I have been tutoring online for the last three years in English, Spanish, Math, and more. I have worked with kids with ranging ages: from preschool to tenth grade. I am happy to help with homework, study skills, time management skills, and learning material. I took all AP classes since sophomore year of high school and have...
I'm a highly experienced nanny, babysitter, and tutor. I also have a Master's degree in Education and Human Development. Current on first aid and CPR as well as vaccinations. FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID19 AND YOU MUST BE AS WELL. (All eligible family members must be fully vaccinated before I begin working with you) Good driving...
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"Sarah has been working with my daughter helping her with her virtual school work since September. She is kind, courteous, and dependable. We haven't had a single issue since we hired her. She provides timely...
Hello! I'm Kate, a nurturing and reliable babysitter dedicated to providing a safe and engaging environment. With my caring and compassionate nature, I am committed to ensuring your children's well-being and fostering their growth and development.
I have 2 years of babysitting experience, caring for children of various ages,...
Hello! My name is Nic and I am a 25-year-old scientist. I love art, animals, cooking, and being outside. I have experience in tutoring adults/kids, babysitting animals and children. I like working with kids because they are unique developing humans. They are always honest and open to learning new things. They view the world in a...
I have 10 + years of experience teaching in public and private settings. My undergrad is in Special Education with a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist. I can help with Special Education and Language Arts in the elementary school grades.
I specialize in teaching reading and writing to children ages 4-7 and prefer to work...
I am a Nurse in my country, El Salvador, and I have a lot of experience working as Babysitter-Nanny in this country. I love to play with kids, read books with them, teach and supervise them with their homework. Taking care of them is enjoyable for me because this job makes me feel satisfied. Taking care kids make me feel happy...
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"If Lourdes is available, would secure her services as soon as you can! Lourdes took good care of our newborn full-time (40-hours and then some) from the time he was 1-month old until he was about 6 months. She...
Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved children. My mother said that I "mothered" my two younger siblings. While growing up, I babysat as much as possible. After I married, I was anxious to have children of my own; had 2 girls and 1 boy. I was a very involved hands-on mom. I loved being home and raising my children. I...
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"Kathy was wonderful with our two boys, ages 4 and 6. Highly recommend!"
Hello, my name is Ali. I am a first grade teacher in Montgomery County with 4 years of experience. I am trained in Orton-Gillingham, a research based intervention program. I also have a background in special education. I am very passionate about working with and helping kids. I have a bright, positive personality and love being...
I have always had a passion to work with children. This is why I am studying to become a teacher. I have been working for Montgomery County Department of Recreation Therapeutics as a companion and for Imagination Stage (theater company) where I have been a teacher assistant as well as an inclusion facilitator for over three...
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"Elida was such a fantastic match for our energetic 2-year-old. She always had an activity ready and she was so patient with tantrums and toddler back talk. Elida had excellent communication and we always felt...
I am an Elementary School Teacher and obtained my Master's Degree in Reading Education. I would make a great date night/occasional sitter or part-time summer sitter. I am also available for summer tutoring. I currently live in Rockville.
I love to play outside, play board games, read, and go to the pool. I previously worked as...
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"Alyssa has been working with us since my son was 1.5 years old (he’s now 5). We love her! She’s dependable, a great communicator and excellent caregiver. She is super engaged and my son loves all the...
I have experience in many areas of caring. I have nannied for evening time parents meeting groups where I watched a range of 3-8 children all between the ages of 3-10yrs old. I have younger cousins between 1-10yrs old so I am excellent with children and babies and always treat them like they are my own. I have a natural way with...
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"Great with our 2 boys! Clearly very experienced and always ready to help out them as much as possible!"
I am a very loving and dedicated lady who has always enjoyed children. I have been taking care of children for many years. The parents whom I have worked for have always been very happy with me. I can provide references. I have my own transportation, legal to work and also an ESL and Spanish teacher with more than 20 years of...
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"Jennifer is a blessing. I am extremely particular about who I put in my daughter's care but with Jennifer my heart is always at ease knowing that my daughter is in the best of hands. Jennifer has been God sent...
