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Maria S.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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Hello! My name is Maria, I'm from Overland Park originally, and I love kiddos and working with people. Being the eldest of four children, I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, and with that experience, I nannied for a family with three children for 6 years, and worked as an occasional babysitter for several...

Chandana S. says "Maria took care of my three kids for the last six years mostly during the summer time. She is extremely dependable and has great organizational skills....

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Private Tutor Available For Virtual Tutoring

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...

Jennifer K. says "Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put...

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Loving Caring Person Wanting To Help You!

Leawood, KS

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Theresa, and I am a retired teacher. I LOVE kids, the elderly , animals and much more. I am a very dependable and a responsible person. I also am a very organized person. I have raised 3 boys of my own, who all are out on their own. Yes, I'm experiencing the Empty Nest Syndrome. That brings me to you, I would...

Daphne G. says "We loved how helpful she was with our son who has a learning disability. She tried really hard to make my son enjoy every minute while learning. I...

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Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
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My name is Scarlett. I graduated from UMKC with a degree to teach high school English. For the past eight years I have worked in a variety of schools within the Blue Springs and Lee's Summit School District. I've worked with all ages, and I taught High School English for three years. While in college, I provided before and after...
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Experienced Sitter And Early Childhood Educator

Lees Summit, MO

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience working with children of all ages. I started working with kids when I was 16 babysitting some of the kids in my neighborhood. I have since nannied, worked at an early child care center for six years and currently teach Pre School. I also have worked at summer camps and student taught at the elementary level. I...
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Overland Park, KS

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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I started working with kids while I was in high school through after school programs, girl scouts, cheerleading and dance teacher aide, and babysitting! I absolutely love working with kids. Now, my primary career is working as a Registered Behavioral Technician. I work with children on the spectrum, with ages up to 5 years old....
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Full-time And Part-Time Nanny

Blue Springs, MO

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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Growing up I always had a love for children and started by frequently sitting for friends and family for date nights, weekends away, and full time summers watching over children. In college I worked as a preschool teacher and nanny, once I gained my degree in psychology worked in a program with children diagnosed with behavioral...
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Theater Teacher

Lees Summit, MO

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
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carpooling
grocery shopping
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I have been babysitting since I was 10 and am in my 30's now! I have taught theater to children for many years and am currently teaching kids reading skills remotely.
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Lees Summit, MO

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My Name is Jessica. I am a mother of 3 teens. I also have my child care in the Missouri and Kansas. I was a nanny previously for 5 years and decided to go back to work in my field of computers. Now that I have my licenses for childcare. I want to go back to my passion kids. I love to read and go for walks. I am big on education....
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Lees Summit, MO

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$20/hr
I have worked as a tutor/teacher for the last 5 years. I was a teacher in China for children who are ages 2-17. I currently work for an adoption agency tutoring children who are working from home during this pandemic
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Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have my bachelors degree in education from SEMO and am currently a special education teacher. I am comfortable with any type of special needs from mild to severe and have had experience working with a plethora of disabilities.
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Overland Park, KS

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Lisa, I currently work as a Paraprofessional in the Shawnee Mission School District. I am seeking a position as a summer nanny while school is out. I have many years experience in the industry that includes: working as a nanny, child care teacher, and supporting students with special needs. I would love to connect...
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About Me!

Lees Summit, MO

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and creative! I love working with kids because they're just trying to figure out this world we live in! I love helping them explore the world around them and how they fit into it. In a childcare capacity, I have experience from newborn (I did overnights so mom and dad could...
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Lees Summit, MO

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$10/hr
I love tutoring young learners! I have tutored chemistry, which is what I have a specialty in through my coursework. I am currently attending the UMKC school of pharmacy and have experience with teaching others about chemistry
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Part-Time Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am currently in College Algebra and am the copy editor of the yearbook. I'm good at writing and math and I'm very patient. I'm up for the challenge with anything and will find a way to better your students skills in whatever subject and if I can't, I'll find a way to help out and find someone who can.
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Middle School And High School Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I've been worked as a professional tutor for around 3 years . I excel in English Language Arts and Essay writing, but I'm also great at Math. I previously worked as an elementary teacher as well. I look forward to helping your child succeed!
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About Me!

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently in school to become a teacher. I am a very spirited person and I have a deep passion for every child and their learning when they are under my care. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and bubbly. I like working with kids because they have a unique and creative way of viewing the world and I love...
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Kansas City, MO

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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when I started as a volunteer tutor for elementary aged kids when I was in middle school. In my spare time, I like to read books, hike with my dogs, do jigsaw puzzles, and spent time outside. One thing you should know about me is I'm a hard worker and not afraid to ask questions.
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Experienced Teacher, Looking For Work As Summer Nanny And Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am an elementary teacher, and I have experience both teaching and tutoring students in the areas of mathematics, writing, and reading. I am fully vaccinated, and I am looking for a family in which all eligible family members are vaccinated as well.
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Experienced Teacher And Tutor

Kansas City, MO

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$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have taught for 7 years. I currently am a full time tutor. I have a BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood and my MS in Reading Instruction. I have 40+ hours post graduate in incorporating reading into everyday activities. I enjoy watching the students grow as learners. Although I enjoy working in the...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Independence, MO

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

Maria S.

Maria took care of my three kids for the last six years mostly during the summer time. She is extremely dependable and has great...

- Chandana S.

Julia R.

Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated,...

- Jennifer K.

Theresa K.

We loved how helpful she was with our son who has a learning disability. She tried really hard to make my son enjoy every minute while...

- Daphne G.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Independence, MO

Hiring a local reading tutor in Independence, MO on Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of December 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 Independence, MO. You can search for candidates by their distance from Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence, MO, 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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