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I am a responsible, honest, mature, friendly, and educated person. I have many years of experience taking care of children (from 1-year-old to teenagers).
I have been working as preschool teacher and as a tutor with children from 3 to 18 years old. I have experience as a nanny specially with little children from 1 to 8 years...
5.0
"Maria was easy to communicate with to coordinate tutoring in Spanish for my 7 year daughter. She worked with our schedule and was very patient and caring in the lesson. Looking forward to working with her...
Reviewed by Jessica M.
Heather H.
Kingwood, TX
$10-15/hr
5.0
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I have been involved with different organizations through the community and at my school where I have helped watch a group of children, and have babysat for a couple families in the community. I am CPR/First Aid certified through the American Red Cross for adults, children, and infants. I am a senior and have been in all AP...
5.0
"Heather is by far the best sitter we have ever used! She is dependable, honest and kind. Our kids absolutely are in love with her for so many reasons. Not only because she is a beautiful person, inside and out...
Reviewed by Lynsey D.
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Hello there! Thank you for stopping by my profile. My name is KarryAnne! I recently graduated from UTMB in Galveston with my PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology. I have my own transportation to get to you! I have had a range of experiences babysitting in the past. I grew up with a younger brother and was responsible for...
5.0
"KarryAnne was a great teacher who made sure that I understood the materials thoroughly. She went out of her way to find extra materials for when I needed them, and was always available for help. She was very...
Reviewed by Peiru L.
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I'd describe my personality as loving, outgoing, and creative
I like working with kids because they are so silly, fun, and loving
I'm looking for a job that I can work part time and will be able to have fun with the family
I started working with kids when I was a teenager which was many moons ago
In my spare time, I like...
5.0
"Leah's exceptional communication skills and responsiveness were the initial factors that caught our attention. In addition to these qualities, her impressive qualifications further solidified our interest....
Reviewed by Jasmine L.
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Hello! I'm a full time teacher, recently graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Houston. My studies have taught me so much about proper and professional childcare. I am also speak fluent Spanish and English. This is currently my second year work and am currently teaching Prek.
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I have a strong desire of paving a path for kids to reach their full potential, to be successful at their level and to become school readiness when the time comes. I have to college age kids that were homeschool from 3 yrs old to 6 yrs old and both stared reading at the age of 3 years old. I did several years of volunteer work...
5.0
"We have hired Ruby to be our Tuesday/Thursday nanny. She's absolutely lovely. Within a few minutes of meeting her, my 3-year-old (who tends to cling to Mama) asked if she could go play with her. Ruby has a...
Reviewed by Kennedy S.
3.7
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Have taught Pre-K and Kindergarten bible
Study for over 8 years. Has worked in customer service for over 6 years. Friendly, outgoing, and very easy to get a long with. Loves children, reading books, and excersing. I have a very open and flexible schedule and willing to do extra errands . Has a car, clean background, CPR...
5.0
"reliable and good character. my son loves her and still misses her till this day."
Reviewed by Hedwig S.
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I recently graduated from UTMB in Galveston with my PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology. During my time as a graduate student, I was a tutor for the Sealy Center for Environmental Health and Medicine. I tutored two high school students on independent research projects for a year (over 300 hours of personalized training). I...
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"I have known Karryanne for just under 6 years. While she has not tutored me directly, I have seen her give numerous presentations as well as witnessed her mentor two high school students. Karryanne has...
Reviewed by Brooke B.
Jasmine D.
Houston, TX
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
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I'm a full-time mom to my beautiful 2-year-old daughter. One of the reasons I became a caretaker was to socialize my daughter who will be a part of my care alongside of yours:-). Additionally, I absolutely enjoy children.
Your home or mine. I have a playroom with a bassinet, bouncer, swing, puzzles, books, and plenty of...
5.0
"We were so lucky to have found Jasmine and have her babysit our boys, ages 4 and 5, several times this past summer! She is responsive, reliable and trustworthy. My boys also enjoyed playing with her daughter,...
Reviewed by Melanie J.
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I'd describe my personality as patient, dedicated, and energetic!
I like working with kids because kids are our future! Helping them learn and grow is my passion!
I started working with kids when I was 15. I started by babysitting for family members and neighbors. I loved it so much that I earned my degree in early childhood...
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"Bianca is incredibly patient and kind with children. Her approach is always trying to understand the child and her playful approach always leaves me feeling completely at ease when leaving. "
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hi parents, my name is natalie. I am 20 years old. im a loving, caring being. im very passionate about music, arts and crafts, reading , nature and dancing. I am CPR certified. I have 10 years of competitive swimming experience, and also 2 years as a swim instructor. so with summer around the corner, id love nothing but to teach...
5.0
"Very sweet and good with the kids. Played board games with the kids and watched a movie while my husband and I had date night. Would recommend"
Reviewed by Sara W.
