Find Trusted Reading Tutors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA
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60 reading tutors are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA
Rachel R.
Palo Alto, CA
$15-20/hr
Writing/English, Science And Math Tutor Summer Tutoring- Elementary And Middle School Age Gunn High School Graduate Took Both AP English, AP Biology And AP Calculus
Past experience helping students with classes in high school. No formal experience with tutoring. Planning on helping with tutoring elementary school kids next year at USC through the Joint Educational Project.
I have experience with English, History and Math and would be most comfortable tutoring kids from elementary school...
Hi! I've tutored kids of all ages in math, English, science, piano, and swimming lessons. I'm currently applying to medical school and also have experience tutoring college-level biology, chemistry, and physics courses. Happy to help where needed!
5.0
"Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was spending time with her. His intelligence and kindness shines through his engagement with her."
Mary Y.
Andrea R.
Palo Alto, CA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Customized, Quality, Private Language Arts Tutor,specialized In Primary Grades
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A former classroom teacher with 20 years of private language arts tutoring, I have worked with students from K-High School including children diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and speech disorders. Each lesson I provide is individually tailored to the child's learning style, where I employ a multi-sensory approach with a focus...
5.0
(2)
I am a First Aid + CPR certified nanny with 9+ years of experience caring for little ones from the ages of 1 mo - 8 years old. I enjoy engaging them in music, reading, arts and crafts, as well as outdoor activities to help keep them active! I worked in the healthcare field as a medical assistant in the pediatric department for 2...
Viri can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Viri is amazing with kids. She's patient, kind, fun and responsible."
Nicole K.
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 22 years old. I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree at San Jose State University in Child Development in the teaching pathway. I hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Foothill College. I have lots of experience with children from working in classrooms as an educator, tutoring, babysitting,...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Lanying S.
Palo Alto, CA
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mandarin Teacher And Approachable Caring Mother And Mother's Helper
Hello there
I am a mother who is accompany with my teenager daughter in Palo Alto right now. Before that I worked the head of the teaching assistant as well as a mandarin teacher in an international school in China for 20 years.
I am now working as a part time TA in Ohlone Mandarin programme for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday....
Lanying can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Mariela (Mari) for short. I am a mother of three my oldest is 14, my middle child is 4 and my little one is 2. I worked 11 years at Redwood high school. I did the teenage mothers program where we helped the girls finish and graduate high school and teach them child development. I stayed at that position for 5...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone!
My name is Michelle. I have worked with children for almost 3 years now! I am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher. My current position is a preschool teacher for children ages 2-6! I have worked with younger and older as well! With children I love to, read, do crafts, teach them new things, go...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Jacqueline P.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there:) my name is Jacqueline but you can call me Jackie. I am a happy mother of 2 and a grandmother as well. A safe, healthy, fun and full of love environment it's a must that I like to provide to my children and those that are trusted under my care.
As a nanny, I'd like to encourage reading, healthy eating habits and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! My name is Lauren. I moved to California last august and am currently working as a Garden Teacher in Redwood City. So far I love California and am looking for some part time work to fill up my time and supplement my teaching salary!
This summer I am working remotely, and have semi-regular availability during the week...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Hi! I'm Nikki. I have been working with kids for 9 years and I absolutely love it! I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 and I recently started my Masters of teaching and working in a middle school math class. I quickly realized that I connect best with kids in smaller groups so I am pivoting to social work :) I have experience...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chandani T.
Mountain View, CA
$15-45/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:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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
"We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years.
Carolyn is versatile, teaching many subjects (e.g., reading, writing, handwriting, math, geography, science) to students ranging from...
Care member
5.0
(30)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Aphrodite! I love spending time with children as they are a bundle of joy. I worked for 4 years as a swim instructor and lifeguard. I worked as a teacher's assistant at the Church for one year where I spoke Greek to the children, read them Greek fairy-tale stories and created fun games. I am comfortable with...
Aphrodite can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We've been working with Aphrodite for almost a year now. She has supported us with childcare with our 2 and 5yo sons for date nights and occasional daytime support (especially during distant learning with our older son).
She is always punctual and has a positive...
Yiota T.
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, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Katherine B.
Belmont, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been an elementary school teacher for prekindergarten to 6th grade, for over 11 years. This includes years of special resource teaching and tutoring. I really prefer a more personal one-to-one or small group approach. My favorite grades to teach in classroom settings are first, second, and third grades. I have been a...
5.0
"Katherine is an EXCELLENT tutor."
Teresa V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the General Manager I ran 43 daycares for 16 years. With over 30 years working with children I have taught many subjects and done many unique and fun things. I teach infants the basics using music and dance to throwing paint and teaching infants as well as children to swim.
I have knowledge in baby led weaning and other...
JoElla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"JoElla was a life saver for me when I desperately needed a nanny. We were living in temporary housing while our home was being remodeled, had three young ones (one of which was disabled) and she jumped right in and took charge. JoElla is very responsible,...
Laura C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love doing arts and crafts and projects with kids and was an art-in-action docent at my kids' school. I once ran a Lego camp out of my house, where I taught the kids how to come up with a plot and story line for a stop-motion movie, take the still photos, edit them on the computer and make voice-overs. I have a love of reading...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos."
Ori W.
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 has definitely helped our 4th grader with improving her math skills. She went from not passing to now earning a B. He has been such an asset and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, smart and reliable tutor."
Mary P.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired school principal (for 30 years), and I loved my job. I have two beautiful children and 4 even more beautiful grandchildren, with whom I love to spend time.
My passion is working with children (as you can tell from my 30 years of experience working at schools), and I adore playing with them and being part of their...
Nasrin can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Nasrin is absolutely wonderful. She looked after my 3-month-old for an afternoon and was fantastic. She’s very friendly, punctual, and an absolute expert at soothing babies (my little guy has had tummy troubles and she had some great ways to calm him). Nasrin was...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Austin Y.
5.0
Austin is kind, thoughtful, patient and responsible. He has a positive and gentle style that puts my elderly mother at ease as he was spending time with her. His intelligence and kindness shines through his engagement with her.
- Mary Y.
Viri V.
5.0
Viri was our daughter's nanny for ~4 months (from 12-month-old to 16-month-old) and we were super thankful to have her! Viri is very patient and gentile with my daughter. She would spend hours reading her books (which is my daughter's favorite activity!) and she took my daughter out for a...
- Joanna 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.
Carolyn H.
5.0
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Carolyn. She is the best tutor imaginable. She has tutored our children for years.
Carolyn is versatile, teaching many subjects (e.g., reading, writing, handwriting, math, geography, science) to students ranging from preschool to high school....
- Care member
Aphrodite K.
5.0
We've been working with Aphrodite for almost a year now. She has supported us with childcare with our 2 and 5yo sons for date nights and occasional daytime support (especially during distant learning with our older son).
She is always punctual and has a positive demeanor. The kids are super excited...
- Yiota T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Palo Alto, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.55 per hour as of January 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 Palo Alto, CA?
Care.com currently has 11 reading tutors in Palo Alto, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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.