Compare top reading tutors
Find Trusted Reading Tutors Near Me in Highland, MI
We have 60 reading tutors in Highland, MI! Compare and hire the best reading tutor to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your reading tutor needs
Match with highly rated local reading tutors near you
Compare reading tutor options and choose the best fit
Reading tutors in Highland, MI
Elizabeth W.
Ortonville, MI
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Background Check
Hello there! I am a very outgoing 24-year-old who loves to interact and care for children. I am a graduate of Rochester High School and currently attending Oakland University to receive a Human Resorces degree. I started off watching my relative's children at around the age of 12 but once I turned 16, I started to work at a...
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our kids, very interactive! She goes above and beyond and our boys love having her as their sitter! "
Reviewed by Sarah L.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I am an enthusiastic and fun-loving child care provider! I enjoy interacting with children in a variety of ways such as; playing outside, singing songs, reading books, working on crafts, playing sports, learning, and playing games. I have experience an Early Childhood Education and worked at Center as an Assistant Teacher. I am...
5.0
"Raquel is a lovely person and a great babysitter. She kept our two busy boys occupied and entertained all summer! She's great at taking them outside and playing with them and really keeping them engaged. We...
Reviewed by Rosemary C.
Lea P.
Howell, MI
$12-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Babysitter/House Cleaning/Errands - Whatever You Need I Can Assist You
5.0
(2)
Background Check
FUN, LOVING, ENERGETIC WOMAN looking to care for infant(s) and/or preschoolers. CPR & First Aid cert (ex-911 dispatcher for 8 yrs) Available any hours, evenings/weekends too.
I'm 45 yo who has been caring for children full time for 10+ yrs. Presently caring for a newborn and 2 1/2 yr old girl full-time since first child was...
5.0
"I worked with Lea for a couple years and she was always dedicated and hard working. I had some child care issues so I asked Lea if she could pick up my kids from daycare on certain days. Lea was dependable and...
Reviewed by Brian S.
Carissa H.
Waterford, MI
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor Available -Math, SAT/ACT, Reading/Phonics - Trained In Dyslexia/ADD/Learning Disabilities
5.0
(10)
Background Check
Seven years of experience with SAT/ACT prep classes, as well as experience with the Redesigned SAT that is currently being used. I had taught these classes for a tutoring company for years with great success. My clients have reported making the gains that they hoped for and several have gone on to attend Michigan State...
5.0
"Carissa is proficient in many areas of study and has formed a good bond with our son. She is very flexible on what subject needs to be worked on. Math, reading comprehension, writing papers and biology have...
Reviewed by Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I am 30 years old and I live in Farmington Hills. I have taught 2nd grade for six years, and preschool for 5 years. I have my summers off and I'm looking for a wonderful family that I can help out! I love to read, play games, and I have a lot of experience in taking care of children. I hope to speak to you soon!
5.0
"We enjoyed having Crystal as our caregiver, pet sitter, and personal assistant. She did it all for our family, and we appreciate her help over the summer. If we can't have her, we hope another family can be...
Reviewed by Jennifer C.
Timothy D.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dedicated K-12 Tutor, TA, And Former Student-Teacher
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hi there, my name is Timothy. I am a 31-year-old tutor, school aide, and writing specialist from Bloomfield. I try to bring my upbeat personality and passion for learning into everything I do. I am a recent graduate of a rigorous elementary education degree program at OU (3. 9 GPA). I also worked a paid position at the...
5.0
"I hired Timothy for tutoring in English for 8 months. He was punctual and professional. Would recommend. He is good teacher for me!!!!"
Reviewed by Hiroki T.
5.0
(2)
Background Check
My name is Ashley and I am a young professional employed full time in technical sales but am available during weeknights for tutoring and for occasional babysitting! I tutored elementary-high school students while in high school and college, with an emphasize in English and math, but can assist with a variety of subjects. I am...
5.0
"Ashley has been tutoring my 3 children for many months now. She is very patient and kind. My children love her and look forward to learning with her on a weekly basis! I recommend her for all families who are...
