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I was a teacher for 7 years before becoming a stay at home mom with my two small children (2 and almost 1. I have my masters in education and in my former job, I taught both middle school and high school English and Social Studies. I am certified in both subjects, but also feel comfortable with Science and Math as well. I...
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Hello! My name is Jasna J. I have 3 years of experience working as a tutor for elementary school children in various subjects, as well as 2 years working as a college tutor in English and Spanish. My main goal as a tutor is to make sure your child feels comfortable and confident, all while learning and having fun!
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Hi! I'm 19 and an upcoming sophomore in college home for the summer in Jenkintown. I've had about 3 years of childcare experience in a few different settings. I worked as a summer camp counselor and gymnastic instructor for kids ages 3-11. Two summers ago I nannied for a family with girls ages 3 and 4. I also babysit...
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Hi, I'm Sierra. I'm a new Oregon resident from Philadelphia, PA. I have six years of experience babysitting, I've primarily looked after infant and toddler aged children up to teenagers. I have worked as a regular babysitter for children from 5 different families and I'm confident in caring for several children at once. I am...
Jules B.
Jenkintown, PA
$15-20/hr
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Hey I'm Jules! CPR & Pediatric First Aid Certified. Experience with sibling on the spectrum and Intellectual Disability. Looked over and cared for neighbors kids and younger cousins. Pre- Physican Assistant student at Temple so summers I have a lot more flexibility. I'm able to drive. Experience in cat sitting; ranging from 3...
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Kelly S.
Jenkintown, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am an elementary education major and a recent graduate from Penn State University. I have babysat, been a nanny and tutored for the past 11 years. I have watched kids ranging from infants to age 13. I have previously been a nanny for a family of three children and a family of five children. The family of five consisted of...
Zaida G.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nursing Student With Tutoring Background Who Loves The Outdoors!
5.0
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Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Zaida, and I've been working with children since I was 15. I am a recent nurse graduate from Drexel University.
I've babysat (including overnights) for individual families, ran a tutoring service in college, worked for the NY Department of Education, and have been a Counselor-In-Training...
5.0
"Can I say love, love, love her child care services. She is always pleasant and works very well with the child. I would definitely recommend Zaida."
Reviewed by Andrea C.
5.0
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Hello my name is Nayellis and I just graduated college with a bachelor's degree in inclusive childhood education. I love working with children and have 5+ years of experience in the nannying field. When I'm watching children some things I love to do include: reading aloud, doing arts and crafts, finishing up homework, and...
5.0
"I loved having Nayellis as our nanny and was so sad to see her go. She has so much energy and was great with my little one. Her dedication to my child’s learning and playing was something I truly appreciated....
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Meaghan K.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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4th Year Medical Student who has many years of science background. Experience includes being a TA/Tutor in Chemistry in college as well as tutoring middle school children in all subjects during my High School years.
4.1
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Certified teacher looking for a 2024 summer nanny position. A little background about myself is, I started babysitting as a young teenager. I was a nanny for three years during college. I currently teach 5th grade math and science. I have been teaching for 22 years in the same school district. I have nannied every summer for the...
5.0
"Candi has been a great fit for our active family. She is flexible, which we require as musicians (whose rehearsals and performances can get cancelled or go long). She is extremely attentive and follows our...
Reviewed by Alicia B.
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I have been a 3-year-old, Pre K and Kindergarten teacher, at day cares and preschools in the local area. I have enjoyed teaching children, but want to concentrate on one or two children at this point in my life. I enjoy reading and doing arts and crafts with children! I love reading books to babies and children. Also, I love...
5.0
"Gail was an absolute pleasure to have watching our son for about 7ish months. In her short time with our family, she became a hit with our son, and a comfort level as parents leaving him with her for 8hrs/day....
Reviewed by Christina F.
5.0
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I'm nearing retirement, which means I'm old but young at heart. I'm still a part-time graphic designer who works remotely for nonprofits. My schedule is flexible.
I like children, I enjoy reading, playing, dancing, arts and craft, science experiments, puzzles and just talking with kids. My goal is to engage your...
5.0
"Colleen was a god send to our family. She watched my 5, 3 and 1 yr old all at the same time every day. She would always bring activities for them, take them out to the park. She was engaging, SO caring, patient...
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5.0
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I am a Special Education teacher in Philadelphia. I have a Masters in Special Education- specializing in Autism. Additionally, I am working on a Master's degree in reading. I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages and needs. Experience with infants as well. I am currently looking for a summer position....
5.0
"Molly L was a pleasure to meet and interview. She is a lovely young woman!"
Reviewed by Kimberly R.
Tyller M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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I have worked at the JCC Metrowest in West Orange NJ for the past 4 years. I have specifically worked with the two, three, and 4-year-old age group while I was there. I have also worked at the YMCA in Caldwell with 4/5-year-olds. I have babysat for countless families. I have changed diapers and helped potty train as well. I...
