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Hi, I love getting to work with kids! I am a credentialed Educational Specialist and a Certificated Reading Specialist with 15+ years of experience. I've taught in the classroom, small groups, and 1:1.
My passion is to help struggling readers including those with Dyslexia.
I also have experience providing ABA therapy to...
My name is Genevieve and I have quite a few skills! One of these many skills is in tutoring. I am studying to become an English teacher, and have tutored other students in English and some Science (life and earth sciences primarily) as well for at least 2 years (in paid positions) and more years as a volunteer (5+). I have...
Terese F.
Placentia, CA
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my teaching credential.
I have done tutoring through Care. com before
I worked at KinderCare for 2-3 years.
I currently work at a school as a lunch aide and after school care teacher.
Thanks!
Laura T.
Placentia, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
After School Pick Up, Care, Tutoring And Driving Available
I taught 4th and 5th grade for 10 years and since then I have raised two children with Type I Diabetes. I now tutor language arts via online. I have had much success with this, and end up keeping most of my students for 2 or 3 years. They develop excellent speaking and interviewing skills, higher level reading discussion skills,...
I have been tutoring for four years and have tutored students from preschool through high school. I have taught reading comprehension, math through geometry, science, typing, Spanish, English, California High School Exit Exam prep and kindergarten prep. I love to make learning fun and cater to the student's needs by making the...
Leslie G.
Placentia, CA
$21-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a Mommy, teacher, and caregiver. I've been cleared by the state and the DOJ. I love getting to work with and care for kiddos. I have a daughter, 23 and a son, 21.
TEACHING
I'm a credentialed educational specialist with over 15 years of experience. I have extensive experience and education working with kids who have...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Gulzat H.
Chino Hills, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated And Responsible Professional With 4 Years Of Paid Experience In Childcare In The U.S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Enjoyed being around 3 girls of ages 0-4, 11-15, 13-17
Took care of a newborn, taught her when she became a toddler the basics including: utilizing and solving puzzles, construction blocks and helped developed her love of learning. Helped to improve her speech by reading and studying rhymes
Gulzat can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gulya took care of our toddler for half a year before the pandemic, then became a critical member of our household when we added a newborn during the pandemic. She is willing to help with anything around the house and the kids really liked her."
Vicki C.
Stephany R.
Whittier, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care.
I like working...
Stephany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephany watched my two kiddos - ages 3 & 1. She was so warm, wonderful and engaging with them! They really enjoyed their time with her. Stephany is very professional, responsive and reliable.
I'm so glad we found her and to be working with her. She's amazing -...
Alexa O.
Krystal V.
Orange, CA
$22-56/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Fun, Patient And Wonderful Nanny? I'm The One You Want
5.0
(9)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
For the past 10 years I have been working as a leadership assistant and Elementary School Teacher. Prior to this I had been a substitute teacher. And before this, I worked as an Instructional Assistant in Special Education for three years. I have worked with students who have had mild to severe disabilities from the ages of 3-9....
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Before this crazy Corona Virus situation, Krystal took care of my kids several times. She was great with the kids and look forward to hiring her again after things get back to "normal" hopefully later in the year."
Berenice S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jaquelyn, but you can call me Jaki. I am currently working as an English Instructional Assistant (IA) at Santa Ana College where I received four AA Degrees: Liberal Arts: Math and Science, Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities, as well as a Social Science Degree and a Psychology degree. I have been working for the school...
5.0
"Jackquelyn is a great tutor for both of my boys. She's willing to stay some extra time to help out."
Sina H.
Jeffrey C.
Anaheim, CA
$35-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a father to an amazing daughter and truly believe kids are the future. I find it important to help them as best as we can to ensure they have the tools for them to succeed. It all begins with a solid foundation. While I have experience in teaching music and all the basic subjects, most of my knowledge and tutoring expertise...
5.0
"I highly recommend Jeff as a music and math tutor. His expertise, passion, and personalized approach have made a significant impact on two of my kids' academic and personal growth. Jeff creates an engaging and nurturing learning environment. My son said helps break...
Kimberly T.
Hanna Y.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(20)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 43 yr. Korean American. I've many years of experience with young children. I've taught preschool 0-6 years of age at a daycare center. I've also did nanny work for 10 yrs. now and babysitting work since I was in HS. I've 20+ years of experience. I also love to read, play games and interact with a child. I love to see a...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna was very loving with our kids, helpful and a joy to be around. Would love to work with Hanna again."
Eli M.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lorena. I am 40 years old and bilingual in English and Spanish. I have been a professional nanny for the past 20+ years and I am currently looking for a full-time, long-term position. Most recently I was a full-time nanny for a family for over 4 years, starting with their 3-month-old and a 4-month-old from a second...
