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67 reading tutors are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $28/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Oakland, CA
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I am a college student home for the summer who enjoys teaching and working with kids. I have experience tutoring in English and Math and enjoy these subjects but I also would be excited to help with Art, Science and Spanish as I also have deep understanding and experience in these subjects. I also have 6 years of experience of...
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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 am responsible, reliable and kind.
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Hello,
I love teaching kids and mentoring kids until they grow up. I can tutor kids in Math and English or any subjects to make sure that they are doing their homework. I look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Jocelyn
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Hi Mom & Dad! I have 3 1/2 years of paid and volunteer experience helping struggling readers achieve grade-level literacy. In my private business, I tutor using Orton-Gillingham-based multisensory phonics programs. I am experienced in tutoring the Barton Reading & Spelling System, and I am also certified as a tutor in Tattum...
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I taught middle school for 12 years and have spent the past 8 years working in schools and coaching new teachers. My content expertise is in English Language Arts (reading, reading comprehension, and writing) and U. S. History. Additionally, I work as an executive function tutor so I have the skills to support middle, high...
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I am a former collegiate athlete and a recent college graduate from California State East Bay who majored in Kinesiology(the study of how the body moves). During the time I received my degree I was a Summer school teacher for low income minority students provided through a program located in San Francisco and taught art as well...
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I have a younger sibling who I single-handedly raised due to my mother having mental health issues. I have worked in customer service since I was 16 years old and I am currently taking a break from my career as a journalist to figure out my next steps. I am a former Miss Wisconsin USA and have a heart for serving children and...
Tanya F.
Oakland, CA
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I have been working with kids in the West Contra Costa Unified School District for three years. I have worked with children who have special needs and the mainstream students as well, in the classroom and providing after-school tutoring.
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As a Data Engineer with a Geophysics degree and a knack for teaching, I'm here to make learning math, science, and tech not just easier, but genuinely interesting. Whether it's Algebra, Chemistry, or Python, I've got you covered. My goal? To show you how awesome these subjects can be.
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My name is Noemi. I am a married Oakland mom looking for a childcare/nanny position. I'm always happy to help parents in need of childcare (including: last minute, emergency, evenings, closures, date nights, etc...) and am currently offering this assistance from our Oakland residence, one child at a time. We have three kids who...
5.0
"Noemi was so intuitive with our daughter - she has a very calming and warm energy that our baby took to right away, and she set aside a colorful play area and little reading chair for her to use. We met...
Reviewed by Michele K.
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Hi all! I'm an energetic and reliable child care provider with over a decade of experience working with early and elementary school age children in diverse home and school settings. I have extensive knowledge and skills in providing long-term care through educating and amusing the children by reading, engaging in creative play,...
5.0
"We hired Meryem as a learning-pod teacher for 2 kindergarten boys during the 2020-2021 school year. Meryem's responsibilities grew in scope from "just get our kids through their zoom classes" to taking them on...
Reviewed by Kaitlin K.
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I am a professional language teacher with a M. A. degree from University of San Francisco who has been working with children since 2014, where I started off as a children ESL teacher in China. And in 2015, I worked as an au pair in Atlanta. Starting from 2017, I moved to SF and part time babysitting and tutoring. I love every...
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I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
5.0
"Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19...
Reviewed by Diksha D.
Donia M.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Experienced Teacher Willing To Take Good Care Of Your Kids
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Hi!!!
I'm Donia, 34 years old, Bilingual (Spanish and English). I have a bachelor and master degree in education and I've been a teacher in Elementary Schools for about 12 years in Colombia. I was an AuPair in 2012 in a family of 5 kids and the backup teacher for Viva el Español at the same time.
I am looking for a part-time...
5.0
"She is a very responsible, kind and highly qualified person to perform any work related to children. I highly recommend her because I know she will do a great job. "
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Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a full time nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and a preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and shares. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
5.0
"Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit....
Reviewed by Lori A.
Kaya T.
Oakland, CA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, and supportive.
I like working with kids because they have the best energy to be around, I have 3 little siblings of my own and I adore spending time with them. And I'm also intrigued by the questions children ask.
I started working with kids when I was a freshman in...
5.0
"Kaya has been our main babysitter for a while now! She is both our and my son's preferred sitter of choice! She is absolutely terrific with our son (3 yrs)! Always reliable, dependable, on time, responsible and...
Reviewed by Brenna I.
Jianni V.
Oakland, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello families!
I'm Jianni and I've been working with child care since 2017 as an Au Pair and nanny.
A little bit about me:
-Self-sufficient and work well independently,
-Responsible, patient, caring, and calm nature,
-Enjoy outdoor activities, reading, teaching, singing, and playing.
I'm looking for a full-time job.
I have...
5.0
"She is amazing with kids. From day one my kids loved her. she is always on time, fun and take care of the kids amazingly."
Reviewed by Vimitha M.
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I have experience working at a daycare and babysitting for my neighbor's kids for about five years. I love to paint play with kids in addition to teaching them small facts about the world. At the daycare I worked I would help with craft activities, in addition to reading books, teaching the alphabet but overall making sure the...
5.0
"I hired Laura to watch my child for a few hours and she was amazing FaceTimed me when I called to check up on her , also had her entertained with her garden (my child loves nature) and also was very attentive...
Reviewed by Care member
Carmen M.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
5.0
"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is...
Reviewed by Joe M.
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Hi! My name is Nakya, but you can call me Kya, it's easier to remember! I have a ton of experience working with children, starting with the fact that I'm the eldest of 5 ;). I'm originally from the Bay Area and worked for two years with the East Oakland Youth Development Center teaching math and language arts for kids aged 5-12,...
5.0
"We hired Kya to watch our 5-month-old baby girl for the day and she was great. On time (early actually), immediately comfortable with our girl (and our dog), and did a lot of activities with her: singing,...
Reviewed by Robert S.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Oakland, CA
Noemi R.
5.0
We love Noemi! We take our son to her house on Fridays to help us with work. She always has new fun toys and books for him and her kids are great with him too and love to help out. I love that she speaks Spanish with him at this important time when his language is developing. She is a caring and...
- Meryl P.
Meryem B.
5.0
She took care of our then 4-month-old baby girl. Meryem was great to work with. She did play-time, tummy-time, and walks with our baby. We were very happy with Meryem and felt like our baby was in good hands.
- Cem R.
Rae C.
5.0
She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.
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Donia M.
5.0
Donia was energetic, caring and engaging with my almost 3 year old. She was only with us for an hour (as planned), but we look forward to having her come back to practice Spanish with our daughter soon.
- Michelle R.
Maddie T.
5.0
Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo, they essentially took on a role as a...
- Lori A.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Oakland, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Oakland, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Oakland, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.27 per hour as of April 2024. 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 Oakland, CA?
Care.com currently has 67 reading tutors in Oakland, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Oakland 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 Oakland that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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.
Ratings for Oakland, CA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 67 listed reading tutors.