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Fully vaccinated, retired teacher and math/science coach for my school district interested in working with elementary-aged students. I'm Nationally Board Certified and I've been Teacher of the Year twice in my school district.
Jessica A.
Gainesville, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home school Teacher/Tutor Math/English/More, 15 Years Exp.
5.0
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Certified former high school math teacher and great lover of languages, recently teaching social studies, creative writing, and drama classes at a local school. I've worked with kids and adults of all ages but specialize in ages 8 to 22. I have much experience working w/high-functioning ASD, ADHD, Gifted, and Magnet students. I...
Genesis M.
Gainesville, FL
$30-40/hr
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I am a K-6 certified teacher. I have been teaching for 4 years and have been tutoring for 6 years. I have worked with students with learning disabilities. I am also Special Education certified. I can tutor in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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Hello there and thank you for reading! I am mom to 3 kids, elementary through high school teacher (currently teaching Virtual School for Middle and High English and Social Media), and experienced birth doula, as well as hospice volunteer. I am passionate about kids being treated with respect and empathy, as well as love and...
Chloe L.
Gainesville, FL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I started working with kids when I was 14! I have a younger sister which gave me a ton of babysitting experience. I currently babysit regularly and teach dance to 2 & 3-year-olds!!
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family. I will be new to Gainesville in May so I will definitely be missing my family. I also enjoy...
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Hi I'm 19 years old, a freshman in college at santa fe studying architecture. I love spending time with kids. I've spent the past two summers working as a camp counselor at camp crystal lake. It has been the best experience of my life and I made amazing memories with so many kids of all ages. I also have a big family and have...
Brenda S.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Degreed Tutor With Classroom Experience Available (Also Considering Nanny/Daily Child Care)
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I am a substitute teacher, looking for work during the summer months. I have tutored for two companies. During this time I also functioned as Mentor for other tutors assigned to schools in Citrus County. I have also home-schooled; worked as a Head Start teacher and hold Director Credential with VPK endorsement for preschool...
5.0
(3)
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I am reliable, attentive and patient, with a gentle nature and creative mind. I strive to be mindfully present in my interactions with little ones and to maintain clear and kind communication. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and older children.
Joys of mine include cuddling babies, reading to kids, and engaging...
5.0
"I have really high standards for who I feel comfortable watching my children and Shyamala has been one of the few people I fully trust. I have only good things to say about Shyamala. My children absolutely love...
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Kiona C.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hi! My name is Kiona and I'm a second year student at the University of Florida. I have a wide variety of experience working with children ages 6 months - 12 years old over the past 4 years. I love playing games (inside and out), reading stories, and overall creating a fun filled experience for everyone of all ages! I'm...
5.0
"Kiona is wonderful! She is professional, kind, patient, and flexible. Immensely grateful to have found her!"
Reviewed by Aj E.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I'm Allison, a student here at UF on the pre-med track. I'm part of the equestrian team and love to spend time outdoors.
I babysat in high school for family and friends, and thought I should pick it back up! I also spent this past summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games, I believe that...
5.0
"Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and...
Reviewed by Erin D.
Emily D.
Gainesville, FL
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
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Hi! I'm Emily. I am a student at the University of Florida. I love kids and animals, and I have several years of experience babysitting and nannying. I love to read, swim, and sing. I have training in taking care of special needs children, especially those with autism. I love meeting new people and learning new things. I also...
5.0
"Very responsible, great with kids, excellent hire!"
Reviewed by Leslie D.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Ashley and my passion is to inspire children and teens as they are humanity's future. I have an interdisciplinary background spanning various industries surrounding sustainability, well-being, and strategic foresight. Throughout my higher education experience in both undergrad and graduate school (where I earned honors...
5.0
"Ashley tutored my eighth grade daughter in pre-algebra beginning Jan. 2014-May 2014. She helped her improve from a C to an A in the class. She was always flexible with our schedules. She is extremely reliable,...
Reviewed by Sherri K.
5.0
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I am currently working with 2 children Tuesday-Friday assisting with remote learning and homework. In the past, I have tutored highschool peers in ELA and Spanish. During college at UNCW, I tutored fellow students in History, mainly in essay writing. I also assisted my English professor by proof reading essays during class...
