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60 reading tutors are listed in Walnut Creek, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Walnut Creek, CA
I am an Elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching Kindergarten-5th grade. I can help with English, Math and Writing and other K-5th grade subjects. I have experience teaching students of all different academic and behavioral gifts and challenges. I am available immediately on Monday, Tuesdays and some...
My name is Gabriella, I just finished my 4th year teaching 3rd grade in the Orinda School District. I received my BA in Education from Cal State Chico and my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I also have multiple years of experience nannying where I was responsible for pickups, meal prep, coming up with fun activities to do,...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there ' My name is Katherine I'm 33years old. I have 13 years of experience working with children. I am fluent in Spanish. I have affiliated myself with various families. I was teaching at a bilingual preschool mix with Playbass / Montessori do to Covid-19 I had no choice but to give my position up. I love working with...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"She's super charismatic and such a kind person. She always has a positive attitude and a great skill she has is that she is always willing to learn a new skill."
Karen G.
Richelle L.
Walnut Creek, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Over 14 Years Of Experience Looking For A Full-Time Job
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with children. I began doing occasional babysitting in middle school which I really enjoyed and loved. During middle school I was able to work along with my mom in a Community Bible Study(CBS) Child Care Program. The program was large with a wide variety of children of all ages. I worked...
Richelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Richelle worked for me for over a year. She was responsible, always on time, caring, patient and a huge asset to our family. I highly recommend her and keep in touch with her after all these years. "
Care member
Priscila S.
Walnut Creek, CA
$17-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time - Reliable And Loving Childcare Provider.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear family,
Thank you for checking out my profile!
My name is Priscila, I am 29 years old.
Currently I work as a full-time nanny and take care of two lovely babies - However, one of the families I work for is moving to NY & I am looking for an other nanny position with another great family!
I have more than 10 years'...
Priscila can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old and then our second son when he was about 8 months. She was reliable, nurturing and fun with our boys, forming a strong...
Eryn P.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm a spirited, fun-loving, reliable, intuitive, silly yet firm caretaker with 10 years under the belt. The growth to witness and love to give and receive is what keeps me going! *Check my profile on the Care app to read my glowing reviews!
I've worked in preschools (vast experience with infants-grade school) public...
Collette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Valerie P.
Walnut Creek, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, charismatic, and caring.
I like working with kids because I'm able to engage within my community by creating bonds with younger generations. Also, kids always teach me something new!
I started working with kids when I was younger, around 15. When I cheered in high school, I had many...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Christopher R.
Walnut Creek, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi my name's Chris. I'm a student at the University of South Carolina where I'm pursuing my degree in Electrical Engineering. I have a lot of experience working with kids before. I've worked at a summer camp, and taught kids how to swim and play basketball. I have a lot of siblings so I know what that's like, two older sisters,...
Christopher can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I'm the proud Mama of two amazing young adults. My youngest is about to leave the nest and I'm going to have some extra time on my hands. Here are a few things to know about me...
I've been working with kids for over 30 years and I'm CPR certified. I'm currently employed as lead preschool teacher and have been there...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have been working with children for most of my life. I am 34 years old and live in Walnut Creek. I live a very healthy natural lifestyle. I have done everything from working as nanny to working in a big child care center. I am background checked CPR and first aid certified. I'm great with any age child and up to 6 kids at a...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
I love kids. I have a theater background and have assisted teaching a children's theater class. As a theatre major in college I can play games, create characters and costumes and even make up our own stories. The most important thing is that we would have fun together.
I'd describe my personality as fun playful and caring
I...
Jemma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I started at 13 years old babysitting a family of 6 girs from age 8 down to 9months. They are grown today and still love me very much. I have pretty much raised my nephews who are now a senior in high school and a student at UCSantaBarbara. They are wonderful musicians, love to read, have an avid...
Cynthia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
My name is fatima , and I'm 40 years old. I live in Walnut Creek and I'm a babysitter who provides care either in my own home or at your place. I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, elementary children, and teenagers. I enjoy working with children and helping families out. I do activities such as reading, arts and...
