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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Higganum, CT
The average rate is $28/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 8 years
Homeschool teachers in Higganum, CT
Lauren M.
Higganum, CT
$44/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello my name is Lauren! I would like to briefly introduce myself. I am 25 years old, and I am from Haddam CT. I am currently finishing up my degree in Early Childhood education at Southern Connecticut State University. After graduating I plan to use my degree to become a kindergarten teacher. I have worked at multiple daycares...
5.0
"Lauren has many years of experience working with children of all ages and has a true passion for education. With her background in teaching, she would be the perfect caregiver for any family. If I had to...
Reviewed by Devyn S.
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I have taught grades k-5 in many settings. I began as a 3rd and 4th grade teaching in an suburban setting. Then, I taught 5th grade at a STEM magnet school in Hartford, before transitioning to kindergarten at the same school. I was awarded my schools Teacher Of the Tear Award in 2023, and have since been hired to work for the...
Brenna C.
Higganum, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed K-6 Educator Looking For Part Time/ Weekday Summer Work
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Certified CT Elementary educator, 6+ years teaching K-6: I began my babysitting career when I was 12, moving on to nannying, swim instructing, working for a daycare, and now a full time kindergarten teacher. My specialities are in crafting, spending time outside, reading, singing (but not very well!) cooking, and swimming! I am...
5.0
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My name is Emily and I am a certified teacher. I graduated from the University of Miami in 2018 and then spent two years as the music teacher at an American school in Casablanca, Morocco, but have been in the United States since summer of 2020. I nannied for a family of 3 kids under 6 from summer of 2020 to the fall of 2021....
5.0
"Emily is excellent with children of all ages. She is very responsible, yet easy going. When Emily has stayed with my children she has engaged them in games and always makes the time fun. Her warmth, kindness...
Reviewed by DJ B.
5.0
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I am a dual-certified K-6 (regular education) and PreK-12 (special education) teacher with 25 years of successful public school teaching experience. I am the mom of two awesome teenage children and love spending time with my family. I also love teaching, playing, crafting, spending time outdoors and having fun with children! I...
5.0
"Aimee is one of the best teachers I’ve ever worked with. She has a way of making lessons enjoyable while still being meaningful. She connects with her students and it shows in their growth and performance. She...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I recently graduated with an Industrial Systems Engineering degree from The Ohio State University. I work at an engineering firm during the day. In high school and college I tutored as a part time job and I plan to still have a few students now that I am graduated. I am an energetic and positive tutor and I love encouraging my...
5.0
"Erica worked with my second grader for the 2021-2022 school year. She tutored him in English/reading and math, and she helped with homework. She was punctual, professional and reliable. By the end of the...
Reviewed by Char M.
Nima L.
Middletown, CT
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a mother to a beautiful daughter. I have been working as nanny since moving here from India where I was an elementary school teacher. I am punctual, responsible, caring, easy going, and enjoy working with all age of babies and children! I have excellent references.
Recently, I took care of two little girls of a working...
5.0
"Nima was our nanny for a year and a half. I have 3 kids and have hired many sitters over the years. I always struggled with trusting someone with my babies and she was the most caring, loving caregiver to my...
Reviewed by Catherine T.
5.0
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I am a kind and caring babysitter who never leaves the house without a smile. I have 8 years of experience, beginning back when I was 15 when I started babysitting. Throughout my time with children, I have sat for over 20 families. I have also been a full-time and part-time nanny for 4 years total. For two years I was a teacher...
5.0
"Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my...
Reviewed by Kelly S.
Jillian P.
Middletown, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Elementary Education Teacher Looking For Full Time Summer Care!
5.0
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Hi! My name is Jillian and I am a certified early childhood and elementary education teacher who has over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I would describe myself as active, creative, fun, nurturing, punctual, spontaneous, and responsible. I graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's...
5.0
"Professional, kind, experienced, fantastic with the kids."
Reviewed by Lauren H.
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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...
Kirstin T.
East Hampton, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.
5.0
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Hello, I am the Co-Director and Head Teacher at a child care center. I work there full time co-teaching our Preschool class with the Director of the program, and then being the Head Teacher of the After School program. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed...
5.0
"Kira is AMAZING! She is by far my kids favorite sitter. When she is here I don't have to worry about anything. She plays with them the whole time and even brings activities. The last time she sat for them...
Reviewed by Ashley M.
Myrna G.
Madison, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Love kids! Just call me " Mary Poppins" I sing, can cajole them into taking a spoonful of medicine, and have the ever ready bag :) mother of 2. As a musician & singer, fun thru song, music, games & crafts, is my specialty. I have been a preschool teacher and director of an infant to preschool daycare. I have cared for all ages,...
5.0
"Myrna took care of our son starting at the age of 3 1/2 months and then started taking care of our daughter as well from birth about 2 1/2 years later. We can't say enough about how Myrna cared for our...
Reviewed by Konstadina D.
Kayla S.
Middletown, CT
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Kayla. I am 24 years old and I love caring for kids. I have worked at a daycare for 2+ years as a head infants teacher. I have also nannied for 8 years working with children of all ages. I also offer the option to nanny from my home. It helps a lot of parents that work from home not be disturbed. I send hourly...
