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60 tutors are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby tutors is 4 years
Tutors in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have over 17 years of classroom teaching experience with my Master's in Teaching Biology and my ElD(English Language Development) certification. I have taught K-12 with the majority of my time spent in the High school classroom teaching Science and Health. I have also worked as an after school tutor and love supporting and...
Gabriele M.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I very much enjoy working with children and supporting them in their academic and social settings through their developmental stages. It is very satisfactory to watch children learn and grow and to reach their potential and to engage them in age-appropriate developmental activities such as arts & crafts projects, board games,...
Gabriele can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Gabriele is wonderful! Her calm and warm energy is contagious and I always feel good about leaving my kids with her. She is on-time and excellent at communicating. I wish I could give her more hours so we could keep her all to ourselves! "
Melissa M.
I have a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a MBA (Marketing) from Golden Gate University. I am bilingual in German. I have tutored children and adults in English and German and enjoy helping them reach their potential as it is rewarding to watch them excel and progress in their academia.
I used to tutor elementary school students in Math. I've also worked with 1st - 6th graders at a summer school working with them on English (Grammar, Spelling), Math, Science, History and more. Please reach out with any questions!
Gensen D.
Los Altos, CA
$26-31/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked as a tutor for the past four years in both paid and volunteer positions. Mostly, I've worked with students between ages 5 and 14 and specialize in the humanities (English and history).
I'm a current design student in college pursuing graphic design. I have experience in art medias such as painting, drawing, glass blowing, and digital design. I have involved in creating art since the age of 5 and have taken just about every art class my schools have offered leading up to college.
Negar B.
Los Altos, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
For the past three years I've been a tutor both while working at the German International School of Silicon Valley and while at Foothill College. At GISSV I tutored German for the Saturday School and I was also a 2nd grade classroom assistant. At Foothill College I was a statistics tutor for Pass The Torch where I one on one...
Lorena G.
Los Altos, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello my name is Lorena I'm 26. I have experienced with children of 0 to 13 years in a church as teacher religion Christian. I was a babysitter occasionally for the children of my friends and family. I made their meals, play with them, helped in their homeworks and did activities creatives with them. I speak Spanish ( first...
Lorena can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Gensen D.
Los Altos, CA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Growing up in a family of five children, I became my family's de facto babysitter for my three younger brothers. While I tutored my brothers at home, I also have experience tutoring students ages 5 to 12 in all subjects while attending UCLA. I greatly enjoy working with kids, particularly helping them learn and grow.
I am...
Gensen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Carole Marriene A.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Carole, your go-to caregiver with over 7 years of awesome adventures with kids! From toddlers to pre-teens, I've mastered the art of turning every day into a fun-filled learning experience. Whether it's imaginative play, arts and crafts, or helping with homework, I'm all about creating a safe, nurturing, and...
Carole Marriene can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hi! My name is Negar. and I graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a B. A. in Psychology and a minor in ELTS (European Languages and Transcultural Studies). I am also currently in grad school, pursuing an M. A. in Counseling Psychology with the hopes of becoming a therapist. At the moment I work part time at a local german school and...
Negar can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 20 years as a Science and Health teacher, I'm passionate about working with children and creating engaging learning experiences. I focused on hands-on, inquiry-based education and even built a working urban farm in Los Altos with chickens, goats, hydroponics, and a garden to connect students with science.
I've...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was amazing with our kids! We were so thankful for her help on short notice. She was punctual, followed instructions well and picked up both kids from school. She engaged and interacted with them. They really enjoyed her and raved about her. We will...
Jennifer C.
Mabelle P.
Los Altos, CA
$30-37/hr • 2 yrs exp
Recent graduate of the University of Michigan where I studied Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I have a passion for mentorship and tutoring and love seeing my students achieve their goals! I worked as a student mentor through college and volunteered as a camp counselor since high school. I'd describe my...
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$50-65/hr
I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience for various ages and a variety of subjects from 5 years old to 80 (my current student is about 80 I tutor her second language. My students (children)and I enjoy spending time learning via playing.
