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Diane R.

Can Tutor Secondary and Elementary Reading English Social Studies History

Mars, PA

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$8/hr
9 years experience
I have been teaching at local colleges and universities for 9 years. This has included classes in Sociology, History, and several Gen Ed. I would be glad to tutor elementary or secondary reading, writing or any other course, as long as it falls within social studies area.
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Lauren R.

Certified Ortan.-Gillingham Tutor

Mars, PA

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$60/hr
5 years experience
Ortan-Gillingham Certified I have 5 years of experience and specialize in working with Dyslexia, which the Ortan-Gillingham supports. This program is also great for individuals that need a little extra help in reading. I am a special education teacher and use this program with students that could benefit from this program. I...
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Cara C.

Successful Experienced Veteran Teacher

Mars, PA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have over 30 years of successful classroom experience at the elementary level. In addition, I have taught special education and ESL students. My passion is to engage children with a love of learning who are excited about their success! I am knowledgeable about reading, math and science curriculum and standards, best learning...
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Nikolete D.

Profile of Nikolete

Mars, PA

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Nikolete. I'm 37 years old and I have my CPR and First Aid certification. I'm also a medical assistant. I'm very outgoing and love teaching and taking care of children. I love books and outdoor activities. I also love teaching them reading, counting, ABC's, coloring, playing, etc. I'm a casual, friendly and loving...

Victoria C. says "Nikolete is my current part time/ on call babysitter and I have no complaints as far as her care. My regular babysitter bailed on me last minute and...

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Cara C.

Experienced And Adventurous Caregiver

Mars, PA

4.5(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...

Care Member says "It's hard to give an excellent rating as I haven't met Cara or saw her vehicle."

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Ava L.

Nanny.

Mars, PA

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since high school and have always loved working with kids. I recently volunteered with Reading Allies at the University of Alabama, helping children with reading and writing. Before that, I was a lifeguard at the Rose Schneider YMCA from 2018 to 2022, where I looked after kids of all ages. I've babysat...
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Michael L.

Michael Michael Motorcycle

Wexford, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Michael. I have a background in Art and Design but have found over the years that working with children brings me greater fulfillment. Currently I teach piano lessons to grade school students and work as a Sensory Motor Coach for children with behavioral and cognitive deficiencies. In the past I've also worked at...

Jen B. says "Michael has been an outstanding sitter for our young son with special needs. He's shown tremendous patience, caring, and understanding. He is always...

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Allyson M.

Wexford, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am currently an undergraduate student at Wagner College (NYC), but I am home in Pittsburgh taking classes currently. I am double majoring in psychology and sports administration, but I also have an interest in writing. Last semester I took a writing tutoring class which taught me key skills when working with students on...

Ashley M. says "Ally is extremely dependable and punctual. Prior to our first tutoring session, she communicated with me to confirm the date and time. She is extremely...

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Michelle H.

Pre-K Teacher Available For Babysitting

Wexford, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Michelle H. I am currently a Pre-K teacher. I have worked with children my whole life and love creating activities for them. I am CPR certified and first aid certified. I have a bachelors from PSU in early childhood education and finishing my masters as a Reading Specialist. I am vaccinated against COVID 19, CPR...

Erica H. says "Michelle was wonderful! Her experience as a Kindergarten teacher and now preschool teacher were evident as she took care of my kids, 1 and 3. My kids had a...

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Colleen S.

I Play On Floor With Your Kids!

Gibsonia, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Children are my life! I have blessed to have taken care of all ages of children- newborn to high school! I taught 3rd-8th grades Reading and Language Arts. I also taught pre-school Special Education. I coached a swimming and diving team for 9 years. I love sports and believe they teach children a lot. I also coached...
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Mckenzie S.

Cranberry Township, PA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am currently a senior at Penn State majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in English teaching specializing in ESL. I'm passionate about helping children reach their full potential, which is why I'm excited to be a childcare provider. I have always loved working with children, and I have over four years of...
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Meredith F.

Gibsonia, PA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meredith, I am a doctoral school psychology student with over 8 years of varying childcare experience. I have experience working with children ages 2-12+ as a tutor, sitter, teaching assistant, and behavior technician. I recently earned my Masters of Science (MS Ed) in Child Psychology! My hobbies and passions...
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Jacqueline D.

Child Care

Allison Park, PA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Being a nanny is something I take seriously by showing respect, love, kindness, understanding, and consideration for the children as well as for the families. Communication and honesty on all sides, from everyone, on all levels; is a vital component to a healthy working relationship. I want each child to be as content and happy...
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Kelsey N.

Summer Tutor, Evening School Year Tutor

Gibsonia, PA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified teacher in elementary education Prek-6 and special education Prek-8. I have a lot of experience with teaching children how to read (as I taught kindergarten), in addition to tutoring up to college level. I specialize in time management and organization strategies as well.
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Kurstyn E.

Allison Park, PA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I just completed my 4th year of teaching special education. I'm heading back to school for my masters in applied behavior analysis. I'll be working full time as a registered behavior technician. Looking to tutor or babysit part time! I've tutored in algebra 1, 4th grade math, and reading!
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Savanna R.

Wexford, PA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and thrive. With 6 years of experience, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My background in early childhood education and my CPR and First Aid certifications have equipped me with the knowledge...
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Sara G.

Wexford, PA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have had many years of paid and unpaid experience with family, friends, and employers. I have taken care of children birth-14 and up to 3 children at a time in a home setting. I have had some training in child development along with running my church's nursery and children's center. I have up to date CPR and First Aid...
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Gail D.

Cranberry Township, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, Looking for someone to assist with your precious loved one? Seeking part-time nanny care in the Cranberry Twp. community. I have been helping senior residents with home health care for the past 9 years. My experience with infants and small children was developed through my local church in teaching Sunday School and...
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Amy H.

Free Spirit Caregiver Who Enjoys Entertaining, Cooking And Feeding Your Children.

Allison Park, PA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as free spirit who's safe, fun and creative I like working with kids because the are sweet, innocent and need a person whose nice and reliable. Also it's fun to hear them tell it like it is ... I'm looking for a job that will allow me to bring my 10-year-old daughter with me which is why I lowered...
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Jessica M.

Part Time/full Time Nanny For Summer

Cranberry Township, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 14 years of experience with children aged 3-6 and a few years with under 3. I'm a certified teacher with an early childhood, elementary and reading specialist certification. I taught for 8 years at Pittsburgh Public Schools (early childhood) and have had many nanny jobs over the years. I've worked at summer camps and...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.50/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Mars, PA

Reading Tutors in Mars, PA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Nikolete D.

Nikolete is my current part time/ on call babysitter and I have no complaints as far as her care. My regular babysitter bailed on me last...

- Victoria C.

Cara C.

It's hard to give an excellent rating as I haven't met Cara or saw her vehicle.

- Care member

Michael L.

Michael has been an outstanding sitter for our young son with special needs. He's shown tremendous patience, caring, and understanding. He...

- Jen B.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Mars, PA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Mars, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $30.50 per hour as of July 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 6 reading tutors in Mars, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars, 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.

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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