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60 reading tutors are listed in Walnut Creek, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Walnut Creek, CA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Lorena, 41, Bilingual, Spanish. Former Spanish teacher in the Bay Area, K- 8th, for over 10 years, and 5 extra years in my country of origin, Ecuador. I also have 7+ years of nanny experience in the Bay Area.
I have a clean driving record and glowing references. Fully vaccinated against Covid.
I love reading,...
Lorena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lorena is an absolute gem, and any family to have her help is lucky! We hired Lorena as a teacher/childcare provider for our six-year olds during almost an entire year of distance learning. She managed our pod of 4 boys from 8:30 - 2:30, and she created an...
Andi B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm nathalie i'm very excited to meet you , I have 9years of experience in taking care of kids from newborn to 6-years-old I have experienced taking care of twins from newborn to toddlers. I aIso have aupair experience trained and certified, I am certified with CPR (Infant-kids) and first Aid training and recertify every...
Nathalie Mae can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nathalie was so friendly and kind with our two year old. It was his first experience with a babysitter and she was wonderful working with him, reading books, playing games, etc. Would definitely hire again!"
Megan M.
Kaitlin D.
Martinez, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood
**Fully vaccinated for COVID, flu, & Tdap!**
Hi! I'm a certified elementary teacher. In 2018, I graduated with my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I continued my studies and completed my master's degree in childhood and adolescent literacy to become a reading specialist in 2020. I exited the classroom in...
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kaitlin is amazing. She was profession, punctual, and great with our kids. She asked all the right questions, and followed our requests. And most importantly, our eldest asked for her the next day!"
Corey R.
Ngai M.
Concord, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 4 years now I started with my own babysitting and child transportation for before and after school with neighborhood children and family friends children in 2019. In 2021 I then started working in a daycare for children ages 2-6 where I went from teachers aide to head teacher for 2-3...
Ngai can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Reina P.
Concord, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Reina . I'm 32 years old I been Married 11 years ago , I have a daughter 8 years old I have 10 year experience working with, newborns, infants and toddlers,. I absolutely love to look after babies and toddlers, I enjoy take babies on walks to the park , I love reading books, teaching ABC. numbers , colors and shapes....
Reina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Reina has been our nanny for 2.5 years and I couldn't recommend her more! What sets her apart is that she is always engaged with our kids. She does art projects, takes them to the park, reads books and makes up games that will have your kids belly laughing.
She...
Erin S.
5.0
(3)
Hello!
If you would like assistance in improving your child's reading, writing, math or musical skills... You've found the right person! I have been tutoring all levels of students for over 15 years and can give your child the savoir-faire to excel in their classes and to improve their overall knowledge.
Skilled in assisting...
5.0
"Hope has really helped my 7-year old gain so much confidence with his reading and comprehension. She is reliable and communicates proactively. She has been great to work with."
Sarah T.
Vitoria D.
Concord, CA
$30-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi There I'm Vitoria, I'm 21 Years Old, And I Absolutely Love Kids! I Study Early Childhood Ed.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Vitoria, I'm 23 years old and I absolutely love kids! I have an Early Childhood Ed. and Child Development Associates Degree, and I am currently working on my Bachelor's as well! I am from Brazil, so I am fluent in Portuguese, and English, which is my second language! I love reading and elaborating new...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Vitoria is just wonderful and I am so glad we found her for our 6 year old daughter. She has a very warm and kind personality and is 100% attentive with H. They play games, read books, and go on little adventures around the neighborhood to the park or her school. I...
Caitlin S.
Olinda L.
Concord, CA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I considered myself very lovely and very responsible. I have a lot of patience and I love to take care of children. With my current family we normally take trips to the park, go for walks, go to the library to read books, and I even teach the children some Spanish. I can even organize the house whenever there is down time. I...
Olinda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olinda is an angel and the most amazing nanny we could ever have imagined. She is a part of our family and will always be! She is punctual, never misses days, very patient, adventurous, a wonderful educator, gets on the floor with our two year old and is constantly...
Katie O.
Sara S.
Martinez, CA
$32-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Loving And Experienced Childcare Worker With 6+ Years Experience.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sara :)
About me:
I'm an experienced childcare worker of 8 years from Martinez! I have worked with children ages 4 months to teens and aside from nannying, have volunteered in nurseries and was previously employed at a day care.
I supply a fun atmosphere while being sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sara has a been a great nanny to our daughter who loves having Sara around. Sara is really playful and shows a ton of affection to our daughter. She takes our daughter to the playground, accompanies her on play dates, does arts & crafts, feeds her meals, etc. Sara...