Reviewed by Krystal L.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
With several years experience as a preschool teacher and nanny, I know what it takes to prepare children for Kindergarten.
During my employment as a preschool teacher, I was also the center's Phonics teacher. In addition, I taught several extracurricular classes (music, reading, cooking, Spanish). I pride myself on keeping the...
Alexsis S.
Fenton, MI
$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I'd describe my personality as Fun and outgoing and flexible!
I've been working with children for over 10 years! I started off in childcare as a lead infant/toddler teacher and then started looking for a nannying position. I found two wonderful families to whom I've worked for over the years and loved every second of my time...
5.0
"Alexsis was with our daughter from the age of 3 months to 18 months, when we decided to switch her to daycare for socialization purposes. During that time, we couldn’t have been happier with Alexsis and her...
Reviewed by Care member
Candace K.
Northville, MI
$20-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Background Check
I am fully vaccinated. I am a retired elementary teacher. I taught first, second, and third grades in Michigan and Nevada for 20 plus years. I have worked for about 8 families since 2018. I have a reliable vehicle. I enjoy reading to children and playing games with them. I can help children with homework. I can cook and take...
5.0
"Candace has taken care of our three older children (ages 14, 12,9) for the past year. She is kind, punctual, responsible, and dependable. She helped us by making lunches, doing the kid's laundry, cleaning up...
Reviewed by Joanna K.
Thressay H.
Auburn Hills, MI
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I am a third-year college student at Oakland University, majoring in Physics, with a minor in Math.
I started tutoring at the University in January 2019, and lead student study groups for Calculus through the Supplemental Instruction program all of last school year. This past summer, I had the opportunity to help teach 6th and...
5.0
"Thressay very knowledgeable math tutor."
Reviewed by Nya P.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I have been a nanny for 15 years now and I was a preschool teacher before that. I love caring for and teaching little kids. Singing, dancing, reading books, playing outdoors, pretend play and crafts are all things I enjoy doing. I am very nurturing and patient. I have experience with newborns to age 10, including twins.
5.0
"Kelly is absolutely amazing! Had we not moved out of state, we would have loved to keep her with us! In fact, we were always trying to get her more days than she had available! Kelly truly loved and cared...
Reviewed by Michelle R.
Tona M.
Fenton, MI
$50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I previously worked as a full time nanny for 3 wonderful boys. My job consisted of cooking, cleaning, laundry, picking up the youngest form school, taking them to after school activities, making sure homework was completed, and their rooms were tidy. I also previously baby sat two toddlers and we would play lots of games. Get...
5.0
"I was in need of a sitter to help with transportation for my daughter on a weekly basis. However, trusting someone to drive my child made me feel somewhat uneasy simply because it is a big responsibility. Tona...
Reviewed by Dayna J.
Dara S.
Farmington, MI
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Skilled/Experienced Professional Nanny + Tutor! $22-$25/hour
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hello! My name is Dara. I am currently Recertifying: CPR&FIRST AID and I have official MVR Documents & References. I began nannying in 2016 and enjoyed helping babies/children grow into their full potential! I decided to get a degree in Early Childhood Studies. This degree has helped me understand and support children with their...
5.0
"Dara worked for our family for a couple of years. She was absolutely amazing. She was punctual, professional, efficient, and polite. She was in charge of after school care for our school aged daughter. She took...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I love art, math, and English. I am fluent in French, though I cannot write in French. I have babysat for 5 years and have tutored them in math. I did volunteer tutoring in high school to any subject needed. I am currently volunteering twice a week at an elementary school where I work as an assistant teacher which consists...
Maia C.
Franklin, MI
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Background Check
I graduated from the University of Michigan School of Education with a degree in teaching math and Spanish to 6-12 graders. Since graduating, I have worked as a part-time math tutor while pursuing other forms of full-time employment.
Since the pandemic began I've begun adding more clients as I complete online classes. While my...
5.0
"Maia tutored my daughter in Math, high school Pre Calculus. She was very relatable, encouraging and competent. My daughter ended the school year with an A in this subject. I have no hesitation in hiring Maia...
