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Elizabeth S.

Central, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I work with an organization called Youth With a Mission and have lived overseas a lot working with and teaching children. I am on a bit of a break from being overseas right now and am looking for some teaching/tutoring jobs. I have taught most subjects for elementary school. I was a teacher at a private school for a number of...
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Jessi C.

Central, SC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I graduated with my bachelors in exercise science from UofSC last May, and I am currently attending Occupational Therapy school in hopes of becoming a pediatric OT! I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and attentive. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work with kids. I started going to my mom's...

Care Member says "Jessi was great with my two daughters 6 and 10. She helped them with school work and fixed them a hot lunch. They loved her! "

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Alivia W.

Central, SC

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$11/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, considerate, and organized. I like working with kids because I love watching them grow and learn. I have a niece and nephew at home, and I love spending time with them. I started working with kids when when I was 15. I began teaching gymnastics at a local studio in my town. In my spare...
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Imanni H.

Enthusiastic Childcare Provider With A Passion For Education

Central, SC

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I like working with kids because it's something different everyday. I'm currently in my second year of college, and plan to enter the education field when I graduate. I feel it is such a privilege to be part of a child's development and growth! I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I was a Sunday school teacher...
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Maura C.

Part Time Tutor Available

Clemson, SC

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
I earned my degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Clemson University in May 2020. I am certified to teach Special Education K-12 and Elementary Education K-5.
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Michelle S.

Grandmother Caregiver Loves Children, Cooking, & Teaching

Seneca, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I know this is a time of uneasiness as you desire to find the perfect caregiver in your absence. What can you expect from me as your childcare provider? I will provide a kind and nurturing environment for your child. I will be an energetic grandmother who is attentive, gentle, and loving. I will sing songs, read books, and play...
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Jessi B.

Liberty, SC

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have tutored at my college in math. In high school, I tutored English, math, and history. I love teaching kids and I love watching students thrive.
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Anne H.

Willing To Help

Seneca, SC

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Special Education and English. I love working with all levels!
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Addison S.

Clemson, SC

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey! My name is Addison and I am a student at Clemson University. I have been babysitting/ nannying/ volunteering since I was in middle school and also have a younger brother so I have tons of experience with kids. I would love to help watch your kiddos on an as needed basis or on a regular schedule for a couple hours a week. I...
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Paris Y.

Clemson, SC

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have tutored elementary-level English, Math, History, and Science as well as AP Psychology and High School Algebra/Geometry. I am in school for a middle/high school history education degree and substitute teach when on breaks from the academic year with middle and high schoolers in all subjects.
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Allison B.

Clemson, SC

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$15/hr
I have worked at the Y in childcare for about 3 years now and have been helping kids with their homework ranging from ages 5-11 in the after school program. In high school, I was in the teacher cadet program, which gave me the opportunity to take Education 101 and Educational Psychology (and received college credit for them)....
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Lauren C.

Hi! My Name Is Lauren And I Am An Education Major! I Am 21 Years Old From Wilmington, Delaware!

Clemson, SC

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as loyal, fun-loving, and exciting! I like working with kids because I grew up babysitting my little cousins as well as children in my neighborhood! I am an education major and love helping students with schoolwork or sports (swimming, volleyball, basketball, etc). I'm looking for a job that has a...
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Faith M.

Clemson, SC

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, thoughtful. I like working with kids because I always have a great time. I think kids are the funniest people on earth! They bring so much joy! I also believe that kids can teach me just as much as I can teach them. I'm looking for a job that involves nice families that are open...
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Andrea R.

Senior In High School

Clemson, SC

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$10/hr
Hello! I am a Senior in high school. I am very active with sports and love the outdoors! I love teaching kids new things!
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Addison S.

Clemson, SC

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have always had a passion for learning and helping others succeed! In high school I worked at Kumon Tutoring Center where I helped students K-8 in reading and math. As a Clemson University student, I have had the opportunity to tutor for the athletic department in a variety of subjects including business calculus and...
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Caleb S.

Math And Science Tutor

Seneca, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
If you're child needs help with math or a particular subject. I can definitely help them break down the subject into something manageable. Math is a second hand language to me, therefore I can definitely help with the fundamentals.
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Althea L.

Anderson, SC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, empathetic, and loyal. I love working with kids because they're new every day, they keep me laughing & feeling young, they teach me as much as I teach them, and I just love people in general! I started working with kids when I was 13, babysitting usually just on weekends. Since then...

Sami M. says "Ali babysat for my 2 children, 3 and 7, last summer full time. She left a mark on their little hearts. I was thinking today about how she made our home more...

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Langel S.

Anderson, SC

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am an Orton-Gillingham tutor for students with Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, auditory processing disorder and other learning differences. In other words, I have proven success working with students using a multi-sensory phonetic approach. Especially students with and other learning challenges benefit from this method. I have helping...

Judy V. says "L'Angel is an exceptional tutor. She has worked with G., my great granddaughter, over several summers, and the Orton-Gillingham approach has certainly...

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Beth D.

Full-Time Nanny

Easley, SC

3.7(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Families! I have over 28 years experience as a nanny and am looking for a full time/long term position. A little about me: I chose the career of a nanny because of the love I have for children and the children's ability to teach ME things without knowing that they are doing so. When I am connected to a family and become...

Katie B. says "Beth has been our nanny for three wonderful years. We have had some wonderful nannies in the past and Beth may take the cake! We met Beth through...

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Kayla M.

Fun And Active Nanny

Piedmont, SC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Kayla. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, 3 years of swim lesson teaching experience, as well as daycare experience. I grew up in competitive swimming, so I am super active! I also love crafts, reading, and most of all, Kids!! I am willing to drive, meal-prep, clean, and adapt to any other needs....

Nathan F. says "Kayla helped watch 3 kids during summer and was nothing short of amazing. She was always engaged with the kids, getting them involved in fun day trips out...

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  • 38 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Central, SC

Reading Tutors in Central, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 38 listed reading tutors

Jessi C.

Jessi was great with my two daughters 6 and 10. She helped them with school work and fixed them a hot lunch. They loved her!

- Care member

Althea L.

Ali babysat for my 2 children, 3 and 7, last summer full time. She left a mark on their little hearts. I was thinking today about how she...

- Sami M.

Langel S.

L'Angel is an exceptional tutor. She has worked with G., my great granddaughter, over several summers, and the Orton-Gillingham approach...

- Judy V.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Central, SC

Hiring a local reading tutor in Central, SC on Care.com will cost an average of $16.50 per hour as of July 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 4 reading tutors in Central, SC. You can search for candidates by their distance from Central 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 Central 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 Central 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 Central, SC, 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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