Top 10 Reading Tutors in Florence, AL

Q: How much do reading tutors charge near me in Florence, AL?

Hiring a local reading tutor in Florence, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of May 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.

Q: How can I find a reading tutor near me in Florence, AL?

Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Florence, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Florence 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 Florence that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

Q: What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Florence, AL?

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 Florence 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.

Q: How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Florence, AL?

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Florence, AL, 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.

Q: What types of reading tutors near me in Florence, AL 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.

Reading tutors in Florence, AL

Madison M.

Florence, AL

$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have been an educator for the last two years and a teacher's aide before that. I am looking for a job that will allow me to continue to create meaningful relationships with children. Reading, creativity, and social-emotional skills are among the things I am passionate about and hope to help your children love as well.

Madison can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Kimberly J.

Florence, AL

$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

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I helped raise many children in my church nursery for years and I raised my daughter, now out of college living in another city. I enjoy watching children grow into little people with all their questions and personalities blossoming. I am not one to plop them in front of the tv or computer. I like to play games or read books, do...

Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Carson T.

Sheffield, AL

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fully-Time Caregiver/ Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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I have experience working with multiple children during overnight stays (Infant/Toddler/Adolescents). I would entertain the children through different activities, prepare meals, clean areas in the home, help children get ready for bed etc. I was the primary Summer Enrichment teacher at Northwood Children Program, class size 12...

Carson can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Carson is very caring and understanding. She is very creative. She works well with children and adults alike. We worked together at a retail store for 5 years and, I thoroughly enjoyed her. She was enrolled full time as a student and worked part time and...

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Sara M.

Tuscumbia, AL

$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Tutor/Sitter

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My daughters are 28 and 22, and I miss when they were young so much. I am a proofreader and editor and former teacher with over 20 years of experience. I LOVE reading, traveling, camping, music, acting, hiking, and spending time outdoors. I have one dog and one cat. I have taught English in all secondary grades as well as Drama,...

Shannon P.

Lexington, AL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time Care-giver Available

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I have tutored and given homework help to children from the levels of pre-school to high school. I'm good at explaining things in different ways until the concept makes sense to the child. I can help with any subject--English, Math, Science, History, even Spanish. I'm very patient and strive to make the child feel safe and...

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