Lorena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lorena has been with us for over 4 years since my first son was about 3 months. As working parents, I don't think we could have survived without her. She helped sleep train both my boys by 4 months old, falling asleep on their own, on a schedule. She took them...
Leah S.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sima. I am 37 years old with 19 years experience with children. I love interacting with children watching them grow and teaching them everything they need to know. Going over letters, numbers, colors qnd shapes. I love reading with them. I am patient loving and caring. I love to communicate with parents about their...
Sima can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sima has been an incredible part of our family for almost a year. She is the most reliable, diligent, caring, and hard-working nanny I could have ever asked for. Sima has traveled with us wherever we have asked her to go, has always agreed to watch our little boy...
Wai S.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Angelena, or Lena, I'm 24, a CNA & current Nursing student at CSUF. I'm very passionate about early education & strongly believe that good communication between you, the parents, and myself is vital. I'm experienced with children age 0-12, with my most common being infant-preschool age. I've also been multiple...
Angelena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angelena was the very first babysitter we hired for our 5 month old son. As a first time mom I was very nervous about leaving my baby and she put my anxiety to rest. She has a calming presence, is knowledgeable about infants, and was very nurturing with our son....
Kelsey L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I appreciate the opportunity to partner with parents to help families thrive! I have over 40 years of experience caring for children and have worked with 4 families, specifically through Care. com, we remain very close.
I am kind, compassionate, dependable, and creative. I'm a mom of 3 and a grandmother. Children are a gift,...
Marcia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I don’t even know where to start when describing Marcia. She is quite literally the best and an immediate peaceful presence. Marcia was a pro when it came to interacting with my very different children. I have a very quiet/shy two year old and a boisterous 10 month...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as an Elementary School Teacher. I have worked as a tutor throughout the school year for kinder through tenth grade in reading and math. I have a Master's in Education from Chapman University. I am currently working on my Phd in Education. I have access to many classroom books, programs and iPad for...
5.0
"Krystal has been working with our son since September and she is just amazing. She is very knowledgeable, caring but firm. A winning combination. She is punctual and gets right to work. My son enjoys working with her and we enjoy seeing his progress. I highly...
Rhonda R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Passionate tutor with over 10 years of experience. Certified with the National Tutoring Association. Top 10 Tutors of 2020. Proven track record of performance improvement. Personalized teaching approach and custom courses. Diverse educational background in public, private, and international schools. Bilingual in Mandarin....
5.0
"Cindy is an awesome tutor! She's beyond patient, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. I'm so glad I found her for my chem classes. I'm a very right brained person so sciences are a huge challenge for me. But with Cindy's help, I not only understood the material...
Allison J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I tutor children Pre-K - 8th grade in language arts, math, science, study skills, homework help, homeschool, and online/distance learning.
Language Arts include:
-Phonics
-Reading, reading comprehension & analysis
-Grammar
-Writing (printing/cursive), sentence structure, 1-5 paragraph essay
-Spelling
Math...
5.0
"Renee is amazing! She has been teaching my son reading as well as practicing his writing, and I can already see the progress just after only a month. Her kindliness has helped my (very) shy son feel comfortable and relaxed during sessions. I highly recommend her!"
Monica W.
I started babysitting when I was 14 for a newborn and 6-year-old, I'm currently 23 and have babysat them all the way till their current ages of 9 and 13 years old. I have also babysat a 2-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl for one year. I have experience with my own nephew who is 9 months old currently.
I enjoy crafting and am...
Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Placentia, CA
Gulzat H.
5.0
Gulzat is one of the most caring, kind and loving people I've ever met. Not only was she great with my son, she helped with basic things around the house like laundry and dishes. She is trustworthy, reliable, communicative and very patient with toddlers.
- Sheryl L.
Stephany R.
5.0
Stephany watched my two kiddos - ages 3 & 1. She was so warm, wonderful and engaging with them! They really enjoyed their time with her. Stephany is very professional, responsive and reliable.
I'm so glad we found her and to be working with her. She's amazing - highly recommend her!
- Alexa O.
Krystal V.
5.0
Before this crazy Corona Virus situation, Krystal took care of my kids several times. She was great with the kids and look forward to hiring her again after things get back to "normal" hopefully later in the year.
- Berenice S.
Jacquelyn R.
5.0
Jackquelyn is a great tutor for both of my boys. She's willing to stay some extra time to help out.
- Sina H.
Jeffrey C.
5.0
I highly recommend Jeff as a music and math tutor. His expertise, passion, and personalized approach have made a significant impact on two of my kids' academic and personal growth. Jeff creates an engaging and nurturing learning environment. My son said helps break down complex math concepts and...
- Kimberly T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Placentia, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Placentia, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Placentia, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $24.00 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 Placentia, CA?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Placentia, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Placentia 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 Placentia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Placentia, 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 Placentia 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 Placentia, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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.