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Alexandra M.

Engaging And Patient Tutor

Ellicott City, MD

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$15/hr
I have experience (unpaid) tutoring students in various subjects such as math and reading throughout high school. I am willing and very open to help with a variety of subjects and can also help with SAT prep.
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Ellen V.

Fun And Dependable Nanny Who Wants To Nurture And Love Your Child(ren)

Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love interacting, imagining, and exploring with children. I have been a teacher for almost 3 years (6-month to 6-year-olds), having the most fun reading kids' stories and teaching them art, science, and cooking. I would love to share these interests with your children through indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and...

Alexander S. says "Ellen watched over our daughter from when she was only a few months old for about six months. She was caring, loving and always very sweet with her....

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Alexandra H.

Ellicott City, MD

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$25/hr
13 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative, and adventurous. I like working with kids because they are fun and funny and can really brighten up the day. I'm looking for a job that is on weekends. I started working with kids when I was 16. I've worked at a day care, I was a nanny for many years of all ages and I was a...
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Paola M.

Hi, I'm Paola, I'm 26 Years Old. I'm From Ecuador. I Speak Spanish,English And I Am Learning French.

Ellicott City, MD

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as respectful , perseverance and patient I like working with kids because I like to interact with them and feel the same energy of seeing the world from a child's point of view. I'm looking for a job that will help me grow as a personas, that will help me gain more work experience and above all...
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Stephanie W.

Full-Time Nanny

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I began working with kids at the age of 13. For three months I cared for two children 7 days a week 8-10 hours a day. When I started the youngest was a newborn, 3 months, and the oldest was 7. I did this job every summer for 3 years. At 16 I started volunteering in a head start preschool programs in EGUSD and fell in love...

Tamara F. says "Stephanie worked in my classroom as a Para-Educator (essentially an aide) while I taught a pre-k Inclusion class. She worked with both typically...

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Betel T.

Professional Family Care Provider

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I'm Betel a dedicated and compassionate professional caregiver with over 8 years of experience. My journey in caregiving began at Georgetown University, where I pursued Psychology & Medicine, which fueled my passion for understanding human behavior and development. I found immense fulfillment in delving into topics...

Natalie H. says "Betel is a breath of fresh air! She has completely changed my fussy 9-year old's mind about homework! I see such a drastic difference in her reading...

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Katie L.

Bubbly Science Tutor

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
I have a degree in molecular and cellular biology. I started my degree as a fashion major in NYC. I have been trained in oil and acrylic painting as well as charcoal, and elements of design. I have taken science classes such as molecular biology, microbiology, human anatomy, genetics, ecology & evolution, biochemistry, and...

Caitlin S. says "Katie is great. My kids love all the fun activities she always comes up with. They love when she comes over!"

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Clare F.

Tutor

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I have 15+ years experience of tutoring and classroom teaching. When I work with students, they consistently improve their grades and their confidence. My style is intentionally non-intimidating so that your child can relax and really learn whatever he/she is not understanding. I am dependable, on time, and use the sessions...

Morgan M. says "After a great interview we could see that Clare was the best choice to tutor our son. Scheduling session was a breeze, Clare is a great communicator and...

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Juliahna K.

Babysitting With A Caring And Loving Heart

Catonsville, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, I'm Juliahna! I am 20 years old and I have approximately 4 years of professional childcare experience from infants to ages 12 and up! I also have experience with children on the spectrum, and am happy to work with any special care your child may need. I worked in a Pre-K for two years, and have taken child development...

Care Member says "Juliahna is professional and prompt in her communication, and has a level of compassion that makes her even more wonderful. Her creativity and empathy...

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Cache M.

Full-time Child Care Provider, Available Immediately

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since age 12. My love for children and their happiness, wellness, and healthy development run deep. I am often described as sweet, patient, charismatic, and attentive. I was on honor roll throughout grade school, graduated, and began college at the age of 16. I began nursing school shortly after and then...

Dana C. says "Yup, you just found the person you want watching your kid(s). Caché is a "baby whispers" and a saint with Toddlers-truly a gifted care-provider and a...

