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60 reading tutors are listed in Ballston Spa, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 10 years
Reading tutors in Ballston Spa, NY
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I am currently teaching fourth grade looking for extra work as a tutor. I have experience teaching elementary children K-6. I also have experience tutoring school-aged children. I have a master's degree in literacy and also hold certification as an elementary reading specialist.
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I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12. I also have a masters in Literacy. This is my eighth year teaching and tutoring high school!
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I am an Elementary Teacher with certifications from Birth to Middle school. I have worked in multiple grade levels and able to provide excellent tutoring for your child.
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Heather B.
Ballston Lake, NY
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Provide Date Night, Evening, And Weekend Care For Your Family
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I am a local attorney looking to pick up some extra hours.
I have worked as a full-time nanny (2009 - 2010) for five children (ages 10, 8, 4, 2, and newborn) providing day to day care for them including meal preparation, dressing, bathing, transportation to and from school and activities, preparing them for activities,...
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Chloe P.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$25-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Chloe. I have my undergraduate degree in French from Hunter College in New York City. I studied abroad in Paris and lived in Central France teaching English before the pandemic. I am passionate about learning languages and love to share my interest. I like to incorporate music, art and anything creative!
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I am an enthusiastic educator who has recently retired. I am a mother of 6 and have never lost my love of education, children and their emotional development! Also I Can Provide Tutoring and Lessons
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Hello! My name is Tierney and I am an 11th grade Special Ed English and Social Studies teacher in the capital region. I have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I love to sing!
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I have 40 + years of experience when you include my homeschooling all 7 of my children as well as being a nanny for the last 7 years. I enjoy helping children develop their sense of worth and accomplishment by encouraging them to take pride in caring for their toys, room, and showing appreciation and consideration for others. I...
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"Miss Debbie is just the most wonderful caregiver! She was with our family for four years, caring for our two children and dog(s) after school most week days. Our children grew from age 8 to age 12, and from...
Reviewed by Melissa P.
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I'm a passionate, charismatic and dependable teacher with experience providing support, organizing classrooms and instructing/tutoring students. I love teaching and tutoring because I get to interact with students on a daily basis. I love to help students to develop a growth mindset in order to be and feel successful in their...
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"Meghan is great! Fantastic job tutoring my son in multiple subjects."
Reviewed by Katie T.
Emma W.
Broadalbin, NY
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Emma. I have enjoyed my past child care experiences with all ages, (newborn-15 years old). I was a nanny for 3 months caring for a baby from 0-3 months and a 2-year-old. Day and night, I often woke up in the middle of the night with the baby for late night feedings and diaper changes. I cleaned, cooked, fed both children...
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"Emma is fantastic with all ages! I had a very needy and sick infant and she handled her so well! She played with my two year old, fed both and changed diapers like a veteran mom! If she were still in my area,...
Reviewed by Sara W.
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I'd describe my personality as attentive, bubbly, and caring
I like working with kids because they remind me of what it was like to be young and full of wonder. They make you stop and enjoy the little things that get overlooked when you're an adult.
I'm looking for a job that is part time, I work as an assistant teacher at a...
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"When i first started looking for help with my girls, I had these very high expectations of a nanny to be like some kind of Mary Poppins, a mix of magic and extraordinary skills. I had almost lost all hopes when...
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I graduated in 2016 with my undergraduate degree and certification in childhood education. From there I spent time teaching all subject areas in grades K-6. For the past two years, I have been working as a 5th grade teacher while simultaneously completing my Master's Degree in Literacy Education. I have a passion for teaching...
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I started my career working after school with children and with infants in a center. From there I moved to learning centers where I worked with infants from 6 weeks to 9 months of age. I helped develop sleep schedules when appropriate for the babies, bottle feeding and introducing new foods with parents'.
I have worked as a...
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"Emily was a full-time nanny for my baby, starting when the baby was just 4 months old. Emily was responsible, reliable, and most importantly, she was incredibly calm and sweet with my baby. She has a strong...
Reviewed by Melanie L.
Sharon K.
Schenectady, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny/Teacher. Looking For A Great Family !!
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Hi, my name is Sharon. I have 20 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny for a little over 9 years now. I started with a family of three children and 2 dogs. They moved onto school and I then became a nanny for 2-year-old twins, I was with them since they were 3 months old. Currently a nanny for 3 children...
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"Sharon has been our nanny for the last few years. She has been our primary caretaker for our 3 children ages ranging from infant to now 9 years old. Our children our highly active, energetic and busy kids....
Reviewed by Joe S.
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Certified special education teacher with a MS in Reading, and mother of 3 exceptionally wonderful kids.
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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.
Lexy C.
Corinth, NY
$12-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as creative, responsible, and passionate
I like working with kids because they keep you on your toes and busy ! I taught my younger brother how to read and write I think it's fun to teach kids new things ! I also love doing crafts and it's really fun for the kids to make cool projects for their...
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I have been teaching for 4 years, with experience with working with children for several years. I have tutored several children ranging from ages 5-15 years of age. I am experienced in several curriculum as well as implementing engaging lesson plans for children from Kindergarten to Sixth Grade. I am experienced in tutoring...
Tonnia H.
Albany, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am a retired preschool teacher, a certified music/movement instructor an experienced nanny and an active (fun) grandma.
I am compassionate, reliable and energetic child care provider. I have worked as a full time infant/toddler nanny and elementary school age children for...
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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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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ballston Spa, NY
Debra L.
5.0
Miss Debbie is just the most wonderful caregiver! She was with our family for four years, caring for our two children and dog(s) after school most week days. Our children grew from age 8 to age 12, and from age 5 to age 9, while Miss Debbie worked with us. For the 2020-2021 school year, we chose...
- Melissa P.
Meghan C.
5.0
Meghan is great! Fantastic job tutoring my son in multiple subjects.
- Katie T.
Emma W.
5.0
I recently hired Emma, amazing girl so far so good, very sweet person and loving, I recently had a bad experience with my former nanny but Emma has been amazing these days with my two kids 2 year old and 9 months old, I really hope she stays forever, as I can see my kids are starting to love her....
- Nathalia C.
Trinity H.
5.0
When i first started looking for help with my girls, I had these very high expectations of a nanny to be like some kind of Mary Poppins, a mix of magic and extraordinary skills. I had almost lost all hopes when Trinity found our family. Let me just say, not only she met all of our expectations but...
- Care member
Emily S.
5.0
Emily is amazing! She has been helping us with our two children (ages 2 and 7) for almost seven months now. Our children love her and look forward to seeing her. She is always on time and is great a communicating and is very flexible if needed. We highly recommend her to anyone needing childcare!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ballston Spa, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ballston Spa, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.00 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 Ballston Spa, NY?
Care.com currently has 6 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.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Ballston Spa, NY?
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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Ballston Spa, NY 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.