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71 reading tutors are listed in Durham, NC
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Durham, NC
Mia B.
Durham, NC
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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My name is Mia, and I am a neuroscience student in the honors college at Tulane. My approach to tutoring is to provide a patient, positive, and encouraging experience where students are motivated to learn through understanding rather than pressure to perform. I have two years of experience as a tutor for math and science, but I...
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I have been an English teacher for 8 years, and 6 years solely in Wake County Public School System. I have taught 2 years of 7th grade English Language Arts, and 6 years of 8th grade English Language Arts.
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Hello! I am 16 years old and I am currently in high school. I am a member of my school's Honors Society, which provides tutoring to other high school students. I am a high honors student and I can tutor any subject in middle school, English through high school, math until pre-calc, physics, Spanish and American history. I can...
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Hello! My name is Kelly, and I'm a caring and enthusiastic 8th grade teacher. In addition to teaching middle schoolers, I have over 10 years of babysitting experience of children with a wide variety of needs and age groups. Please let me know if I can help support your child's education through tutoring or provide fun and...
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My experience in tutoring ranges from helping the kids I nanny with homework to coordinating a tutoring system for my sorority as the Academic chair. During my college years, I nannied for several families and would help the kids with their assignments and projects after school. I also worked at a preschool where I taught...
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Having worked as a tutor consistently since high school, I have developed advanced skills in relating to and building the confidence and abilities of students. I served as a senior mentor in high school, a tutor/mentor with the Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing during my college...
Ashley R.
Durham, NC
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I recently graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and am passionate about teaching and mentoring! I would love to help your kids with grade improvements, concept understanding, and more.
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My name is Laura and I recently graduated from Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment. Most of my work is in sustainable agriculture and farmland conservation and policy. My undergraduate degree is from Skidmore College in upstate New York, where I studied environmental studies and spanish. I have years of experience with...
Alena W.
Durham, NC
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Alena and I returned to my hometown, Durham, to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at UNC-Chapel Hill after spending six years working in education in rural Mississippi. I am fluent in French, highly proficient in Spanish, and certified to teach both (as well as English to speakers of other languages). After...
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Hi my name is Catalina. I am an undergraduate student at Emory University, but I spend my summers back home in Durham, NC. I work at an elementary school and church nursery during the school year, and I volunteer at a Labor and Delivery unit once a week. I have experience with all ages of kids!
Carson C.
Durham, NC
$17-35/hr
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I currently attend Wake Forest University, but I will be taking a gap year due to the COVID-19 situation. I graduated at the top of my high school class at the Hawbridge school. I have taken many AP classes and excelled at all of them. I feel very comfortable teaching kids math and science, especially in non-traditional...
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Hi! I am a sophomore at Duke University looking to tutor any child in primary or secondary school. I have experience working with an educational non-profit in Boston, MA called Raising A Reader Massachusetts. At this job, I led weekly dialogic reading circles to young children aged one to 13 and also offered individual help to...
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Throughout my education, I have always enjoyed my time teaching students the skills they need to understand and appreciate it, to the point where I became a certified teacher.
My experience started in undergrad. I tutored a group of students or individuals weekly on what they were learning in the introductory physics course...
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Hi, I'm ZiYan and I am a tutor with experience working with all age groups. I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (pre-med focus) from Augusta University. I also have an extensive background in scientific research, with a focus on neuroscience.
I love to teach others and believe in using all resources available to succeed....
Amanda B.
Durham, NC
$45-75/hr • 4 yrs exp
English Tutor, With Special Experience Assisting With College Application Essays
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Extensive experience tutoring in English (writing, grammar, reading comprehension) with a special focus on College Admissions applications
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I have been teaching fifth grade for a year and a half, and student taught in fourth grade for a year. I can assist your student in any content area of elementary math, reading, writing, and/or science.
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I have over 1 year of experience tutoring English! I have worked with students aged 3-13. I also have experience tutoring in math, science, grammar, art and writing. I work primarily as a virtual, online tutor but I am also offering in-person services!
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Hello my name is NiDajha and I am currently attending the College of William and Mary with a major in biology with a premed concentration and a minor in public health. My specialties are science, math, U. S. History and English. I have been tutoring children of all ages for about two years now. I am looking for part time jobs to...
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I am a K-12 tutor. I can tutor English/Language Arts, French, General Chemistry, Basic Math to Pre-Calculus, History/Social Studies, and SAT and ACT prep.
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I have experience tutoring both Spanish and English to native Spanish and native English speakers. I have tutored students as well as older adults. I am a native English speaker and I studied English linguistics in college, so I have a thorough understanding of conversation and grammatical aspects. I also studied Spanish in...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Durham, NC
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Durham, NC?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Durham, NC on Care.com will cost an average of $22.59 per hour as of June 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 Durham, NC?
Care.com currently has 71 reading tutors in Durham, NC. You can search for candidates by their distance from Durham 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 Durham that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Durham, NC?
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 Durham 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 Durham, NC?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Durham, NC, 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 Durham, NC 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.
Ratings for Durham, NC reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Reading Tutors in Durham, NC are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 71 listed reading tutors.