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60 reading tutors are listed in Petaluma, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Petaluma, CA
Hello! My name is Gabriella S and I am a private preschool and kindergarten Tutor. My mom had a home preschool from the time I was born until the time I moved out of the house. I grew up helping out my mom until I could become a preschool teacher myself. I later went to school in Scotland learning about children and discovering...
Chloe L.
Petaluma, CA
$30-129/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Creative, Outgoing & Compassionate Educator And Social Emotional Learning Professional
Hello!
My name is Chloe and l have worked in education for over a decade. I am a Social-Emotional Learning Program Manager for a non-profit in San Anselmo. I reside in beautiful Sonoma County but I am originally from Southern California. During my first seven years of teaching I was a special education educator for at-risk...
Recent Gonzaga grad passionate about tutoring, helping students excel in their learning journey. Experienced and dedicated educator.
I'm a recent implant from San Francisco, CA where I graduated from the International High School of San Francisco with my French Baccalaureate in Social Sciences and Economics as well as multiple International Baccalaureate certificates. I was fortunate to receive the President's award for academic achievement give that I...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love tutoring-and the reason that my students keep coming back is because I don't lecture or talk down to them, but rather make the subject into something fun that we can work on together. If you are looking for a friendly, responsible individual who values her clients and treats them in a professional manner, I would be...
Ana P.
Petaluma, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ana. I have over 15years of experience in babysitting/nannying in all ages ranging from newborns to older ages. I believe in hands-on interactive learning. Some of the things I enjoy doing while babysitting are reading, singing, dancing, art, or going outdoors on a walk. I also speak Spanish and would be willing to...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana has watched my son from the time he was 6 months old until now almost 3 years. Ana has been an exceptional care giver for us. We have enjoyed her growing with our family. She speaks fluent English and also teaches my son Spanish which I appreciate.
She is...
Lori L.
Sherrie C.
Petaluma, CA
$21-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny And Caregiver For Children, Infants, Or Adults Of All Ages.
1.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed caring for children and persons of all ages for many years. I have years of experience caring for infants, children, and adults. My duties have included making meals, assisting with homework, reading & writing lessons, and general housekeeping. I like to encourage creative behavior with children through outside...
Sherrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sherri was a Godsend for my grandfather. Initially, my family and I hired Sherri to come in a couple days a week to care for our 91 year old grandfather who had recently broken his ankle. Our grandfather felt Sherri was very trustworthy and we increased the days...
Melissa W.
Amy D.
Petaluma, CA
$30-51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny/House Manager/Personal Assistant For Hire!
Hello! I have 20+ years of experience as a Nanny/House Manager/Personal assistant. I also have experience working in a preschool locally. I was born and raised in Petaluma. I am also a Mother myself to an 11-year-old. My experience ranges in ages from newborns to 13 years old. I have excellent references upon request. I am CPR...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
Hi!
My experience as a Mom, Grandma and Nanny has taught me to be patient, calm, and creative. I communicate with parents using their preferred method of care. I enjoy playing , walks, reading books and being creative with your child. I've been a Nanny for 7+ years . I'm willing to cook and meal preparation for your child,...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Konstanze and I am 25 years old. I recently graduated with a master's degree in nursing and am currently a registered nurse. I love working with children and have been babysitting for the last 8 years. The children that I have cared for have ranged in age from 1 month to 17 years old. Duties of my past care-giving...
Konstanze can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hi, there! My name is Sara.
I'm originally from Petaluma and I graduated from UC Davis in 2019. Currently, I work at UC Berkeley and I have extra time on my hands in the evening so I'm looking to assist local families. In my free time, I enjoy jogging, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
I'd describe...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Francesca O.
Petaluma, CA
$30-65/hr • 9 yrs exp
I specialize in engaging and educational interactions for children aged 4-8. My goal is to make learning enjoyable through age-appropriate activities, stories, and interactive lessons. Let me know what subjects or skills you'd like assistance with for the young learners!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated, a young spirited, kind, calm, flexible worker who has lots of life experience with special needs, bilingual/Spanish language students, students who learn differently, with communication delays or barriers. I worked in classrooms assisting teacher for over 10 years. I also love working with babies. I have...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I don't have a lot of experience in that I haven't had a tutoring job before, but I work really well with kids and have a 13-year-old brother who I have helped with homework since he was in 1st grade. I usually care for children, but my friend does tutoring through this site and I found an interest and thought it sounded very...
