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Eleanor S.

Reading Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$40/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a special education teaching with New Hanover County Schools and I LOVE teaching reading. I have completed two 30+ hour Orton-Gillingham trainings. I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based programs. I'm ready to help your student make progress in their reading and spelling skills!
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Part Time Tutor

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mentoring and tutoring brings me joy! My areas of expertise are reading and comprehension, studying skills and proofreading. I'm here to help build your self-esteem and confidence through one on one coaching that is tailor made for you to gain knowledge and understanding so you can achieve your goals.

Patricia E. says "Ms.S. is great with young people! Ive known her for years. She was my mentor in high school and now I'm about to be 30 and i can still go to her. She is...

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Part-Time Tutor

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I am a Colorado state certified teacher in Kinder-6th grade. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Writing and Communication from Wartburg College and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Denver. I love working with children, particularly teaching reading and math. I have 5 years working in Denver...

Kamakshi M. says "Kristine has used relaxed, fun, and well thought out techniques to engage with my kindergartner, and ensured that he is constantly challenging his own...

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Former Elementary Teacher Available For Tutoring

Columbia, SC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I am a former elementary teacher. I taught 5th grade for a year and a half. I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education which provided me with several internships where I would work one on one with students from 2nd grade-5th grade.
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English Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have had 2 years of tutoring experience. I tutored peers in high school and I am currently working on receiving my English degree from the University of South Carolina where I will then pursue a career in Secondary Education. I love working with kids and all aspects of teaching!
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Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
Hi! I have done volunteer tutoring at my high school. I am currently studying to be a Civil Engineer at USCL, so I am very well versed in Math and Science, but I can help with English and Social Studies. I have also just earned my high school degree at Nation Ford this past Spring, so I am familiar with the curriculum. I can...
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Eager, Enthusiastic Tutor With Classroom Experience

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
I managed an after school and summer school tutoring program for two summers in 2013 and 2014. I also am a Praxis Certified Secondary Math and Science Tutor who worked as an interim 6th grade math teacher prior to moving to Columbia. I love working with K-8 students in all subjects and 9-12 students in science, English-language...
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Experienced Teacher

Columbia, SC

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am currently a 4th grade elementary school teacher in North Providence. I have previously worked as a pre-k teacher as well. I am certified in early childhood and elementary education and have my Masters degree in both. I love working with and teaching children; it is my life's greatest passion.
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Engaging And Encouraging Tutor

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Nice to meet you! My name is Chiara. The bulk of my experience comes from having worked with kids in an educational setting. However I have been a nanny as well. My diverse background comes from teaching coding to teaching math and English. I absolutely love getting to inspire kids to love academics and education. My experience...
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Education Consultant

Columbia, SC

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am a passionate educator with 20 years of experience teaching in various settings including inner-city, suburban, and rural areas; various subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, English as a Second Language, Humanities, Technical Writing, and Career Exploration. I have taught in various learning...
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Certified Teacher/Tutor/Babysitter

Columbia, SC

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Bailey and I am an early childhood teacher by trade. I've taught 3 years of 2nd grade and have tutored reading and math for elementary aged kiddos for about 2 years. I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree in Instructional Design and Learning Technologies. In addition, I am...
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Columbia, SC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I was a tutor for three summers at a K-5 Summer Enrichment program at my local elementary school, and worked alongside a main teacher in a class of 20 teaching math, reading, and writing. I worked primarily with the K-3 students.
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Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I can help with any elementary school subject as well as math up to and including Algebra 1. I tutored a seventh grade student in Algebra I for about a year. I also have excellent writing and English language skills. I have a Masters degree in Elementary Education.

Nicole C. says "Hi, I would like to hire you for tutoring. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to message you. If you can reach back out to me I'll greatly appreciate it....

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Tutor/Mentor

Columbia, SC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Advanced Spanish, Basic Statistics, Sociology, Writing, Social Work, Editing, Psychology, Gerontology, Reading
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Certified Teacher For All Elementary School Grades

Columbia, SC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have over 30 years teaching experience. I have a strong work ethic which is a benefit to all of my students. As a full-time teacher, I always was looking for ways that I could help my students even more than I already helped them. I spent money on learning tools, on-line instructional activities, and professional development...
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Nanny/Tutor/Babysitter In Columbia

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Kristine and I have been elementary school teacher for 5 years. I recently moved to the Columbia area from Virginia and am interested in babysitting, nannying, or tutoring during the evenings or weekends. Whether or not you have a one time child care need or are looking for a regular tutor, I'd love to learn...

Care Member says "Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be...

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Your Prayer Answered!:-)

Columbia, SC

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
I have been a substitute teacher in previous years for Lexington School District 4 ranging from elementary school age children to high school. I was hired as a part time /full time child development teacher for several years serving children from birth to after schoolers as lead teacher and/or substitute. My job duties consisted...
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Available For Weekend Babysitting

Columbia, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Experience: Full-time Nanny (June-August 2010 and June-August 2011): ages 9 and 12 Part-time Nanny (June-August 2012; June 2014-May 2016): ages 3 months, 3, 6, 9, and 12 Babysitter (2008-present): varying ages Responsibilities: -preparing meals -laundry -driving to various activities -looking after pets -assisting with...
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Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Claire! I love working with kids of all ages! I come from a Christian background, love to take walks, read, do homework, and play games, and sing songs! I nannied for 6 years and then joined the Navy, I am currently stationed here in Columbia! I love pets, I even have turtles of my own!
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Michaela Sophomore At The University Of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Michaela and I am a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. I have a lot of experience in babysitting and working with children ages under 6months-12 years old and am looking for a nannying job this semester. I have reliable transportation and currently have a 4. 0 gpa while double majoring in criminology...

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  • 46 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.03/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC

Reading Tutors in Columbia, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 46 listed reading tutors

Qianah S.

Ms.S. is great with young people! Ive known her for years. She was my mentor in high school and now I'm about to be 30 and i can still go to...

- Patricia E.

Kristine A.

Kristine has used relaxed, fun, and well thought out techniques to engage with my kindergartner, and ensured that he is constantly...

- Kamakshi M.

Madelyn H.

Hi, I would like to hire you for tutoring. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to message you. If you can reach back out to me I'll greatly...

- Nicole C.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Columbia, SC

Hiring a local reading tutor in Columbia, SC on Care.com will cost an average of $19.03 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 33 reading tutors in Columbia, SC. 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, 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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