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Hello! I am a nursing student at Purdue minoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies. I have tutored Nursing students at Purdue University's main campus in Pharmacology I & II and Essentials of Nursing Practice I & II. That being said, I feel comfortable tutoring in most grade school and high school subjects,...
London J.
Glenwood, IL
$50-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Qualified Academic Support And Enrichment Teacher
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I am entering my 14th year as an elementary and middle school teacher. I have taught every grade 1st-5th, and spent the majority of my career in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. I have a Master's in Teaching Elementary Education and am very strong at building relationships with students and making learning fun. I have a pretty flexible...
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Hello, my name is Brianna! I am a K-5 tutor. I have a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Chicago State University. I am a kindergarten teacher! I have taught kindergarten for 6 years and first grade for one year. My favorite things to do when I am not teaching are shopping, crafting, traveling, and playing sports....
Julee M.
Hammond, IN
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a Mom with a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old. I have an associates degree in teacher aide/special education. I worked in a daycare for 2 years, I was a substitute teacher for 2 years, a reading interventionist for 2 years and babysat 3 little boys for 6 years. I love working with children and have always been told that...
Rebecca C.
Thornton, IL
$48/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi. My name is Becky, I'm a mom of three kids ages 18-9, and the aunt to 16 nieces and nephews. I have been a part time nanny for a couple with two daughters who are now teenagers and no longer need a nanny.
My goal as a nanny is to keep children engaged in learning activities. All my children read before the age of four and my...
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My name is Samantha and I am a reading interventionist. I taught third grade for 13 years before I became a reading interventionist. I also have taught second and fifth grades. I have innovative, practical, research-tested strategies for teaching assessment, practice, and homework for children to love to learn again.
I have been...
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I have seven years of teaching experience. I am finishing my Masters in Education degree. Services Offered; Reading and Math Intervention Program, Math Skill Building, Homework Help, College Prep Course (Credit Obtainment), ACT Prep Course, High School Credit Recovery (Credit Obtainment), Homeschooling (Credit Obtainment), Test...
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I'd describe my personality as patient, fun, and outgoing
I enjoy playing games, drawing, and teaching children new things.
I am looking for child care jobs that give parents the opportunity to work, go out, or get other things accomplished.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a babysitter. Once I was...
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Hello! I have several years of experience tutoring, mentoring, and coaching undergraduate students in a variety of social science disciplines. I have been recognized by university and Scholarship for my superior intellectual ability and scholastic achievement. I look forward to helping your student achieve their academic and...
Emily G.
Merrillville, IN
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Grades 1 - 6 Tutor For Math, Science, English, And Music
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I am currently a sophomore at St. Olaf College and am majoring in Social Studies Education.
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Hi, my name is Tara, and I am 23. I am open to long-term scheduled employment and single nights/weekends. I had personal childcare experience since 11 and I have professional childcare experience for 4 years and counting. I have also had a passion for children and pets, especially dogs for my whole life. My professional...
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Dedicated assistance with your kids of all ages. Coming from a large family-with over 20 nieces and nephews, I have 25+ years of experience. Being active is my thing. I love helping kids to read, vocabulary, sentence structure, science projects etc. I tutor/homework the right way: getting a feel for how they learn & helping them...
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"Shannon was amazing! She spent a couple of afternoons with my daughter over a holiday weekend. My daughter is high functioning on the autistic spectrum. Shannon showed her around, let her do some shopping,...
Reviewed by Bonnie-jeanne G.
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My name is Brooke and I am a 23-year-old Graduate Student. I have been helping with childcare since I was a young teenager and have taught summer school with children of all ages and have been a strength coach for elementary and middle school students.
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, playing...
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"She loves kids. She keeps them happy and busy. Kids love her."
Reviewed by Brenda Z.
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Hi! My name is Sophia I am an 20-year-old college student and I love children! I am looking to be an ESL teacher one day. I have 1 year of experience with kindergartners as a paraprofessional at elementary school. I have been nannying as my job for a year and a half as well! I can help with Light Housekeeping and children's...
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"Sophia has watched our children on several occasions and has always been patient, kind, and punctual. Our kids love her. Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Audrea T.
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Hi! I work for Primrose School of Buckhead as a assistant teacher. I'm looking for more opportunities to care for children due to it being something I'm honestly really good at on the side of my passion for wholistic healing for all ages. I love to be outdoors and indoors. I love arts and craft in terms of creating something out...
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"Jessica sat twice for my children (first time on very short notice). She was outstanding and immediately engaging with the kids, quickly learning their likes and interest. My kids had a fantastic time with...
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Briana A.
Worth, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Briana, and I have been working with children since 2019. I began my career in a daycare center where I worked as support staff, and eventually became a lead teacher. I am currently a part-time nanny to two amazing brothers. They are ages two and 5 years old. I have been working with them for a little over a year...
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"Briana is so sweet and it's obvious she has a ton of experience. Our baby was so happy with her! "
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Hi there! I am 34 years old & have over 20 years of nanny & babysitting experience, ages ranging from 6 weeks and up! I have 11 years of experience with individuals of all ages with various special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Human Development, a year & a half of Child Counseling Masters level experience,...
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"Emily is energetic and enthusiastic about child care. She showed up right on time for the interview. My 2 year old son hasn't had child care since March 2020, so I expected reluctance from him. But he took...
Reviewed by Alycia B.
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My name is Eileen and I have been tutoring students for over 12 years. I have a B. A. in Psychology and completed M. A. in Education at St. Xavier University. I have helped many students improve their grades, organizational skills, and confidence in their school work. I would be happy to meet with you and discuss your needs...
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"Eileen is the tutor of my 5 year old and during this time the improvement is incredible noticeable. She is a great person, and my son loves the tutor time with her. Thank you Eileen."
Reviewed by Ivonne N.
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I have experience of 2 years with three children at a time, cooking for them, and doing laundry with light house keeping. I take them to the park and I take them for a walk also. I help with their homework and read to them
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Hello! My name is Brandi. I am a primary special education teacher. If you're a parent to a kindergartner, first- or second-grader, the jump is coming. It's a crucial change in academic expectations that happens in third grade. This is when students move from learning to read, to reading to learn. They are no longer taught...
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"Brandi is a fantastic tutor and educator. She comes prepared with her own materials and lesson plans. She is patient with our 4 year old son and connects well with him to really know what he needs to learn and...
Reviewed by Heidi D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Highland, IN
Shannon M.
5.0
Shannon was amazing! She spent a couple of afternoons with my daughter over a holiday weekend. My daughter is high functioning on the autistic spectrum. Shannon showed her around, let her do some shopping, took her on the train. I wish she lived near us.
- Bonnie-jeanne G.
Brooke L.
5.0
She loves kids. She keeps them happy and busy. Kids love her.
- Brenda Z.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia has watched our children on several occasions and has always been patient, kind, and punctual. Our kids love her. Highly recommend.
- Audrea T.
Jessica P.
5.0
Jessica sat twice for my children (first time on very short notice). She was outstanding and immediately engaging with the kids, quickly learning their likes and interest. My kids had a fantastic time with her. Jessica was very flexible and communicative, and I can’t recommend her enough!
- Care member
Briana A.
5.0
Briana was great with our kids and acclimated quickly to our home and their needs. Kids had a blast with her. Would absolutely hire her again!
- Kathleen S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Highland, IN
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Highland, IN?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Highland, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $15.67 per hour as of May 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 Highland, IN?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Highland, IN. You can search for candidates by their distance from Highland 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 Highland that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Highland, 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 Highland 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 Highland, IN?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Highland, IN, 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 Highland, IN 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.