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Laura B.

Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a retired classroom teacher of English, Reading and Science and have tutored students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I have a few spots available evenings and weekends for tutoring and can meet at your home, at a nearby library or virtually. I can help with skill building, test prep homework and helping to get...
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Cohoes, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm haley. I truly love working with kids and creating a safe, happy space where they can learn, play, and be themselves. Whether it's helping with homework, reading stories, or planning fun activities, I'm committed to making each day special and full of care.
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Part-time Caregiver

Clifton Park, NY

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Julia J., a 25-year-old caregiver with extensive experience working with children in both psychiatric hospitals and Albany Medical Center. I'm certified in CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), ensuring a safe environment for those I care for. Helping raise my younger siblings, who are now 15(f) and 21(m), has provided me...
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Amsterdam, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Montana, a responsible and caring babysitter who absolutely loves working with kids. With a strong background in looking after family and friends, I'm excited to bring my passion for childcare to a wider audience. I understand how important it is for parents to feel secure while they're away, and I'm dedicated to...
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All About Me !

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and kind! I like working with kids because you get to see them achieve milestones and you're able to be apart of them growing up! I started working with kids when I was in highschool. It started off as just babysitting from time to time to then becoming a teacher assistant for...
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Elementary And Middle School Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
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Nanny

Troy, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am the Mother of two wonderful grown daughters. I have worked with several families over the years as a Caregiver and have worked with families of special needs children. I have experience working in a special needs preschool environment and early intervention as an assistant. I enjoy reading with children and can provide...
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Part-Time Tutor

Middle Grove, NY

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$16/hr
Hi! I'm Liliana, and I am an elementary education major who is transferring to IU in the fall. I have experience tutoring the children I babysat, primarily grades K-6. I am most experience in helping teach reading, including phonemic awareness and phonics, but am happy to teach other subjects as well depending on the grade level...
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Fun Sitter, Smile Creator, Snack Conniseur

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, funny I like working with kids because kids are our future. I'm looking for a job that I can have as long as possible. To become a part of the kids lives and making sure they are taken care of and safe. I started working with kids when I was in my twenties. I took care of my...
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Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am anxious to learn more about how I can help! I have taught Reading, ELA and Science for 15 years, and have tutored students ranging from Kindergarten-12th grade. Organization, Reading and Writing Skills and Test taking Strategies are all areas that I can help with that will reinforce and build confidence, which will...
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Education Major From St. John Fisher College

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I have been babysitting children of many different ages for five years. I am an education major at St. John Fisher College and am completing my degree this year. I am energetic and am willing to complete homework, reading, and activities with children.
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Cohoes, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Jacqueline and am a tutor/caregiver that is passionate about two things; working with children, and educating. I graduated from USF with my Bachelors in 2015 with high honors; and am hoping to attend graduate school. I have experience tutoring with children ages 5-18+, specializing in Math, Science, and Test...
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Nationally Certified School Psychologist Offering Tutoring And Executive Functioning Coaching

Troy, NY

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$40/hr
1 year experience
I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with experience implementing interventions in schools for students. I am looking to use my experience to help students outside of the school setting. Areas of focus may include phonemic awareness, reading/math fact fluency, reading comprehension, and organizing/planning written...
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Cohoes, NY

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I enjoy nurturing children's growth and development, leaving a positive impact on their lives. I've been a nanny for over three years. I've been caring for others the majority of my life. I also have teaching and tutoring experience. I'm comfortable with children, ranging from infants to teens. My calm and creative nature allows...
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Cohoes, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ciena, and I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter and 7 years being a full time nanny/household manager, and I've worked with infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I love creating fun activities that are both educational and engaging, and I'm always...
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Nanny/ Babysitter I'm A 21-year-old Psychology Student With Over Six Years Of Nannying Experience.

Cohoes, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Arden! I'm 21 years old, studying Psychology in college, and have over six years of nannying experience. I love engaging kids through reading, singing, dancing, and cooking, while creating a safe and supportive environment. As Haitian and raised in a strong family community from Connecticut, I value trust, family...
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Troy, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have quit of bit of experience caring for kids. For starters, I have 4 sisters who I have cared for growing up. I also experienced babysitting my whole life. My grandmother has 5 grandchildren who are actually younger than me and I have been taken care of them since they were in diapers. I love teaching them new things, and...
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Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
I'm an engineer with a passion to help others succeed in class and out of school. I tutored in high school and now looking to help students in the Schenectady area.
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The Not So Typical Teacher

Clifton Park, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced, bilingual teacher with a varied teaching background both professionally and personally. Not only have I taught preschool, elementary, middle, and special education, but I am a mom of a child on the autism spectrum. This life experience has given me a unique perspective as a teacher and has given me a greater...
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TA Looking For Afterschool/weekend Work.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I started working with kids professionally in 2020 through a BOCES program. Now I work full time as a teaching assistant for students with disabilities. In my spare time, I like to read and hang out at home.
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  • 53 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ballston Spa, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ballston Spa, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of November 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.

Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Ballston Spa, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ballston Spa 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 Ballston Spa that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

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 Ballston Spa 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.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ballston Spa, NY, 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.

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.

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