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60 reading tutors are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Oakland, CA
Hello! I'm a dedicated educator with experience teaching at the high school, middle school, and elementary levels. I have a deep passion for working with children, helping them learn and grow in a supportive environment. I also have a great love for animals, making me comfortable in homes with pets. I'm excited to provide...
Hello,
I love teaching kids and mentoring kids until they grow up. I can tutor kids in Math and English or any subjects to make sure that they are doing their homework. I look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Jocelyn
Atusa A.
Oakland, CA
$50-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
FUN Tutor & Coach: ALL SUBJECTS + Test Prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT) + Executive Functioning
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Psychology, I have been successfully working with students of all ages and developmental backgrounds since 2003.
I teach core subjects like Math, Science, Reading, Writing and Comprehension as well essential critical thinking and executive functioning skills which are prerequisites for...
I currently am a Middle School English teacher in El, Cerrito and excel in teaching reading and writing. I reviewed a Master's in education at Alverno College, and am currently pursuing my doctorate. I can also tutor in Spanish, as that was my minor. I recently completed a professional development course from Columbia University...
I taught middle school for 12 years and have spent the past 8 years working in schools and coaching new teachers. My content expertise is in English Language Arts (reading, reading comprehension, and writing) and U. S. History. Additionally, I work as an executive function tutor so I have the skills to support middle, high...
Monicalaire P.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.4
(26)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care.
Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula.
Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated.
Cosmetologist, cook,...
Monicalaire can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great sitter, definitely knows how to care for a wide age range. Highly recommend."
Linda O.
Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$17-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karessa is warm, thoughtful, enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable, insightful and experienced. She is easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. "
Care member
Donia M.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Experienced Teacher Willing To Take Good Care Of Your Kids
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!!!
I'm Donia, 34 years old, Bilingual (Spanish and English). I have a bachelor and master degree in education and I've been a teacher in Elementary Schools for about 12 years in Colombia. I was an AuPair in 2012 in a family of 5 kids and the backup teacher for Viva el Español at the same time.
I am looking for a part-time...
Donia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Donia was energetic, caring and engaging with my almost 3 year old. She was only with us for an hour (as planned), but we look forward to having her come back to practice Spanish with our daughter soon."
Michelle R.
Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$35-48/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a full time nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and a preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and shares. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo,...
Lori A.
Carmen M.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for...
Joe M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nakya, but you can call me Kya, it's easier to remember! I have a ton of experience working with children, starting with the fact that I'm the eldest of 5 ;). I'm originally from the Bay Area and worked for two years with the East Oakland Youth Development Center teaching math and language arts for kids aged 5-12,...
Nakya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nakya watched my 2 year old son and 11 year old daughter on days I had to work. She helped my 11 year old with her homework, and went over colors, shapes, and numbers with my then 1 year old son. She stayed late when I needed her to, and on days when she stayed...
Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings Parents! My name is Lai I'm in search of Nanny position in areas of (Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, San Leandro Emeryville) I am reliable, punctual, trustworthy. I cared for an infant since she was 5 months old until she was 4. 5 yrs old, I also recently care a toddler for 9 months they have moved back to...
Lai can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If I could give an extra star for review on this app, I definitely would. Auntie Lai went above and beyond and treated my daughter like her own and me and my husband like her family. She taught my daughter a lot, such as alphabets and colors. She also cooked for...
Care member
Sedona G.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Bay Area Families!
My name is Seddy, I am a seasoned Nanny, Mommy helper and Doula Assistant. I care for Mommas before giving birth and children from infancy to 12 years old (she's got range!) I am currently in school to become a Holistic Health Practitioner.
My passion for childcare is rooted in inspiring the good...
Sedona can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Seddy brings a light and a joy to every situation. She is organized and thorough and the kids love her!"
Teresa M.
Allison P.
Oakland, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Grad Student Looking For Part Time Work!
Hello! My name is Allie and I just moved to North Oakland from NYC to attend graduate school at Samuel Merritt University. I'm working towards a career in occupational therapy and love working with people of all ages. I have 5+ years of child care and nannying experience both in a private facility and in the home. I've also...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Bisrat G.
Oakland, CA
$32/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Very Passionate About Teaching And Being Around Kids Everyday.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as Cheerful, Passionate and adventurous.
There are many factors that I enjoy when it comes to working with young children; however, if I had to choose my favorite, I would say that it's the wonderment I seen in them every day. It makes me appreciate the small things in life and forces me to slow...
Bisrat can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Neha K.
Oakland, CA
$30-33/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as empathic, caring and grounded.
I'm looking for opportunities to provide excellent service as a caregiver/babysitter/family helper/tutor where I can embody my highest values of care, attention to detail, respect and authenticity, that will help support myself during this transition period after a...
Neha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Neha is a nurturing and caring babysitter who goes above and beyond to ensure my kiddo feels safe and loved. She brings a positive energy and is always reliable. It has been a joy to work with her! "
Christa L.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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!
Greetings,
My name is Zoe! Thank you for checking out my profile. I am a bilingual educator with 4 years of experience teaching elementary schoolers everything from learning to read, count and write, to learning empathy and how to regulate their emotions. I am playful and creative, I love games, arts and crafts and other...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Oakland, CA
Monicalaire P.
5.0
My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children
- Care member
Karessa I.
5.0
Karessa was an amazing sitter for my son and his best friend during a preschool shut down. She explored new adventures for them, basing her choices on what the boys expressed and liked. My son still talks about the story time they went to together.
She was patient, kind, engaging and...
- Kevin M.
Donia M.
5.0
Donia was energetic, caring and engaging with my almost 3 year old. She was only with us for an hour (as planned), but we look forward to having her come back to practice Spanish with our daughter soon.
- Michelle R.
Maddie T.
5.0
Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo, they essentially took on a role as a...
- Lori A.
Carmen M.
5.0
Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for top-tier.
- Joe M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Oakland, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Oakland, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Oakland, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.38 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 Oakland, CA?
Care.com currently has 56 reading tutors in Oakland, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Oakland 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 Oakland that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Reading Tutors in Oakland, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.