5.0
"Tyller is very conscientious and takes her job very seriously. She has worked for the JCC for 5 years, primarily with the 2-3 year olds and has obtained numerous baby sitting jobs as a result of her work at...
Reviewed by Deborah M.
5.0
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I'm a recent graduate of Brown University looking for tutoring jobs. I'm patient, reliable, and flexible. I'm a firm believer in positive reinforcement and creative problem-solving.
In college, I tutored high school students in environmental science and while completing a fellowship for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental...
5.0
"Dylan is an amazing babysitter and tutor. She cares for my 9 year old daughter while I am out running errands with my 8 month old son. She picks my daughter up from school, helps with her homework and feeds her...
Reviewed by Care member
3.0
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I am currently pursuing my graduate degree at Temple University after completing my undergrad in Education at West Chester University.
Growing up as the eldest in my household, I've always been surrounded by the laughter and energy of little ones. Beyond family dynamics, I've also accumulated years of hands-on experience in...
3.0
"I had a phone call scheduled with Emily to talk about a recurring job. This call had already been rescheduled once at Emily’s request. Emily did not answer when I called at the rescheduled time. I know things...
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Lori S.
Horsham, PA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part/Full Time Loving Enthusiastic Nanny Available For Your Family
5.0
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I started caring for children before I was a teenager. I have cared for children in many ways. I have experience as a Nanny, Teacher, Camp Counselor and childcare provider. I have cared for a child as young as an infant, and older children and teenagers. My teaching experience is with 3 to 5-year-olds. As a camp counselor, I was...
5.0
"Lori was a great nanny for us after my maternity leave. She was always early, very reliable, flexible with her time, and was really helpful with household chores such as folding laundry and cleaning up the play...
Reviewed by Jennifer N.
Aleana G.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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**I am only available for date night/occasional sitting**
Hi there!
A little bit about me - I graduated in 2019 with a degree in early childhood education. I student taught in K through 3rd grade classrooms, with the most amount of time spent in first grade. I am a certified newborn care specialist, and I received...
5.0
"Aleana was great! We hired her from out of town while visiting the area for a wedding. My one year old son was happy playing with her when we left and was sound asleep when we got back. Aleana did a great...
Reviewed by Kristine S.
Alyssa R.
Abington, PA
$20-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have 20 years of experience in healthcare as well as training and educating other to common skills.
I can help with Elementary-highschool English: reading, writing, literature. Biology, anatomy and physiology. As well as basic math, geometry and algebra 1 &2.
I have a bachelors and two masters degrees and carried a 3. 86...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a wonderful gift to our family. Her knowledge, experience, care, excitement for caregiving, and empathy are just the tip of the iceberg. We are so grateful to have her on our team. You will...
Reviewed by Amanda J.
5.0
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Availability update: I am currently working with a wonderful family, so I am not available during the week. However, reach out if you need a sitter on a Friday night, a Saturday, or a Saturday night!
Need some help? I am a recently retired public school teacher with over 25 years of experience with kids. I would love to help...
5.0
"Lisa was the summer nanny for my two sons last summer and she was awesome! Lisa has the best personality, she's extremely responsible, and always planned fun activities. Any family would be extremely lucky to...
Reviewed by Kathy K.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Jenkintown, PA
Zaida G.
5.0
Zaida was great with the children. Feed them played with them and had them napping on time. When our oldest son woke up, he asked for her to come again
- Christian W.
Nayellis P.
5.0
I loved having Nayellis as our nanny and was so sad to see her go. She has so much energy and was great with my little one. Her dedication to my child’s learning and playing was something I truly appreciated. My daughter constantly asks when Nayellis is coming over again, she really works to build...
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Candi S.
5.0
Candi has been a great fit for our active family. She is flexible, which we require as musicians (whose rehearsals and performances can get cancelled or go long). She is extremely attentive and follows our parenting style. Great integrity, plays with our two boys (2 and 4) as a rule, thorough...
- Alicia B.
Gail K.
5.0
Gail is a great addition to our family. She is so helpful with our son and is very attentive. We were nervous first parents, and she made the transition to childcare a breeze. She spends time reading, going for walks, and playing games. She also follows our son's schedule very well. We are so happy...
- Frank C.
Colleen H.
5.0
Colleen is a fantastic nanny/alloparent to our 2 year old daughter, who clearly loves the time she spends with Colleen. Our daughter is always so excited whenever Colleen arrives (which is always on time, I might add!)-she runs to the door and can't wait to help let Colleen in. Colleen is also very...
- Sepehr S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Jenkintown, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Jenkintown, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Jenkintown, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.67 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 Jenkintown, PA?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Jenkintown, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Jenkintown, PA?
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 Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Jenkintown, PA, 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 Jenkintown, PA 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.