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Mary W.

Big Sister Organization - Tutored for Reading.

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
I was a Big Sister to a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy in a local elementary school. I tutored them in reading. I enjoyed seeing their progress from week to week. I am a firm believer that teaching a child to read is the key to how they learn now and in their future. Children learn faster when they excel in reading. They...
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Emilie C.

Fun Tutor Whose Ready To Help!

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am currently an undergraduate student at Southeastern University located in Lakeland Florida, and I am studying Legal Studies with a minor in Pre-Law. I specialize in English, Economics, College Application Essay Writing, Essay Editing, Language Arts, Government, Debate, Political Science, Writing and Grammar, World History,...
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Natalie R.

Hard Working And Caring Tutor And Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Graduated with honors with my bachelors of science in Psychology and Communications. I am pursuing my PhD in Psychology this upcoming fall. I have plenty of experience tutoring and caring for children of various ages and backgrounds. I was a camp coordinator for 3 years and worked with parents to create the best plan for their...
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Kris-ann T.

Tutor Available

Lakeland, FL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have 8 years of experience in the elementary school . I can help with Special Education(I've been doing ESE for 8 years now)
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Rachel P.

Elementary Tutor

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have experience tutoring in several capacities. First, as a soon-to-be Elementary teacher, I have worked as a teacher's aide in several classrooms. Second, as a nanny, I have worked with several students one on one with their homework and classroom projects. So far, I have worked with students ages Kindergarten to Fourth...
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Kenisha M.

Experienced Medical Assistant Grad and Continuing Nursing Student Available on a Full-Time Set Schedule

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent Medical Assistant graduate as of May 2009. I love math with a passion. I am also in the LPN program trying to continue on to ultimately get into the RN program and later become a Pediatric doctor.
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Kaylea B.

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I have much experience with tutoring and have great success with connecting with the students and helping them understand and be confident in their knowledge. I have been tutoring since about seventh grade and I am now a junior in college and continue to tutor whenever I have the opportunity. I am very passionate about...
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Rachel P.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
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Care. com Hi, family. My name is Rachel, I have multiple years experience working with children, a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and am now, a mom myself. I am returning to care. com to offer tutoring services. I am qualified to teach K-6. However, last year, I taught 3rd grade reading, so that is my strong...

Melissa M. says "Rachel is fantastic. She is kind, patient, communicative, imaginative, full of fun, and basically a modern day Mary Poppins. We love her! She sat for us...

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Emilliana K.

Babysitter

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hallow, I am Emilliana, a reliable, patient, creative, responsible and caring babysitter with over 12 years of experience caring for children ages 0-12. I have a background in Education, and I am a certified Childcare provider. I'm passionate about creating fun and engaging experiences for kids. I enjoy playing games, reading...

Care Member says "Emilliana took care of our daughter from 6 months to 17 months, and we cannot be any more grateful for her kindness, her patience and her loving care...

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Samara S.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Samara is a hardworking and experienced nanny who has cared for children from infancy to preteens. She has a strong work ethic and an impressive knowledge of childcare. Samara is highly experienced with children and is committed to providing a fun, nurturing, and safe environment. In her free-time, Samara enjoys being outdoors,...

Mandie D. says "Would highly recommend Samara as a sitter or nanny. She is punctual, patient, trustworthy, kind and caring. She always brings a positive attitude, and is...

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Holly K.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, thanks for taking the time to read this. Let me start off by saying that I am First Aid, CPR, and AED certified! I'm from Pensacola, my family has recently moved to Lakeland. I'm married and have two children of my own, both boys. I am very comfortable with pets. I previously worked as a teacher assistant/substitute teacher...

Care Member says "Holly was always there when I needed her.. She was excellent with my son. Very dependable, always on time. And did extra luke clean up my house. I...

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Jasmyn C.

Looking For A Part-time Summer Job In Babysitting Or Tutoring!

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am a rising sophomore at the University of Florida studying speech therapy. I am staying home for the summer, and am looking for a part time summer position. A little bit about me is I am the second oldest of four siblings. I have cared for and helped raise my two younger siblings and my nephew, therefore I have...
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Davia B.

Your Next Nanny Davia...

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, nurturing, and kind. I like working with kids because we have so much fun together! Let it be crafts, hanging out outside, or simply letting children run wild with their imagination. It's all so exciting! I'm looking for a job that is flexible, and consistent. I started working...
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Shari T.

Part Time Child Care, Willing To Pick Up And Drop Off From School, After School Care

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a Christian, married, stay at home Nana. I have 8 grown children who were home schooled and have become very successful. 2 pilots, 1 mechanical engineer, 1 published author 1 overseas missionary, 1 military and now works for NASA, 1 professional photographer. We have helped raise 4 of our grands as well. I was certified...
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Ernestina C.

Lakeland, FL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
I have been in education for seven years: three as a para/substitute and four as a kindergarten teacher. I love teaching and love to find new innovative ways to teach. My goal is to build writing, reading and comprehension skills using a lot of hands on activities.
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Heather O.

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
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Retired social worker and former stay-at-home mom of four grown children (3 military boys and a girl, ages 21-30) who loves nurturing and teaching children. I was a stay-at-home mom for 15 years and obtained a BA in Criminology from USF during this time. I don't smoke and have reliable, safe transportation. I've logged hundreds...
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Gisselle G.

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Gisselle! I have been working as a teaching assistant in an elementary for the past 2 years and it is my favorite thing in the world. I have worked in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade classrooms. When I care for children, I make sure to help teach them important life skills as well as academic skills. My...
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Chloe H.

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Hi! I am currently both a student and a children's educator- teaching 7 different classes this year, ages 1-15! I am actively studying at a local community college, pursuing a degree in psychology. I plan on becoming a child-centered play therapist once finished with school. I work with kids because I enjoy their creative...
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Vanessa C.

Lakeland, FL

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$17/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth. My babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I'm a certified teacher, and my approach is patient and calm. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules, and I...
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Marcos N.

I Love Children

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I've loved and played with children my entire life. On the 39-year-old male that takes children very very seriously and would make sure they are safe and to put their lives before my own. I'm CPR certified so in case I'm in a emergency I could save their lives. I have years of experience playing with children making children...
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  • 37 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.77/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Reading Tutors in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 37 listed reading tutors

Rachel P.

Rachel is fantastic. She is kind, patient, communicative, imaginative, full of fun, and basically a modern day Mary Poppins. We love her!...

- Melissa M.

Emilliana K.

Emilliana took care of our daughter from 6 months to 17 months, and we cannot be any more grateful for her kindness, her patience and her...

- Care member

Samara S.

Would highly recommend Samara as a sitter or nanny. She is punctual, patient, trustworthy, kind and caring. She always brings a positive...

- Mandie D.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Lakeland, FL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Lakeland, FL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.77 per hour as of November 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 22 reading tutors in Lakeland, FL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland, FL, 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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