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I am a friendly, outgoing teacher who can relate easily with students of all ages. I am very good at explaining things in different ways until I succeed in helping someone understand the difficult material. I love helping someone learn, and am very patient when teaching.
I currently teach art and music in a school.
My...
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"Therese is creative and worked with my son who I was homeschooling. Great tutor."
Reviewed by Olubukola O.
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I love working with kids and I have babysat since I was 13. I was an LPN for 5 years and graduated with my RN in March 2021. I work very well with children and love to be around them and help them grow. I enjoy being outside, reading, going to the zoo, the children's museum, swimming, helping kids with homework, going to the...
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"Katie was fantastic. We had her sit for our four young kids and one very large puppy. She was a total pro, the kids LOVED her, and when we got home she had our wild puppy sitting calmly on the couch with her....
Reviewed by Deacon K.
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I am enthusiastic, loving and joyful mother of 1, auntie of 5 and great aunt of 1. For most of my career I've focused on working in health care and with the elderly. However, I've always had a passion for babies and children and being able to help them learn and developmentally grow from the experiences around them. Over the...
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"Gina came regularly to care for our 7 week old daughter for a few weeks before she started daycare. Gina was so caring and our baby girl was happy to see her and well cared for. Gina communicated very well with...
Reviewed by Erin G.
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Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...
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"Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable, organized, and genuinely enjoys her role. I was...
Reviewed by Courtney T.
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My name is Annie. I'm a pre-k teacher for Eden Prairie Schools and I would love to work with your family for date nights or over the summer.
I have a BA in psychology and I'll receive a Masters of Teaching in early May. I have lots of experience with children, including nannying, teaching at a childcare center, being a...
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"Annie was the lead teacher for my infant daughter at a Montessori in Woodbury. She is the best! I could always count on her honesty and I miss our chats. My daughter loved her and we were sad when she left to...
Reviewed by Crissy W.
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I'm 40
I have experience as a daycare teacher for children 6 weeks to 17 years old, as a behavior, counselor, social worker, correctional officer, security, and nanny.
I love reading and have a MA in English and love playing and engaging in activities. I just completed my paralegal certificate also.
I've lived in Minnesota...
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"Charlotte took care of my cats while I was out of town for 5 days. She was dependable and trustworthy. She even sent me some fun videos of the kitties playing. I highly recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to...
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Devon E.
Saint Paul, MN
$35-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I am originally from Minnesota and went to college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I obtained my bachelor's degree of science in elementary education with a minor in health education. I am currently licensed in grades 1-6.
I have experience teaching second grade in an urban school in St. Paul, MN as well as teaching...
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"We hired Devon to help us out with Distance Learning last school year with our 4th and 2nd graders. Our (then) 2nd grader is a slower learner and needs extra assistance with reading and writing. Devon was the...
Reviewed by Lisa A.
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HI! My name is Kayla Grace (usually go by KG). I am 26 years old and work full time. I was raised in Dallas, but after high school I moved to MN to become a full time missionary and now I work for the ministry full time. I am certified in CPR & First-Aid. I would much rather be safe rather than sorry, but of course, making sure...
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"Kayla is really wonderful and responsible. The younger kids love to spend time with her, and she is very patient with them. My older children as well love her company and I trust her advice and conversation...
Reviewed by Gwyn W.
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I am 29 and I love children. I enjoy reading and writing and listening to music. I enjoy playing sports; basketball, volleyball and tennis to be specific, but I think I'm well versed in others as well. I like long scenic drives and am really getting into yoga and hiking. I enjoy technology, and do a lot of arts and crafts. I...
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"Amber is a great nanny. She is very punctual and always there to help. I love how good she is with my son."
Reviewed by Diana H.
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Hello! I am a licensed Social Studies teacher with plenty of teaching, tutoring, and child care experience. I have a Masters degree in education, a Minnesota teaching license and an Oregon teaching license. I have taught middle school and high school social studies for several years and am embarking on a research project later...
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"Sofia was a wonderful tutor for my two daughters. She helped them with elementary level reading, math, and Spanish. Sofia took time to lesson plans, was punctual, and communicative. I highly recommend her for...
Reviewed by Allie V.
