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60 reading tutors are listed in Happy Valley, OR
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
What others are saying about reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR
Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in…
Review for Celina C. by JJ B.
She is very kind and knowledgeable. I’m very excited to have my kids starting the tutoring with her. I would have my kids learning with her…
Review for Lucinda Z. by Care member
kids love her, they have a great time :)
Review for Hillary S. by Jennifer T.
Reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula with a focus on childbirth education and lactation.
Hobbies -
I'm an oil and gouache painter and recently taught myself how hand embroidery. I also enjoy gardening, canning and cooking. Any free chance I get, I'm usually reading on a porch or exploring in the mountains. My...
Celina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care...
JJ B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am retired teacher who taught English and English as a Second Language in California and Michigan. I have over 35 years of teaching experience and have taught students of all ages from 6th grade through adults. I love to work one-on-one with students and have tutored in many different situations. Please allow me to help...
5.0
"She is very kind and knowledgeable. I’m very excited to have my kids starting the tutoring with her. I would have my kids learning with her as long as she offered her service of tutoring."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love working with children. I come from a large family, so have always been surrounded by children of various ages, and I began babysitting very young. I have worked as a nanny for two different families for three years. The children were aged 9 months, 3 years, 4 years, 6 years and 9 years. I provided basic care,...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"kids love her, they have a great time :)"
Jennifer T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to form bonds with children as we teach each other about ourselves and the world. I have experience nannying and babysitting kids between 4 months and 12 years of age and take great joy in really getting to know their personalities! I enjoy being outside, reading with kids, and doing other developmentally appropriate...
Jo Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jo did a great job with our 5 yr son. This was a new experience for us, outside of family and Jo exceeded our expectations. We 100% recommend her services."
Brandon M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a childcare specialist for many years. Along with working with children I also have accomplished 2 years working as a para educator at David Douglas School. I work in a Vocational School for young adults with a wide range of disabilities. We learn independence in daily life and work experience out in the community. I...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am so happy my husband and I decided to welcome Faith in to our home to care for our baby girl part time. While I didn't get time to directly observe, my husband said Faith was so engaging with our little one and patient with her. Faith went the extra mile and...
Ellen C.
5.0
(7)
Hello my name is Brittany! I'm looking for a long term full time Nanny Position!
Working with children is my passion! Besides safety, creating an environment that is fun and making long-lasting memories is my number one goal. I love bringing kids on nature adventures! Some of my favorite things to do with kids include sensory...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is a great caregiver. She really cares about children and is always coming up with fun adventures or arts and crafts to do. She is engaging, a self-starter and the kids love her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience teaching pre-K through 8th grade, tutoring middle school students in one-on-one and group settings, and spent the past school year teaching an after-school STEM program with the Eugene 4J school district. I care deeply about accessibility and creating an engaging learning environment for students (also, I have...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Madison. I have been tutoring most of my life. My mother was a teacher and principal. I grew up helping create lesson plans, and learning first hand how the school system works. My passion for tutoring solidified while I was in college and I have since decided to peruse it as a career.
I have been working with...
5.0
"Madison is patient, kind, flexible and knowledgeable in her subject areas. She has been working with my kids ages 10 and 18 for over a year and with great success. She has truly been a life saver for my teenager and getting through Math. I would highly recommend...
Sophia K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, and empathetic.
I love working with kids and hope to pursue a career in teaching to further that passion. I've always loved being around kiddos and it feels super rewarding to watch the littles grow and become their own people! :)
Ive been around kids my whole life, but...
Alexus can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lexi is an absolute GEM! She is dependable, communicative, and my kids adore her. "
Care member
Jo Claire G.
Portland, OR
$17-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Through past babysitting and nannying jobs, I have aided in children's learning primarily through reading with them. I love to guide kids through books and words and, depending on their age and reading level, have them read to me as I encourage them and work alongside them to build up their confidence in their ability. I also...
Alison G.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a part time position taking care of 1 to 3 kids from ages 3 to 12 years. Most recently I have worked as a Nanny for families whose parents either worked from home or had an outside position. I have spent many years working with children including working as a preschool teacher taking care of kids from 1 to 5 in...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alison is a fantastic nanny! When I left for work in the morning, I knew my son was going to be safe, happy, and be with someone who fostered his curiosity of the world. She is also a great collaborator and was always willing to brainstorm how to best meet the...
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
While completing my MFA in Creative Writing & Literature at Stony Brook University, I was lucky enough to serve as a T. A. for the department head in her undergraduate Essay-Writing and Memoir course. I became proficient in assessing and grading student work according to rubrics. Behind the scenes, I gained insight into what...
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Cameron as a reading tutor for your child. Cameron's exceptional dedication, patience, and enthusiasm have transformed my daughter's reading skills and love for learning. Cameron's personalized approach, creativity, and kindness create a...
Augustus S.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Gianna. I'm a preschool teacher and student. I've been working in preschool for about 9 months now, spending the year before as a toddler teacher. Before then, I spent 3 years with a mixed age group, all under 5. Along with nannying and sitting on the side, it's safe to say I know my way around a sensory bin!
As...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gianna has been wonderful for our part-time after-school care for our 5-year old! She is caring, punctual, and very receptive and empathetic to both kid and parent goals/needs."
Rebecca S.
5.0
(3)
Hello! From August- June I work as a full-time special education teacher. Over the summer I like to work in a 1:1 social recreational capacity. I have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different...
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Now booking summer enrichment. Group and private sessions available. I'm an Executive Functioning Coach and private educator trained in five major pedagogies, with over a decade of experience supporting diverse and neuro divergent learners. My approach is strengths-based, creative, and rooted in the belief that students thrive...
5.0
"Sophie is fabulous. She is committed, dependable, and smart. Best of all, she has a great rapport with our 15 year old son. While Sophie helps him in multiple subjects, she has brought out the best in him, and goes above and beyond, with his writing assignments...
Elissa B.
Michelle O.
Portland, OR
$28-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
I love children and have many years of experience with little ones. I have four precious children who are happy adults now and the light of my life. I was a nanny for three children before that, and while raising my family I've been a teacher, counselor, guide and tutor. I taught my children to read and write and so much more,...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi there!
My name is Zoey and I am pre-medical UC-Berkeley Graduate (2015) looking for a temporary position as a nanny in Portland. I am attending medical school beginning this summer so looking for temporary work until then. I am passionate about working with children and love being outdoors, making up games, reading/homework...
Zoey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Brigham Young University-Idaho and I am currently working as a crisis counselor. After graduating college I worked for the Institute of Reading Development as a reading teacher followed by a year of traveling and working in China as an English teacher for 7th grade students....
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Planning art lesson with child ages k-5. Light cleaning, lost of playing outside, reading, helping kids with homework, and giving hugs when high fives when needed.
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started working with kids when I was around 12 years old. I started off by helping out as a story-time reader for young children (under age of 10), at my local library. My love for teaching and working with children started then. Later, at 14 years old, I worked as a teacher's assistant for my local martial arts club, helping...
Saba can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Happy Valley, OR?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Happy Valley, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $18.94 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Happy Valley, OR?
Care.com currently has 16 reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR. You can search for candidates by their distance from Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Happy Valley, OR?
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 Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley, OR?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Happy Valley, OR, 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 Happy Valley, OR 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.