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27 reading tutors are listed in Ithaca, NY
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
Reading tutors in Ithaca, NY
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After recently graduating from Cornell University with my MS, I took a step back from my career as a laboratory scientist to focus on what I love: working with students one-on-one. As a private tutor, I find it especially rewarding to work with neurodivergent students and those who...
5.0
"Chloe is wonderful she tutored my 10th grader in Algebra II and explained and helped her understand the algebraic concepts. She is a patient, kind, thorough tutor and she went above and beyond! I highly...
Reviewed by Laura H.
Erin F.
Ithaca, NY
$15-20/hr
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Tutoring experience in Elementary and middle school math and high school science. Some English tutoring volunteering.
Andreia F.
Ithaca, NY
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am currently a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at Cornell, following an undergraduate in the same field at Princeton. Being very familiar with the academic rigors of undergraduate institutions, I am committed to teaching, mentoring, and supporting students in both science as well as in English. For the past three years,...
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Hi there! I am an enthusiastic, patient, and creative educator looking to help out with any English and/or writing concerns you may have. I have 2 years of experience teaching English classes, and over 6 years of higher education studying English and/or writing. Most recently, I earned my MFA in creative writing from Cornell...
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I graduated from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in biology in spring of 2023, achieved a perfect score on the ACT, and have extensive experience teaching and working with students. I love to help students learn and get to that "aha!" moment.
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Hi! My name is Avery I'm 24 years old and I'm in my second to last semester at Rutgers, getting my Masters in Business and Science with a concentration in personal care science. I have always loved school and have done tutoring here and there in the past, but would love to have a more regular schedule with it. I work in retail...
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I am a certified teacher and tutor in three states. I am also a certified coach with a great deal of experience in personal training. I am very experienced at creating tutoring assessments, tools, and materials. I have a great deal of experience with students with disabilities, ESL students, and advanced placement classes. I...
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Experience tutoring all ages elementary through college including college Algebra, Calculus I, Physics I, Chemistry I & II, and MATLAB. In addition, I have 4+ years experience lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons for pre-K through adult. I have been peer tutoring since middle school! Previously worked for Auburn University...
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I had a rewarding career as an art teacher and literacy teacher in Montessori schools, and elementary and middle schools in Pennsylvania. I am available to care for toddlers, elementary-school age and older children. I can focus on reading or other subjects and tutor your children. Primarily, I want to provide enriching...
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"Leagh was absolutely fabulous with my two wild toddlers. she brought supplies and crafts for the kids, fed snacks and lunch and put my daughter to nap. Kids were blowing kisses and giving hugs at the end of...
Reviewed by Ashley W.
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My goal is to empower kids to be curious and respectful, and to give them as much independence as possible. I have > 9 years of professional experience caring for and educating kids. I worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and ages (5-18) as a STEM and Education Specialist for the Club for 6 years. I was active planning...
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"Savannah has been fantastic with our twins! She's timely, communicates well, and reliable! She has helped them grow and explore the world around them over the last few months! "
Reviewed by Erica M.
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I am CPR and First Aid certified, and have over 10 years of child care experience. For almost five years I worked as a lead Preschool/ School age teacher and have managed rooms with children ages varying from 3 months to 15 years in the past. I worked for several years in direct therapy for children with Autism and...
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"My two children and I absolutely love Tess, she is by far the best babysitter we have ever had! I highly recommend Tess to anyone looking for a sitter. With her your children are in fantastic hands."
Reviewed by Rebekah M.
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Hi! I'm Exley! During the school year I work full time as a teaching assistant in special education so I am only available in the afternoons, during breaks and occasional weekends. I'm currently a full time online student studying to get my bachelor's degree in social work. I'm the oldest of 7 children, so I've been babysitting...
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"Exley has been a huge blessing to our family. Her experience working with special needs kids makes a big difference for us since we have 2 boys on the autism spectrum. Exley is creative, attentive, patient, and...
Reviewed by Kimberly F.
