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Katelyn G.

All About Me!

Helena, AL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, excitable, and patient. I'm looking for a job where I feel satisfied in the work that I'm doing. With a job like babysitting or tutoring it's easy to achieve that. If a child has learned something by the time I leave, I'm satisfied. If they haven't then I'll patiently try again until they...
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Amy T.

Certified English Teacher With Experience In Grammar, Writing, Literature, And Test Prep

Birmingham, AL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am currently teaching high school English and am certified in grades 6-12. I have 22 years experience and love to teach. If you are looking for a tutor you are either trying to get ahead or you are frustrated right now. Let's talk and see if I can help. I have experience with atypical learners and advanced curriculum.
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Danielle W.

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

Pelham, AL

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$10/hr
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
From 2012-2017, I worked as a youth counselor/leader at my church in Elgin, IL. Within that time, I worked with infants to teenagers (up to 16 years old). I was also a part of the group, Crossroads, which was an after school program for elementary studets. We played games, read books, and tutored those who needed help with their...
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Anna O.

About Me

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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Hello I am Anna! I am a music education major with a vocal concentration. I love working with children and want to have the ability to impact their lives as educators have mine. I have worked with a variety of ages ranging from 1-17 years old. My duties included but are not limited to: assistance with homework, child monitering,...
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Kaydee K.

Get To Know Me!

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Kaydee! I would describe my personality as outgoing, charismatic, and friendly! I love working with kids. It's a passion of mine to help kids grow and take care of them. I am also an education major, working to become a teacher! I started working with kids when I was a teenager. Im the oldest of three and since...
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Aubrey M.

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a degree in Elementary Education, as well as a teaching certification. I also have a minor in Spanish. I have spent the last two years tutoring grades K through 3. I am comfortable tutoring elementary/middle school grade levels.
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Brittany T.

Early Childhood/Elementary Tutor

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am 30 years old, and I love children. I love that I can make such a big difference in their lives. Many people say that I always think of others before myself. I have had some struggles in my life, just like everybody does, but I do not let them stop me. I always try to stay positive and work hard to get to where I want to go....
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Erin O.

I Am Adult, Child And Baby CPR, First Aid, And AED Certified. I Am Also CDA Certified.

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I'd describe my personality as funny, caring, and hard-working I like working with kids because it warms my heart to see them happy. I love helping, encouraging, and caring for children. I'm looking for a job that can possibly be permanent and support me financially. I started working with kids when I was 14. In my spare...
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Alexis M.

Alabaster, AL

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$15/hr
I have tutored throughout high school in areas such as the ACT, test prep, writing, study/organization, and English. I graduated the fourth in my class and have been able to help students scores in all these areas I previously mentioned. I also have been a Sunday School teacher for multiple years and have experience teaching...
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Amanda B.

Nanny And Full-time Child Care

Birmingham, AL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am a 25-year-old Birmingham native. I have worked in various forms of childcare for over a decade, with ages ranging from newborn to pre-teen. Additionally, I worked for 3 years in a local research lab that focused on childhood injury prevention. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and am...
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Natalie N.

About Natalie Angelica

Birmingham, AL

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$23/hr
7 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly, and creative. I like working with kids because engaging with them, teaching them, and learning from them is a rewarding experience. I started working with kids when I was a camp counselor at 16. In my spare time, I like to draw, read, bake, create at home projects. One...
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Brittany T.

Tutor

Birmingham, AL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am 25 years old, and I love children. I love that I can make such a big difference in their lives. Many people say that I always think of others before myself. I have had some struggles in my life, just like everybody does, but I do not let them stop me. I always try to stay positive and work hard to get to where I want to go....
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Sierra M.

I'm Here To Serve YOU! Weekend Babysitter With 2+ Years Experience And CPR/First Aid Training

Alabaster, AL

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$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Sierra! Kids love to call me Sie-Sie. I'm a 23-year-old kid at heart, completed CPR and First Aid training in college, and passionate about helping children learn, grow, and have fun. I cared for two sisters (ages 3 and 5) planning park days, fun outings, and creative activities like building fairy houses. I also...
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Leanne R.

Mom Of Two Grown Kids, One With Special Needs, And Former Toddler Teacher.

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I'm Leanne! I'm a mom of two adult children(22 & 25). My boy has autism and Fragile X Syndrome. After spending 20 years as a stay at home mom, I worked for four years in the Mothers Day Out program at my church. For that I always worked with a co teacher and we had a class of 5 to 8 baby/toddlers. I've spent the last 9...
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Rachel B.

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I tutored a lot in High School and have been teaching a Kindergarten class at a daycare every summer for 2 years :)
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Lindsey L.

Artist And Avid Reader, I Love To Cook, Explore Outdoors, Build Pillow Forts, And Play Music!

Birmingham, AL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
DISCLAIMER: Hi! I'm a mom to a 1-year-old, so all jobs must be comfortable with me bringing my son along and attending to his needs. -- Hello! My husband & I are new residents to Birmingham, and we love it here! I am the oldest of 3 & have been babysitting & helping with younger children for as long as I can remember. Before I...
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Addison M.

Dedicated Tutor

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a rising Sophomore at the University of Alabama with 1. 5 years experience tutoring. I tutor the ACT (upon which I received a 35), math (up to algebra 1), and English language.
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Felicia W.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Birmingham, AL

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nanny/ house manager with over 12 years of experience providing exceptional care for children 4 weeks to age 12. I'm currently a substitute teacher when I'm available. And a full time nanny. I strive to create a safe and stimulating environment for the children, providing Bathing and dressing, Changing diapers and...
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Ruby B.

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Before reading, I'd like to clarify that while it is okay to take my age into account, please note that I am exceptional with children and can perform/have experience like any older adult. And due to my age, I am more likely to connect with your child. I work as an infant teacher at a private academy in the summers, working...
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Paige S.

Math And Science Tutor For All Levels

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
In high school, I worked as an after-school tutor for elementary and middle school aged kids, helping with homework in all subject areas. At Samford, I have worked as a tutor in the Math and Chemistry departments as well as in the Athletic department as a math, chemistry, and physics tutor. I am very interested in the sciences,...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2025

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Helena, AL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Helena, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of October 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 Helena, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena, 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.

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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