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I am a first grade teacher who has experience tutoring/teaching core subjects! I have extensive knowledge within the field of reading and use the science of reading to help students achieve their fluency goals. I base my teaching/tutoring philosophy upon research backed educational methods and have worked with a wide variety of...
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I am a very patient, kind, loving individual. I believe in bringing out the best in anyone I meet, especially students and families. My strengths include passion and dedication to my chosen career, love for what I do, having the best interests of those I meet, and the ability to pull out the best in the most challenging...
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"She is fantastic.We have a ten year old granddaughter who was struggling in school. Elizabeth has been helping her for a couple of months and her whole attitude has changed and her grades have improved...
Reviewed by Samantha M.
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I got into child care 7 years ago and feel very lucky to have found something I'm so passionate about. I have done work as a nanny, a sitter and as a lead teacher in a daycare center. Over the years, I have worked with many different families, as well as having helped raise my 8 younger siblings. This January 2024 my husband and...
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"Marie was kind and fun-loving with my two boys. She was on time and self sufficient around the house. She has a wide range of knowledge on children of all different ages since she is the oldest out of her 8...
Reviewed by Erin H.
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I have tutored students in all subject areas with the exception of foreign languages. My tutoring experience encompasses grade levels K through 12th. I have tutored students during and after school with a focus upon Math and Language Arts. I tailor my teaching style and the curriculum based solely on your child's needs and...
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My name is Lauren. I graduated from college with my associates degree in Early Childhood Education in 2012. Prior to graduating I interned at a preschool for five months where I got to teach and learn from every child in my classroom of 20. For the past 5 years I was working as a 3, 4, 5-year-old Pre-K Counts Assistant Teacher....
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"Lauren watched our 3 girls for 50 hours a week over the course of about 2 months. She was very reliable and our girls really liked her. She was really terrific with them, and we were always comfortable...
Reviewed by Katie H.
Sherry P.
Mars, PA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Part Time Childcare. Preschool teacher's assistant for 5, 4, 3 and 2-year-olds. Help with learning activities, games, art, snacks and restroom breaks. Currently a paraprofessional at Mars school district. I work with Kindergarten and first graders. I Have Current background checks including FBI fingerprinting. I updated my CPR...
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"I would highly recommend Sherry as a caregiver.
Sherry is kind, patient, sweet, loving, responsible, and more!
I pray that Sherry's beautiful talents and gifts will provide stability, safety, and security...
Reviewed by Cindy R.
Anne G.
Cranberry Township, PA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
College Writing/ ESL Tutor Turned Homeschooling Mom Of 6
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I am a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a BA in English. My experience consists of tutoring two years at The Write Place, the University of Dayton's writing center. As a college writing tutor, I assisted undergraduate and graduate students in learning to write papers that were both clear and concise utilizing the Socratic method....
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"Beginning in December 2020, Anne has tutored both our sons initially and now only our eldest son, who is starting his freshman year of high school.
She’s a dedicated and creative tutor that attempts to...
Reviewed by Care member
Julia S.
Cranberry Township, PA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Seasonal Babysitter Due To Senior Year Of College In The Fall
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Hello there! I began babysitting my mother's friends children at the age of 15. I have babysat children ages 9 months to 12 years old. I am also a dance teacher so I know how to handle children of multiple ages at once while remaining calm and collected. While babysitting, I have cooked for the children, took them to their...
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"Excellent with our children, very personable and responsible."
Reviewed by Matthew P.
Aimee M.
Beaver Falls, PA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a senior at Geneva College, studying to become an elementary and special education teacher, and believe children offer a unique joy to the world. I have been a counselor at a summer camp for five years, and have been babysitting and tutoring students for about 6 years. I have been CPR certified and have copies of...
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"Aimee watched my daughter for a few days this past month while my husband was out of town. She was great and very hands on with my daughter (5 years old). My daughter said she was "the best babysitter ever!""
Reviewed by Rebecca C.
Gianna P.
Cranberry Township, PA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Gianna and I am 22 years old and a college senior. I go to Ohio University and am a Hearing Speech and Language Sciences Major! I have been working with children since I was 14, and I have been a caregiver paid since the age of 16. My mother is a special educator, so I have always grown up working with kids! I...
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"Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that.
Gianna is...
Reviewed by Illya Y.
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I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
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"Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls...
Reviewed by Nicole L.
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Hi there! I am a teacher still on the hunt for a full-time contracted position with a school district in the greater Pittsburgh area and expecting my first child in May of 2024.
I taught 1st and 2nd grade in VA for 4 years and have mostly worked in 2nd and 3rd grade since I moved back to PA. I started my babysitting/nannying...
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"We really like Alisha and would recommend her to anyone. My kids love her!"
Reviewed by Holly P.
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I am currently a Kindergarten teacher looking to spend some time outside of the classroom part time! This is my fifth year teaching and have worked with children in schools for about nine years now! I have also tutored and babysat for a number of years. Hope to meet you soon!
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"Charlotte is one of a kind plus she's a teacher which makes her pretty much perfect for any family :-) my girls always adored the time they spent with her we are sad she is no longer here in NY"
Reviewed by Alonna L.
