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Hello! My name is Stella and I will be attending Berkeley in the fall, but I am looking to babysit kids or pets this summer. I am dependable, caring, creative, patient, and friendly. I have a younger brother and help my mom care for him through driving, meal prep, homework help, and chores. We have had many pets including a cat...
Stella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
I am dedicated, enthusiastic, and safety-conscious nanny with 5 years of experience caring for children from infancy to adolescence. I was a nanny for 3 years in South Africa, 2 years in the United States. I am skilled in creating engaging activities, promoting learning, and fostering emotional growth. I have Cared for 4...
Anele can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with families in the Bay Area for several years. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I also took care for children with food allergies. I love spending time with children and I feel that I am very good at it. I am patient and caring I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative world of the...
Giuditta can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire...
Joanna S.
Gabriela T.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Tutor, Camp Counselor, Language Assistant, Mentor, And In-class Aide Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first job was as a camp counselor at CMT in Palo Alto and I have since then been a tutor here in California and in Massachusetts while I was in college. I have also been an in-class aide and a short-term nanny for a family in San Francisco. Most recently I taught English to students aged 5-12 abroad in Spain. I am creative,...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing. She worked with us one summer and our 3 year old son loves her! Even now from time to time I ask her for part-time help. She is GREAT and any family will be lucky to have her!"
Anu H.
Suhani S.
Palo Alto, CA
$40-60/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I started working with children my freshman year of high school as a volunteer at the YMCA and starting working there shortly after. At the start of the Pandemic, we were all laid off and I was eager to continue teaching children. I started working at a Tutor company early this year and am continuing through the end of summer...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriele worked with me for half a year when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 2 months old. She helped me with the kids at home, running errands, going to the park, and going swimming. Since I was there with her as well, I really got to know her and to...
Kristin A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been tutoring since high school, and now have a degree in elementary education. I majored in mathematics.
5.0
"Kito met a bunch of times with my 9 year old son to play Minecraft, and we highly recommend him! He has a great rapport with children. Kito is calm, friendly and actively engaging throughout and he is thoughtful about finding activities that work well for my son....
Sharon M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rahsaan, and I'm an undergraduate studying physical oceanography at Stanford University. I complement my aptitude for the natural sciences with a minor in American Studies, a leadership role in Stanford's first Nature Photography Club, and a distinction as the first-year winner of the Hoover Institution's...
5.0
"Rahsaan has definitely helped our 4th grader with improving her math skills. She went from not passing to now earning a B. He has been such an asset and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, smart and reliable tutor."
Mary P.
Alynna V.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun Sitter Willing To Help In Any Department Of Your Home Needs.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alynna and I am 22 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, School Pickups, Homework, and any other homely needs. I also have healthcare experience and currently have my CNA license and CPR certification working my way through nursing school. I look forward to working with any families who are in...
Alynna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Alynna was prompt, on time, responsible and did a great job taking care of our son. We can’t recommend her enough. "
Care member
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 incredible. We loved working with her. And saw her as part of our family. She was so good with our 1 year old and did an amazing job with house chores. She is also a fantastic cook. We recently moved and miss working with her. Highly recommend Felane....
Michael R.
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years working which kids all over the Bay Area from newborn to high school students in tutoring, day care, academics, piano and sports.
I have experience with taking care of dogs. I have a 5-year-old Husky.
Please let me know how I can help! :)
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I am very happy with Tiffany's piano lessons for my children (9 and 6). She is knowledgable, patient, and connect well with the kids!"
Paisa S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jocelyn. I have experience caring for children from 2 months old to 13 years old, both in homes and classroom settings. I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring your child's safety at all times. I have worked with kids from many different backgrounds and am open to any guidance or support from parents. I...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's a great babysitter who always pays attention to the kids. She keeps them entertained with fun activities that help them learn and stay active"
Care member
5.0
(4)
I have background with ECE classes from Canada College. I love Kids and help them with their development. On the weekends I babysit my nieces and nephews. I've been babysitting for almost 8 years. I have my CPR certificate. I help with homework and some duties around the house.
