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Ruth K.

Almost Certified Teacher

Portland, CT

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent college graduate, perusing a career in elementary education. I will be seeking an additional year of education to obtain a masters degree. I have worked in Portland, Glastonbury, and Manchester schools. I love working with students age 5-12, although I work well with children older and younger than that range. I...
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Bethany D.

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
While I've never been a paid tutor, as a big sister and aunt, I often helped out with all of their homework and homework questions as well as frequent reading aloud together! I've helped with math, spelling, reading, writing, and even science, foreign language, and social studies even though those are not my favorites!
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Jeffrey P.

Professional And Reliable Tutor

Portland, CT

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$40/hr
6 years experience
When I was in graduate school, I worked as a graduate student assistant for three years and helped many college students understand difficult concepts either in small groups or one-on-one. When I started working with kids, I tutored for about seven months and helped in math and ELA for entry into a gifted program. On the other...
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Arlene D.

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I love helping children succeed, by helping them to believe in themselves. If they believe, they can succeed!

Jessica R. says "Arlene was absolutely amazing with our two children. She not only watches them to keep them safe she engages with them and teaches them new things. Every...

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Michael M.

Certified Teacher, Any Core Subject

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi, I'm Michael! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Kim W. says "Michael tutored our daughter through her freshman year of high school. He gave her excellent homework help, quiz and test prep, previewed projects and...

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Lisa R.

Reliable And Fun Nanny/babysitter

Rocky Hill, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lisa and I am a certified teacher with the summer off. I have always been around children whether that was babysitting my neighbors son, babysitting someone else's three kids, being a leader in training, or being a camp counselor working with children of all ages (4-11). I came into college with a major in...
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Waleska V.

Middlefield, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I'm Waleska. I wanted to start off by saying, I am currently a STAH (stay at home mom) looking for a nanny job that will allow me to bring my 1-year-old boy with me. I was certified in first aid, CPR, AED, and medication. I just don't have them anymore because I no longer work for the daycare system. However, if you would...
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Merly D.

Middletown, CT

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$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a goal oriented educator, with 20 years of teaching experience and 13+ years caring for my own children with a genuine passion for nurturing young minds. I offer reliable and engaging childcare. My background includes Early Childhood Education, and Early Child Development coursework. I enjoy sparking creativity through...
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Laurel W.

Middletown, CT

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$31/hr
10 years experience
I'm a former high school math teacher and can tutor any math subject from pre-algebra to AP Calculus, with the exception of AP Statistics. I am also qualified to tutor SAT and ACT test prep. I enjoy working one on one with students. Additionally, besides tutoring content knowledge, I like to emphasize time management and test...
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Catherine D.

Experienced Certified Teacher Who Makes Connections To Students

Newington, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 32 years of teaching experience in a variety of grades and content areas. My focus in Language Arts/English (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) and am very knowledgeable with state standards. These same standards can be taught and practiced in Social Studies/History. Most of my career was spent in middle school, but I...
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Sara G.

Glastonbury, CT

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$23/hr
I play guitar and piano, I am a Brazilian who speaks Portuguese and in current improving my intermediate Spanish, sharing music and culture through my heritage.
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Timothy J.

Tim Joy - From Middletown CT

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
Hello! My name is Tim. I'm 20 years old, and a junior at Rider University studying health sciences with an interest in physical therapy. Additionally, I'm in the honors program at Rider, and I'm a Division 1 collegiate swimmer. I'm also an Eagle Scout. Some fun facts about me: I have an identical twin brother, I took a nature...
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Elizabeth S.

Tutoring

Wethersfield, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello families! My name is Liz and I am seeking additional tutoring clients. I am a certified elementary educator and am approaching my 4th year as a teacher. I have experience with a variety of learners and enjoy using multiple strategies to help students in whatever they are struggling with. I can provide a reference if you...
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Ashley S.

English Language Arts Tutor!

Middletown, CT

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Hello!!! I just graduated from SCSU with a Bachelor of Science in English. I have my 015 certification, which means I am certified to teach grades 7 through 12. However, I have substitute taught in the past at a middle school, where I gained lots of experience with that age group. Additionally, I have over a year's experience at...
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Emily R.

Middletown, CT

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Emily, and I'm a passionate tutor with a B. A. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. I've been tutoring and working with kids for several years, helping them build confidence and master new skills. As someone with ADHD, I understand that everyone learns differently, and I use creative, flexible strategies to...
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Vanesa S.

Tutor Assistance

Newington, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am a senior in college this year, I have completed all of the core requirements and am actively working on research projects. I have tutored college statistics courses and have been part of a writing center on campus. In high school I completed multiple AP courses including AP US History, AP English, and AP Government.
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Gabriela W.

Rocky Hill, CT

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I am a state certified elementary school teacher and have four years of experience working with children from Pre-K to 6th grade. I have taught all subjects and have specialized certification in teaching reading and literacy. I also have special education and ESL certifications.
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Amanda S.

Elementary Teacher/Tutor With A Specialty In Math And Literacy For All Ages.

Glastonbury, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have my bachelors degree in both math and elementary education. My master's degree is in literacy from the University of St. Joseph (June 2022). I have been a 2nd grade teacher for 3 years.
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Chelsea R.

Tutoring & Lessons

Berlin, CT

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$20/hr
My name is Chelsea and I am a 21-year-old college student who is working toward my secondary education degree. I am studying to be a secondary English teacher, so I would preferably like to stick to the English subject. I am hardworking, responsible and very patient. Although I do not have much tutoring experience, I currently...
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Laura B.

Young, Enthusiastic English Teacher Looking To Tutor Privately

Glastonbury, CT

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have been an English teacher for 17 years now and have tutored privately for the last 10 years. I focus on reading, writing, test preparation, and organization. I have an excellent rapport with students who may not be overly eager students.
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  • 60 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated English tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding English tutors in Portland

Hiring an English tutor in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $28.33 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has and the type of assignments you or your child need help with.

Care.com currently has 3 English tutors in Portland, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portland or hourly pay rate. From there, you can compare the experience each English tutor has working with kids, and the specific skills they can help you with. You can also read reviews from other families in Portland that have worked with the tutors you're interested in.

The right English tutor for your child will be able to improve their grades and writing skills. 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 English tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Portland have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their English assignments. Your child may need only a few sessions to get on track, or long-term help that could require an English tutor staying with them the entire school year.

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