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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Portland, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 4 years
Homeschool teachers in Portland, CT
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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...
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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....
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"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."
Reviewed by Felicia H.
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Hello! My name is Lia and I am currently a student at Central Connecticut State University getting my bachelors in music education. This is my last semester at school and I will be student teaching every weekday from 8am-3 p.m. so I am looking for evening times during the week. I am also fully available on weekends. As an...
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I have been a substitute teacher for 1. 5 years between grades prek-3. I have had 4 years of experience in undergrad with grades 1-3, and taught CCD to grades 1-4. Elementary Tutor
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I have been working with children for 20 years as a preschool/pre-K teacher in a variety of childcare settings. I am currently a preschool paraeducator for the New Britain school district.
Chelsea L.
Portland, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I have been a preschool teacher for 3 years and have been working in education for 7 years. I am dual certified in special education and regular education.
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My name is Audrey and I am happy to see you are checking out my bio. I am a caring, professional and attentive caregiver for all ages. I have worked as a Nanny long term and Babysitter for short term since I was the age of 14 and I am now 30. I also have worked with age groups Birth to Elderly, helped families with moving and...
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"Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away. "
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I have raised two wonderful successful daughters and had the privilege of helping with my grandchildren which are full-time in school now.
In the past 30 yrs, I worked along with my husband as the director of the children's department for our local church. Managing teachers' schedules and providing fun activities for children...
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"Cindy has been such a blessing for our family! She has been caring for my four children old for the past year and a half. Two days per week she cares for my now 2yr old, and she gets my elementary school aged...
Reviewed by Sarah O.
Bernadette C.
Middletown, CT
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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...
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"I am aware Bernadette had an unconventional nanny gig when i hired her. We flew in from So Cal and i needed a second pair of arms to take care of my baby during an event my husband was a part of. She had to...
Reviewed by Kristine S.
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.
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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...
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"Kirstin loves children and really enjoys her time spent with children. She always comes prepared and on time to babysit, with games and activities -, my children love her. She has been babysitting for me since...
Reviewed by Ashley O.
Nima L.
Middletown, CT
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
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I'm an artistic, enthusiastic caregiver returning to nannying after spending several years tutoring special needs students. I encourage children of all ages and abilities to explore themselves and the world around them through art, story, and movement. As a Montessori-trained preschool teacher, I view every moment of play...
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"Fiona was great handling care for us in some pretty demanding situations. We are big fans."
Reviewed by Eric O.
Kayla S.
Middletown, CT
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
Maya K.
Newington, CT
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Maya I am a Elementary Major at UHART. I have an 8-year-old brother and I have worked for Newington Parks and Rec for 3 Years. I have been a counselor for children ages 5-8. I have babysat as many as 3 children (one baby) for many hours at a time. I have taken all available childcare classes in my school and...
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"We were worried our 3 year old son would struggle with a non-family member alone away from his parents but from the moment Maya arrived at our house he immediately felt at ease. She even came with activities to...
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Lindsey C.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...
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"Lindsey is great with kids and connected with them instantly! She even offered to meet with them before she watched them alone and didn't want to charge me. We would definitely recommend her."
Reviewed by Georgia D.
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Hi! My name is Kathryn and I have experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in daycare centers for the past seven years. During these years, I diligently worked towards attaining the position as a Lead Toddler Teacher. I have also provided at home childcare for my previous students during the weekends. Through my work...
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"Katie is a very sweet person and my kids love her! We are very pleased with her and have her babysit on a regular basis."
Reviewed by Kevin D.
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I have babysat for children of all ages, school age and babies. I've worked in a daycare as a Lead Toddler Teacher for a little over a year as well. I also have experience with multiples. I'm a college graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have 5 years experience as a nanny. I have my own reliable transportation and...
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"Sandra is the definition of detail oriented! She makes incredible lists, is so sweet and professional and shows up early. This is a sitter you can count on!"
Reviewed by Olivia W.
Lauren M.
Higganum, CT
$44/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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...
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"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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Hello everyone! My name is Elena and I am 23 years old. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2022 with a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I currently work as a Toddler Teacher full-time and have experience working with children ages 0-5. I am a certified Early Childhood Teacher with CPR and...
Tori P.
Glastonbury, CT
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi, my name's Tori. I am currently a qualified Head Teacher at a daycare. I'm looking for a nannying job, Monday-Friday. I have about 5 years of experience with children ages ranging from 6 weeks - school age! Also I am CPR certified and Medication Administration & Epi-Pen certified!
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Portland, CT
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.
Audrey W.
5.0
Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away.
- Care member
Cynthia T.
5.0
Cynthia was wonderful with my three children. She is particularly gifted in regard to her ability to work with young children. She has a lot of energy and was able to take very good care of my two-year-old in particular. I highly recommend her.
- Elizabeth G.
Bernadette C.
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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 my son. Her pleasant temperament and experience around children shines through in being...
- Sara C.
Kirstin T.
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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 she made pop-overs that my daughter had a recipe for in her library book. She even makes...
- Ashley M.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Portland, CT
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Portland, CT?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Portland, CT is $20.17. 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, CT offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, CT.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Portland, CT?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Portland, 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.
Ratings for Portland, CT homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Portland, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.