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Madison R.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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Hi, I'm Madison! I am super energetic and fun-loving with lots experience with babysitting and working with children in formal environments. I loves the outdoors, skiing and hiking! I graduated from UVM with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I have worked in several...

Jonathan G. says "Maddie took care of our toddler while she was home from school, during the summer. She is a great person inside and out. She is very punctual, sweet,...

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5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to...

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Energetic Educator

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a passionate teacher/tutor with a teaching certification and two years of experience as a full time high school English Teacher, as well as a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. I love working in small groups or one-on-one, like I did at the University of Illinois, Chicago writing center, as it enables me to learn about my...
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Engaging And Creative Elementary Tutor

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jenny and working with children has been my passion for two decades! I started as a camp counselor and preschool aid as a teenager; soon I was the go-to babysitter and nanny for several families. In 2013, I earned a dual Masters degree in Museum Education and General Education from Bank Street College in NYC. For...
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Part-Time Tutor, Flexible Schedule

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been tutoring for two years with a focus on algebra, algebra II, geometry, and pre-calculus, as well as English, especially composition and reading comprehension. I have a lot of experience with elementary-age students having trouble with reading or basic numeracy, as well as middle and high school students struggling with...
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Certified K-8 Teacher With Master's Degree In Literacy Education

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Matt and I'm an early childhood teacher. I have almost 20 years of classroom experience. Most of my classroom experience is in Kindergarten, although I've also taught first and second grades. I also spent a few years as a K-5 Literacy Coach and worked with many teachers and children on ways to optimize...
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After School Tutoring

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have tutored students after school in all major school subjects (4th-8th grade.) I am well versed in both elementary and middle school age subjects, as well, due to teaching grades K-3 and 6th. Originally from and taught in Lexington, Massachusetts; moved to Northern California for 4 years (where I taught K-3 grade levels) and...
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Teaching Experience

Portland, ME

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$45/hr
5 years experience
I have been an elementary school teacher at the Windham Primary school for the past 4 years. I have received training in direct phonics and reading instruction along with mathematics.
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Tutor With College Degree In Mathematics

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Young professional with extensive experience in tutoring, specializing in Mathematics. Was a TA for lower level mathematics courses while in college, with tutoring experience beginning in high school to help peers. Willing to tutor in other area of interest as well.
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Math Tutor 6-9th Grade

Portland, ME

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I was a middle school math and science teacher for two years. I love working with students in this age group to visualize and conceptualize mathematics. I am very confident in supporting students navigating the 6-8th grade common core standards using math manipulatives, visualizations, games, and pre teaching of math concepts to...
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Kindergarten Teacher

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
2 years experience
in 2021, I received a bachelor's degree in education and spent one year teaching kindergarten and tutoring grades 1-4. In this work, I provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all students. I Facilitated a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomed the different...
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Certified Educator & Tutir: Helping Students Succeed.

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I'm a certified K-8 teacher and a Middle School English educator with 15 years of childcare experience. I also hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and certification to teach writing through high school. Whether your child needs help with reading, writing, math, or general homework support, I provide...
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Nanny

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am currently in school working towards my MSW and am looking to nanny/tutor on the side. I have worked with children as a tutor and nanny for over 10 years. With my school schedule, I am most available in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the evenings the rest of the week. I am also available on the weekends. I...
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Proper Practice Makes Perfect

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
We all learn at different paces and in different ways. Sometimes it's a matter of organization or prioritizing. I had someone help me with this several years ago and I have done well since. There's more ways to learn than with flashcards or reading. A common mistake is that students try to learn by following traditional or...
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Portland, ME

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$23/hr
I'm happy to tutor up to high school level science and math as well as teach piano, guitar, and clarinet.
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Part Or Full-Time Tutor Available

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a Virginia certified educator looking to help students who cannot attend school for the rest of the year. I was recently hired for the 2020-2021 school year. I am certified kindergarten to grade 6, but have spent most of my career working with K-2 students. I am happy to tailor lessons across subject areas to align with...
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Art Course Work & Research Papers

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in education and childcare the last 20+ years. My education includes a BA in Studio Art, a BA in Social & Behavioral Sciences with a Psychology Minor, and I am currently in graduate school for a MS in Education Psychology: Applied Behavioral Analysis. As a college graduate, I took many courses in education,...
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Healthy Habits And Strong Study Skills

Portland, ME

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I am an Occupational Therapy student passionate about helping people create healthy habits and help them discover intrinsic motivation to accomplish their goals. I can help individuals with day to day tasks and activities and create short and long term goals. I love social sciences and collaborating with students to improve...
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Portland, ME

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have a degree in Early Childhood Development and was a Preschool Teacher for three years in Windham. I am currently working towards my Bachelors degree in Social Work.
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Private Elementary Teacher And Tutor

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Katie, a dedicated and innovative educator with over a decade of experience in primary and early childhood education. I've spent 8 of those years as a classroom teacher teaching kindergarten and first grade in both public and private elementary schools. My educational philosophy centers around child-led, hands-on...
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  • 60 English tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.84/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, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $24.84 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 50 English tutors in Portland, ME. 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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