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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Independence, MO
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 5 years
Homeschool teachers in Independence, MO
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I have over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I have my B. A. in Teaching Young Children, and I am working on my Masters in Teacher Leadership.
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Makenzy M.
Independence, MO
$10-20/hr
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Hey there! My name is Makenzy, I am currently a sophomore in college studying Elementary Education!
I am just entering the world of tutoring, but I feel that I am more than prepared to help out your kiddos! I have been an honors/AP student my whole life and graduated high school with almost 20 college credit hours!
I am...
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I'd describe my personality as silly, spontaneous, caring
I like working with kids because I'm a mother myself, and I originally wanted to be a preschool teacher, and spent my senior year doing half days at a career center focused in Early Childhood education with hands on experience in the on site preschool.
I'm looking for...
Kathryn S.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher
5.0
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Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "
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5.0
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I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old. I began teaching 3-6-year-old ballet. Then I was a camp counselor at The Y for 5-7-year-old kids. For four different summers now I have been a nanny. My first summer (2013) as a nanny, I cared for four girls ages 2-8, the next summer (2014) I cared for an infant boy,...
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of working with Kathleen for 2 years. She is everything you could ask for in a caregiver - kind, knowledgeable, reliable, prompt...the list goes on. She is a total professional and does...
Reviewed by John J.
Cyaira R.
Kansas City, MO
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
2nd Grade Teacher Looking For A Part-time Nanny Position
5.0
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Hi! I'm Cyaira, a 2nd grade Teacher! In the last 5 years I have become a noteworthy educator and caregiver working as a Teaching Assistant (ages K-5th grade) in multiple schools and a Full-Time Nanny (ages 1 & 3, 4 & 5, infant) Before that I also was a babysitter for local families (ages 0-5) and worked in a day care as well...
5.0
"Cyaira is amazing! My boys LOVE her! She is so responsible, reliable, thoughtful and caring! She is always blending playing with learning! Her creativity is awesome and keeps the boys busy and having so much...
Reviewed by Laura W.
Angel L.
Kansas City, MO
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is angel and I'm looking to forward my child care career. A couple things about me.. I am a fan of live music, golfing, & painting. I just moved to town to be closer to the family I nanny in the early morning but do have time for extra work during the day. I have worked with this family for five years as their first...
5.0
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Hello! I'm a 23-year-old stay-at-home mom to a 17-month-old boy, and I have a deep passion for working with children. With experience as an art teacher, babysitter, and au pair, I have dedicated a significant portion of my life to nurturing and caring for little ones. I genuinely love children and find immense joy in being a...
5.0
"Esme was our au pair for a year. We have five kids and she was wonderful with all of them. They loved her so much and still do. She was very attentive and caring with them. She is a wonderful person and I...
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5.0
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Hello!
My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
5.0
"Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details.
Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have...
Reviewed by Nick K.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Gracie!! I have a passion for working with children! I have a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas.
I have cared for children from 5 months old to 10 years of age! I have classroom experience as a student teacher in a 2nd grade classroom and as a student teacher in a 4th grade classroom....
5.0
"Gracie has been an absolute blessing to our family. She is always on time and incredibly flexible. When she is with our kids, she is 100% present. She is sweet, loving and keeps them engaged and happy! I cannot...
Reviewed by David S.
5.0
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I am 21 years old and I moved to KC in June of 2022! I am currently a full time nanny, but I am accepting the occasional babysitting job as I am available! I have been a full time nanny since November of 2022! Before moving to KC I was a 3yo PreK teacher for about a year. I have been a sitter for many different ages (from...
5.0
"Ashlyn was so wonderful and polite! My son gravitated towards her easily and she was very interactive with him via books and his toys. She provided updates which gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend Ashlyn...
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5.0
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Hi! My name is Carly, and I am an experienced teacher with a bachelor's in sociology. I specialize in working with preschool and elementary school children in classroom and virtual settings. I have been lauded for my interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
Nannying
Teaching
CPR & First Aid Certified
College...
5.0
"She really came through in a crunch. She helped watch my children during my NYE wedding! Parents who also had children there felt comfortable with her. She had activities and took care meals for the kiddos! She...
Reviewed by Corstella H.
Madicyn Z.
Kansas City, MO
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Madicyn, but I go by Maddy. I am 30 years old. I have 10+ years of childcare experience as a childcare teacher within day cares and nannying. I would love have my own Childcare business one day and teach in a school district. I love working with children and families. Some things I enjoy doing are baking (although I'm...
