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I'd describe my personality as calm, resourceful, and caring.
I like working with kids and have been a teacher's assistant, tutor, camp counselor in addition to volunteering with Reading to Kids and babysitting since middle school.
I enjoy helping families and helping kids still follow a routine set with their parents all...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Reya W.
Tarzana, CA
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Reya I am 19 years old. I currently work at a daycare taking care of children ages 0-5. I have experience babysitting children ages 3 to 13. I have volunteer experience working with elementary school children once a month during Girl Scout gatherings. I previously worked for an after school program teaching...
Reya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha! I'm 29 years old and have a variety of experience working with children. I previously worked as a Teacher's Assistant for LAUSD where I worked with kids on phonetics and reading as well as individual and group tutoring. I also spent time as an Assistant Director for a children's theatre company. My...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Samantha is very sweet and kind, she went above and beyond in her duties and was very good at communicating with me if she had any questions, concerns etc. I ended up getting offered a different position at my job that allowed my husband and I to spend more time...
Destiny T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 44-year-old single mother with a teenage daughter. I love taking care of kids, giving them fun activities to do, reading kids stories, doing crafts, helping them with their homework ( I used to be a Calculus tutor in College ). I also like playing video games and drawing with the kids. I have my own car and have been...
Shaikha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I had a great experience with Shai! My 2 year old was home from daycare recovering from an ear infection and she took great care of him so I could get work done all day. They played all day and our little guy had a great time. Shai arrived on time and encouraged...
JD D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Demet, I am a positive and energetic mother of four. For several years, I worked on and off while having my four children so I completely understand how difficult it is to balance a professional career and home life. At the moment, I am working remotely from home while my children are in school. I am looking to...
Demet can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Demet was outstanding! My husband and I hired her to look after our two year old daughter while we celebrated his birthday. Demet was fantastic during our three day late night celebration! She arrived on time, was polite, and patient, and comforted my husband and I...
Shakeema R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm originally from Georgia but have lived in LA for the last 15+ years. I'm a former film development exec who left the industry to pursue my Masters in Clinical Psychology. I'm taking courses online so my schedule is flexible, and since I spent most of my teens and early twenties babysitting, I figured this would be a...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing with our seven month old son, we couldn’t have handled our move without help help!"
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Emma C.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trustworthy Professional Nanny - 10 Years Of Experience :)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working in childcare for 10 years. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens. Some of the things I enjoy are cooking, music, and hiking. I am comfortable with date nights, light house keeping, cooking and tutoring if needed. I also have my own car, a safe SUV. I grew up in Sweden and I speak several...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I give Emma 100 stars. I can't say enough about Emma and her impact to our family. Emma is truly a family member and will always be in our hearts. She is very professional, goodhearted, and fun! She had great values and super smart. She is always thinking about...
Jenny K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everybody! My name is Sophie. I am an experienced nanny, and have cared for children of all ages. I am responsible, fun, patient, kind, energetic, reliable, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids, and they seem to love me as well. I also love animals, so much that I owned my own dog-walking and house sitting...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie was great with my twin girls. I never felt like I had to worry when she was with them. She was always on time, very conscientious of their needs, helped with homework, took them to activities, made dinner for them and, at times, put them to bed. She was a...
Tiffany S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Credentialed Teacher from Calabasas with a Master's Degree in Education and over 15 years experience teaching and tutoring. I have taught a diverse student population over the years. My goal is always to understand student needs and work to meet those needs while encouraging students to appreciate their strengths. I value...
5.0
"Michelle is wonderful! She is so positive and has helped my daughter in so many ways!"
Mary M.
Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$45-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
(1)
-Retired preschool teacher with over 35 years of experience.
- knowledgeable in all areas of child development
- patient, reliable, creative, trustworthy & fun
-arts & crafts
-lots of reading
-positive reinforcement & language
- great communication skills, work great with families
-infant & newborn experience
I'm...
5.0
"We hired Maliha to care for our 16 month old daughter. She is full of energy and always extra careful and responsible and always on time for the assignment. She is also open minded in receiving feedback on how I like my baby to be cared for. We couldn’t keep Maliha...
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Terezinha M.
Chatsworth, CA
$29-33/hr • 9 yrs exp
Educated Cultured Brazilian Nanny Looking For Summer Work
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there. My name's Terezinha. I am available for childcare for the summer. I can prepare healthy foods and snacks including lactose free alternatives, vegetarian, plant-based, and some gluten free. I am eager to learn more things as well and engage your children in meaningful, interesting activities.
More about me: I spend the...
Terezinha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I have nothing but great things to say about Tery (Terezinha)
I've known her for at least 8 years, she has helped me tremendously with my children, running errands, pick up and drop off to and from school, homework and personal things.
She is Educated, very...