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Julia L.

Part-time Tutor Available

Baltimore, MD

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Julia and I graduated from Harvard University in 2021 and moved to Baltimore in 2025. I'm a graduate student earning my doctorate in clinical psychology from Loyola University, where I specialize in working with children and adolescents. I've been involved in various aspects of childcare for over a decade,...
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Kathryn D.

Patient And Reliable Tutor

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored through my position as a Para-educator for the Howard County school system for over 5 years. I have tutored K-12 and have a B.S. in Social Sciences. My expertise is in English, Sciences, and Math up until Algebra 1. I'm patient, reliable, and fun to work with. Hope to see you soon!
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Sherrelle B.

Experienced And Energetic Child Care Provider

Gwynn Oak, MD

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a former preschool teacher (as well as mother), I have over 2 decades of experience with children, especially younger and toddlers. I also have my CPR and First Aid training, as well as my child care certification and degree in Early Childhood Education. As a nanny, I have experience with multiple children, caring for pets,...

Care Member says "We hired Sherelle for weekend care for our son. She was great with him and he loved spending time with her. She was very engaging, taught him a lot, and...

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Khalifah C.

Teacher & Mother

Elkridge, MD

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a mother of a 6-year-old with a newborn on the way. I am a Special Education teacher currently. I have a Masters in Special Education, and a Bachelors in Psychology. I'm a CPR/First Aid Certified. I am available for date night sitting in my home. I am available to offer educational tutoring in Reading, ESL, Language Arts,...
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Brittney P.

Baltimore, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a trustworthy, responsible, kind, & loving nanny. I have a bachelors degree in dance, 16 years of experience babysitting and 7 years as a full-time nanny. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. As a family oriented individual, I realize the importance of parents finding the right care for their children. I have experience...
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Kimberly M.

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of a wonderful 35-year-old; a good friend of many of my friend's children; and have organized childcare at conferences and cultural events. For the last five years I worked as a nanny for a child who now will be in Fourth Grade and no longer needs a nanny. Before that I was a part-time live in caregiver for an...
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Lauren B.

Learning Specialist

Windsor Mill, MD

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I specialize in helping anyone learn. I have a Master's in Teaching, and I use it to teach methods to absorb and retain information, memory techniques, and reading comprehension. I have 10 years of a wide range of teaching experience, including classroom teaching, tier 3 interventions for learning...
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Dorlene R.

Hardworking College Senior

Windsor Mill, MD

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Dorlene. I would love to be able to assist your family! My experience consists of being a daycare assistant toddler teacher to more recently a Youth Development, Professional for the Y in Central Maryland and currently for Schools. I have experience babysitting long term for families over the past 7 years, as well...
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Isabella V.

We're Going To Have A Lot Fun Learning Together

Columbia, MD

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, enthusiastic and patient I like working with kids because I have language teaching skills and enjoy spending time with them I'm looking for a job that I can enhance my skills, I like teamwork, punctuality and discipline. I have been working with kids for 4 years, I enjoy teaching with...
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Tionna Y.

Catonsville, MD

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tionna, and I am an experienced, reliable, nurturing childcare professional with several years of hands-on experience in both private nannying and early childhood education. I bring 4 years of experience as a private nanny, providing full- and part-time care for families with multiple children, where I...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.75/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ellicott City, MD

Reading Tutors in Ellicott City, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Ellen V.

Ellen watched over our daughter from when she was only a few months old for about six months. She was caring, loving and always very sweet...

- Alexander S.

Stephanie W.

Stephanie worked in my classroom as a Para-Educator (essentially an aide) while I taught a pre-k Inclusion class. She worked with both...

- Tamara F.

Betel T.

Betel is a breath of fresh air! She has completely changed my fussy 9-year old's mind about homework! I see such a drastic difference in her...

- Natalie H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ellicott City, MD

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ellicott City, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $19.75 per hour as of January 2026. 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 4 reading tutors in Ellicott City, MD. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City, MD, 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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