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Find reading tutors in Oakland, CA that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Oakland, CA
I am a college student home for the summer who enjoys teaching and working with kids. I have experience tutoring in English and Math and enjoy these subjects but I also would be excited to help with Art, Science and Spanish as I also have deep understanding and experience in these subjects. I also have 6 years of experience of...
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...
Neha K.
Oakland, CA
$30-33/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(3)
Hired by 4 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 did a great job watching our 2 year old when daycare was closed and we had to work. She was very engaged and caring and our kiddo had a great time!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm a Fully vaccinated professional, experienced Sitter& Nanny-Educator. Available weekends between 8am-5 p.m. , 1-3 children(age depending), 6 months-12 yrs. I'm patient, nurturing, trustworthy & kind. I care for typical children& those with low to moderate disabilities. I am good at following your child's lead...
Latosha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"We interviewed Latosha to be a full time nanny for our 2 children. She was extremely knowledgeable and very polite. She knew the answer to every question we asked and has tons of experience. We are definitely looking forward to seeing her again!"
Amanda L.
4.7
(5)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19 months old. Rae is punctual, dependable, creative, kind,...
Diksha D.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our dear Seddy was an Au Pair for my husband and I with our two children for about half a year!! She is such a delight with the kids and always was a joy to have around. We will miss you!"
Sedona G.
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 29 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: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
Zoe R.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Yale-Educated Special Education Professional Seeks Position As Childcare Provider
5.0
(1)
After 3 years of working in special education, first as a behavioral aide and then as a teacher, I am excited to support children outside of a school setting. I am highly skilled in providing emotional, behavioral, and educational support to children with diverse needs. While providing this support, I take great joy in using...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe initially starting out working for our family farm and has become a long time friend. Her affinity for children was apparent as soon as we met her and she quickly began babysitting for us as well. She truly loves playing with kids of all ages and is fabulous at...
Rachel F.
Rebecca B.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Rebecca! I Love Learning And Igniting That Passion In Children. I Can't Wait To Meet You!
I started working with kids in 2000! I babysat newborn, 3 yo, & 5 yo siblings. I have seen them grow up & I am still connected with them!
I teach yoga, care for my plants, walk my dog, hike, run, enjoy nature, & volunteer!
I am creative, consistent, and joyful! I am also proficient in setting, respecting boundaries,...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Danette T.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I currently have an AA degree in education and a BA degree in human development. I have taken care of kids since 1972. I currently have a girl that I'm taking care of (age 2 1/2) and have been since she was 2 months old. I have taught all my children their alphabets, numbers, shapes, animals, planets and how to write and read. I...
Danette can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
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!
Hello!
My name is Zoe! I'm a bilingual educator with four years of experience teaching elementary-aged children reading, writing, math, and social-emotional skills like empathy and self-regulation. I bring a warm, playful, and creative approach to childcare, incorporating games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play-I even have...
Skills:
CPR
Rachel S.
Oakland, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Adaptable, Conscious, Experienced Part-Time Caregiver Available
I have worked with kids for the last 15 years, as a babysitter, art project director, and summer camp counselor. I love being outside, active, and creative and have a thoughtful, nurturing approach to childcare. Most recently I worked with a diverse group of children ages 3-12 at an outdoors summer camp focused on social...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Kincaid K.
Oakland, CA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there, I'm Kincaid!
I love baking, arts and crafts and reading! It is always super fun increasing a child's love for knowledge as well as learning in a creative way. I currently am BLS certified and calm cool and collected in a crisis situation. In the past I have been a teacher and camp counselor!
Agnes M.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
I have a degree in Psychology from Brazil and am currently taking an online graduate course. With five years of childcare experience, I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, including those with special needs, and I'm CPR certified. My experience includes full-time nannying, babysitting, and working in an...
Agnes can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Yoysi H.
Oakland, CA
$32/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Yoysi , I'm from El Salvador, I've been living in SF for over a 8 years now.
I have 6 years of experience with kids, and also a child education certificate in El Salvador. Before I came here I was a kindergarten teacher (2 and 3 years old group). I am the mother of an 13-year-old girl.
I love outdoors activities,...
Yoysi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Oakland, CA
Neha K.
3.0
Generally capable, and engaging with my daughter but a poor fit energetically. Very different vibes in-person than on the phone, perhaps a personal pride thing with the career transition? Talked over me and was a bit dismissive during orientation. Would not hire again but likely a better fit for...
- Care member
Latosha W.
5.0
Latosha is a fun and kind caregiver. She worked with our 5 yr old for a few days when we needed additional care. She jumped right into creative play and music with our son, along with coming up with different ways of engaging with him. She's thoughtful and understanding in how kids work. She is a...
- Susan F.
Rae C.
5.0
She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.
- Care member
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.
Sedona G.
5.0
She's energetic and puts the well being of the children first at all times no matter what! She's watched over my son previously- Sedona is a great addition to any team.
- John G.
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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 $28.63 per hour as of April 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 54 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.