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Sheryle B.
Martinez, CA
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny with a M-F Part Time Nanny Position For Twin Girls.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sheryle. I'm a mother of 7 ( 4 adopted), grandmother of 6. Currently I am a Nanny in Pleasant Hill for a family. I started working for them in March 2011 when the twins were 6 weeks old. They will be going to first grade this August and my job will be ending. They are like grandchildren to me though and the...
Sheryle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sheryle is very kind, loving and feels like she's part of your family. Our daughter also loved her instantly. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a full or part-time nanny for over 15 years! I am also a top of the line mother's helper. I am currently seeking a family to start now, I can be responsible for children's laundry, children's meals, bath time. Generally, I spend lots of time playing with the kids, reading, getting out to the park or...
Susana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"In the 1.5 years of working together, we have observed Susana excel in numerous areas including, but not limited to, the following:
1. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to her work. As we’re first-time parents, she provided suggestions on a range of...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have experience tutoring elementary and middle school math, and all levels of writing. I have taught English to English Language Learners and can also help planning and writing college essays.
5.0
"Alissa is a wonderful caretaker! She is kind, compassionate and intelligent."
Isabel D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families in need of childcare.
I can describe myself as a person who loves to be surrounded by babies and young children. I would say that my passion and joy in my life is to take care and teach children. I'm an active person and like outdoor activities/walks, reading books and doing crafts with kiddos. I worked as a...
Zlatka can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were so lucky to have met Zlatka. She has been great with our 3-year old twins. She created a sense of peace with them while also teaching them new crafts and skills. She took them to the park, library and had picnics with them. My husband and I have demanding...
Pablo P.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I know how hard it is to let someone else care for your little ones. For some children, the best place is a home-like environment. Well, you are in luck. I have a large amount of experience with children; I've been working as a nanny for many years and have experience with twins. My goal is to provide a safe, fun and nurturing...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is amazing with our infant! She has a very calm and soothing energy that our baby loves. She is so sweet, caring, and FUN! Courtney is also very knowledgeable when it comes to caring for children and as a first time mom, I've learned a great deal from her....
Care member
Amanda W.
Concord, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a college student who loves kids. I have worked with children of all ages since I was 10; babysitting for family and friends.
I love the outdoors, animals, sports, traveling, reading, music, and learning new things.
I have a day job in the mornings that is usually done by 12-1 p.m. I am looking for work in the...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has been excellent with my son since he was a newborn. I’m grateful that I’ve had her help since the beginning, she’s a true natural with children. She’s prompt, easy to work with, and I’m confident she’d be great with any age group. Not only does she treat...
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children in multiple positions including working as a nanny, day care provider, summer camp counselor and babysitter. I understand children very well and enjoy discovering their personal characteristics in order to better provide for them. It is extremely rewarding for me to watch a child learn and grow under...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Walnut Creek, CA
Katherine A.
5.0
Katherine was able to teach my kid Spanish. She is punctual and very caring. She took my kid out to the park and did different activities with him. I also have a baby that she was able to watch when I needed a sitter. One thing I appreciated was that she had a background with working with kids at...
- Karina L.
Richelle L.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Richelle. She was our nanny for our 18 month old and also the first person outside of family to take care of him. She made this hard transition so much easier as she treated him like her own. She was extremely flexible with our schedule changes and split time...
- Rachel D.
Priscila S.
5.0
Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old and then our second son when he was about 8 months. She was reliable, nurturing and fun with our boys, forming a strong connection with both of them. She also...
- Eryn P.
Sheryle B.
5.0
We love Sheryle and have her watch our kiddos whenever we get the chance! She’s truly great.
- Megan B.
Susana C.
5.0
In the 1.5 years of working together, we have observed Susana excel in numerous areas including, but not limited to, the following:
1. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to her work. As we’re first-time parents, she provided suggestions on a range of topics (e.g. relieving constipation)...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Walnut Creek, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Walnut Creek, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Walnut Creek, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $27.38 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 Walnut Creek, CA?
Care.com currently has 13 reading tutors in Walnut Creek, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.