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great with kids! Very responsible. "
Iliana M.
Gari C.
Menlo Park, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a BA in child development. I was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I have been doing teaching and tutoring for 5 years. I have experience helping with homework, teaching reading, math, writing, art, and phonics to children ages 3 to 9.
5.0
"Gari has done a wonderful job working with our son, focusing on teaching him letter and word recognition and early reading. From the beginning she made excellent progress with our son, and we are very happy we hired Gari.
Dan"
Alexandra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to work with children young and old! I hold space for moments that harbor healthy development through PLAY, EXPLORATION, spending time OUTDOORS and incorporating enriching HANDS-ON PROJECTS, activities. I am very down to earth, fun-loving and enjoy caring for, bonding and making meaningful connections with children of all...
Amelea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Amelea is in a class of her own. She babysat my 4-year-old for five days in a row while I attended a conference in San Jose. He had a fantastic time with her. She came with many ideas for great outings. She has a wonderful manner with children and my son grew...
Karin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Or! Having worked in various camp and school settings, it's a pleasure creating fun and educational environments. Getting to know students and children I work with and building connections is on the top of my priorities priority maintaining their safety and overall well being. I've worked with children...
5.0
"Or helped my kids and our family to navigate the very challenging times of online schooling. He provided support to my second grader and my 5th grader with logging in, keeping on top of assignments, advancing their knowledge, and last, but not least, engaging them...
Ioana T.
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I hired Gari to help with my two year old daughter some mornings when I needed extra help. Gari was always on time and also flexible with the schedule when I needed her to be. She had great lesson plans to help my daughter learn letters, numbers and colors and had...
Claudia E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Kito. I'm an educator and have worked with youth for 10+ years now in various forms, including:
- Camps
- Nannying
- Teaching/Tutoring
I currently host all sorts of outdoor excursions (hiking, geocaching, Pokemon GO, biking, tide-pooling etc) for various families through an organization I run called Klub Kito,...
Kito can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kito is more than anyone could ever ask for in a child care provider. My children beg to have Kito. He is very active with the children (9 & 12). They never have a dull moment. He is creative, compassionate, intelligent and talented. I also have hired Kito for...
Mary Jo G.
5.0
(1)
I am a currently working as a community education specialist teaching environmental and outdoor education in Santa Clara County. I have nearly 10 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a camp counselor for multiple seasons, working with ages ranging from toddlers to teens. I know many fun activities, games...
Victoria R can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria is one of the most wonderful and kind people I've had the pleasure of knowing. She's extremely reliable and goes above and beyond to do the very best at whatever she does. I highly recommend her!"
Clare M.
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Recent tutor reviews in Portola Valley, CA
Giuditta B.
5.0
Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire Giuditta again!
- Joanna S.
Gabriela T.
5.0
Gabriela is amazing. She worked with us one summer and our 3 year old son loves her! Even now from time to time I ask her for part-time help. She is GREAT and any family will be lucky to have her!
- Anu H.
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.
Kito M.
5.0
Kito met a bunch of times with my 9 year old son to play Minecraft, and we highly recommend him! He has a great rapport with children. Kito is calm, friendly and actively engaging throughout and he is thoughtful about finding activities that work well for my son. He has been very responsive in...
- Sharon M.
Rahsaan M.
5.0
Rahsaan was a great fit for our tutoring needs. I checked both his references (which were stellar). He was open to viewing quizzes prior to each session to cover relevant word problems with my son. They met weekly. His patience, calm demeanor, and approach were great. I highly recommend him.
- Andrea M.
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In 2025 how much does it cost to hire a tutor in Portola Valley, CA?
Hiring a tutor in Portola Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.50 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 Portola Valley, CA?
Care.com currently has 2 tutors in Portola Valley, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley, CA?
The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Portola Valley are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Portola Valley who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.
What does a Portola Valley, 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 2 tutors near you in Portola Valley, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.