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60 reading tutors are listed in Van Nuys, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 7 years
Reading tutors in Van Nuys, CA
Hi there! My name is Kelsie, I have worked as a teacher for the past 6 years. Specializing in phonics/ reading/ writing instruction, I love helping students K-3 learn foundational skills or build self-esteem as they catch up to the rest of their classmates! I love creating fun activities to establish an encouraging environment...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Marcela and I got a B. A. from UCLA in Psychology and Spanish Literature and a M. A. in Forensic Psychology.
I've been academically helping students since 2006 and have loved every moment. I began as a tutor volunteering for non-profit against cancer organizations and for high-risk neighborhood high schools....
5.0
"Marcela is amazing. Not only is she responsible and patient, but she is very bright and has the care of the child in mind at all times. She enriched my kids (aged 3 and 6) lives in countless ways!"
Rachel M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 15 years, I have tutored and mentored many children ranging from 1st to 12th grade. I also specialize in special needs tutoring, facilitating non-speaking autistic students with communication through typing. I am a professional TV writer by trade with many fun stories to tell and a very flexible schedule. I am...
5.0
"A fantastic tutor and mentor to my 10th grade son, A. Chris home schooled A. for the second half of his semester, catching him up on his work, teaching him immensely, and helping him get straight A's. A. genuinely loved hanging out with Chris and learning from him....
Katherine F.
Ashley D.
Van Nuys, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ashley and I live in Sherman Oaks, and I'm currently pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. As my day job, I work for an Entertainment Consulting company in Encino, but I'm hoping to pick up some extra jobs via Care. com!
In terms of tutoring, I am a government trained Math & English tutor with...
Hello my name is Norma, I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am very patient and love to teach children. I have taken some classes in child development at COC. I had a daycare where I had 8 children under my care, during this time I would teach them their colors, shapes, spelling, Math and Spanish. I would also help them with...
Kathy G.
Van Nuys, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience as a Junior High School Counselor and worked with/tutored young students helping them navigate through completing assignments, getting organized, studying, setting goals, and turning school work in. Many problems occur when work doesn't get completed or turned in and is usually something that can be turned...
Anna T.
Van Nuys, CA
$10-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello everyone!
I have a college degree in psychology and am currently working on a certificate in Early Child Education. I would love to spend my time helping children with English, reading, and math. Most of my experience is from helping my younger sister with her school work and tutoring her in various subjects.
Hi! I am a recent graduate of Scripps College in Claremont, California with a major in math and a minor in English. I have worked with students from ages 6-20 in various math subjects. I can help students with math through the calculus level, and I'm passionate about helping students achieve their mathematical potential. I've...
I am an enthusiastic, fun-loving former elementary school teacher. I am currently work at CSUN training faculty in all things technology. I have a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies Education and am currently working on my master's degree in Educational Technology.
I am experienced with both house and dog-sitting, tutoring...
I began baby sitting at the age of 15. My task were to provide light meals and tutor as well. I work at an elementary school as a teacher assistant, I assist children in the class room in small groups and work one on one with the kids that most need it. I have been a part of kindergarten to 5th grade classes so I am familiar...
Jessica C.
Van Nuys, CA
$28-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jessica, who loves being outside, reading, and crafting. I have a perfect driving record and a safe, reliable car. I've had nannying experience for 6 years. I've worked with newborns, and infants until they've become toddlers; babies, and preteens. Growing up, I was in a program, called the 'Community Emergency Response...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessi was beyond amazing with our family. We hired her to watch our 5yo boy and 3mo baby. She was caring, attentive to detail, sent pictures, and most importantly my kids loved her. My son would always ask when she was coming or if we could plan time for him to see...
Ashley A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I am a preschool teacher at Comcast NBC Universal where I work with 14 3-year-olds. I have worked with many differing abilities in children. I am CPR/ First aid certified. I have worked with children of all different ages from infancy to teens. I have worked with...
Shayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shayla helped our family last minute, over a holiday weekend. She was sweet, polite, punctual, friendly, and flexible with us. Our event went slightly later by an hour and a half, and Shayla was able to stay, no problem. Our little boy (4 years old) loved his play...
Melissa F.
My name is Jessica G. and I am 47 years old. I was a preschool teacher for 14 years, teaching infants, toddlers and preschoolers. As a nanny, I have worked with a family of twins from 10 weeks to almost 5 years. I also worked with different families from different backgrounds and beliefs. My responsibilities were:feeding,...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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Hello,
I have over 10 years of experience in which I have cared for infants as young as 2 months to teens. Having worked as a contractor as well as for nanny agencies I am ready for whatever...
Mariaclara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Early Education
Scarlet H.
Van Nuys, CA
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hello! I've been taking care of kids since I was 16 when my little brother was born. I fell in love of him and a love of caring kids grew on me at the time I saw him growing, so I started taking care of more children in my country and then I decided to grow more in learning about that. As I've been learning every kid is...
Scarlet can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Gloria C.
Van Nuys, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I consider myself a kind and respectful person, I love taking care of others, it is something that I was born with since I was little, I had a sister with epilepsy whom I took care of for many years. Since I was little I have always taken care of someone, my sister taught me a lot about how to take care of someone with a disease...
Denise W.
Van Nuys, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced mature and caring nanny looking for a full time, long term position with a loving family. I have 12 years experience with children of all ages and special needs. I teach manners, motor skills, encourages physical activity, reading and singing. Special accommodations can be arranged with families who need overnight...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of experience as a nanny. I took care of children aged 0-12 years. I graduated from a music school and a Moscow university. My responsibilities were: to drive children to the activities, such as: swimming lessons, gymnastics, dance class, and so on (the family had two cars Lexus and Toyota for children and...
Gulnara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gulya is an exceptional housekeeper, and I cannot praise her enough for the remarkable job she did. From the moment she entered my home, her professionalism and attention to detail were evident. She meticulously cleaned every corner of the house, leaving it...
Daniel B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Van Nuys, CA
Marcela C.
5.0
My husband and I had tried different tutors for our child who has special needs at school. Our child did not want to meet anyone else anymore and Marcela was our last hope. The first session, our child didn’t want to get out of her room. Marcela was able to relate with her, talked to her and our...
- Care member
Christopher M.
5.0
Chris is simply amazing. He tutors my son who is autistic and semi-verbal, but is able to type his thoughts. Chris went out of his way to learn how to type with him and has covered a number of subjects with him since. My son loves Chris and enjoys learning from him. You can't do better.
- Catherine J.
Jessica C.
5.0
Jessi is very sweet! She comes right on time and you can tell she really enjoys spending time with children. My newborn less than a month old did so well with her. Definitely recommend.
- Tatiana Z.
Shayla M.
5.0
Shayla took care of our group's 4 children under age five for a couple of evenings to allow the adults time for wedding festivities. She was fantastic with the kids, and sent us updates and pictures. She's thoughtful, calm, patient, and has fantastic experience. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Frederic P.
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.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Van Nuys, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Van Nuys, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Van Nuys, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.00 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 Van Nuys, CA?
Care.com currently has 17 reading tutors in Van Nuys, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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.
Ratings for Van Nuys, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Reading Tutors in Van Nuys, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.