Reviewed by Michele M.
Hannah L.
Farmington, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Background Check
Hi! I am Hannah. I am a certified kindergarten teacher. Usually in the summers I work at a summer program, but now I am looking for something 3 - 4 days a week.
Previous jobs include: Babysitting / Nannying, Summer camp Teacher. I have experience working with a wide range in ages and therefore feel very comfortable with any...
4.0
"Although we hired someone else with more availability, we appreciated Hannah's ambition to work with families while attending school, and her prompt communication."
Reviewed by Jillian P.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I spent 3 years working at a private learning center tutoring kids in grades pre-k-12 in math and reading. I graded class assignments, tests and homework. I spent one on one time with students answering questions and teaching concepts. Additionally, I spent a year of my undergraduate experience in college as a teaching assistant...
Patricia B.
Whitmore Lake, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Loving, Responsible Child Caregiver Available Immediately
5.0
(5)
Background Check
For over 20 years, I have been employed as a child caregiver with six families, along with working for a Montessori School, in the Infant/Toddler Room. For over the past four years, have been working with a family, whose children are enrolled in summer camp and then preschool/school in the Fall, so I am available for full-time...
5.0
"Patti is a very dependable person. She is very flexible and has a solid background in early childhood education. Patti is a role model to follow for little kids. She treats kids with love and respect. She...
Reviewed by Sandra C.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hello! My name is Michelle and I'm a University of Michigan alumni currently applying to medical school. I have 7 years of tutoring experience, working with various ages and subjects. I also have extensive experience working with kids with ADHD/ADD. As a mentor, I'll use diverse learning strategies like visual aids, spaced...
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent reading tutor reviews in Highland, MI
Elizabeth W.
5.0
We're so glad that we found Elizabeth! She's great with the girls, and able to handle direction well. Professional attitude is much appreciated!!
- Lindsey G.
Raquel V.
5.0
Raquel is a lovely person and a great babysitter. She kept our two busy boys occupied and entertained all summer! She's great at taking them outside and playing with them and really keeping them engaged. We will miss her and we highly recommend her!
- Rosemary C.
Lea P.
5.0
Lea is a great addition to our family! She came to our family when our daughter turned 4 months old. Right away she added value to our daughter, our home and us personally. She is a natural with babies and kids. She values learning and reading about expected milestones and then commits to daily...
- Amanda W.
Carissa H.
5.0
Carissa has changed the course of my son's life. My son was diagnosed with dyslexia at 6 years old and at that time could not read words he had not memorized. We enrolled him in a program at Brain Spring, but between the long drive and the disappointing progress, I turned to this site and found...
- Amy D.
Crystal B.
5.0
We enjoyed having Crystal as our caregiver, pet sitter, and personal assistant. She did it all for our family, and we appreciate her help over the summer. If we can't have her, we hope another family can be so lucky.
- Jennifer C.
Additional Reading Tutor Services
Reading Tutor Articles
6 tips for talking about Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights with kids
May 18th, 2023 Any time is a good time to talk to kids about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+), but June is an esp... Read more
Gender creative parenting: What is it and is it right for you?
July 29th, 2022 If you’ve ever bought a dollhouse for your son, or allowed your daughter to play football, you’ve participated to some degree in gender creative parenting, ... Read more
Is my child transgender? What experts say parents need to know
June 30th, 2020 Approximately 1.4% of kids aged 13-17 in the U.S. identify as transgender, according to ... Read more
The swimming pool is not a bath substitute this summer — sorry, parents!
May 10th, 2023 For families, the swimming pool meets a lot of different needs during the summer. It’s a cool spot for kids to seek refuge on sweltering days, a self-contai... Read more
10 nonbinary parent names and the stories behind them
May 28th, 2023 Adopting a new name, pronouns and gender-neutral terms are often a critical step in a nonbinary person’s journey of self-acceptance and coming out, says ... Read more
FAQs for finding reading tutors in Highland, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Highland, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Highland, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $17.33 per hour as of June 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, MI?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Highland, MI. 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, MI?
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, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Highland, MI, 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, MI 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.