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Carol C.

Bessemer, AL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have over 35 years of experience. I can help with Special Education and elementary academics. I can assist with organization, note taking, study skills. I can assist with pre reading and early reading skills. I can provides academic assessments. I have experience with online school.
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Kelly C.

Birmingham, AL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I have enjoyed helping students improve their academic skills and confidence for 20 years in the classroom, small group and individual tutoring setting. An initial screening will be given to identify strengths and weaknesses. The screening will help to determine goals, along with parent/classroom goals. Progress checks will be...

Justin M. says "Kelly is great. She is reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly gets along great with my pup. She always makes sure that my Molly has a full bowl of...

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Anna O.

About Me

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello I am Anna! I am a music education major with a vocal concentration. I love working with children and want to have the ability to impact their lives as educators have mine. I have worked with a variety of ages ranging from 1-17 years old. My duties included but are not limited to: assistance with homework, child monitering,...
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Erin O.

I Am Adult, Child And Baby CPR, First Aid, And AED Certified. I Am Also CDA Certified.

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as funny, caring, and hard-working I like working with kids because it warms my heart to see them happy. I love helping, encouraging, and caring for children. I'm looking for a job that can possibly be permanent and support me financially. I started working with kids when I was 14. In my spare...
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Brittany T.

Early Childhood/Elementary Tutor

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am 30 years old, and I love children. I love that I can make such a big difference in their lives. Many people say that I always think of others before myself. I have had some struggles in my life, just like everybody does, but I do not let them stop me. I always try to stay positive and work hard to get to where I want to go....
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Amanda B.

Nanny And Full-time Child Care

Birmingham, AL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am a 25-year-old Birmingham native. I have worked in various forms of childcare for over a decade, with ages ranging from newborn to pre-teen. Additionally, I worked for 3 years in a local research lab that focused on childhood injury prevention. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and am...
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Natalie N.

About Natalie Angelica

Birmingham, AL

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$23/hr
7 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly, and creative. I like working with kids because engaging with them, teaching them, and learning from them is a rewarding experience. I started working with kids when I was a camp counselor at 16. In my spare time, I like to draw, read, bake, create at home projects. One...
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Katelyn G.

All About Me!

Helena, AL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, excitable, and patient. I'm looking for a job where I feel satisfied in the work that I'm doing. With a job like babysitting or tutoring it's easy to achieve that. If a child has learned something by the time I leave, I'm satisfied. If they haven't then I'll patiently try again until they...
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Leanne R.

Mom Of Two Grown Kids, One With Special Needs, And Former Toddler Teacher.

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as friendly, calm, and relaxed. I like working with kids because I love seeing them grow and change and learn new things. I started working in my church Early Learning Center in August of 2020 In my spare time, I foster kittens and cats for the humane society and read. I'm a mom of 2 adult kids,...
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Sara H.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Part Time Job

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a high school English teacher transitioning to full-time nanny. I have experience with every age from newborns to teenagers. I just moved to the Birmingham area with my two cats, Doc and Finch. When I'm not teaching, I love to spend my time reading, cooking, gardening, and spending time with my nieces. I have my own...
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Kavya K.

Elementary & Middle School Tutor

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have been working in preschool, elementary school, and middle school classrooms for the past 7 years in various capacities. I have been tutoring elementary school students in math, reading, and other subjects. I'm studying to be a school psychologist, so I have done extensive work in implementing teaching strategies during...
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Brittany T.

Tutor

Birmingham, AL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am 25 years old, and I love children. I love that I can make such a big difference in their lives. Many people say that I always think of others before myself. I have had some struggles in my life, just like everybody does, but I do not let them stop me. I always try to stay positive and work hard to get to where I want to go....
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Kaydee K.

Get To Know Me!

Birmingham, AL

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Kaydee! I would describe my personality as outgoing, charismatic, and friendly! I love working with kids. It's a passion of mine to help kids grow and take care of them. I am also an education major, working to become a teacher! I started working with kids when I was a teenager. Im the oldest of three and since...
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Aubrey M.

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a degree in Elementary Education, as well as a teaching certification. I also have a minor in Spanish. I have spent the last two years tutoring grades K through 3. I am comfortable tutoring elementary/middle school grade levels.
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Caroline P.

Birmingham, AL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have experience tutoring in reading and writing, as well as reading comprehension and grammar. I am going to school for English and am used to writing professional level English papers. I am going to school to be a teacher and would love to help with whatever your child's needs are.
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Rachel B.

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I tutored a lot in High School and have been teaching a Kindergarten class at a daycare every summer for 2 years :)
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Felicia W.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Birmingham, AL

4.6(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nanny/ house manager with over 12 years of experience providing exceptional care for children 4 weeks to age 12. I'm currently a substitute teacher when I'm available. And a full time nanny. I strive to create a safe and stimulating environment for the children, providing Bathing and dressing, Changing diapers and...

Care Member says "Fee is such a blessing to our family! She has cared for all three of our babies - our toddler AND our twin boys, and she truly puts her whole heart into...

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Alexander B.

Advanced Private Tutor

Birmingham, AL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an experienced tutor with over 8 years of experience privately tutoring families. I graduated magna cum laude in mechanical engineering from UAB. I offer comprehensive tutoring in all subjects including math, science, writing, reading, test prep, and more! I believe in a fundamental approach to learning. I train all of my...

Jana W. says "I was very impressed during the interview how much Alexander brings to the table. As a parent, this is our first time hiring a tutor and we could not be...

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Megan J.

Elementary Educator Available For Tutoring

Birmingham, AL

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
5 years experience
I am an energetic elementary educator ready to help! I graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach pre-kindergarten-6th grade and have been doing so for 4 years. I am Orton Gillingham certified which is a...

Holly I. says "I went through undergrad with Megan and saw firsthand the commitment and care she put into her students. Since then, I see that same spark and dedication...

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Kenya S.

Babysitter

Birmingham, AL

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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Kenya and I can overall say I love children. I am hardworking and experienced, yet playful and creative when it comes to making up activities kids will love. My background includes summer camp experience (which I did from the ages of 14-19), as well as tutoring experience, daycare experience, and I even worked at an...
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  • 31 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Bessemer, AL

Reading Tutors in Bessemer, AL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 31 listed reading tutors

Kelly C.

Kelly is great. She is reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly gets along great with my pup. She always makes sure that my Molly has a...

- Justin M.

Felicia W.

Fee is such a blessing to our family! She has cared for all three of our babies - our toddler AND our twin boys, and she truly puts her...

- Care member

Alexander B.

I was very impressed during the interview how much Alexander brings to the table. As a parent, this is our first time hiring a tutor and we...

- Jana W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Bessemer, AL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Bessemer, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $30.00 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 1 reading tutors in Bessemer, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer, AL, 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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