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Graduate student at Auburn University. Currently only able to provide short term or date night care as I will be traveling for about a month beginning August 27th. I have extensive childcare experience through Camp Marannook and Montgomery Area Non-traditional Equestrians (MANE) in Montgomery, AL. I have 4+ years experience...
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"We hired Mary to watch our 14-month old son and immediately knew how lucky we were. She was so sweet taking care of him, feeding him, going on walks, etc. She definitely made my wife and I confident in our...
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Hello! I am currently a student at Ithaca College and work part time at Panera Bread. Originally, I'm from Buffalo, NY. Go Bills!
I adore working with kids! For the past two summers, I have worked as an overnight camp counselor. I've cared for kids ranging from age 5 to age 16. My campers have always loved me for my energetic...
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Hi! I'm a rising senior staying in Ithaca for the summer. I'm also fluent in Arabic, French, and Gaelic. I come from a large family and have cared for kids ever since I could hiccup. I was a junior counsellor with the Vacation Bible School programme at Saint Dominic's School in Beachwood, Ohio. Then after two years, I became a...
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[NOT CURRENTLY IN THE ITHACA AREA] Hi! I'm Serena. I've always loved kids and pets, and I am looking to spend more time around them. I have experience babysitting for over 5 years, and I was a camp counselor at Frost Valley. I like spending time outdoors and indoors, arts and crafts, board games and reading. I can help with...
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Hi I'm Mia, an energetic and responsible individual with a passion for nurturing young minds. With years of experience in childcare, I have babysat for around 3 years now, I took an early childhood development class for 2 years at BOCES, I've worked as a summer camp counselor at Greater Ithaca Activity Center for many...
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I have 6 years of experience babysitting and I would be glad to help with anything you need around the house. I also have two years of tutoring experience. I am currently a sophomore in college and I have a car. If your kids love to read, sing, or play pretend, I would probably be a great babysitter for you. I love working with...
Amanda W.
Ithaca, NY
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I'm currently finishing my master's degree in literacy education and am on a leave of absence from my career as a teacher. I am looking for a job that keeps me in the field of working with children while giving me the flexibility to finish my schooling.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I always had an...
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I am a full-time Master of Engineering student at Cornell and looking to be a part-time babysitter or nanny in the Ithaca area.
I have prior work experience with children 0-12 years old. I have previously worked at a daycare with children 2-4 years old. I have babysit multiple, in multiple families, children 1-10. I have also...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ithaca, NY
Chloe S.
5.0
Chloe is wonderful she tutored my 10th grader in Algebra II and explained and helped her understand the algebraic concepts. She is a patient, kind, thorough tutor and she went above and beyond! I highly recommend her!
- Laura H.
Leagh A.
5.0
Leagh was wonderful with our 16-month old daughter. Leagh was patient and always willing to spend extended time outdoors letting our daughter explore. Leagh brought activities to do and was attentive to our daughter's needs throughout the day. We would definitely recommend Leagh to others.
- Alex K.
Savannah P.
5.0
Savannah has been fantastic with our twins! She's timely, communicates well, and reliable! She has helped them grow and explore the world around them over the last few months!
- Erica M.
Tess L.
5.0
My two children and I absolutely love Tess, she is by far the best babysitter we have ever had! I highly recommend Tess to anyone looking for a sitter. With her your children are in fantastic hands.
- Rebekah M.
Exley B.
5.0
Exley has been a huge blessing to our family. Her experience working with special needs kids makes a big difference for us since we have 2 boys on the autism spectrum. Exley is creative, attentive, patient, and responsible. Our boys love her and always look forward to when she comes over. We so...
- Kimberly F.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ithaca, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ithaca, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ithaca, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $22.33 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 Ithaca, NY?
Care.com currently has 21 reading tutors in Ithaca, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ithaca 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 Ithaca that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Ithaca, NY?
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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ithaca, NY, 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 Ithaca, NY 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.
Ratings for Ithaca, NY reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Ithaca, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 27 listed reading tutors.