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Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a teacher licensed in early childhood education for students with and without disabilities. I have been teaching for 7 years. I currently teach First Grade, but in the past I have taught Kindergarten, Third Grade, and Fifth Grade. I have two masters degrees: Elementary Education and Special...
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I have tutored children from 1st grade all the way to SATs. I have been tutoring by word of mouth for about eight years.
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Hello! My name is Jalen and I am currently a senior at Eastern Nazarene College, I am going to school for Elementary Education with a minor in health. I am originally from Boston, MA. My experience with children started when I became an older sister to my younger sister and an aunt. I became her babysitter on a regular basis...
Alana F.
Dorchester Center, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as patient, loving, and fun.
I like working with kids because I have always loved to see the joy I can bring to them.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help teach and nurture children.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time, I like to read and play soccer.
5.0
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Hello! I am 25-year-old living in Boston. During the school year I am a second grade special education teacher. I have my masters in teaching reading. I love working with children. I have spent most my summers nannying for children from newborn to 14.
Sofina T.
Malden, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Sofina and I have always loved working with kids. I have been tutoring and babysitting kids since I was 16. I love teaching children art and craft. I love cooking and reading as a hobby. I am very patient with kids and assist their learning according to their age. I have experience with toddlers as well.
5.0
"Amazing and extremely talented person!! Our son adores her. We cannot say enough good things about her. I would highly highly recommend her!! I wish she could stay with us longer."
Reviewed by Haranchal B.
5.0
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In Brazil, I taught English to elementary and high school for 10 years, and to kindergarten for 1 year. I also worked for the government in the Department of Education where for 7 years I was lecturing to other teachers about different topics like: drug prevention, safety at schools, children abuse, the Brazilian Statute of...
5.0
"Leticia is an honest, reliable, smart, and compassionate individual that can take care of children, people, tasks with utter competence. I give her the highest recommendation to any family, without hesitation....
Reviewed by Diane C.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...
5.0
"Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would....
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Daisy S.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher
3.0
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Hello!
I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."
Reviewed by Marjanna B.
4.6
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I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
5.0
"Kayla is amazing and so fun! Always has something exciting for the kiddos to do. She is so loved in our home! She's more than just a nanny she becomes apart of the family!"
Reviewed by Shannon H.
Alieshka C.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, I am currently in the process of becoming certified for working with kids on the Autism spectrum. I've worked with children before through the AmeriCorps Jumpstart program implementing early childhood curriculum by promoting children's literacy and language skills. I worked along with corps members to plan and implement...
5.0
"She has baby sat for me several times. I currently have a 6 year old son and 11 year old daughter. That's their aunt and they ask for her all the time. They enjoy spending time with her. She always listens to...
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Jeffriel L.
Malden, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I was an educator for 6 years. I worked for Youbellor Child Academy in Medford for the past 4 years and have loved every moment of it. My pride in childcare comes from my family - we're extremely love oriented and since I was a child, its been reflected into me.
I've also taught at Brown Middle School in Charlestown for a year...
5.0
"Jeffrey had watched my daughter for almost a year and he was wonderful with her. He is loving and caring and very patient. I would recommend him to anyone."
Reviewed by Gliminel B.
5.0
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My most recent babysitting experience was taking care of a newborn and her two older sisters (3 and 6 years old). I fed the baby, changed her diapers, kept a regimented sleep/waking cycle, sang to her, read her books, and recorded any irregularities in bowel movements or behavior due to changes in formula. I took the older...
5.0
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Hello, I love working with children and have been caring for and teaching children for over 10 years now. I am a licensed teacher in Massachusetts, licensed to teach elementary school, middle school science, and I'm currently working to earn my ESL license at graduate school part time (while working as a full time ESL teacher...
5.0
"Helen took care of our daughter of 11 months for two evenings in a row while we were in Boston for holidays. She is very careful and professional."
Reviewed by Lieselot V.
5.0
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I am currently pursuing a PhD in brain and developmental sciences where I study visual working memory in infants. As a nanny I have worked with children ages newborn to 13 years old and my duties have included pick-ups and drop offs at school, trips to the pool, park and museum, bed time rituals, diaper changes, bringing them to...
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Growing up with eight siblings gave me a passion for caring for children from a young age. I have 10 years of professional childcare experience with ages 0-10, am First Aid and CPR certified. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology December 2017 and my Master's of Social Work in 2022. Additionally, I am a certified Yoga...
5.0
"Katie is a qualified candidate and worth getting to know."
Reviewed by Kasia S.
5.0
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My name is Olivia and I am 22 years old. I just completed my BFA degree at Emerson College! I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I enjoy reading aloud and I also love helping kids learn...
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"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity,...
Reviewed by Maureen D.
5.0
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I am a current student at a local hospital and a graduate of a top college and local private school. I have a bubbly and energetic personality with many years of experience. I am caring, patient, creative, reliable, humorous, and adored by professionals, families, and kids alike. I have been certified in...
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"Cameron is a very responsible, professional, and thoughtful person. She was also able to come at short notice and helped with light household tasks without needing to be asked. She is experienced with children...
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5.0
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Hi! Through working at a Montessori School for two years I fell in love with seeing children learn! I enjoy seeing children thrive in a beautiful and prepared environment. Nature walks, sensory play and arts and crafts are among some of my favorite activities to do with children. I have experience teaching: Spanish,...
5.0
"Kids loved Rose. Rose is awesome. She showed up on time, communicated well, and could easily adjust based on any necessary feedback.
Would certainly recommend and would contact again in the future for...
Reviewed by Steven B.
5.0
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Hello There!
My name is Samantha and I live in Norwood, Massachusetts with my fiance and dog named Mia. I am 26 years old and have been teaching first grade for four years. I am a certified teacher for the state of Rhode Island in elementary education which is grades 1-6. I have two bachelor of arts degrees from the...
5.0
"Hi Samantha, I'm interested in your services. I have a kindergarten son who attends saint catherines and I'm looking for a tutor to help him with reading and preparing him for 1st grade. We live in...
Reviewed by Alexandra D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
Sofina T.
5.0
Amazing and extremely talented person!! Our son adores her. We cannot say enough good things about her. I would highly highly recommend her!! I wish she could stay with us longer.
- Haranchal B.
Leticia A.
5.0
Leticia is an honest, reliable, smart, and compassionate individual that can take care of children, people, tasks with utter competence. I give her the highest recommendation to any family, without hesitation. She worked with us for 3 years, with 3 children and busy schedules.
- Diane C.
Kristen B.
5.0
Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would. Given her teaching background, she was able to structure my son’s day appropriately and kept...
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Daisy S.
5.0
Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear.
- Marjanna B.
Kayla M.
5.0
Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids under 3! Now the twins are 3 years...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Dorchester Center, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Dorchester Center, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Dorchester Center, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Dorchester Center, MA?
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 Dorchester Center 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Dorchester Center, MA, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Dorchester Center, MA can I hire?
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.