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Hi, my name is Ellie. I am an elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher. I have over 3 years of experience working in a daycare facility. I am in my third year teaching in a public school. I am certified in first aid, CPR, life-guarding, WSI and LGI. I also have a handful of experience working with individuals on the...
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"Ellie is great with our children. She is patient, caring, and very dependable. She also maintains the structure you establish for your children and does well in tough situations. We have an autistic 4 year...
Reviewed by Nicole B.
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As a mother and a wife I know how important quality care is. In addition to these roles I am a Pastor looking for part-time or full-time work that compliments the work I am already doing in ministry as well as supplements my income.
I have over 15 years experience in childcare and a background in Early Childhood Education...
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"Jen is an amazing person and babysitter. She is currently watching my three sons, and my husband and I could not be happier. She has so much experience with children, and knows how to teach them and play with...
Reviewed by Hilary O.
Myka O.
Beaver, PA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Stay-at-home Mom Of A Toddler With 2.5 Years Experience Teaching In Special Education. :)
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I am a former special education teacher of 2 1/2 years and have been nannying off and on since 2015. I currently stay home with my 16-month-old child who would be accompanying me.
I also have recent FBI Background Checks/Clearances and fingerprinting done from volunteering in a nursery; I have print-outs if you'd like to see...
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"Myka is a fantastic hire. Our family was so thankful for her services. She is sweet, thoughtful, caring, and immediately developed a relationship with our infant. She was on time and reliable. Her extensive...
Reviewed by Joe C.
Allyson S.
Cranberry Township, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Offering Personalized Care At My Home In A Preschool Setting For Ages 2-4 Years Old
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I am a former Kindergarten teacher with a degree in Special Education. I am a mother of 3 children ages 12, 15, and 20 and step-mom to an 12 and 15-year-old as well! I home-schooled my children for 7 years. Since moving from South Carolina in 2012, I have worked in the Child Center at the Cranberry Municipal center caring for...
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"Allyson is my friend but we also work together daily with children. She has a genuine love for children and is always kind and nurturing to all. Her calm, gentle demeanor never wavers no matter what situation...
Reviewed by Pam K.
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I am a Certified Special Education/Elementary Teacher. I have worked in the field of Education for over 18 years and have had a wonderful experience in caring for MANY children of all ages. At present, I am semi-retired. I was a stay-at-home Mom during my daughter's formidable years. We had a special time together learning and...
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"I've known Susan for many years. She is extremely patient, kind and loving and absolutely loves children and would be an awesome caregiver. She is also a teacher with a degree so a bonus for your child's...
Reviewed by Lisa B.
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-7 years of Special Education teaching experience
-1 year of teaching first grade curriculum
-Dual bachelors degrees in Elementary & Special Education in two states
-Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
-Graduate Certificate in ABA in Autism
-Orton-Gillingham International Multi-Sensory Education trained
-CPI trained
-9+...
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"Caitlyn is especially gifted with kids that have learning challenges. She makes learning fun for them and she's relatable. My son always looked forward to his sessions with her. She made learning fun!"
Reviewed by Antinetta S.
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Hi! I'm Amber and I graduated from Pitt in 2019. I have a chemistry degree (even though I secretly enjoy math much more). I have quite a bit of tutoring experience. I have tutored students as young as kindergarten and I have tutored several junior high and high school students, specifically in math and science related courses. I...
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"Amber has been tutoring me in CHS chemistry for a bit and has truly been a lifesaver. I found I was so behind with the course material, and she was able to teach me the basics that my teacher had missed so...
Reviewed by Claudia T.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Portersville, PA
Elizabeth O.
4.0
She is fantastic.We have a ten year old granddaughter who was struggling in school. Elizabeth has been helping her for a couple of months and her whole attitude has changed and her grades have improved tremendously. Elizabeth is a wonderful teacher and sweet person. We are so grateful for her help.
- Samantha M.
Marie M.
5.0
Marie was kind and fun-loving with my two boys. She was on time and self sufficient around the house. She has a wide range of knowledge on children of all different ages since she is the oldest out of her 8 siblings. I was very thankful she was available last minute on a Saturday! I would definitely...
- Erin H.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren watched our 3 girls for 50 hours a week over the course of about 2 months. She was very reliable and our girls really liked her. She was really terrific with them, and we were always comfortable knowing they were well cared for. She took them to the park and on walks around the...
- Katie H.
Sherry P.
5.0
I would highly recommend Sherry as a caregiver.
Sherry is kind, patient, sweet, loving, responsible, and more!
I pray that Sherry's beautiful talents and gifts will provide stability, safety, and security for any family who is in need of childcare.
- Cindy R.
Anne G.
5.0
She has been a great tutor and still is after 3 years of working with me. She is so knowledgeable, helpful and kind. She has taught me so much and helped me grow as a student even more. Would highly recommend. She’s a great person.
- Aidan B.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Portersville, PA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Portersville, PA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Portersville, PA is $18.00. 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 Portersville, PA?
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 Portersville, PA 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 Portersville, PA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Portersville, PA 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 Portersville, PA?
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 Portersville, PA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Portersville, PA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Portersville, PA, 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.