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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Annie and I just moved to LA from NY, post-graduation. I've babysat since I was at an age when I should probably have had my own babysitter. The youngest of four kids, I'm used to things being hectic. I'm a former ocean lifeguard, so I had CPR/first aid training.
I love reading, sports, and arts & crafts. I can...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah W.
Los Angeles, CA
$100-111/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor For Children With Dyslexia And Other Learning Challenges
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sarah! I am a learning specialist with 10+ years of tutoring/teaching experience. I work exclusively with children who have dyslexia, reading challenges, autism, ADHD, and other learning challenges.
I have a MA degree in Psychology, am trained in the Orton-Gillingham method of phonics-based reading instruction, and have...
5.0
"My name is Carolina, my son Jonathan is in special education. I feel very happy to be working with Sarah, she’s a very dynamic person who takes initiative. She has been able to attract my sons attention despite him being easily distracted. I had just begun working...
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Carlie W.
Beverly Hills, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
The Sitter That Is Here For You Whenever Your Family Needs Me!
5.0
(1)
I am 22 years old. I grew up in Newtown, PA and I recently moved to LA last August. I have had experience in babysitting since I was 15 years old. I absolutely love taking care of kids! It brings me so much joy to spend time with them and make their days brighter! I also love to babysit because it teaches me the tools I will...
Carlie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Carlie is a warm, caring, flexible and hardworking babysitter for our three children (ages 11, 7, and 4). She is punctual, great at tidying up, and wonderful with all of our kids. They have really come to love her and always look forward to seeing her again. We...
Sibongile N.
Amber R.
Los Angeles, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
A 15-Years-Exp Babysitter, 8-Yrs-Exp Tutor, Syracuse Grad - GUARANTEED Your Kids Will LOVE
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
For more than half my lifetime, I've professionally babysat & tutored children ages 0-17 across the world. Your kids will love me, or your $ back!
I have a knack for making kids laugh!
I'm the fun connoisseur: I turn anything into a game. I LOVE to cook healthy meals/snacks, play sports outside, stroll, make art, play...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber is great. I appreciated her time and patience with my son. She has a lot of creativity with kids and keeps them busy having fun the whole time. I will definitely call her again when needed and recommend her 100%."
Mariela R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there families! I'm a CPR infant and adult certified, non-smoker, animal lover, COVID vaccinated, bilingual, and caring 33-year-old.
I've been working as an FT nanny for the past 12 years with ages ranging from newborn to teenagers with babysitting experience since I was 13yo. I'm located in Culver.
I have worked...
Paulette can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Paulette has been regularly caring for my now 9 month old daughter on Saturdays for the past several months. I look forward to Paulette coming over all week! As a first-time mom, it's been so helpful to have her guidance as we navigate milestones, solids, etc...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Gloria and I'm 29 years old. I have a ton of experience working with kiddos. I've worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years with children between the ages 2-5. I worked through the pandemic as the teacher for the the 3-year-old via zoom. I also worked as a 1:1 aide with group home and foster home...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gloria has been incredible with my 15 month old baby girl. She is engaging, enthusiastic, and reliable. She talks to her all day, helping her increase her vocabulary. Additionally, she goes above and beyond by tidying the baby’s room as well as keeping the kitchen...
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Olivia I am currently a Pediatric Nurse. I am public health graduate from California State University of Northridge and received my nursing degree from Ohio University. Prior to nursing I had been baby sitting for about 5 years. I work with baby's and kids of all ages. I love reading books, doing crafts, I am great...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Olivia is very sweet and very engaging with our daughter however she called off often and also sent us messages at 11pm and even once at 4am when she knew we wouldn't get them until the morning. We also had to ask her for an update when she was out for a week, and...
Jerry K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sejal - but I go by Sage!
I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a degree in Global Health and History. I am currently attending USC to obtain my master's in Occupational Therapy. While attending university, I worked as an afterschool assistant in which I helped many school-aged students with homework...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Intimacy Coordination and Choreography is what brought me to LA! However, I'm looking for a meaningful part-time job that can engage my experience as a teaching artist for theatre and dance. As a teaching artist I have an arsenal of fun, creative games and endless stamina for dance parties. I'm also a lover of arts and crafts,...
Savanah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Savanah cared for my 2 daughters after school, daily, for about 5 months. She was always on time, kept the house tidy, came up with creative art and baking activities for the girls. Easy going personality, takes direction well, and very responsible. In addition,...
Hilary V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Pattra or you can call me Amy. I'm originally Thai. I live in Santa Monica.
I used to be an Au pair for about 2 years with 2 girls since 2020 in Long beach. Afterwards, I have been nannying for a lot of families and different ages of kids between 3months old to 12 years old. I often take care of multiple kids at...
Pattra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Pattra, and our daughter loves her even more. Pattra has been with us since our daughter was four months old (14 months now) and we are so sad that we have to let her go because we are moving out of town. I ugly cried multiple times thinking about having to...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Gerciane, I'm 29 yo.
I really enjoy working with children, and I'm comfortable with pets. I have around 8 years of experience working with children from 6mo up to 17 yo.
I have a nurturing spirit and a passion for helping children grow and learn. Some of the activities I usually do with kids are...
Gerciane can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the most fun person to have around!"
Ariane C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Children are great fun! I enjoy working with children on age appropriate milestones. I love reading to them and playing with them. Taking a stroll to the park with a packed lunch is an ideal day. I have worked with infants to school aged children. I helped them with their homework, prepared meals and got them ready for bed. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Jen quickly became a part of our family. Our baby daughter now calls her Nen and it's so adorable to watch the love they have for each other. They play and have fun and our daughter gives her hugs. They read books and learn, go to music classes and strolls in the...
