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Clare F.

Tutor

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I have 15+ years experience of tutoring and classroom teaching. When I work with students, they consistently improve their grades and their confidence. My style is intentionally non-intimidating so that your child can relax and really learn whatever he/she is not understanding. I am dependable, on time, and use the sessions...

Morgan M. says "After a great interview we could see that Clare was the best choice to tutor our son. Scheduling session was a breeze, Clare is a great communicator and...

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Betel T.

Professional Family Care Provider

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I'm Betel a dedicated and compassionate professional caregiver with over 8 years of experience. My journey in caregiving began at Georgetown University, where I pursued Psychology & Medicine, which fueled my passion for understanding human behavior and development. I found immense fulfillment in delving into topics...

Natalie H. says "Betel is a breath of fresh air! She has completely changed my fussy 9-year old's mind about homework! I see such a drastic difference in her reading...

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Kathryn D.

Patient And Reliable Tutor

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored through my position as a Para-educator for the Howard County school system for over 5 years. I have tutored K-12 and have a B.S. in Social Sciences. My expertise is in English, Sciences, and Math up until Algebra 1. I'm patient, reliable, and fun to work with. Hope to see you soon!
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Gemma S.

First Grade Teacher Available For Tutoring

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have taught in Baltimore County for 4 years. I graduated from Frostburg State University in 2015. I earned a B. S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I am certified to teach grades K-6 in the state of Maryland. I have experience working with students in pre-k to fifth grade. I currently teach first grade in...
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Alice K.

English Tutor

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I currently work in Howard County at Glenelg High School as a Special Education Paraeducator. I usually work with students with mental disabilities, but I also tutor after school for all kinds of individuals. I'm very patient and enjoy helping people accomplish their main learning goals. I can help writing papers, writing...
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Amanda H.

Tutor

Columbia, MD

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$60/hr
10 years experience
I've taught kindergarten for 5 years, prior to that I worked as a program specialist for an autism program for 3 years (ages 3-21). This year I am in an elementary special educator position servicing students in K-5. I am certified by the state of Maryland to teach elementary age students K-4 and special education students K-8....
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Erica T.

Elementary And Middle School Tutor Available

Columbia, MD

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have tutored in reading and math for elementary school students. I am currently a special education teacher in an elementary school. I am certified for elementary education and special education. I am trained in various reading and math interventions.
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Jeri-ann W.

Academic Boot Camp

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
I have been assisting friends and family with their school work for many years. This year, I have helped my nephew become successful in his English, Social Studies, and Math classes. I enjoying working with children and I am very passionate about children working to their full potential. I am able to break down subjects so that...
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Natarsha M.

Tasha!

Columbia, MD

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Warm, experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing people of all ages. Currently a first-year elementary school teacher with valuable experience from Kennedy Krieger Institute and Head Start programs. My background in social work enhances my ability to support diverse needs and create enriching environments. I've cared for...
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Nikki M.

Columbia, MD

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been an educator for 11 years now. I taught 1st grade for 8 years, 3rd grade and 4th grade reading. I got my masters degree as a Reading Specialist and since then have been a reading intervention teacher in the elementary grades, specifically grades 3-5. I have experience with students with disabilities including autism...
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Leticia M.

Nanny !

Columbia, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been working with kids for around 7 years now. I have done tutoring, nanny/babysitting and also was a volunteer at a school as an English teacher for kids under 6. As a nanny/babysitter I have more experience from 4 months to 10 years old, but always open to younger or older kids if needed! In my free time I like to read,...
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Mikhail P.

Miks Biography

Columbia, MD

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Mik and I am ready for any/ all help you need with your children/pets! Whether it's coloring, reading books, helping with homework, or cooking, you've found the right person for it all. I currently live in Columbia but have a well maintained car to travel within a 15 mile radius. I'm a high energy, easy going,...
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Nevaeh C.

Columbia, MD

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Nevaeh, and I'm a 20-year-old elementary education student. I volunteered at a child care center for a year and later served as a substitute teacher/assistant teacher for another year. I'm confident in my ability to provide top-notch care for your children. I am available weekdays and most Saturdays and...
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Claudia S.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Claudia and I am a 23-year-old recent graduate from Salisbury University. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Data Analysis, while working as a substitute teacher for the Howard County Public School System. I have experience with children ages newborn to 11 years old from Care. com babysitting, and...
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Maria A.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Columbia, MD

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$28/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
With over 20 years of experience in childcare including more than 15 years at a licensed daycare center. I am dedicated to fostering the development and growth of children of all ages. I hold Maryland's 90-Hour Child Daycare Certification, 45+ hours of continuing education, CPR and First Aid certification from the Red Cross, and...
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Sara C.

Babysitting Available Part-Time Or Full- Time For The Summer

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello and thanks for taking the time to read a little about me. I was a child care teacher for 20yrs. before Covid-19 hit. I worked at the same daycare for all 20 years. I lost my career do to the pandemic but started my new journey as a Para for MCPS. I have enjoyed my first 2 school year and am looking forward to returning in...
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Jessica A.

Columbia, MD

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced and caring babysitter with 20+ years of working with children from newborn to teenager. I have had a variety of childcare experiences, including nanny, in-home nanny, preschool teacher, and babysitter. I specialize in infants and toddlers but am comfortable with other age groups. I am a patient, kind,...
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Sarah T.

Columbia, MD

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am an Early Childhood Educator. I have been a teacher for HCPSS for 11 years. I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Reading Education. I am passionate about working and caring for young children! My availability for nannying and babysitting would be...
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Amira B.

I'm A Fun-loving And Caring Childcare Provider Ready To Help Out Busy Parents!

Hanover, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Amira and I'm currently a nursing student pursuing my BSN! I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing! I started working with kids when I was 14. I have two younger brothers that I use to watch while my parents were away. I would also babysit for family friends! I've worked at a daycare...

Sara W. says "Amira is great! She was very responsive, punctual, and great with the kids. She inquired about their interests and schedule routine before her visit. The...

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Tionna Y.

Experienced Sitter Available

Catonsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Tionna! I am a fun loving, joyful professional that has accumulated years of experience in the childcare/nannying field. At my most recent position at Kiddie Academy in Ellicott City, MD. As a teacher's aid, I worked alongside children from infancy to school age, supervising, teaching, making lesson plans and doing...

Karma S. says "Tionna's was my assistant for my summer camps and dance studio and was definitely an assets to my company. Her personality was upbeat and energetic. My...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.06/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Columbia, MD

Reading Tutors in Columbia, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Clare F.

After a great interview we could see that Clare was the best choice to tutor our son. Scheduling session was a breeze, Clare is a great...

- Morgan M.

Betel T.

Betel is a breath of fresh air! She has completely changed my fussy 9-year old's mind about homework! I see such a drastic difference in her...

- Natalie H.

Amira B.

Amira is great! She was very responsive, punctual, and great with the kids. She inquired about their interests and schedule routine before...

- Sara W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Columbia, MD

Hiring a local reading tutor in Columbia, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $25.06 per hour as of November 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 18 reading tutors in Columbia, MD. You can search for candidates by their distance from Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia, MD, 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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