On top of my classroom experience teaching, I also provide outside the classroom academic success. I pre-test, post-test, and set academic goals. Through inventive, fun exercises, students learn how to think independently and critically.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Hi there. My name's Tery (Terezinha). I am available for childcare and teaching. As a preschool teacher I can engage your children in meaningful, interesting activities. I can prepare healthy foods and snacks including lactose free alternatives, vegetarian, plant-based, and some gluten free.
More about me: I also help children...
Terezinha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tery is a very responsible, caring, and cheerful human being. She was a great help when I was struggling with Statistics in college. She is patient and kind when it come to tutoring. She also provide great childcare to friends of mine and they were extremely...
I am a very compassionate, loving, gentle and patient person. I am honest, reliable, friendly, trustworthy and caring. I moved here from MN about 14 years ago to help my sister with her then, newborn triplets. When I work with children I give them all of my love, energy and attention. Between babysitting, working at a Children's...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle arrived early the first day and my daughter took to her instantly. They spent time playing in the pool, reading books and playing with toys. The next day she was a little late due to traffic (anyone living in LA knows how unpredictable this can be) and...
I love kids and raised two adult daughters as well as working as a former elementary school teacher. I miss being around children. I appreciate their honesty, energy, and joyfulness. I love to cook, read, exercise and play games. I have great values and common sense, and am a great role model and influence. I would provide a...
Margo can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Margo was amazing with my 2 year and 5 year old. Very punctual, was kind, communicated very clearly and was flexible to our changing schedule. I will definitely reach back out to Margo when I am next in town. Thank you Margo!"
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!"
My Name is Carmen S, I am currently working as a Para Educator in the Simi Valley Unified School District. I have 4 years of experience working with kindergarten students in learning their ABC's, sounds, blending etc, in a fun and creative way. I am currently enrolled at Moorpark College working on my degree as an Early...
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Carmen to look after our 6 month old for 12 hours a week and she was great. She was very gentle & kind. We only had Carmen for a handful of visits due to her going back to work but those handful of times were a great experience."
I have been a teacher and tutoring children for over 10 years. Teaching and tutoring is my passion. I have worked as a teacher in preschools and elementary schools for over 10 years. I am patient, creative and organized.
5.0
"Barbara is very creative as well. She always thinks outside the box; of course difficult scenarios she doesn't consider as an obstacle,but learning opportunity for children! I highly recommend her as a teacher!"
-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...
Hi! I love kids of all ages and really enjoy spending time with them. Playing indoors activities such as games, puzzles, reading books, or teaching the children with educational material, like flash cards, and books with activities (alphabet, colors, etc.). I have experience teaching English as a second language for Preschool &...
Viridiana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Viridiana worked for us for two years taking care of our three children (infant to school age). She was incredible with the kids- professional, but fun and always reliable. As working parents and new to the area, we relied on Viridiana's ability to take great care...
Hello and thank you for taking the chance of reading my profile.
My name is Gaby and I'm a professional nanny/babysitter with a child development degree that back me up in this profession. Also I've been a preschool teacher for over 10 years and it helps me to be creative with kids, believe they won't get bore. My philosophy...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I worked with Gabriela in a daycare for a year. I learned a lot from her!!. She has the perfect mix of kindness and discipline with the kids that really makes a difference. Kids loves her and most of all, respect her as a teacher.
She has a particular ability to...
I have experience tutoring K-4 and I also help kids in reading. I have a background in kids with special needs. I have lots of patients and love what I do. I live in Calabasas and would love to help your child.
5.0
"One of the best assets you can add to your team. She has been teaching our son since 2021. Very respectful and responsible which truly cares to make a difference in a child's education. We are grateful for her support."
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 -...
My name is Usman, and I am passionate about college preparation, career development, student advising, mentorship, community service, and leadership. I currently have about 12 years of experience in tutoring students, including high school and college students. Over the years, I have taught many subjects, such as math, science,...
5.0
"We discovered Usman thru Care.com and were extremely pleased to learn he was a CSUN alum and came highly recommended by some of his professors I work with daily. Usman started working with my 5th grade, 10 year old son in September 2016. My son struggled his entire...
For over 8 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 5 months-12. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with them, played...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen started watching my twins when they were 2 years old. I cannot say enough about her she is absolutely amazing. The care and amount of attention she provided my children was phenomenal exceeded my expectations."
Hello! My name is Christine, I'm 28 years old, and I'm a career nanny with 12 years of childcare experience which includes part-time/full-time nannying, date night babysitting, being a mother's helper, and working as a preschool teacher. I have worked with children as young as newborn all the way up to 14 years old, with the...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Christine was wonderful with our 11 month old. It was his first time with a sitter but he was very comfortable with her. She was so very kind and patient."
I am a mother of 3 adult kids (34, 23, & 20) and a grandmother to 2 toddlers! My kids and the children I have cared for will tell you that I am patient, creative, and make learning and playtime fun! I can help with household management, travel, tutoring (beginning-elementary reading/math), and fun/silly play. If your kid loves...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"We are lucky to have met Courtney, who has been a part-time nanny to our 5 year old daughter for almost a year now. She spends some time with our daughter every morning teaching (piano to letters) and playing, while also doing school drop-offs and pick-ups, as we...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Demet has been wonderful with our two children ages 9 and 10. Our dog even loves her! She is reliable and dependable. We highly recommend her services to anyone looking for help."
British-American professional with solid background in Project Mgmt, Film Production, Advertising/Marketing. Extensive knowledge of the arts: music, film, photography & design. Well-travelled with a global mentality. Nurturing, Empathetic and Attuned. Extraordinarily patient. Psychologically insightful. Extremely well-organized,...
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I know Rosa for more the 50 years.Our friendship starts from the first school years, through all these years I can say that she is a very kind, noble human being, with a big heart, she is a responsible, reliable person. She has many years of experience as a nanny,...
Yolanda F.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in West Hills, CA
Sarah H.
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 Sarah to be a calming presence to...
- Katya F.
Terezinha M.
5.0
Tery is a very responsible, caring, and cheerful human being. She was a great help when I was struggling with Statistics in college. She is patient and kind when it come to tutoring. She also provide great childcare to friends of mine and they were extremely satisfied with her performance. I would...
- Adriana F.
Michelle S.
5.0
When I had my b/g twins, I didn't know what to do with myself. I only had 12 weeks of maternity leave, and the thought of leaving my preemie babies in the hands of a perfect stranger was terrifying, so I decided to hire a caregiver prior to going back to work so I could spend time with her/him and...
- Nicole P.
Margo M.
5.0
Margo was amazing with my 2 year and 5 year old. Very punctual, was kind, communicated very clearly and was flexible to our changing schedule. I will definitely reach back out to Margo when I am next in town. Thank you Margo!
- Rani N.
Michelle K.
5.0
Michelle is wonderful! She is so positive and has helped my daughter in so many ways!
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Hills, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in West Hills, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in West Hills, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $50.00 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 West Hills, CA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in West Hills, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from West Hills 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 West Hills that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in West Hills, 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 West Hills 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 West Hills, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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.