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Heather N.

Certified Teacher Of 5+ Years

Branford, CT

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$30/hr
5 years experience
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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Rachael T.

Summer / After-School Or Weekend Tutor

Branford, CT

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$50/hr
5 years experience
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.,...
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Mary J.

Branford, CT

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$45/hr
7 years experience
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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Julia A.

Branford, CT

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$30/hr
4 years experience
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!
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Emily E.

Early Childhood Teacher And Tutor

Branford, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
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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Hannah T.

Elementary Tutor

Branford, CT

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$45/hr
2 years experience
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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Kristin M.

Special Education Teacher Looking To Help You Succeed!

Branford, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
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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Jocelyn G.

Experienced Caregiver Available Weeknights And Weekends

Branford, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children of all ages for 10+ years. My most recent experience was as a nanny for 3 summers for two boys. Although my most recent care are with younger children, have cared for all ages (infant to 13+) I also have experience with children who need special care. I graduated from the University of Connecticut...

Katie B. says "I highly recommend Jocelyn! Jocelyn cared for my two active boys for three summers and they loved her. She showed up on time, helped the boys with their...

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Nicole R.

Nikki The Nanny

Branford, CT

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$36/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Sofia D.

Branford, CT

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi! My name is Sofia and I'm 22 years old. I have been working with children since I was about 13 years old. My 9 years of child care experience includes babysitting ages 0-12, daycare teacher ages infant-3 , and preschool/pre-k teacher ages 3-5. In highschool I volunteered at my local library to help run the children's music...
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Cassandra S.

Educator And Caretaker

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! 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....

Alice G. says "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...

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Gina T.

Loving, Mature And College Graduate

Guilford, CT

4.1(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Craft assistance
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,...

David H. says "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...

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Antonette M.

Full Time Nanny

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Antonette and I have been a Nanny for 21 years. I presently work for a family in Westport Ct for the last 10 years. I take pleasure in caring, teaching, grooming, most of all protecting the children I care for. I prepare and serve meals with balance nutrition, ensuring food safety for those who have food allergies....

Jennifer D. says "Antonette has worked for us for five years. She started with us when our kids were 6, 4 and 3 months old. She has rarely missed a day of work in five...

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Joy M.

Skilled And Spirited Babysitter At Your Service

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...

Allie O. says "Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's...

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Tessa W.

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello parents! I am a mature candidate who has worked with children of all ages, as a nanny, a public school tutor, para professional, camp director, riding instructor and more. I have a degree in Education with a teaching certificate (expired). I am experienced with special needs children and English as a Second Language...

Care Member says "Tessa is an extremely reliable, nurturing and flexible childcare provider. Although she has been looking after my newborn twins only for a month or so,...

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Caroline N.

Caring, Energetic College Graduate

Guilford, CT

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello! I'm a top college graduate currently looking for a part time position with a great family. I studied French Literature and Economics in college and played varsity field hockey while there. I've spent the last few years working in trading at a hedge fund based out of Westport but am now going through a career transition...

Caitlin G. says "Caroline is punctual and responsive. She goes above and beyond, tidying toys all day as the baby plays. She helped us out in a pinch on short notice and...

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Allison T.

Babysitter

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Allison, a graduate student at Yale working on my degree in Public Health. I babysat in high school and occasionally through college. I also spent a summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games that will keep your child entertained. I can also help with schoolwork and reading. I used...

Care Member says "Allison is great! She did a lot of activities with my son all week. He had a lot of fun. She was vsry reliable and communicative with me throughout the...

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Halley G.

Part-time And Full-Time Care Giver

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Shannon P.

Caring, Mature And Experienced Nanny.

Guilford, CT

5.0(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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...

Leona L. says "Shannon is a very caring, dependable Nanny. She loves children & it shows for she interacts with them. She was also exceptionally good at writing a very...

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Rachel R.

Hello!

North Branford, CT

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...

Care Member says "Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Branford, CT

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

Jocelyn G.

I highly recommend Jocelyn! Jocelyn cared for my two active boys for three summers and they loved her. She showed up on time, helped the...

- Katie B.

Cassandra S.

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...

- Alice G.

Gina T.

Only interviewed because we decided to go with something involving other kids instead of traditional babysitter. Liked her a lot and would...

- David H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Branford, CT

Hiring a local reading tutor in Branford, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $31.50 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 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.

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.

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.

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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