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Tutors in Portola Valley, CA

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Stella M.


Portola Valley, CA

$20-24/hr

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Anele S.


Portola Valley, CA

$21-26/hr

I Am Your Best Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Giuditta B.


Mountain View, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, 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.

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Gabriela T.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Tutor, Camp Counselor, Language Assistant, Mentor, And In-class Aide Experience

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Elaina D.


Mountain View, CA

$32-55/hr10 yrs exp

3 To 5 Morning Hrs On M Or F, Occasional Date Nights

Hired by 43 families in your neighborhood

By focusing exclusively on the development of sensitively responsive, purposeful habits and structured schedules to facilitate growth and enrichment of the young child, I create secure, loving bonds. My stable routines offer preverbal children early exposure to languages, music, books, time outdoors and the benefits of learning...
Elaina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Miss Elaina has been an excellent babysitter. The kids love her and they accomplished all the things I needed them to do for bedtime while we were out."

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Suhani S.


Palo Alto, CA

$40-60/hr2 yrs exp

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...
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Gabriele M.


Los Altos, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Kito M.


Sunnyvale, CA

$19-20/hr2 yrs exp

Elementary Education Teacher

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.

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Rahsaan M.


Stanford, CA

$75-85/hr6 yrs exp

Accomplished Math, Science, & English Tutor

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.

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Alynna V.


Menlo Park, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Willing To Help In Any Department Of Your Home Needs.

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Alynna was great with my son and he loved having her around. He’s active and she kept him entertained all the way until bedtime which was also a breeze for her to manage. She was easy to communicate with and prompt. We will def ask her over again. "

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Felane N.


Sunnyvale, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom

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.

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Shannon W.


Los Altos, CA

$35-100/hr

Experienced K-12 Teacher With Over 17 Years Of Experience

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...
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Yu C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

Mandarin Sitter And Tutor

I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher. I have language teaching degree from Harbin Normal University and have completed 52 units of college level Child Development and Liberal Arts classes in the US. I completed AP Chinese teacher's training through college board in 2014. Most of my students are from non-Chinese speaking...
Yu can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Elaina D.


Mountain View, CA

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

K-3 Literacy

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Beginning in April, I will be seeking a family in need of early years learning support for their 3-6-year-old child. I have experience as a preschool and kindergarten teacher and many years of tutoring both privately and center or school based. I am happy to help young learners with early literacy, ELL and to other supplemental...
5.0
"Miss Elaina is simply fantastic. We are new parents and took very seriously our search to find the right person to watch our 10 mo baby, as we had never left him with anyone besides family before. Elaina was the only person out of many caregivers that we...

Leah M.

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Yu C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

Mandarin Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher. I have language teaching degree from Harbin Normal University and have completed 52 units of college level Child Development and Liberal Arts classes in the US. I completed AP Chinese teacher's training through college board in 2014. Most of my students are from non-Chinese speaking...
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Stephanie J.


Mountain View, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Loving And Patient

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Stephanie, and I bring over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm proactive, reliable, and passionate about creating a fun and safe environment. From toddlers to teens, I enjoy planning hands-on activities, whether it's crafts, outdoor play, or educational games that keep kids...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I feel incredibly fortunate to share my experience with an outstanding nanny who has been an integral part of our family for the past two years. Our nanny not only expertly cares for our twins but has also played a crucial role in guiding them through every...

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Mariela C.


Palo Alto, CA

$38-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time / Part Time What Ever Is Needed.

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Mariela (Mari) for short. I am a mother of three my oldest is 14, my middle child is 4 and my little one is 2. I worked 11 years at Redwood high school. I did the teenage mothers program where we helped the girls finish and graduate high school and teach them child development. I stayed at that position for 5...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tiffany Y.


Palo Alto, CA

$53/hr5 yrs exp

5+ Years Experience With Children And Dogs

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & 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.

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Jocelyn D.


Atherton, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter: Caring, Reliable, And Supportive

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
"Jocelyn was great with my daughter. She is sweet, very accommodating with schedule changes and left the house neat and tidy. "

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Nina H.


Palo Alto, CA

$70-85/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a learning specialist with extensive experience in education. I focus on proving academic support by using a variety of research-based learning strategies, as well as an innovative approach to help students learn the material. I am a credentialed middle school teacher and hold an M. S in Special Education.
5.0
"Nina has made distance learning so much easier for my daughter. A real gem."

Susan H.

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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.

Elaina D.

5.0

We are so fortunate to have found Elaina to help take care of our son. From day one, we were impressed by her professionalism and dedication to her job. She has been a caring, reliable, and loving presence in our home, and our son has thrived under her care. Elaina is incredibly responsible,...

- Care member

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.

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