Iva I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Alexa is a Professional Childcare Provider with expertise in child development, extensive experience in Kindergarten teaching, tutoring, and daycare settings. Known for bringing innovation and a kind heart to your home, her specialties include arts and crafts, music, science, reading, writing, and, most importantly, play. Alexa...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa is a great child care provider. She has worked with children in summer rec programs as councilor and also was a teacher during vacation bible school. Alexa is energetic and engaged. She loves children and has a way of speaking to them and engaging them in...
Nell M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Andrea but most kids call me AJ! Some information about myself; I have over 8 years of experience with child care, ranging from infants, toddlers, and teens. I graduated with a bachelors in criminology and criminal justice and a minor in child development. Very engaging with kids especially reading to...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Andrea was great with our kids and the chaos of our household. She did a great job making sure she was clear on our rules and adhering to them. Giving me constant updates throughout the day.
Will definitely hire Andrea again!"
Nicole L.
Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$45-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Christina, I am living in Santa Monica and enjoy walking to the beach, reading a good book on my patio and baking sweets! I graduated from San Diego State University in May 2019. I have used care. com on and off for 10 years doing a variety of jobs from tutoring, nannying, and home cleaning! I have been tutoring...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Patient, compassionate, energetic nanny with 20+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to young adult. Seeking a part-time position of 2-3 consecutive days & 12-20 hrs. per week. Highly skilled in all stages of childhood development covering:
*Infant/newborn care: feeding, responsive, nurturing positive...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable in childcare. She is gentle, loving, caring, and compassionate. She is very obviously passionate about the job she does and forms very strong bonds with the children in her care. Our children no longer need child care but still...
Carole C.
Shadae N.
Los Angeles, CA
$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shadae I'm 27 years old I love children they are gods gift to us all I love to play hide and seek, tag, video games, going to the park, and reading stories. I have many years of experience my mother was a foster parent when I was the age of 5 until I was 12 and I would help change the babies diapers, feed them, get...
Shadae can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Made the whole experience conformable. She sent pictures of my daughter having fun and watching TV. I would hire her again."
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Lane A.
Redondo Beach, CA
$28-66/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Japanese, English, Mathematics, Science Online Tutor
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced tutor with 8 years of tutoring background. I graduated from College in 2022 with a Neuroscience/Psychology degree & current in medical school.
My areas of expertise are:
- Japanese (fluent - conversational, writing, reading, speaking)
- English & Writing & Reading comprehension
- Elementary mathematics
-...
5.0
"Ms. Lane tutored my son during the pandemic at a time when our son was struggling to keep up with his grade level and Lane did an amazing job with helping our son in all the areas which he was struggling in we are grateful that she was able to help him succeed!"
Maurice B.
Diana F.
Los Angeles, CA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Diana. I've been working with kids since I was 15; I am passionate about it. I started by watching my younger brother and sister, and then began babysitting for kids in my neighborhood. I Provided child care for several families after school, weekends, and during school vacations. Over the last few years, I've...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hi, We recently moved out of the country, which means our nanny, Diana, is available. She was with us for 3 years, beginning when our son was still a baby (he is now three-and-a-half). We are very picky; by the time we hired her, we had gone through four or five...
Diana F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Anna and I have over 10 years of experience working with children. Currently, I am a third grade teacher with a masters degree in elementary education and eight years of experience working with communities of color. The thing I want you to know most about me is that I can make any situation fun. I love to sing and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"We hired Anna a year ago during summer to help us with our kids, 9 mo and 4 yo at that time. She was great with both. She managed to feed them with healthy food, go for daily walks, and keep them busy and entertained. Anna has a very positive attitude, and I would...
Olga G.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Playa del Rey, CA
Sarah W.
5.0
My name is Carolina, my son Jonathan is in special education. I feel very happy to be working with Sarah, she’s a very dynamic person who takes initiative. She has been able to attract my sons attention despite him being easily distracted. I had just begun working with her a few months ago and I...
- Care member
Carlie W.
5.0
Carlie is a warm, caring, flexible and hardworking babysitter for our three children (ages 11, 7, and 4). She is punctual, great at tidying up, and wonderful with all of our kids. They have really come to love her and always look forward to seeing her again. We highly recommend Carlie!
- Sibongile N.
Amber R.
5.0
We have been working with Amber for a couple of months now. C (our little one) loves her and so do we. She's always punctual and in positive spirits. We are lucky to have her to watch over our little guys whenever we need someone. If you are contemplating whether or not to trust Amber you most...
- Yinell R.
Paulette S.
5.0
Paulette has been regularly caring for my now 9 month old daughter on Saturdays for the past several months. I look forward to Paulette coming over all week! As a first-time mom, it's been so helpful to have her guidance as we navigate milestones, solids, etc Paulette aptly balances sharing her...
- Care member
Gloria M.
5.0
Gloria has been incredible with my 15 month old baby girl. She is engaging, enthusiastic, and reliable. She talks to her all day, helping her increase her vocabulary. Additionally, she goes above and beyond by tidying the baby’s room as well as keeping the kitchen immaculate (not an easy task with a...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Playa del Rey, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Playa del Rey, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Playa del Rey, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Playa del Rey, CA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Playa del Rey, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Playa del Rey 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 Playa del Rey that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Playa del Rey, 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 Playa del Rey 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 Playa del Rey, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Playa del Rey, 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 Playa del Rey, 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.