5.0
"Madicyn was loved by the entire family and we truly enjoyed her being a part of our family. She took care of our son as if he was her own from homework to housework. She even got him interested in broccoli and...
Reviewed by Stacey C.
5.0
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Hello,
I am a full time student at Clark college. Currently I want to become a pediatric nurse or become a teacher. I have experience with kids ages 6 months to 2 years old. I have one experience in infant care but I am learning more everyday. I am patient and reliable care taker.
5.0
"Sara has been a great nanny for our baby boy. She is punctual and organized her own system for communicating about our baby's day. Most importantly, our baby loves Sara! He is always happy to see her and...
Reviewed by Emma S.
Jill L.
Kansas City, MO
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I am a very dependable, hardworking, and caring person. I've worked with children ages 0-15. I am currently a preschool teacher for ages 4-5. I worked with middle school students for two year before that. In my free time I like to paint, read, and go to new places. When I am babysitting I like to have fun engaging...
5.0
"Jill babysat our 5 year old in the mornings for the past 2 months, and we'd definitely hire her again. She's communicative and punctual. My daughter is vocal about who she likes and dislikes, and was quick to...
Reviewed by Kaylyn C.
5.0
(1)
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I am a Homeschooling mother of two children (ages 6 & 10 yrs). I have experience in teaching piano, reading, math, and other foundational basics.
I am on the Board of Directors, and founding member for a local private school, working on program development for daily educational programs.
My approach to teaching and tutoring...
5.0
"I’m our family there is no one else we rather have. Aundrea is professional, kind, intelligent and dedicated. She applies her education background during the care of our son. She always has great ideas and...
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5.0
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Hello there! My name is Claire and I am seeking a recurring babysitter position. My desire to work alongside children stems from the first babysitting job I received in middle school, and it motivated me to pursue other child-oriented opportunities during my undergraduate career. In college, I was employed with a non-profit,...
Jasmin F.
Kansas City, MO
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.8
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I started watching kids at the age of 14 whom are nieces and nephews. I worked at School with infants up to grade school kids. During the summer time I was the summer teacher with a classroom of kindergarten up to grade school kids. I have a Class E license so I was the bus driver for before/after and field trips. I became a...
5.0
"Jasmin is always wonderful with my kids. She goes the extra mile by looking around the house and finds things to tidy, clean or wash. She's so helpful!"
Reviewed by Mollie S.
5.0
(1)
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Hello my name is Kelis, I am 18, and a high-school graduate. I am currently looking for ways to make extra money doing things I love. One of those things being working with children. I am currently interested in Language arts tutoring in Spanish while helping with other subjects if needed.
Renee F.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Literacy Specialist And Certified Elementary Educator
5.0
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As a dedicated and passionate educator with 20 years of experience working with infants through pre-teens, I possess a strong and diverse background, making me highly effective in providing tutoring support to elementary age students.
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Missouri State University and...
5.0
"I always feel comfortable when Renee watches my kids. I know they are loved and taken care of. She cares and loves them like they are her own. Renee has experience caring for children of all ages and finds fun...
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Independence, MO
Kathryn S.
5.0
She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her.
- Care member
Kathleen L.
5.0
We have had the pleasure of working with Kathleen for 2 years. She is everything you could ask for in a caregiver - kind, knowledgeable, reliable, prompt...the list goes on. She is a total professional and does a magnificent job. We hope to continue working with Kathleen for many years to come.
- John J.
Cyaira R.
5.0
Cyaira is amazing! My boys LOVE her! She is so responsible, reliable, thoughtful and caring! She is always blending playing with learning! Her creativity is awesome and keeps the boys busy and having so much fun! She is so observant and great with communication! I highly recommend "Ms. Cyaira"! (:
- Laura W.
Esme K.
5.0
Esme was our au pair for a year. We have five kids and she was wonderful with all of them. They loved her so much and still do. She was very attentive and caring with them. She is a wonderful person and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Esme again.
- Care member
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details.
Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal instruction. I was concerned my lack of...
- Nick K.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Independence, MO
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Independence, MO?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Independence, MO is $16.45. 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 Independence, MO?
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 Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO?
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What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Independence, MO?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Independence, MO, 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.
Ratings for Independence, MO homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Independence, MO are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.