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Heidi W.

Tutor In Reading And Math K-5th Grade

Saint Louis, MO

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired Special Education teacher. I taught elementary school age in a resource room. I have also tutored students in reading and math. I also work as a part time Educational Consultant for a private school during the school year. I have a current screening clearance from the Family Care Safety Registry and I can provide...
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Kara J.

Tutor For English, Business, And Math Related Subjects

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have had tutoring experience at a local St. Louis high school this past school year. I helped students with an array of subjects. My strong subjects would be English (editing and just general guidance), business subjects, and math.
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Calista S.

Hello, My Name Is Cali

Saint Louis, MO

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe myself as responsible, conscientious, and outgoing. I like working with kids because I care about providing them with memories that will last them their entire lives. I still can remember my favorite babysitter's, and the memories I made with them. As a nervous child who was scared to be away from my parents,...
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Lauren M.

Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher Available For Tutoring

Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have a B. S. Ed degree in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education and my M. Ed in Early Childhood Special Education Autism. I am Missouri certified to teach grades birth-6th general education and birth-12th grades special education. I currently work for a school district as an Early Childhood Special Education...
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Macie B.

Childcare

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Macie, and I have extensive experience in childcare. A little about me: I'm 21, I'm in college and working towards a degree in education. I love art and run my own small art business. I read books like there's no tomorrow, and I like to bake and cook in my free time. Experience: I have 4 siblings (2 younger than me)...
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Esma B.

Hi My Name Is Esma. I Have Been Teaching, Math, English And Science 10+ Years.

Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name Is Esma. I have been teaching, Math, English, Turkish, German and Science 10+ years. I enjoy teaching and working with kids. Currently I am a teacher at a private school in Clayton. After school(4pm) and weekends. I am looking forward to your response.
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Stacy H.

Professional Nanny Looking For Occasional Sitter Opportunities (21 Years Of Childcare Experience).

Fenton, MO

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$12/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a former 4th grade and preschool teacher, and I consider myself a professional nanny. I have previously nannied for two families. The first was for two boys from birth to age 6. Then, I nannied for a family with 4 children, ages ranging from 2 to 10. After that, I moved back to St. Louis and decided to stay home. Now, I...
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Natalie C.

Fully Vaccinated + Boosted Elementary Tutor

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I tutored a special needs student in English as a Second Language for about 5 months in early 2020. I have had about 7 months of total tutoring experience through college. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and am open to tutor in elementary-level English/Reading, Social Studies, and Spanish.
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Kara L.

Friendly And Certified Tutor

Valley Park, MO

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! My name is Kara and I am a recent UMSL graduate, having earned my degree in Elementary Education grades 1-6 and Special Education grades K-12. I absolutely love helping students feel confident in their learning skills, doing so by providing them with the tools it takes to succeed. I can assist with in-person or online...
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Missy G.

Former Teacher To Tutor In Basic Academic Skills.

Saint Louis, MO

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a former elementary education teacher and can help your child get stronger in academic skills that will propel their confidence and raise their performance! I have tutored struggling kindergarteners and first graders how to read, as well as designed my own assessment to determine school readiness. I have also have taught...
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Phyllis K.

Seasoned Tutor

Saint Louis, MO

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a retired elementary school teacher looking to tutor part-time! I taught for 33 years and then for the past 7 years I've been an Interventionist in my school district. I teach small groups of students K-4 in Reading and Math. In March I began virtual teaching with several students once a week. I am now looking to...
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Emilija S.

Nanny/Tutor

Saint Peters, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Emilija and I absolutely love caring for children! I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Middle School Math endorsement from North Central College. This is my fourth year teaching, and I currently teach middle school math. I have worked with a variety of families ranging from one child to four as...

Lisa W. says "Emilija has been wonderful with our 4 year old. He is very high energy but her patience is boundless and he just adores her. She is always on time, sweet...

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Jennifer V.

