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Rebecca B.

Homeschool Tutor

Elkton, VA

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$14/hr
7 years experience
I have 7 years of experience teaching in the public school system. 4 years in private school setting, 2 of which were working with students who had extreme challenges. I am now homeschooling my 2 girls and would love working with other children near the same age alongside them in the morning or whenever is convenient. I could...
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Katie O.

Penn Laird, VA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a creative and hardworking childcare provider with over 3 years of paid experience caring for children 6 months to 10 years old. My passion for fostering children's growth and development comes from my experience in previous babysitting roles and my job at a daycare. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and will...
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Teresa M.

Tutoring & Lessons

Stanardsville, VA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm an NJ certified teacher for K-8. I'm also certified K-12 for special education, bilingual Spanish and English as a second language. I have about 10 years of teaching experience, but have not worked full-time since 2001. Since then, I have raised my now 27-year-old daughter and have volunteered extensively in 4-H for 15...
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Michell D.

Bubbly And Enthusiastic

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a teenager and to my mid twenties I was nanny. Throughout university I was a tutor with the America Reads program. From 2016 to 2020 I taught elementary school. I have experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers. I am looking for a summer Nanny position as well as "as needed" (date nights, weekend trips etc)...

Care Member says "Michell was always on time, very caring with my daughters, and very responsible. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver! "

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Leah D.

Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Sitter

Harrisonburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello there! I have 13+ years experience of babysitting, nannying, and teaching art and music for various families with kids of all ages. I'm an experienced cook and have done all of the typical nanny duties such as running errands, picking up/ dropping off, changing diapers, light housekeeping, dishes, laundry, designing...

Andrea S. says "Leah is fantastic and we are so lucky to have her. She is patient and kind with our boys. She is always on time and is willing to help with anything we...

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Adriana R.

Independent Tutor

Harrisonburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Adriana and I enjoy helping others with their studies so as to put my teaching background into practice! I am strict but firm while trying to make the process interesting for the learner. Examples of jobs I have done in this field include, but are not limited to: homeschooling children in preschool and kindergarten...

Care Member says "Very proactive. She works patiently with my 8 year old."

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Dieira H.

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I was born and raised here in the lovely town of Charlottesville Virginia. My first experience in childcare was as camp counselor for kids ages kindergarten through rising 4th grade at summer camp run by Abundant Life Ministries. I helped to prepare meals for the campers and was responsible for leading group meetings and group...

Jon S. says "Dieira is exceptional, trustworthy and reliable! She has been with our son since he was 3 months old (now almost 2), and it has been a truly delightful...

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Sherry G.

Child Caregiver, Nursery , Pet Walker , Elder Care ,

Port Republic, VA

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$13/hr
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I worked for seven years at both Good shepherd daycare centers in Harrisonburg, and brought both of my now teenage children with me also . As a teacher's assistant, I helped teach the alphabet, numbers, reading, writing, potty training, feeding , diaper changing, and earlier in my career , took care of a elderly lady and her...
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Tonya G.

Harrisonburg, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Principal at a private day school. Master's degree in special education. Love working with children teaching them and giving them a sense of belonging.
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Hannah S.

UVA Med Student Offering Part-time Babysitting

Ruckersville, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Hannah and I am originally from Virginia, but just moved to the Charlottesville region to study medicine at UVA. My experience with childcare started when I was about 12 and babysat for my two younger brothers as well as multiple families in our neighborhood and church. I continued to babysit for a number of families...
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Alejandra C.

Charlottesville, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Alejandra, I'm 34 years old and originally from Colombia. I'm a proud mom of two (one in preschool half day and one in kindergarten). I first came to the U. S. as an au pair 12 years ago and since then I've gained many years of childcare experience with babies, toddlers, and school-aged children. In...
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Emily W.

Hi Everyone!

Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi everyone! I am currently pursuing my Masters in Early Childhood Education at Brooklyn College. I have five years of childcare experience with children ages 3 months-12 years including tutoring/homework help. My experience includes after school programs, summer day camps, day care, and babysitting. I worked at a day care...
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Isabelle S.

Artsy And Academic Oriented Sitter

Harrisonburg, VA

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$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Isabelle and I am an Elementary Education major at James Madison University. I have about a year and a half of experience working with children. I have taken care or and taught children ages 3 to 10 and have loved every second with them. When I'm watching the children I like to help with their homework or provide simple...
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Abigail L.

Harrisonburg, VA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, adaptable I like working with kids because I love being able to have fun and teach! I was a coach for years and I've always felt very fulfilled working with children. I started working with kids when I was about 14-15, working as a camp and clinic counselor for my softball...
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Myla L.

Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
Hello! I am a sophomore at James Madison University currently studying Psychology and hoping to pursue a future career in child psychology. I do not have experience with paid tutoring however I have always helped my younger siblings with their schoolwork (now 13 and 15). I am a very patient and understanding person and I...
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Jessica V.

Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as caring, effervescent, and patient! I like working with kids because I have a family full of children and I am the oldest, so it is in my nature to be looking after them! The feeling I get after helping a child is rewarding and incomparable to any other! I started working with kids when I was a...
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Abigail S.

Hello, I'm Abigail. I'm A JMU Sophomore. I Major In History And Minor In Secondary Education.

Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as Loyal, Caring, Intelligent I like working with kids because they are so creative and have a lot of energy. They aren't weighed down by the weight of the world. They're just a breath of fresh air. I started working with kids when I was 14 years old. I have two siblings younger than me by a decade....
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Heather C.

Part-time Tutor Available

Harrisonburg, VA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am a licensed former special education teacher. I taught special education for five years; three years at the high school level and two years at the middle school level. I taught 7th and 8th grade English in the collaborative setting, 7th grade history in the collaborative setting, and US history in the collaborative...
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Francie B.

Care Giver/Tutor

Charlottesville, VA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Parents, take a deep breathe, I'm here to help! so look forward to working with you and your family to help provide some comfort and stability during these crazy times. I have several years of full time nanny experience with children ranging from 6weeks to 13years old. In addition, I have babysat for more families and age ranges...
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Joanna P.

Harrisonburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am a part-time nanny in the afternoon, and I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs in the mornings, evenings, or Saturdays. I love kids and have experience from infants to teenagers and every age in between, with most of my previous full-time positions mainly focusing on toddlers and school-age children. I love reading to...

Karen E. says "Joanna is exceptional on so many levels. She is smart, dependable and a true educator. Children and parents will greatly appreciate her kind and...

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  • 20 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Elkton, VA

Reading Tutors in Elkton, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 20 listed reading tutors

Michell D.

Michell was always on time, very caring with my daughters, and very responsible. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver!

- Care member

Leah D.

Leah is fantastic and we are so lucky to have her. She is patient and kind with our boys. She is always on time and is willing to help...

- Andrea S.

Adriana R.

Very proactive. She works patiently with my 8 year old.

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Elkton, VA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Elkton, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $14.00 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 1 reading tutors in Elkton, VA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Elkton 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 Elkton 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 Elkton 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 Elkton, VA, 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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