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Emily A.

Student Teacher

Bellingham, WA

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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Emily and I am a 3rd and 4th grade Student Teacher at Sunnyland Elementary. I have been working with children for over four years and have worked with ages 2 to 15. I will graduate in December from Western Washington University with my BA in Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies. I will be endorsed to teach...
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Bridget D.

Certified Elementary Education Teacher And Art Lover

Bellingham, WA

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Bridget and I have been a nanny for six years. My nannying experience ranges from ages 5 months to 7 years old. I also have my teaching certification in elementary education for K-8 with endorsements in elementary education, reading, and ELL. I am especially fond of witnessing the development that happens...
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Brinley F.

Creative And Fun Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I am Brinley. I am certified teacher with a degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to nannying, I have worked at the ASCDC which is located on the university's campus for 2 years. I have a reliable sedan for transporting needs, being able to fit 2 car seats if needed. Pets and animals are not an issue at all (I have 2 cats). I...
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Ella W.

Enthusiastic, Flexible PT Nanny/Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi I'm Ella, I have been babysitting/nannying for around 4 years and during the summers I provide an outdoor daycare for families in my community. My family used to foster children so we had around 30 children through the years come and stay with us. I have worked as a preschool/kindergarten assistant teacher, summer camp lead...
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Jaden S.

Bilingual Nanny (English And Spanish)

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Jaden and I'm 18 years old. I just graduated some high school and am looking to make some money for college. Next fall I'll be attending Florida Atlantic University and will be on the D1 track team there. I'm very hard working. I'm a natural born leader. I was ASB president at my school. Last fall, I...
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Madeline G.

Bellingham, WA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Madeline and I have been a nanny for 10 years with some preschool teaching experience thrown in the mix as well. Through WGU (all online), I am finishing up my Elementary Education degree and will hopefully be through with classes by next spring and will begin student teaching in the fall of 2023. I am...
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Grace T.

Bellingham, WA

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$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Six years ago I stepped into my role as the "cool aunt" and have been truly enlightened by the creative and introspective minds of children. While I have been an ESL teacher, a counselor and babysitter (back in high school) getting older has really furthered my understanding of how to connect with and nourish the experience of...
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Rebecca D.

Bellingham, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! A bit about me, I've worked with children in a variety of settings & capacities over the years. These include working as a live-in nanny, Head Start teacher, supporting children receiving early intervention services, and as a paraeducator in the Bellingham School District. I am a mom of 3 uniquely wonderful humans. I...
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Roberta W.

Bellingham, WA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've worked with children of all ages for several decades. In my personal life, since the early 1980's; professionally since the early 2000's. I'm currently employed by Mt Baker Schools as a substitute teacher & para-educator and in Ferndale Schools as a substitute para-educator. I am on the 'request' list at the Early...
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Elin M.

Experienced, Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Bellingham, WA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother to a 3-month-old and am looking to care for others' kids while also caring for my own child. I have 4 years of experience as a tech in emergency departments, including a children's ED; In addition, I have previous experience working with children in both home and school environments both as a nanny and as a...
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Anneliese G.

Bellingham, WA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna. I am an energetic and creative 21-year-old college student. I have a little sister along with 6+ years of childcare experience. I have had my drivers license for over 4 years and have a clean driving record. I used to teach swim lessons to kids and have worked at a summer camp that my high school ran for...
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Lauryn W.

Elementary/Middle School Tutor

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
Hi there! I recently graduated from Western Washington University with an overall GPA of 3. 7. While in school I took courses to tutor with a partnering school district nearby. I tutored for 6th grade math & science. I have also done private tutoring sessions one on one with elementary students working on spelling, numbers,...
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Logan A.

Patient And Empowering Math Tutor

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Logan, and I am excited to help you achieve your goals and build your confidence! I am an extraordinarily patient person and I believe that every student will learn what they want to given enough time and the right approach for them individually. It is not your job to adapt to my way of teaching; it is my job to...
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Samantha P.

Tutoring & Lessons

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
I have 2 years of experience teaching college level English. I can help with reading and understanding literature, writing assignments including essays, reports, and resumes, and English and United States history. I specialized in medieval, Gothic, and Romantic literature during my Master's degree, and worked for the student...
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Sydney L.

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have been tutoring all throughout my life be it people my own age, middle schoolers, elementary, or even tots! I love helping people learn and plan to do so for the rest of my life. I have a lot of experience prepping my younger sister and neighbor each year before preschool- high school.
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Geneva H.

Enthusiastic, Engaged, Experienced Childcare Provider

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I absolutely love caring for children of all ages and abilities, happily doing so for the past 12+ years (while pursuing my high school and university/grad school studies full-time). I became a certified SuperSitter, a childcare provider with extra training to care for children with special...

Heidi S. says "Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time."

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Madison D.

Bellingham, WA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madison, but I go by Maddy, I'm 21 years old and moved here from Pullman Washington. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages through my previous job as a daycare assistant teacher in Vancouver WA and all of my many close cousins back home, babysitting for family friends. I have a very flexible...
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Sigrid U.

Looking For A Part-Time Work

Custer, WA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sigrid. I have a B. S. in Early Childhood Education from University of Nevada-Reno. My ECE degree focused on ages 0 to 8 years. My formal work experience is as follows: I worked with ages 0-5 at the BP Early Learning Center in Anchorage, Alaska. I was also a Resource TA for the ASD in Anchorage. After that, I...

Care Member says "Sigrid is such a rare find - someone who truly zones into what the kids really need and talks to them in a way that they truly understand. My kids wait...

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Kathleen S.

English And Writing Tutor

Blaine, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored and taught students from 6th grade to college level in essay writing, grammar skills, reading comprehension, and understanding classic literature.
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Na'kita Z.

Sitter With Expertise!

Lynden, WA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! I am 21 years old, but I have so much experience with kids! I started babysitting when I was 13 or 14, and I have always loved the idea of in-home care! I typically work with children with disabilities, behavioral needs, or medical needs between the ages of 2 and 10, but I have some experience with newborns and young...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.04/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Bellingham, WA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Bellingham, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.04 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 57 reading tutors in Bellingham, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham, WA, 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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