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I have over 25 years experience in child care, including working at day cares and being a private nanny to 2 children. I was a nanny for a baby boy from birth to 4 years of age and I speak both English and Spanish and am very involved with teaching, reading, singing. I don't drive, so I walk everywhere. I enjoy walking long...
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"Maria is an awesome nanny. She sometimes babysits my kids on the weekends when me and my husband have dinner dates she’s very reliable. She’s very consistent and she’s the most down to earth person. She’s very...
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Greetings Families,
My teaching philosophy is to stimulate and encourage learning so that students can achieve their full potential. My name is Demara, a 5th-grade teacher for Houston Independent School District. Currently, I teach grade levels EC-5 with certification in all subject areas: English Language Arts, Reading,...
5.0
"Today we had our 1st tutoring session with Demara. My first impression of her was great and my son loved her. He really enjoyed tutoring with her. I would definitely recommend. "
Reviewed by Carla M.
Marcia Y.
Houston, TX
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Nanny With 13+ Years Experience, Part-Time, Babysitting
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I love being a nanny! It allows me to be a caregiver, a teacher, a friend, a helper, a housekeeper. Yes. I like doing housework. I have had experience with newborns to 8-year-olds. I love helping children learn and explore their world through fun lessons, playing, reading and going on outings. I have a degree in music and have...
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"Marcia has worked for my family for almost 5 years and I have ONLY great things to say about her. She started with us when our twins were just 3 months old and they are turning 5 in July 2022. This is in...
Reviewed by Ashley H.
Carlie S.
Kingwood, TX
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Howdy, I'm Carlie! I just graduated from Texas A&M with my degree in Early Childhood Education, and am a certified teacher in the State of Texas. I am also a Mama to the most precious 1-year-old little boy! I am a soon to be teacher starting in August and am looking for a summer nannying job! Able to start May 1st. Looking for a...
5.0
"Carlie is great, she's communicative, on time and great with my children. I will re-hire her."
Reviewed by Adria H.
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Hello and thank you for reading my "About Me". I have 8 years of experience caring for newborn to 10-year-olds. I am very neat, like to organize and can cook. I have taught both my daughters using the Independent, Creative, Learning Development techniques that Montessori methods teach and have read countless books regarding...
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*Babysat family members for over 5 years
-Cooked
-Homework Help (Math, Science, Reading/Writing)
-Drop off and Pick up from school
-Showered/Got them dressed up
-Hair and makeup (Varies in Age)
*Worked as an after school teacher and taught extracurricular activities for 3 years:
-Homework Help
-Sports (Volleyball, Soccer,...
Dania G.
Houston, TX
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I graduated from the University of Houston Downtown and have been a prekindergarten teacher for two years. I will be off this summer and will have a lot of free time to tutor or babysit. I am supper patient and caring with children. Tutoring children and teaching them to read in English and Spanish is some of my strengths. As a...
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I have worked at childcare for about 20yrs. I have worked as a full-time nanny of a family of three two girls and a boy helping the children with homework, making meals for them, and putting them to bed. I have taught preschool through 4th grade in a verity of places. I have babysat up to 9 children at one time! I was able to...
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I'd describe my personality as friendly, adaptable, and patient.
I like working with kids because they are exciting and have lots of opportunity to learn and grow.
I'm looking for a job where I can enjoy caring and working with children in a safe smoke-free environment using arts and crafts, reading children's books, and...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Highlands, TX
Maria V.
5.0
Maria was easy to communicate with to coordinate tutoring in Spanish for my 7 year daughter. She worked with our schedule and was very patient and caring in the lesson. Looking forward to working with her again.
- Jessica M.
Heather H.
5.0
Heather is by far the best sitter we have ever used! She is dependable, honest and kind. Our kids absolutely are in love with her for so many reasons. Not only because she is a beautiful person, inside and out but because she actually interacts with my kids. They have so much fun with her. They ask...
- Lynsey D.
Karryanne B.
5.0
Karryanne was great! It was an evening after school/ work and she quickly adjusted to 2 children and one baby so we could get out the door. Everyone was asleep and the kitchen was sparkling when we returned home.
- Katie M.
Leah L.
5.0
Not all heroes wear capes! Sometimes heroes text you at 9:30 pm when your sitter for tomorrow just canceled and you are so screwed, and offer to show up tomorrow morning no questions. Thank you for being a huge Life saver and coming to the rescue! She also was amazing with my son, super...
- Care member
Ruby E.
5.0
We have hired Ruby to be our Tuesday/Thursday nanny. She's absolutely lovely. Within a few minutes of meeting her, my 3-year-old (who tends to cling to Mama) asked if she could go play with her. Ruby has a warm, relaxed personality that set all of us at ease at once. She's an experienced Mom,...
- Kennedy S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Highlands, TX
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Highlands, TX?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Highlands, TX on Care.com will cost an average of $13.00 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 Highlands, TX?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Highlands, TX. You can search for candidates by their distance from Highlands 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 Highlands that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Highlands, TX?
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 Highlands 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 Highlands, TX?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Highlands, TX, 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 Highlands, TX 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.