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My name is Paige and I was born and raised in a twin cities suburb with my mother and siblings. Growing up I was always outside playing or had my nose in a book, and still seem to always have a book in my hand. When I'm not working with kids I enjoy going to concerts, cooking, art projects, and learning new languages. I love...
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"We are very impressed with her ability to care for our four children. Paige kept all my children busy with age appropriate activities. We are excited for Paige to come babysit again! We also appreciate that...
Reviewed by Ava L.
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I'm a student at Macalester with four years of babysitting experience. I worked as a nanny last summer and taught at various summer camps throughout middle and high school. I find nurturing children in their social, emotional, and academic growth to be incredibly fulfilling. A few of my favorite activities are biking, skiing,...
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I graduated from St. Olaf College last spring & am currently a middle school English teacher in the Stillwater district. I have nannied & tutored for the last five years (including as a tutor at St. Olaf), and currently am looking for evening babysitting/tutoring/pet sitting jobs.
I'd describe my personality as kind,...
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Hi there! I'm Julia and I am a certified K-6 elementary school teacher with an honors college degree. I taught for two years and absolutely love kids and all things fun! The most important part of sitting is building a relationship and finding out what kids like to do and why. I like crafts, movies, and reading. I can help with...
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Hi! I'm Fiona, a reading tutor with experience helping over 40 K-5th graders improve their literacy skills. My tutoring is highly-tailored to students' reading abilities and aims to create a supportive environment where they can appreciate their progress.
I have a B. A. from Carleton College and two years of experience as an...
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I have been a stay at home mother of three children (ages 3, 5, and 7 years old) for five years. I taught kindergarten for five years prior and was a reading and math intervention teacher for K-2 for one year.
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My name is Elaine, and I am a current graduate student. I grew up as the oldest of five children, lifeguarded and babysat throughout high school, and nannied while getting my undergraduate degree. So, I have quite a bit of experience in childcare, and also just adore spending time with kids! I absolutely love to read, am...
Erin S.
Saint Paul, MN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I began babysitting when I was 11 years old and have cared for children of all ages. I was a full time nanny for four summers. Throughout college, I taught Sunday School for children ages 2-6. In December of 2016, I graduated from Winona State University with an Elementary Education degree and Reading Instruction Certificate. In...
Kennedy H.
Saint Paul, MN
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Sitter Looking For Flexible Schedule For The Month Of August
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Hi, my name is Kennedy and I am a social work major at St. Catherine University. I like to be outside, draw, listen to music, cook, and do arts and crafts.
My skills include coming up with creative and engaging activities, comfortability with going places/activities outside of the home, and preparing meals.
I started working...
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One thing I love about working with kids is seeing their curiosity for life and learning new things! I've been working in childcare professionally for almost 7 years now. I started in high school and college working as a Teacher's Aide for two different daycares. One of the preschool teachers recommended me as a personal nanny...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Afton, MN
Therese F.
5.0
Therese is creative and worked with my son who I was homeschooling. Great tutor.
- Olubukola O.
Katrina C.
5.0
Katie was fantastic. We had her sit for our four young kids and one very large puppy. She was a total pro, the kids LOVED her, and when we got home she had our wild puppy sitting calmly on the couch with her. She made dinner for the kids and even cleaned up afterwards - total bonus.
We look...
- Deacon K.
Gina P.
5.0
Gina came regularly to care for our 7 week old daughter for a few weeks before she started daycare. Gina was so caring and our baby girl was happy to see her and well cared for. Gina communicated very well with us. We will continue to use Gina for occasional care!
- Erin G.
Katie W.
5.0
Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable, organized, and genuinely enjoys her role. I was consistently impressed by her enthusiasm and creativity. She prepared lessons for the boys and...
- Courtney T.
Annie A.
5.0
Annie was the lead teacher for my infant daughter at a Montessori in Woodbury. She is the best! I could always count on her honesty and I miss our chats. My daughter loved her and we were sad when she left to pursue her graduate degree and career.
If you need a great, loving, SMART person to...
- Crissy W.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Afton, MN
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Afton, MN?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Afton, MN on Care.com will cost an average of $16.00 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Afton, MN?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Afton, MN. You can search for candidates by their distance from Afton and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Afton that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Afton, MN?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. 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 reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Afton have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Afton, MN?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Afton, MN, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Afton, MN can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.