5.0
(1)
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I am a current graduate student studying Medical Physiology. The specific track of my program is Neuroscience. I have tutored multiple peers in various majors, including Chemistry and Mathematics. I also have experience with tutoring children that display learning disabilities. I formerly worked at Brownsville Preparatory...
5.0
"Jaylah is a perfect tutor! She is helping us with our high school student who is currently preparing for the SAT exam."
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Shawna B.
Gainesville, FL
$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
My Top Subjects That I Enjoy Teaching Are Algebra 1 And Geometry. My Major Is A BS In Math.
5.0
(1)
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My favorite part of my job is watching kids grow their love for learning. I began tutoring at my high schools summer school programs. This was where I grew my love for teaching. I watched students go from repetitive summer school enrollments to scoring 4's and 5's on their end of year math placement tests (when I was in school...
5.0
"Not only is Shawna knowledgeable of a vast many subjects and able to tutor on many levels, she is able to continue to reevaluate, adjusting her methodology, until she and her student have success!"
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Jenna T.
Gainesville, FL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Jenna, and I am an undergraduate student attending The University of Florida. I began babysitting when I was 15 for family members and helping family friends. Over the last few years, I've babysat children from ages 3 months- 15 years old, and I have a First-Aid/CPR certification. While your kids are with me,...
4.0
"Jenna is great. She was very sweet and loving with my six months old baby. She didn't mind us working from home. Very respectful and polite."
Reviewed by Yomerys D.
5.0
(2)
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Hello! I've been taking care of children for the majority of my life. I've always been passionate about childcare, starting as a mother's helper to my little cousins when I was still a child myself. Since then, I've been responsible for countless children from many families. I have the most experience with children under 10, but...
5.0
"Maddie has been a great nanny to our 2 boys! She is very punctual and dependable. Our boys love spending their days playing with her. She really gets down on their level. She has also done a lot of arts and...
Reviewed by Erica C.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Haley and I am a master's student at the University of Florida and I am pursing a degree in English Education to become an English teacher! I have a lot of experience being a nanny/babysitter and have assisted children from the ages of 2 weeks old, to 13 years old. Also, I am the oldest of two younger siblings...
5.0
"Haley is a very sweet girl that I've known for many years as a neighbor. Her family is wonderful and she is as well. She will interact with your child and play at their level with age-appropriate games and...
Reviewed by Jaime S.
Cheyenne L.
Gainesville, FL
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Flexible Tutor With Experience (math, Science, Reading)
5.0
(2)
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I have work experience in a tutoring lab at a community college and I have a passion for math and science. I know what it's like to struggle in school. When I was young I struggled because of my dyslexia but I ended up graduating second of my class.
5.0
"She helped my high school Sophomore in remote tutoring. She was able to push her through lessons, and help her get the material in Geometry, Biology, and English. She meets her online, and helps give the push,...
Reviewed by Dana A.
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I worked in a after school program with kids, I helped them with their homework, taught them how to read, and prepare them for exams, I played with them when we were over with the homework. I also took care of 2 children on weekdays from 4-10 I had to leave the job because I moved to Gainesville, know I'm looking for another kid...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Alachua, FL
Shyamala E.
5.0
I have really high standards for who I feel comfortable watching my children and Shyamala has been one of the few people I fully trust. I have only good things to say about Shyamala. My children absolutely love her and have always looked forward to their time with her. She gives such fun, loving,...
- Care member
Kiona C.
5.0
Kiona is friendly and kind. She was right on time, patient with my toddler and cleaned up all of the toys after they were done playing. I will definitely ask her to babysit my child again.
- Christine J.
Allison T.
5.0
Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely recommend and hire again!
- Erin D.
Emily D.
5.0
Very responsible, great with kids, excellent hire!
- Leslie D.
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley tutored my eighth grade daughter in pre-algebra beginning Jan. 2014-May 2014. She helped her improve from a C to an A in the class. She was always flexible with our schedules. She is extremely reliable, friendly and interacted very well with my daughter. Ashley presented the material in an...
- Sherri K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Alachua, FL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Alachua, FL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Alachua, FL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Alachua, FL?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Alachua, FL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Alachua 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 Alachua that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Alachua, FL?
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 Alachua 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 Alachua, FL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Alachua, FL, 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 Alachua, FL 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.