Fairy Tales And Fun

O Fallon, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
I enjoy sharing my love of reading with the kids I care for. I also enjoy fun and play. I take a respectful kind hearted approach to discipline and child care in general. I like being outside and going on field trips to parks for child led hikes and play. I have 10+ years experience. I worked as a nanny for 2+ years until I...

Care Member says "Jennifer has been a wonderful nanny. She’s always punctual, she’s been very flexible with our schedule, and she always plans great activities. She has...

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Kyle D.

Math Teacher

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been teaching my family and friends how to do their homework and showing them what to remember for tests. I have tutored children for about 2 years now, mostly just classmates for extra practice and to get them through the class. I love helping others to learn and prosper in life, it makes me feel very happy. I know I...

Narad R. says "Kyle tutored my two daughters who are in 9th and 5th grade for five weeks online. They improved their writing skills and math. They enjoyed having him on...

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Samantha B.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Sammy :) I've spent my summers home from college in Wyoming nannying all age groups of children at a family dude ranch, and have had several different nannying side jobs throughout college. I've loved every minute of it! I encourage reading, art, being active, and spending time outside! I am currently a lead preschool...

Ryan N. says "Samantha was prompt and our daughter was all smiles when we got back home."

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Kathryn K.

Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Saint Louis, MO

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Katy. I am an actor, and I love creative and imaginative activities, reading, and playing outside. I have experience with children of all ages. I'm relaxed and flexible. I have no problem doing light housekeeping, laundry, or meal prep. I'll help with homework and pickups/drop-offs if needed. I am CPR and AED certified,...

Jo P. says "Was very impressed with Katy. We asked her to watch our house and dogs while we were away and found her to be very reliable and responsible. I had also...

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Elizabeth K.

Currently Looking For Afternoons 2-4x/week, Have Some Flexibility For Mornings And Weekends!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm a 25-year-old teacher turned nanny(: I have an undergraduate degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Special Education, and hold a Teaching Certification in Missouri. I taught grades K-2 special education reading and math. I've been nannying and babysitting for a little over 2 years since I left...
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Jennifer W.

Childcare/Nanny

Saint Charles, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Important: Due to worsening allergies, I am unfortunately unable to work in a home with cats or most large dog breeds. Small or hypoallergenic dog breeds may be okay. I am offering one-time bookings for fill-in care for days or weekday date nights. Weekend availability limited, but possible. I am happy to do light to moderate...

Stacey W. says "Jennifer is a very caring, dedicated person who is trustworthy. I have known her for many years. She has babysat my children many times. I have also...

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Kaevyn M.

Part Time Math/English Tutor

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was a grade ahead in math during middle and high-school (completed algebra in the 8th grade) and have been tutoring since then. My skills are based in math (algebra, geometry, and basic calculus) and reading/writing, with an emphasis on comprehension and essay drafting.

Aleah F. says "Kaevyn was wonderful working with my daughter! I hired her to tutor my daughter and found her to be thorough, patient, and very sweet. She explains things...

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Grace H.

Teacher-Nanny Available Full Or Part Time!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City. Education: Experience: From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed Education...

Care Member says "Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.71/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ballwin, MO

Reading Tutors in Ballwin, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Emilija S.

Emilija has been wonderful with our 4 year old. He is very high energy but her patience is boundless and he just adores her. She is always...

- Lisa W.

Jennifer V.

Jennifer has been a wonderful nanny. She’s always punctual, she’s been very flexible with our schedule, and she always plans great...

- Care member

Kyle D.

Kyle tutored my two daughters who are in 9th and 5th grade for five weeks online. They improved their writing skills and math. They enjoyed...

- Narad R.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ballwin, MO

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ballwin, MO on Care.com will cost an average of $17.71 per hour as of June 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 7 reading tutors in Ballwin, MO. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ballwin 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 Ballwin 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 Ballwin 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 Ballwin, MO, 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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