Vina H.
Hi! My name is Sarah and I have worked with children most of my adult life. As a substitute teacher, English language tutor, early literacy proctor, and reading tutor, I work with children of all ages. I am patient, kind, enthusiastic, always happy to get down and play or curl up and read a good book with a child. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Miahana H.
Concord, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
College Student That Loves Outdoors, Art, Science And Reading! Experienced With All Ages!
I am a very artistic person who loves to paint, draw, cook, make crafts, and so much more. Im a HUGE Disney fan and I really enjoy watching family adventure movies! Im a big outdoors person who loves the park, the beach, and anything where I get to be outside.
I was my moms daycare assistant for our home daycare ever since I was...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Haley, and I bring over 12 years of experience working with children. I've worked with kids in a variety of roles- babysitter, swim coach, camp counselor, behavioral therapist, and more. I also have a bachelor's degree from Tulane University. I have experience with children of all ages, from babies to tweens, as well...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I'm from the beautiful country of Brazil. During my teenage years at church, I took care of children, engaging them in activities like reading, theatrical performances of Bible stories to make learning dynamic and fun. Additionally, I was a vocal coach, primarily teaching kids.
Recently, I've gained nearly 2 years of experience...
Thais can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
A mother of a 22Y boy and 17Y girl, Passionate and in love to work with kids; Working more than 10 year as teacher in pre-school in mid school, and more than 7 years of babysitting, babies from 7M to 7Y. Being in charge of the nursery section at my church for more than 2 years and teaching on Sunday school classes at church for...
Ethel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am moving to Georgia this summer and I'm looking for a stable nanny position.
I'd describe my personality as fun, outdoorsy, and funny
I like working with kids because I love kids. I've been around kids since I was 7 so I'm used to them. My life long goal is to be a nicu nurse
I'm looking for a job that gives good hours...
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Jenny S.
Oakland, CA
$35-60/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm looking for part time work tutoring and/or caring for children.
I'm a former elementary school teacher (grades K, 1, and 2), and love working with children. I've also worked in tech (customer success manager) and currently run a very small dried flower side business. I am responsible, reliable and kind. Looking forward to...
Comfortable with a variety of age groups, and have worked with children from a variety of backgrounds. Classroom teaching experience including with gifted children, and children with disabilities. Doctorate degree. Honors society and teaching assistant during my BA. Love children and am playful by nature with healthy boundaries....
Sarah S.
Berkeley, CA
$20-50/hr
I have tutored for writing, math, and chemistry. I tutored in the Writing Center of my high school. I love helping students organize their thoughts and craft an effective essay, while still giving them enough room to let their own voice be heard. Writing is one of my favorite subjects, and I write for The Daily Cal (Berkeley's...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two younger brothers and pets at home. I love watching movies, playing games, and reading books. I have experience tutoring, coaching elementary school sports, and camp counseling. I can cook and help kids with homework. Childcare available.
Alissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
EXPERIENCE
Pick child/children up from daycare/school
Prepare meals and feed them
Change diapers
Bathe and clothe kids
Prepare bottles and feed babies
Drove them to daily activities
Helped with homework
Read them books/sing to them when tucking them in
Enjoyed indoor/Outdoor Activities with the kids
Light house...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Walnut Creek, CA
Lorena D.
5.0
Lorena is an absolute gem, and any family to have her help is lucky! We hired Lorena as a teacher/childcare provider for our six-year olds during almost an entire year of distance learning. She managed our pod of 4 boys from 8:30 - 2:30, and she created an environment that was both fun and...
- Andi B.
Nathalie Mae A.
5.0
A wonderful addition to our household and we and our children love working with her! She has been a total pleasure to work with and is very caring, responsible, pro active and professional.
- Care member
Kaitlin D.
5.0
Kaitlin is amazing. She was profession, punctual, and great with our kids. She asked all the right questions, and followed our requests. And most importantly, our eldest asked for her the next day!
- Corey R.
Reina P.
5.0
Reina cared for our then five month old son for a three month stint and was absolutely phenomenal. She was always prompt and went above and beyond to be helpful. She was engaging, very careful and super attentive with our son. He loved playing with her. She even helped with the transition to crib...
- Care member
Hope I.
5.0
Hope has really helped my 7-year old gain so much confidence with his reading and comprehension. She is reliable and communicates proactively. She has been great to work with.
- Sarah T.
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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 $24.58 per hour as of January 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 12 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.