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60 reading tutors are listed in Branford, CT
The average rate is $31/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Branford, CT
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I have been a certified teacher for 5 years. I have taught all subjects for all grades ranging from 1st grade to 6th grade. I currently a 3rd and 4th grade reading / history teacher in Bridgeport , CT.
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I am a certified elementary and special education (K-12) teacher. I have experience planning lessons for each student that are aligned to the child's interests and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). I believe learning should be engaging and fun. I utilize research-based, multi sensory instructional approaches (e. g.,...
Julia A.
Branford, CT
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am a second grade teacher in New Haven. I have been taught all of the proper skills and ways for teaching elementary students. I have been tutoring for years and have plenty of experience. I have references if necessary!
Mary J.
Branford, CT
$45-60/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I am a literacy interventionist with 8 years' experience teaching in public elementary schools. There is no greater joy to me then helping a child ! .
Some services I offer include:
-administration of literacy assessments and structured literacy lessons developed based on your child's specific reading needs
-comprehension...
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My name is Emily, I am 22, and I have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I am going back to get my masters in birth-3rd grade. I am looking to help tutor students as a part-time job. I am very passionate about teaching and working 1 on 1 with children and building positive trusting relationships.
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I am currently a Special Education teacher in a local school district for grades K-4. I have taught in various school settings from early childhood through high school for the past five years. I have tutored students off and on since high school. I have completed Foundations of Reading Training. My strengths are reading, writing...
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I love children! I have been a 2nd grade teacher since 2012 and have also worked as a nanny, daycare teacher, and camp counselor throughout my career.
I have degrees in elementary education and special education and I have my masters degree in remedial reading.
I have two young children of my own. In my spare time, I enjoy...
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Hello! I am a third grade teacher, and am eager to continue supporting students in any way I can over the summer. I have been teaching for two years, but have worked with kids in various capacities for about 10 years. I have worked as a camp counselor both at a summer camp and a Montessori school, and I also worked as a nanny...
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I am very energetic and fun play sing dance with kids read, teach, sports painting, drawing. I raised two wonderful children and did childcare for many years after they were grown. My heart goes out to children. They are so open and eager to learn. My grandchildren are the light of my life, which makes me love children all the...
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"Mary is amazing. I can not say enough positive things about her as a caregiver for our son. She has been watching him since he was 8 months old and we consider her like family. She is very cautious,...
Reviewed by Nicole L.
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Hi! My name is Georgia. I work at Cornell University as a student mentor and program creator, but am home for the Fall semester. I have 15 years experience with kids and most recently nannied for 5-year-old and 2-year-old girls. I have created art class programs for ages 4-10 and am passionate about child care. Would love to...
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Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
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"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend...
Reviewed by Linda N.
Lina A.
Guilford, CT
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Lina and I'm 27 years old I'm funny, cheerful, responsible, sweet and honest person, who communicates easily, flexible, easy going, pretty active, who likes life and healthy habits. In my free time I like to go to the gym, read, go to museums or discover new places, I like spend my time with my friends or go to the...
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"Lina is amazing she is so patient, kind and responsible with my 2 year old son. He is always excited to hear she is coming over. Lina is very punctual and goes above and beyond to accommodate our family's busy...
Reviewed by Robert L.
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I directed shows with hundreds of kids in Ct. Babysitter for an architect in Guilford, Cardiac Lab Specialist in Branford, Yale Doctor etc. Arts and Humanities Trainer with Y-USA. I am a volunteer with numerous educational organizations. Philosophy of care is attention and support of whole child and family. Focus on play,...
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"Gina is absolutely wonderful. She takes care of my boys (2 and 6) several times a month on occasion. She is always on time, in a good mood, and ready to play :) Can't say enough good things about her!!"
Reviewed by Natalie W.
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Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
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"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind,...
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I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at Alice Peck Learning Center. I work with kiddos (from ages 3-5) with autism, speech and language delays, emotional disturbances and intellectual disabilities. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade....
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"Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful with being the authority figure, ensuring the rules were...
Reviewed by Alice G.
Jessica S.
Guilford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Position!
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I have worked in the childcare field for over 20 years. I have worked as a pre-school teacher, special education paraprofessional and as a nanny. I have experience with many different age groups, and I am first aid, CPR and MED certified through the state of Ct. I hold a B. S. in Child Studies, and Head Teacher Certification. I...
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"Jess worked as our full time nanny for about 1.5 years caring for our two kids aged 3 and 5, and has continued to provide care to our children on and off since 2018. She provided excellent care for our son who...
Reviewed by Melissa W.
Katherine M.
Hamden, CT
$22-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
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My name is Katherine. Im a patience nanny with 9 years of experience caring of children ages newborn to 10 years old. Highly skilled in infant care, with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. I love to play hide and...
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"Jazmin, as she’s known to our family, has been caring for our now 20 month old daughter for the last 6 months. She has meaningful interactions from simple playtime conversations to teaching her Spanish and of...
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Spencer K.
New Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter and 5 as a nanny taking care of families with children ages 9 mo to 13 years. I am looking for a new full or part-time position starting in January of 2021. I love working with kids, doing crafts, reading books, and singing along to Disney musicals! I have experience with online...
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"Spencer is an energetic, responsible, loving, patient Nanny. She is just great with kids - if she could manage my son when he was little, she can certainly handle most kids:-)"
Reviewed by Noelani S.
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Hello, I am a Mom of two young men in college. I have been caring for children since 1982. I am infant and adult CPR certified. My childcare experience ranges from being a Mom, babysitter, caregiver, nanny, personal home assistant, infant and toddler church volunteer and certified pre-k teacher. I find extreme joy and...
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"Shannon has a real natural gift for interacting, entertaining, and helping children develop into kind, curious, and responsible human beings. I used her for my four children over a period of 20 years. One of my...
Reviewed by Monica C.
Wiktoria J.
North Branford, CT
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have 4+ years experience working with kids ages from 3 years old to 10 years old including young adults 18+ working as a recovery specialist . In addition to the normal childcare responsibility, I have also helped with light housekeeping, homework, prepared/served nutritious meals/snacks for children, etc., . I love helping...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Branford, CT
Mary T.
5.0
Mary is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter (currently 2.5 years old). She is dependable, flexible and willing to go above and beyond what is expected of her. My daughter looks forward to the days she gets to spend with Mary, as Mary is very engaging and supportive. It is apparent that she has...
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Sarah D.
5.0
Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!
- Linda N.
Lina A.
5.0
Lina has been a dependable and trustworthy babysitter for our 1 year old son for the past six months. She is smart, engaging, conscientious, energetic...everything we'd ever want in a caregiver! She engages with him at his level, talking and conversing, reading, and playing with him. She's adaptable...
- Cassandra C.
Gina T.
5.0
Only interviewed because we decided to go with something involving other kids instead of traditional babysitter. Liked her a lot and would have hired if we went with this strategy.
- David H.
Halley G.
5.0
Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into our home. We felt completely at ease...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Branford, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Branford, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Branford, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $31.40 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 Branford, CT?
Care.com currently has 10 reading tutors in Branford, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Branford 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 Branford that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Branford, CT?
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 Branford 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 Branford, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Branford, CT, 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 Branford, CT 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.