Two reasons that make me successful tour are:
A. Strong interpersonal and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I went to culinary school and was a Spanish teacher so I can give kids a fun cooking lesson or tutor in Spanish or just simply babysit.
I worked with kids since I was 15 years old.
2017 to 2020 I started working for a non profit and have lessons to elementary and middle school children all over various school districts.
I...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny with a BA in psychology with a focus on child development. I'm very caring, organized and responsible. I have been taking care of children, boys and girls, ages 2 to 10. I have a wide range of experiences such as taking children to the park, library, playing sports with them, driving to school and...
Gari can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 4-year-old son always waits for Gari. She knows how to communicate with kids. My son could not speak English at all, but he liked her from the very first time. Also, he started to say simple sentences in English. She is always on time and is flexible with...
Care member
Joanna P.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Joanna,
I have previously worked with 2 great families hired through care. com. I am comfortable with picking up and dropping off kids, helping with homework , meal prepping, and helping with kids laundry these are all things I've done in the past for families.
I've always enjoyed working with kids and am...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Joanna, helped us picked up our 2nd grader after school to our home. She made sure he got in the home safely. She is reliable and easy to communicate with. Super sweet! Thank you so much for all you've done for us! We will be contacting her for future help :)"
Thu N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Felane here! I'm a caring, sweet, trustworthy and responsible Mom with a middle school daughter . I'm a part time housekeeper/cleaner/baby sitter and caregiver in the morning while my daughter attend school. I love taking care of infant/baby. I can sleep trained, do homework and curriculum and assisting parents for The growth...
Felane can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Felane is an exceptional helper, and we highly recommend her. She has been helping us with house chores for over half a year now - with cleaning, laundry, folding, dishes and much more, while tending to our toddler as well. She's very punctual and highly reliable....
Abhiram R.
5.0
(4)
I am a proven first class certified Reading Specialist for over 20 years and use the following methods in my work:. In addition, I've taught kindergarten through 6th grade and homeschooled my daughter and son through 8th grade. I'm proud to say they both have their master's degrees. The first step is to provide the parent with a...
5.0
"Our son has some challenges and has struggled with reading. At one point a teacher told us he would not learn. A friend told us about Ms. K. After assessing what he knew, she began patiently teaching him. She tells him she understands his struggles and she will not...
Ja C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...
5.0
"Dianna is simply a lovely person. She is punctual, responsible, caring, and always taking note of the situation to see if she can improve upon anything or make things better."
Karen G.
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Recent tutor reviews in Los Altos, CA
Gabriele M.
5.0
Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him when grumpy and how to encourage his learning with age-appropriate games), and she showed great attention to details, making sure he was cared for in the way...
- Kelley L.
Shannon W.
5.0
Shannon was amazing with our kids! We were so thankful for her help on short notice. She was punctual, followed instructions well and picked up both kids from school. She engaged and interacted with them. They really enjoyed her and raved about her. We will definitely be using Shannon again.
- Jennifer C.
Gari C.
5.0
Our 4-year-old son always waits for Gari. She knows how to communicate with kids. My son could not speak English at all, but he liked her from the very first time. Also, he started to say simple sentences in English. She is always on time and is flexible with schedule. We’d not hesitate to recommed...
- Care member
Joanna P.
5.0
Joanna, helped us picked up our 2nd grader after school to our home. She made sure he got in the home safely. She is reliable and easy to communicate with. Super sweet! Thank you so much for all you've done for us! We will be contacting her for future help :)
- Thu N.
Felane N.
5.0
Falene has been doing weekly cleaning of our house for a while and she's great! She's always on time, dependable and does a great job everytime.
- Neethi T.
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Los Altos, CA
In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Los Altos, CA?
Hiring a tutor in Los Altos, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.73 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.
How can I find a tutor near me in Los Altos, CA?
Care.com currently has 15 tutors in Los Altos, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Los Altos and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.
What type of tutoring services in 2025 can I find near me in Los Altos, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Los Altos are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Los Altos who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Los Altos, CA tutor do?
Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 15 tutors near you in Los Altos, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.
Ratings for Los Altos, CA tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Tutors in Los Altos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed tutors.