5.0
"Kayla is a great nanny! She was our nanny during Covid and I don't know what we would have done with out her. She took care of my daughter who was 4 months old and my son who was 4 years old. She took them on...
Reviewed by Tyler P.
5.0
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I am a babysitter/nanny with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have three little ones of my own (ages 2, 5, 8) and was a teacher for many years, so I know a thing or two about kids! I love being a stay-at-home mom, and it gives me the flexibility to help other families in the area! I am available some...
5.0
"Lindsay babysat for our infant daughter and immediately made both my daughter and us as new parents comfortable. She was reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. 10 out of 10!"
Reviewed by Stacey B.
Bernadette C.
Middletown, CT
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I've worked as a babysitter/Nanny over the past 5 years and have gotten some great experience over that time. But the greater teacher for me has been my big family and being surrounded by my 13 nieces and nephews! They make me a very proud Auntie and an even better caregiver! My passion is to care for your children like I care...
5.0
"It has been a pleasure welcoming Bernadette into our lives to take care of my toddler aged son. She is a punctual, self-starter who presents her best daily. We like how she calmly and tactfully interacts with...
Reviewed by Sara C.
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I currently am a second grade teacher, but have had many years experience working with kids from jobs such as: Special Education teacher, 5/6 Grade Science Teacher, daycare teacher, dance teacher, babysitter/nanny, and camp counselor.
I graduated with a degree in Elementary and Special Education, and am currently in school to...
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I am a first grade teacher that is looking for an awesome family to spend time with over the summer! I have had experience with children from 6 months to 12 years. My experience with children over that past years includes teaching, nannying for other families, tutoring and being a daycare teacher. References are available upon...
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In May of 2023, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. I was also selected as just one of 10 outstanding graduates for UNLV's...
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I am currently a junior in high school and am taking pre calculus. I have taken advanced math courses for 6 years and have obviously succeeded each year. I am obtaining a 98 average in my higher level math class currently and would like to tutor younger math students concurrently.
Kaitlyn B.
Killingworth, CT
$24-29/hr
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Hi! I am a sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Industrial Engineering. I was a tutor all throughout high school, and I would love to continue now.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Higganum, CT
Lauren M.
5.0
Lauren has many years of experience working with children of all ages and has a true passion for education. With her background in teaching, she would be the perfect caregiver for any family. If I had to describe Lauren in three words I'd say she is loyal, hardworking and compassionate. If my baby...
- Devyn S.
Emily G.
5.0
Emily was wonderful! I have 5 young children and she did a great job making sure the kids had fun and stayed busy. She also kept Up the house And was respectful and professional. Highly recommend.
- Felicia H.
Aimee A.
5.0
Aimee is one of the best teachers I’ve ever worked with. She has a way of making lessons enjoyable while still being meaningful. She connects with her students and it shows in their growth and performance. She is an excellent educator!
- Care member
Erica W.
5.0
Erica is amazing! I have used a few tutors for math for my son (9 yrs) and Erica is by far the best. Erica is able to explain a concept to the student while still leading them to find the solution for themselves. She uses fun tricks to help the child remember how to solve a problem; it was really...
- Erin R.
Nima L.
5.0
Nima was our nanny for a year and a half. I have 3 kids and have hired many sitters over the years. I always struggled with trusting someone with my babies and she was the most caring, loving caregiver to my son from 3 months to 19 months of age. She has such a naturally patient and attentive...
- Catherine T.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Higganum, CT
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Higganum, CT?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Higganum, CT is $28.00. It’s important to keep in mind that this is just the average going rate in your location. Many factors can influence how much private homeschool teachers charge. For example, how many children you have, the subjects you want the homeschool teacher to specialize in, and their degree or years of working experience, can all play a role in how they set their rates.
How can I find private teachers for homeschooling near me in Higganum, CT?
If you’re not certain how to find homeschool teachers, you can use Care.com to make your search for a homeschool teacher near you in Higganum, CT easier and more efficient. To start, you can narrow your search to homeschool teachers in your general area. Then you can review rates, look for homeschooling teachers who have reviews from current or former clients, and can read different profiles to learn more about each teacher’s experience.
What types of services do homeschool teachers near me in Higganum, CT offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Higganum, CT offer a wide variety of educational services. Some homeschool teachers that come to your house may provide full-day instruction and design lesson plans. Others may only come by a few times a week to teach a certain subject that the parent struggles with, such as advanced mathematics. Other homeschool teachers may choose to run small group sessions out of their home. It’s important to interview a few different candidates and to ask to learn more about services they offer.
How can I safely hire homeschooling teachers near me in Higganum, CT?
While we ask all homeschool teachers listed on Care.com to complete a CareCheck (you can see which providers completed one by looking for the badge on their profile), this is just a jumping off point. To feel comfortable that the homeschool teacher you’re hiring is safe, we recommend you take additional steps to ensure safety. For example, you can run an independent background check and request professional references when hiring a homeschool teacher near you in Higganum, CT.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Higganum, CT?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Higganum, CT, it’s a good idea to interview a handful of different candidates. When interviewing teachers for homeschooling, it’s a good idea to ask them about their teaching style, about what subjects and grade levels they have experience with, and how they would handle issues such as your child not paying attention or talking to a sibling during lessons.