Aira P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I tutor all subjects students need help in. ***ONLINE TUTOR***
Top 2% of 2010 California Distinguished High School Class.
2014 UCLA Graduate = B. A. International Development; Minors: Education & Public Affairs.
Work Experience:
Masters - Financial Accounting, Public Health Administration, Research Papers, Statistics
College -...
5.0
(1)
I have 7 years of experience at both the middle and high school level, and have worked closely with honor students, Special Education students, as well as English Language Learners.
I am great with kids of all ages! I was on the district Curriculum Development Team, working to make curriculum for all the high schools in the...
5.0
"Mrs. H is a great tutor. One of the ways she is a great tutor is by working with me. If I do not understand a subject that I am studying she will put it into words that I can understand and retain later on. She has given me the confidence and skills that I will...
Connor B.
4.3
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi nice to meet you I am Ashley I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Los Angeles I love bringing out the best in kids by keeping them engaged with activities like playing games, going outside & crafts! I have experience with various ages. I...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I recently hired Ashley for a couple of days and all I can say is she is great with kids very friendly, and I know that I will always have her as a back up! I usually never leave reviews, but she was great if you were wondering on hiring I definitely do recommend...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hi nice to meet you, I'm Alma ! I have 6 years of experience in care taking with my niece and family friends' kids. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I love helping with arts and crafts teaching kids new things as well as enjoy playing sports and being outdoors. I can help with afternoon homework assignments. I am looking...
Alma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We loved Alma, she was hired to take care of our daughter for a day but we wish she could have stay longer. She was very punctual and communicated very well with us. Alma was very attentive and caring with our daughter I will definitely continue to use her in the...
Sabrina B.
Sarah H.
Canoga Park, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have taught preschool aged children from 0-5 years of age for over 20 years. I have a bachelor of arts degree from California State University at Northridge in child development with a specialty in infants and toddlers. I am CPR certified by the American Heart Association. I am very passionate about my field and I attend...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah is extremely knowledgeable, sweet, and even-keeled. She is all about development for your child and talks to kids as if they're human beings, not just babies. She truly engages and really knows her stuff - she is a great find! As a high strung mom, I found...
Katya F.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
As a high school student I began my career working as a program worker for L. A.'s Best after school program. It was then when I realized my life's calling for helping others. After a few years, I transitioned to working with children, teens, & adults with special needs & disabilities as an one-on-one in-home behavior therapist...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Baltimore from Northern California, and I'm currently teaching 10th and 11th grade English at a high school in the city. Other than teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom, I was a literacy leader and after-school program supervisor at an organization called Berkeley Youth Alternatives. My work there...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie regularly babysat our two young daughters (5 & 7). She embodies so many characteristics of what a family would want in someone taking care of their children. Katie is responsible, she has excellent communication skills, she is amazing with children of all...
Cassidy R.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm a very reliable , patient, lovely creative nanny who has 21 years of experience caring for children from newborns to toddlers. I'm a Post Partum Doula, have nutrition classes and certified at Nanny Institute.
If parents are agree I would like to speak in Spanish, my primary language, to their kids.
Love to read in...
Hortencia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very caring, she knows her job and does it very well. She goes above and beyond! she is also very knowledgeable and knows what to do in an emergency."
Rocio F.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Tarzana, CA
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha is very sweet and kind, she went above and beyond in her duties and was very good at communicating with me if she had any questions, concerns etc. I ended up getting offered a different position at my job that allowed my husband and I to spend more time with our little ones, so...
- Destiny T.
Shaikha R.
5.0
Shai was incredibly helpful to me this school year, arriving on time every day to welcome my kids home from school and help out with homework, snacks, meal prep and fun and games. She went above and beyond to engage our kids with creative activities - even going above and beyond to bring her own...
- Heather R.
Demet O.
5.0
Demet was outstanding! My husband and I hired her to look after our two year old daughter while we celebrated his birthday. Demet was fantastic during our three day late night celebration! She arrived on time, was polite, and patient, and comforted my husband and I because we have never had anyone...
- Shakeema R.
Jennifer C.
5.0
Jen was phenomenal with my 10yo who she watched for long workdays. She took her on engaging trips around the city, kept her very comfortable and at ease. Could not have imagined a better experience. Straightforward and very dependable, and has a good bond with children.
- James H.
Emma C.
5.0
I give Emma 100 stars. I can't say enough about Emma and her impact to our family. Emma is truly a family member and will always be in our hearts. She is very professional, goodhearted, and fun! She had great values and super smart. She is always thinking about new ways to grow our daughter - which...
- Jenny K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Tarzana, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Tarzana, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Tarzana, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Tarzana, CA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Tarzana, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Tarzana 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 Tarzana that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Tarzana, 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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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.