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Francesca H.

About Me

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Francesca! I am trustworthy, patient, and responsible. As the youngest of three children, I have limited childcare experience, but I love children and their big personalities! With me, your child will be in safe and caring hands, and will surely have lots of fun creating beautiful crafts, playing their favorite games,...
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Bellingham, WA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Madeline and I have been a nanny for 10 years with some preschool teaching experience thrown in the mix as well. Through WGU (all online), I am finishing up my Elementary Education degree and will hopefully be through with classes by next spring and will begin student teaching in the fall of 2023. I am...
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Nurturing Nature Nanny

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have worked with children in many ways throughout my life, and it is a truly rewarding experience. I believe in both challenging and nurturing a child in order to encourage their own personal growth. I'm considering becoming a teacher, so assisting kids with remote learning is definitely something I'm interested in. I...
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Bellingham, WA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi, my name is Meg! I have been babysitting/nannying for children of varying age ranges (10 weeks old- preteens) since I was 12 years old. I have the most experience with babies. I love to read books and assist in teaching basic sign language. Getting outdoors for walks/park is a must when weather allows. I'm energetic and fun...
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Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi!!! I LOVE working with kids and have been babysitting for the past 5 years. I have experience with kids aged 6months to 14 years old, with up to 4 kids at a time. I also have extensive experience as a swim instructor and swim team coach and have some tutoring experience. I also really enjoy being around animals and have done...
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Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi I'm Ella, I have been nannying/in childcare/teaching for around 5 yrs. During the summers I provide an outdoor daycare for families in my community. My family fostered children and we had around 30 children through the years come and stay with us. I have worked as a preschool/kindergarten assistant teacher, summer camp lead...
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Elementary Teacher-Tutor Over The Summer

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Dakota and I recently became a stay-at-home mom. I left my teaching job after 7 years to stay home with my 9-month-old son. I spent four years teaching 1st grade and three years teaching a 5/6 multiage class. My degree is in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts. While teaching the 5/6 multiage...
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Experienced Writing Instructor

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Gloria and I'm passionate about the power of the written word. I have 2 years of experience teaching writing and research skills at the college level. I can help high school-aged kids with their language, grammar, and research skills in humanities subjects like literature, history, and writing. With college...
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Enthusiastic, Engaged, Experienced Childcare Provider

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Geneva ("Genny"). I absolutely love caring for children of all ages and abilities, happily doing so for the past 12+ years (while pursuing my high school and university/grad school studies full-time). I became a certified SuperSitter, a childcare provider with extra training to care for children with special...

Heidi S. says "Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time."

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Bellingham, WA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madison, but I go by Maddy, I'm 21 years old and moved here from Pullman Washington. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages through my previous job as a daycare assistant teacher in Vancouver WA and all of my many close cousins back home, babysitting for family friends. I have a very flexible...
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Elementary/Middle School Tutor

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
Hi there! I recently graduated from Western Washington University with an overall GPA of 3. 7. While in school I took courses to tutor with a partnering school district nearby. I tutored for 6th grade math & science. I have also done private tutoring sessions one on one with elementary students working on spelling, numbers,...
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Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've worked as a camp counselor, babysitter, nanny, after school YMCA staff, and am currently finishing my Master in Teaching to become a secondary teacher. As a sitter, I love facilitating creative and engaging activities such as art projects and outside games, as well as ensuring some time for rest and quiet activities like...
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Tutoring & Lessons

Bellingham, WA

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$18/hr
I have 2 years of experience teaching college level English. I can help with reading and understanding literature, writing assignments including essays, reports, and resumes, and English and United States history. I specialized in medieval, Gothic, and Romantic literature during my Master's degree, and worked for the student...
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Professional Nanny

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny with 30 years of hands on experience in all aspects of caring for children, from newborn to teenager. I enjoy playing with children, reading to children, coloring and crafts, playing board games, going for walks, going to the park, library, FIG, etc. and teaching kids basic preschool concepts, and how...

Margaret M. says "Kelly is a very thoughtful caretaker for our 1- and 3-year-old. She plans age-appropriate learning and play activities for them daily. The kids look...

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Certified Teacher And Adventurer

Bellingham, WA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Allison I have 3 years of being a certified teacher with a Math endorsement. I also spent 4 years of teaching Outdoor Education prior to getting my Masters in Teaching. I have taught in Elementary and Middle Schools. I currently nanny/tutor two boys on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I can help tutor K-8 students in all...
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Creative And Fun Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I am Brinley. I am certified teacher with a degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to nannying, I have worked at the ASCDC which is located on the university's campus for 2 years. I have a reliable sedan for transporting needs, being able to fit 2 car seats if needed. Pets and animals are not an issue at all (I have 2 cats). I...

Lauren G. says "Brinley is so kind and accommodating. She even brought art supplies and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. My daughter never wants her to leave...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am currently a 1st Grade teacher at an outdoor Nature School, and have 10 years of experience with children newborn through 15 years old. My favorite things for childcare include spending time outside, creating crafts, reading, explorative play and imagination, playing games, and having independent-led creativity. I like to...

Care Member says "Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son...

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Fun Tutor And Sitter!

Bellingham, WA

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$20/hr
I have volunteered at Holding out Help, an organization that helps people escape polygamy. I tutored children ages 5-15. I love helping people learn, especially kids. I grew up around 14 nieces and nephews who are all younger than me. I have also taught kids (4-7) how to ski for 2 years at Brighton Ski Resort. I also worked at a...
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Teacher/Tutor

Bellingham, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I've retired from full-time elementary classroom teaching (K-6), with over 15 years' experience. I'm currently licensed in Washington state and working as a substitute in area schools. I have a particular love of language arts and social studies, but I teach all subjects. Lots of experience and patience with all types of...
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Bellingham, WA

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$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Eight years ago I stepped into my role as the "cool aunt" and have felt a personal expansion by the creative and introspective minds my niece and nephew. While I have been an ESL teacher, a counselor and babysitter (back in high school), getting older has really furthered my understanding of how to connect with and nourish the...
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  • 58 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ferndale, WA

Reading Tutors in Ferndale, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 58 listed reading tutors

Geneva H.

Genny is the perfect fit for my mother! So happy to have found a great, caring person to provide some quality time.

- Heidi S.

Kelly M.

Kelly is a very thoughtful caretaker for our 1- and 3-year-old. She plans age-appropriate learning and play activities for them daily. The...

- Margaret M.

Brinley F.

Brinley is so kind and accommodating. She even brought art supplies and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. My daughter never wants...

- Lauren G.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ferndale, WA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ferndale, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 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 Ferndale, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale, WA, 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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