I am an experienced, highly qualified teacher in special and elementary education. I have had all successful experiences working one-on-one to teach, review, and reinforce skills in all subject areas in pre-k, kindergarten and grads 1 to 7. I am patient and kind and can keep a student focused for each lesson by breaking down...
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"She is a great tutor to my 6th grader and has been helping her for two years now. She is very organized and has assisted my daughter with her studies. I highly recommend her!"
Previous Nanny, Camp Counselor, And Substitute Teacher
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Hello! Warm, patient, flexible, and fun caregiver! I am passionate about ensuring children have a fun and safe time exploring and learning every day. I enjoy reading, baking, building, making, and creating with children. Previously, I engaged children as a summer counselor for a preschool summer camp in a class of older four and...
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"Akea has been a nearly full-time caregiver for our toddler son for the past seven months. Akea is amazing! You will not regret hiring her, particularly for toddler-preschool-aged children. She has a background...
Aloha! I am a teacher with two years of classroom experience teaching third grade. I also spent the last two years homeschooling (grades K-5) a family before they moved to the mainland. Now, I am looking to tutor/homeschool part time while I obtain my masters degree. I am eager to help your children by tutoring them in whatever...
Hello! My name is Alissa and I am 28 years old. Thank you for considering me to become a part of your family!
Experience:
~4 summers as a counselor at an all girls sleep away camp
~Aug 2015 - Jan 2016, worked with 2 very energetic girls (3, 7) who loved to test boundaries and make people smile!
~Feb 2016 - June 2016, worked...
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"Alissa worked for us as a full time nanny for our 5 children, two of whom have special needs. She is very organized and always got them to where they needed to be. She has many skills and experience that make...
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Hello, I am very excited to let you know that I thoroughly love working with children, especially the age of your child. I have extensive training in education. I have been a pre-k teacher, a TSS and tutor for a kindergarten student, along with so much more. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and an Elementary...
Hello, I am Talia!
I have plenty of childcare experience!! For the past 4 years, I have been teaching kids in China. My students are usually ages 4-10 years old but I have worked with both younger and older kids. I am known as a fun and loving teacher! I was the headteacher at my school and I wrote all of the lesson plans for...
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"Talia is a very talented teacher and tutor. She has been helping my 2 boys with their remote learning and with reading and writing. She has a very calm demeanor with the kids, and does a great job of helping...
Sometimes being a parent it can be quite difficult trying to maintain patience and understanding when it comes to homework help. That's why I am here to do that for you! I am fantastic at breaking down problems and working through them so that the student is not only able to complete the problem, but is also successful with...
I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 5 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring
creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...
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"Sarah has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages. She is warm, and instantly liked by the kids. She's taught in classrooms, and been a daily nanny for a two-earner family with small children....
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Great Falls, VA
Sarah T.
5.0
Sarah is very experienced and a lovely lady. She is very reliable, always on time and just a kind human being. Our daughter got on with her really well from day one. Sarah is a great asset to have and I highly recommend her!
- Caroline F.
Lourdes F.
5.0
When Lourdes came to work with our family we were an uncertain and shaky new family. Our first baby, a daughter, was born during the pandemic after an extremely stressful and isolated pregnancy. We knew how to love our baby but needed Lourdes’ confidence, deep expertise in child care and cheerful...
- Sally C.
Kathryn R.
5.0
Kathy was wonderful with our two boys, ages 4 and 6. Highly recommend!
- Matt F.
Elida V.
5.0
Elida was such a fantastic match for our energetic 2-year-old. She always had an activity ready and she was so patient with tantrums and toddler back talk. Elida had excellent communication and we always felt like our family could count on her. I only wish we had more time with her, because she...
- Katy O.
Alyssa B.
5.0
Alyssa has been working with us since my son was 1.5 years old (he’s now 5). We love her! She’s dependable, a great communicator and excellent caregiver. She is super engaged and my son loves all the innovative games she comes up with for them to play. She’s honestly like extended family for us....
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Great Falls, VA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Great Falls, VA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Great Falls, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.00 per hour as of April 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 Great Falls, VA?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in Great Falls, VA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Great Falls 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 Great Falls that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Great Falls, VA?
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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls, VA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Great Falls, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Great Falls, VA 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.