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Maura D.

Teacher On Summer Vacation

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello there! My name is Maura & I'm 29 years old. Born and raised in Seattle and lived in Portland for 5 years now. I teach special education at Beaverton School District. I teach a k-3 special education classroom. My favorite things to do with kids are nature exploring and reading books. I'm happy to find ways to help...

Marisa B. says "Maura has been babysitting regularly for our 18mo daughter. She's been patient during periods of stranger danger at the beginning; and now she's great at...

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Kinsey B.

5+ Years Experience In The Care Field

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
I would describe myself as compassionate, dependable, and driven-especially when it comes to supporting others in meaningful, hands-on ways. I have over four years of experience caring for a child with severe cerebral palsy. Beyond physical care, I focused on keeping her mind active through creative activities, engaging...

Miles G. says "kinsey was wonderful with our 1.5 year old daughter! "

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Kelly M.

Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Maresa K.

Adventure Awaits!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Maresa. I am 27-year-old Indiana native who relocated to Portland last year. I am a yoga teacher, photographer, artist, and nanny. I have a brother that is 6 years younger than me, so I have had experience with children most of my life. I love bringing my love of art and movement into my work with children,...

Gabrielle W. says "Maresa brings herself to her work. Her passion and authenticity is undeniable."

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Jo Claire G.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Brandon M. says "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...

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Krystal W.

Bright, Loving Nanny

Clackamas, OR

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Krystal and I am 30 years old. I have my Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology. Throughout my schooling I was enrolled in a variety Early Childhood Education and Psychology courses, which is when I knew I wanted to work with children in my future. I worked in a preschool for a year and I learned a variety...

Mike R. says "Krystal was our son's nanny for five months over the summer of 2017. She was great. We wish her well in her full-time job!"

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Shana Z.

My Qualifications

Gladstone, OR

4.7(1)
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$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello, I have been working as an experienced child care provider for 20 years. In high school I was enrolled in child development classes and I worked at the on-site child care. While in class I was responsible for planning and teaching age appropriate curriculum projects. During this time I received perfect grades for my...

Herbert G. says "Shana has been so wonderful for our family! So dependable and kind! She brings crafts and games and always willing to take them for walks, to the park,...

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Charis M.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny, au pair, or classroom teacher since I was 17. I have taught grades K-12 in various subject areas for the past 8 years and I've loved it. I currently teach ESL part time at a middle school. I'm bilingual in Spanish and English and now I'm studying French. I've traveled quite a bit outside of the country and I...
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Ekaterina S.

Kate

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
I am a professional childcare provider with four years of experience.. I am a licensed teacher who previously taught Russian language and literature to elementary and middle school students. English is my second language, and I am continuing to strengthen my skills. When caring for children, I love to have dance parties, do arts...
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Haley Y.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Gresham, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Haley! I have 8 years of experience in child care, substitute teaching, and tutoring. I'm currently looking for summer work. I especially enjoy spending time with kids crafting, reading, and playing outside.
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Bela S.

Enthusiastic College Student Looking For Babysitting And Tutoring Gigs!

Portland, OR

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a college-student looking for summer gigs, either one-time or full time! I have five years of experience babysitting and tutoring kids, and I am interested in pursuing elementary teaching. I'd describe my personality as energetic, accommodating, and organized. I like working with kids because they remind me to enjoy the...
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Ilyssa K.

Portland, OR

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I'm Ilyssa, I'm 27 and I'm a speech-language pathology grad student, reading tutor, nanny, and former outdoor nature preschool teacher. I'm looking to add 4-8 hrs on Fridays beginning in April in SE Portland. I absolutely love taking care of little ones and would love to watch an infant or toddler. I am also available for...
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Cynthia C.

Flexible Childcare Provider

Vancouver, WA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I'm interested in child care, pet sitting, and house sitting. I was recently laid off from my tech position and looking for a more flexible line of work. Throughout my life I've had a variety of positions that have allowed me to care for and work with children and pets. I've worked with children with autism, adhd, and...
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Maria S.

Passionate Childcare Provider & Creative Parent

Vancouver, WA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have a strong passion for working with children that began when I became a parent. I bring skills like patience and effective communication, striving to create a fun and engaging environment. My six years of experience have taught me to handle various situations with care and understanding. I'm kind, fun, and cheerful, and I...
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Jean H.

Portland, OR

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I come with many years of experience both as a classroom teacher from fourth through 12th grades, a camp Director, theater/ drama teacher/Director, aart-math history, French, reading and art teacher! I love to play, from boardgames to thinking games to charades and creating plays and videos. Painting, drawing and creating books...
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Emma W.

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Emma and I am looking for part-time childcare work, pet sitting or walking, senior care, or housekeeping. I am currently a graduate student studying mental health counseling. I have over 10 years of childcare experience and love working with kids of all ages. I love helping kids be themselves by engaging in...
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Antje S.

Responsible, Caring Child Care

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I have worked mainly with 4th graders in a classroom setting. I spent three summers working as a teachers aid at various elementary school in my hometown. I have also worked one-on-one with children with learning disabilities, and have done private tutoring for German, math, and reading/spelling. I am currently learning how to...
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Kerry F.

Nanny & Care Provider Available

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Kerry. I've been taking care of children since I was 13. I've worked in a daycare, but most of my experience is in the home. I have a lot of skills that are handy both on and off the job. I love art and have a BFA in Book Arts. One of my favorite things to do with kids is teach them to make a book from one sheet of...
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Liana K.

Vancouver, WA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as peaceful, collective, mindful I like working with kids because they are a gift! They're funny in their own way, creative and copy everything you do. I started working with kids when I was 18. I have been a teacher for 5 years now going into 6. I've taught first grade for 4 years and fifth/sixth...
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Renita C.

Child Care

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My most recent child care was 5 days a week, part-time with a 2-year-old (now 3) for several months. Previously I have also taken care of a 3-year-old multiple times a week as well as her 5-year-old sister, when she was not in school. Previously, I have worked with 1st-5th graders in after school enrichment programming. I have...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Happy Valley, OR

Reading Tutors in Happy Valley, OR are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Maura D.

Maura has been babysitting regularly for our 18mo daughter. She's been patient during periods of stranger danger at the beginning; and now...

- Marisa B.

Kinsey B.

kinsey was wonderful with our 1.5 year old daughter!

- Miles G.

Maresa K.

Maresa brings herself to her work. Her passion and authenticity is undeniable.

- Gabrielle W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Happy Valley, OR

Hiring a local reading tutor in Happy Valley, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $19.33 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 12 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.

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.

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.

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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