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I have known Ananda since 2014 when she joined the Children's Chorus I directed. She sang with us many years and went on to be an Assistant…
Review for Ananda H. by Care member
Kathy is one of the most reliable Caregivers that I have had the pleasure to know. She was accommodating and went above her expected care.…
Review for Kathleen P. by Heather R.
Jaeleen is the best nanny I have hired. She watched my daughter before the pandemic started and then she was my daughter's nanny for the…
Review for Jaeleen L. by Robyn N.
Reading tutors in Amherst, MA
I have been working in child care and education for over 5 years. I was a tutor all through high school and college and transitioned into special education after I graduated. I now own my own business and offer tutoring on the side as a way to supplement my income. Topic areas I am comfortable with are: English, reading, essay...
Alexandra V.
South Deerfield, MA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Afternoon Tutoring Available For Math, Science, English.
I have tutored middle school students all four years of high school at the Singapore American School. I tutor math and science for middle and high school students.
With over a decade of dedicated tutoring, coaching, and mentoring experience, I warmly welcome the opportunity to support individuals, especially those with unique learning needs. I am here to offer my expertise in Special Education, Science, Mathematics, and English, and I'm truly passionate about fostering mentorship in STEM....
Anwyn P.
Leverett, MA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Excited To Help Care For Your Children And Make A Positive Impact On Your Home.
I'm Anwyn and I am a kind, creative and energetic 18-year-old taking a gap year. I live on Capitol Hill with my mom and siblings. I have lots of experience caring for children all ages, including a special needs child. I love engaging in creative activities, reading, cooking healthy organic meals, and just being around children,...
Anwyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Autumn M.
Northampton, MA
$15-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience working with special needs children, including nonverbal autistic kids. I spent years caring for my siblings who were diagnosed with autism, and then spent six months working as a paraprofessional for a severe developmental needs room at an elementary school.
I have a lot of empathy, patience,...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I love kids and have worked as a camp counselor, a preschool teacher and elementary level reading tutor. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am CPR certified and am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher.
Ananda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ananda is an amazing babysitter. She is very involved with the kids. She always have fun activities planned out for the kids. I rehired her and she is my number 1 goto person when I need a babysitter. I got married 8months ago and asked if she could babysit the...
Care member
4.2
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy taking care of children, pets, and the elderly because I like to make people happy. I have been a nanny for over 20 years, also a paraprofessional, special ed tutor, and I have been a substitute in the area schools. I have experience with all ages of children, from newborn through high school. I have experience with...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathy is one of the most reliable Caregivers that I have had the pleasure to know. She was accommodating and went above her expected care. Very pleasant and punctual."
Heather R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jaeleen! I have babysat children of all ages and I was recently working as a nanny for two families but one family moved and the other no longer needed full-time care. I previously worked at a daycare as a teacher however the daycare closed due to Covid. I love arts and crafts, reading, going for walks, swimming, going...
Jaeleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jaeleen is the best nanny I have hired. She watched my daughter before the pandemic started and then she was my daughter's nanny for the first year of the pandemic. At the age of two, Jaeleen taught her the ABCs, 123s, tracing, matching, and so much more. Jaeleen...
Robyn N.
Lea D.
West Springfield, MA
$27-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Excited To Start My New Adventure With A Wonderful Family
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children on a daily basis for over 20 years. I am Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher qualified. I've worked at The Children's House in Springfield and Roots Learning Center in Westfield. I've also cared for children in their homes. I enjoy day trips to the library, parks, zoo, play dates, museums, Six...
Lea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lea has been with us for the past 8+ years, since our oldest was a few months old. She has been amazing with our girls and they love her. Kind, caring, and fun but also safety conscious. She has driven them to school and different activities and outings. She has...
Laura D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule...
Eman A.
Jessica H.
Greenfield, MA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I view children as independent, autonomous little humans, and strive to foster consent-based care and child-centered learning and play. My approach to childcare is Montessori-inspired, as I had been an administrator and substitute at a Montessori school for two years. I am passionate about racial & social justice, and have...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is a pure delight to work with in every way. We hired her to care for our 9-month old baby and another little one two days a week and she was wonderful with them. She is warm, experienced, smart, and flexible. She is also an excellent communicator."
Care member
Amy L.
Easthampton, MA
$26-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
English / Writing Tutor With MA In Education & MFA In Creative Writing
5.0
(1)
I have a Master's degree in Education and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In addition, I have 12 years experience teaching children and one year teaching English composition and literature to college students, as well as a semester of tutoring. I also led a literacy enrichment program for middle school students in NYC...
5.0
"Amy's energetic effort to engage students where they are establishes her as a teacher with a broad perspective, enthusiasm, and incredible patience. Amy's students praise her accessibility, guidance, and use of multiple modalities (written, oral, nonverbal, visual,...
Jessica S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am certified as a Biology Teacher and also having several years experience teaching MCAS preparation, I am eager to continue educating this coming school year. For the last six years, I have been teaching in public and private schools and also tutoring. This year, it is my goal to tutor individually or in small group settings,...
5.0
"I have known Jerilynne for more than 20 years. I have never been around someone with such a passion for teaching and caring for others. I wish when I was in school I had a teacher like her. She loves to make things fun and interesting."
Heather Y.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a highly educated, responsible, engaged and caring childcare provider. I've worked with children since my early teens as a babysitter, teacher, tutor, camp counselor, and camp director. I am comfortable with children of all ages, including infants. I love reading with children, art projects, and creative play. I am...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I kick started my professional journey in childcare in 2019 at the People's Institute, a daycare center in Northampton, MA. I've been actively involved in providing exceptional care to children of various ages. My responsibilities at the center included not only supervising and engaging the kids but also delivering medical care,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Martise G.
Three Rivers, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there I am a very understanding, caring, calm , responsible and , humble person . I assisted my mom at he daycare for about 4 years. I babysit my two younger siblings since the day they were born from nap time, walks, visiting the park, nursery rhymes, to changing diapers. I also took care of my cousins did their hair help...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I come from the small island of Martha's Vineyard. This is a tight-knit community where watching your neighbor's kids from the ripe age of 10 is the norm. This community taught me how important treating people the way you want to be treated is, and going the extra mile for someone. I graduated from a small K-12 school...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lena G.
South Hadley, MA
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B. S. in Psychology on the Neuroscience Track, and implement this knowledge in my care. Working with children is something I am incredibly passionate and excited about! I love witnessing a child's growth and development, and consider it a privilege to be...
Lena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 10 years of experience working with young people of all ages in subjects ranging from microscopy to electronic music. I specialize in making learning accessible to all kinds of students by creating fun learning environments. I have worked with most types of learners and can teach Science, Math, Computer Science, Art,...
I enjoy helping students with their homework. I am very patient and have experience. I am willing to travel to your house in the South Hadley/Holyoke/Granby area.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Amherst, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Amherst, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Amherst, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.55 per hour as of May 2025. 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 Amherst, MA?
Care.com currently has 11 reading tutors in Amherst, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Amherst 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 Amherst that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Amherst, MA?
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 Amherst 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 Amherst, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Amherst, MA, 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 Amherst, MA 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.