie as our daughter's caretaker. She started looking after our daughter when she was about one month old up until she was 10 months. Jeanie is passionate, experienced, loving, reliable and very hardworking. Each morning when Jeanie would come to watch our...
- Erin M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Los Gatos, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Los Gatos, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Los Gatos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $32.40 per hour as of March 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 Gatos, CA?
Care.com currently has 10 reading tutors in Los Gatos, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Los Gatos 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 Gatos that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Los Gatos, 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 Gatos 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 Gatos, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Los Gatos, 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 Gatos, 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.
Ratings for Los Gatos, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Los Gatos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.