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Kristi D.

Part Time Experienced Tutor Available

Columbia, TN

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I have my BA in Psychology and have been a Social worker in the past. I have been a teacher/tutor for 12 years. I love children and love encouraging them as they grow in their love for learning. I would love to talk with you more about your tutoring needs. Thank you so much, Kristi

Jennifer H. says "Kristi is amazing! She has been tutoring my 8 year old son over the summer. She is so good with children. She keeps learning fun and gives constant...

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Alyssa M.

Columbia, TN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience as a reading and writing tutor. I have worked in home with students, as well as in classrooms with students. I work with students who are K-5th grade and seek to help improve their reading, comprehension, fluency, and writing skills. I love to make learning fun and believe in positive reinforcements as we build...
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Cadie K.

Columbia, TN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Cadie, a friendly and responsible caregiver with a passion for creating a safe and fun environment for kids. I have experience babysitting children of all ages and am comfortable with light housework, pets, and helping with homework. I have been working with kids for 4 years both personal babysitting and working in...
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Phyllis M.

Part-Time, Teacher, Tutor, And Child Care

Spring Hill, TN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a very experienced educator. I have a Masters degree in education ( with an English major) and have many years of tutoring experience. I directed my own tutoring service a nonprofit in Michigan. I am now a CASA with the WILLIAMSON County juvenile court and work with abandoned abused and neglected children. I am a mentor for...

Roshni P. says "Ms. M. has been working with my daughter since more than 6 months. My daughter has come long way under her guidance with math and reading. My daughter...

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Patricia P.

Full-Time Nanny

Spring Hill, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Patti. I have over 25 years of childcare experience. I have a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Illinois with a focus on Sociology/Children & Families. I began my career as a lead teacher at a Learning Center in Illinois. My room was the 2-year-old room, but I did substitute in other rooms periodically....

Jennifer H. says "If Patti is available, hire her! She has taken care of both my daughters. She has incredible skill and patience, is professional and reliable, and has a...

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Joy S.

Spring Hill, TN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Joy, and I'm an 18-year-old student at a private Christian high school. I've been around kids for as long as I can remember - I'm the oldest of two younger sisters, which taught me a lot about caring and responsibility from a young age. I started gaining hands-on experience when my youngest sister was born and...
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Abrielle B.

Tutor

Spring Hill, TN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
During High school and some of college I worked as a paid tutor for my classmates. I tutored math, English, and science. I was attending a university but unfortunately had to withdraw due to financial issues. Although, I am currently taking online classes to receive my associates in education.
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Catherine S.

I Love Children,been A Nanny For 15 Years

Spring Hill, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I can cook baby food , and nurse an infant, been n assistant teacher for few year in the pre school . love to read story books to children, love to play with kids, and I been a nanny for more than 15 years in different countries in asia. I can cook and help light house work if needed and anything that I can help I would love...
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Melody B.

Elementary Tutor

Spring Hill, TN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified teacher with a Bachelors degree in elem and special education.. I have 7 years small group reading/language/ math classroom experience with on-level and below level students in both public and private educ classrooms. I also have 5 years one on one experience with own home-schooled children . In more recent...
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Cailey M.

Nanny 10+ Years Experience

Franklin, TN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Cailey! I have nannied for various families for 6-7 years in the NWA area. I was formerly an Assistant Teacher at a private preschool. My experience with children in my teenage years included 4 years of babysitting for a community group, volunteering at an orphanage where I cared for many children, and participating in...

Care Member says "Cailey became family in a matter of weeks. She cared for our 1 year old daughter for 6 months and did EVERYTHING we asked plus way more. She was...

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Maija-lisa C.

Former Elementary School Teacher Available for Tutoring or Private Teaching

College Grove, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an elementary school teacher and have experience teaching in mainly the lower elementary school grade levels in both private and public education. The last five years I have been teaching at a Christian school but before that, I worked in public education. I just relocated from Georgia in June 2021, so I am not currently...

Aisha M. says "Lisa was an amazing help!!! My kids loved her and still rave about her. She is very joyous, upbeat, and attentive. She's an amazing teacher."

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Lisa S.

Franklin, TN

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I have extensive experience with children from birth to teen years - as a caregiver in the home, as a tutor and as a teacher in the classroom. I love caring for infants and young children. I believe this love is felt by the children and the families I work with, creating a bond of comfort and security. My hobbies include...

Marie S. says "Lisa was hired to care for my 5 yr old daughter. She picked her from school, meal prep, help with homework, and was very dependable. We had to relocate...

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Kara F.

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver!

Culleoka, TN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kara, I'm a mom to one beautiful baby girl. I have a degree in occupational therapy. I've worked with geriatrics and pediatrics inpatient and home health settings. I have a lot of experience with children 0 weeks old and up! I've grown up taking care of younger family members and baby siting for a lot of...
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Lacie P.

Fun Babysitter And Nanny With A Love For Books And Development!

Lewisburg, TN

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm Lacie, I'm 29 years old, and I am a former preschool teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds. I specialize in caring for children from newborn to 5 years old. I love reading with kids and helping them reach their developmental milestones through fun, engaging activities. My goal is to meet each child where they...
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Madison S.

Franklin, TN

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$40/hr
2 years experience
Hello Everyone! My name is Madison. I am a tutor with a plethora of experience and knowledge. I have my Masters Degree in Education, specifically curriculum and instruction. As well as a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in childhood development. I have spent countless hours in the general classroom working...
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  • 15 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/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, TN

Reading Tutors in Columbia, TN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 15 listed reading tutors

Kristi D.

Kristi is amazing! She has been tutoring my 8 year old son over the summer. She is so good with children. She keeps learning fun and gives...

- Jennifer H.

Phyllis M.

Ms. M. has been working with my daughter since more than 6 months. My daughter has come long way under her guidance with math and reading....

- Roshni P.

Patricia P.

If Patti is available, hire her! She has taken care of both my daughters. She has incredible skill and patience, is professional and...

- Jennifer H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Columbia, TN

Hiring a local reading tutor in Columbia, TN on Care.com will cost an average of $16.00 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 3 reading tutors in Columbia, TN. 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, TN, 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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