Kaitlyn A.
Rohnert Park, CA
$22-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn! I have been babysitting for 5 years. I am currently a college student and I have worked with kids from the ages of 1 month up to 12 years old. I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment to keep everyone happy and healthy. I feel very comfortable with taking great care of kids and giving assurance to...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Camila C.
Rohnert Park, CA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! This is Camila, I love children since I was 16 years old, I have worked in summer camps, a homework assistant and I currently work in the children's ministry at the church. As for animals all my life I have had dogs from my first year of life until last year when my last pet died. In cleaning I worked for 3 years as...
Camila can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Peruvian and became a Us Citizen few years ago, I am bilingual, Trust-line Certified, CPR & First Aide Certified, have a clean driving record, had CA drivers license, Like to work with little ones, like to teach, read, made them laugh and be happy, go to places like parks, library, zoo, I like to sing songs for children and...
Hilda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It breaks my heart to be writing this review because we can't keep Hilda. She helped us out in between jobs on a short term two week basis and I wish that two weeks would last forever. Hilda has been AMAZING with our 14 weeks old and is wonderful to our 5 year old....
Katie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Private childcare work for several families. Performed various duties among which included ; preparing and feeding the meals to the children. Bathing and dressing the children or assisting them to bathe and dress themselves. Also do the laundry and tidied the children room and some light cleaning and also cooking. I would take...
Elsa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She's very friendly, honest, Responsible. And has lots of experience doing her job."
Cecilia Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Haley. I live in Glen Ellen, California with my husband who I've been married to for 10 years. I'm 32 years old, I've been caring for children for over 10 years. I grew up with younger siblings and cousins, I loved taking them to the park, teaching them to bake, reading to them, building forts, taking them to the...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Haley has got every natural parental instinct in her. She is so good with kids and babies, and her experience shows. She’s also extremely reliable and trustworthy. What more could you want in someone looking after your children? Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Esther!
I am a responsible, innovative and trustworthy nanny with 25+ years of experience. I love spending time with and engaging with children. Caring for children is a delightful experience for me because I enjoy seeing how they grow and learn and because I want my impact on their development to be positive....
Esther can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esther began working for our family when our daughter was almost four months old. Right from the beginning, we were so happy to have Esther as a part of our lives. She is highly experienced in working with newborns and young babies, and capably handled everything...
Katherine L.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Petaluma, CA
Ana P.
5.0
Ana has worked for us as a babysitter to our daughter since she was 4 months old. She shows great knowledge of the appropriate childcare needs of our infant/toddler. I have had the highest confidence in her trustworthiness and judgment when leaving my child in her supervision. She exudes a positive,...
- Jan C.
Sherrie C.
5.0
Sherri was a Godsend for my grandfather. Initially, my family and I hired Sherri to come in a couple days a week to care for our 91 year old grandfather who had recently broken his ankle. Our grandfather felt Sherri was very trustworthy and we increased the days she worked. Sherri gave us peace of...
- Melissa W.
Hilda S.
5.0
It breaks my heart to be writing this review because we can't keep Hilda. She helped us out in between jobs on a short term two week basis and I wish that two weeks would last forever. Hilda has been AMAZING with our 14 weeks old and is wonderful to our 5 year old. I can't thank her enough for the...
- Katie M.
Elsa A.
5.0
She's very friendly, honest, Responsible. And has lots of experience doing her job.
- Cecilia Z.
Haley W.
5.0
Haley has got every natural parental instinct in her. She is so good with kids and babies, and her experience shows. She’s also extremely reliable and trustworthy. What more could you want in someone looking after your children? Highly recommend!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Petaluma, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Petaluma, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Petaluma, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.50 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 Petaluma, CA?
Care.com currently has 12 reading tutors in Petaluma, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Petaluma 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 Petaluma that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, 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.