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Robin L.
Media, PA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Teacher Seeks Tutoring Position, Secondary Language Arts & Social Studies, Elementary Math
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I worked as a teacher for 19 years and did a lot of tutoring on the side. My approach to tutoring is to form a positive, trusting bond with the student then build on their strengths and interests to accomplish the goals. I can help students of any age understand their own learning, grow more conscious of specific tools and...
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I have a BA in Organizational Sciences and Dance, with Minors in Spanish and Psychology. I have experience tutoring in Writing, including grammar, sentence construction, thesis development and outlining. I also have experience tutoring in Math, Spanish and ESL.
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Former swim coach, current health coach, married and hoping to have my own children one day too! Lots of experience with children including nannying, coaching, teaching, curriculum development, and more. Also love helping with home organization, meal prep, activities, and especially spending time outdoors and reading. My husband...
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For the past two decades I've tutored students in grade school, middle school, high school and college. While mostly focusing on reading and writing, I've also taught test-taking strategies as well as other general academic areas. Leading with a compassionate approach, I create challenging, invigorating, and nurturing learning...
4.5
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Hi! I am way more than just a nanny. I believe in learning through play, structured activities, and independent learning. I've had years of experience as an infant teacher, toddler teacher, and Pre-K teacher. In 2012, I became a nanny and I love it! I've been part of a nanny share with two infants and a toddler, I've worked with...
5.0
"Tanea has been caring for our son for the past year. She has done a great job helping him to develop through play. He had several medical needs as a baby and Tanea was able to deal with those issues, and worked...
Reviewed by Christina S.
Sharon B.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Infant Caregiver Available - Wilmington, DE
5.0
(2)
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Hi. My name is Sharon. I am interested in a part-time nanny position in the North Wilmington area. I am happily working for a wonderful family Tues. & Wed. days and serve as a Music Director on Sundays. So I am most interested in Monday and/or Friday hours at this time. I understand this is very limited availability, but I'm...
5.0
"Sharon is an excellent caregiver for our baby boy. We trust her completely. It provides us with a sense of comfort to know that when we cannot be with our boy that Sharon is caring for him so well."
Reviewed by David H.
5.0
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Hi! I am so happy you took a moment to read my profile! I am a certified teacher in grades PreK-4 that is looking to tutor a few nights a week or weekends. I have all of my up to date clearances for working with children that are available upon meeting with you.
I would love the opportunity to help you and your loved ones...
5.0
"Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual. "
Reviewed by Margaret C.
5.0
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I have been working with children from pre-k through high school ages for 10+ years. I have been engaging in work with my associates degree in early childhood education since 2009. I began my journey helping at childcare/daycare centers and made my way to local school districts working as an instructional paraprofessional with...
5.0
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I am a graduate student at Villanova University pursuing a Masters in English. I have extensive childcare experience, including regularly babysitting twins for the last 7 years (I started babysitting them when they were 8 months old and they are now almost 8 years old!). I also have teaching and tutoring experience and am happy...
5.0
"Eva is warm, caring, and energetic. The little one had great times with her and loves her!"
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5.0
(1)
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I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years,
I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always...
Reviewed by Deborah G.
5.0
(6)
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I am starting over as a mom to a little boy who is now 5 months old. I am looking for a position where I can bring my son w me & enjoy the best of both worlds by being able to spend time w my child as well as enjoy, teach & grow with yours. I have been watching kids for as long as I can remember, ranging from newborn to...
5.0
"Emily did great and sent pics while out. Our daughter truly enjoyed making friends. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Ryan H.
4.8
(6)
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Hi my name is Kimberly and I'm 62 years old. I am a very covid cautious nanny and former teacher from Broomall Pennsylvania. I have received the original covid vaccine /fall sept 18, 2022 : plus 3 rd covid booster and flu vaccine . other vaccines include MMR and TDAP.. My specialty is new born babies and older babies and...
5.0
"Kim took care of our son from 8 weeks until 15 months when he transitioned to daycare. She also helped with our 3 year old daughter and is a regular sitter for us now that full-time care has ended. We can't say...
Reviewed by Courtney K.
5.0
(3)
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Babysitter available. Hi! I am Gigi, a senior in college looking to help families on my days off. I have experience as a teacher's assistant in preschool, where I learned about all sorts of cognitive and developmental skills, and I helped the preschoolers with their daily assignments, such as reading and drawing. I am...
5.0
"Gaganpreet is the absolute best caregiver. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her and have had her care for our one year-old daughter for several months this year. Gaganpreet demonstrates utmost...
Reviewed by Trisha D.
Amanda B.
Wilmington, DE
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
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I am CPR and first aid certified
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified
Assistant Teacher at school that implements DIR (Development Individualized Relationship) & Floor Time Based Intervention. Focusing on child's fundamental developmental capacities to help regulation and promote executive functioning.
I will be...
5.0
"Amanda was amazing! She is super caring and kind. She was not too busy on her phone or distracted by other factors. 10/10 recommend!"
Reviewed by Alexis P.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Janine :) I'm a 33-year-old stay-at-home mama to a 1-year-old baby girl. I'm happily married to my wonderful husband. I'm also an aunt to 7 nieces and nephews ranging from 8 years old to 6 months old. I've had around 8 years of experience as a nanny, including with multiple...
5.0
"She is amazing. She was great with school and activities planning. She played games with the kids and used TV very little. She is absolutely amazing"
Reviewed by Brenda F.
5.0
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My passion is helping and being apart of Childrens lives. I love all ages and have many years experience. I have taught preschool age. Holden on Sunday school at the church I've attended for 8 years, I have been a sitter for many of my friends children my nieces and nephews and neighborhood kids from the time I was 13. I also...
5.0
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Former Art teacher at LifeTime Athletics ages 3-11
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French and have reliable transportation.
I love to cook, read, crochet, draw/paint, sing & dance, and happy to share in all of those activities with your little ones.
Available for early evenings and weekends for babysitting, group sitting, Bday...
5.0
"I can't express enough gratitude for Gowri's exceptional care for our son. From the moment she arrived, her punctuality and dedication were evident as she even arrived early to discuss our needs. What truly...
Reviewed by Xiao Z.
5.0
(3)
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Hey, my name is Koda and I'm an educator, an artist, and a childcare worker with 6. 5 years of paid experience working with ages 1< to 12. I'm looking to help a family in need while I'm on the east coast for the summer.
I'm very flexible in the hours that I am available, and I am also able to assist in many different types of...
5.0
"Koda has been watching our child (almost 2 years old) from age 8/9 months 1-2 days a week. Koda has also watched two children of my neighbors at the same time as my son (6 years/2 years). Koda is creative, fun...
Reviewed by Virginia W.
4.0
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Being a mother of 2 kids, working in a daycare setting for more than 16 years and working as a nanny for 7years has filled my life with joy and excitement. As a daycare teacher and a nanny, I have years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing...
5.0
(1)
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Smart, kind and caring are the three words that describe me.
I am a college graduate . I have two children 7 and 3 years old.. so I love and I know how to take care of kids.. I have four little sisters and one brother, and I had always helped my mother to take care of my siblings at a young age.
I am fluent in French and I am...
5.0
"Mama is very good with kids - as herself being a mother, I have witnessed her handling the kids with genuine care, patience and love. She never hesitated to communicate any concerns timely and the kids loved...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Media, PA
Tanea R.
5.0
Tanea has been caring for our son for the past year. She has done a great job helping him to develop through play. He had several medical needs as a baby and Tanea was able to deal with those issues, and worked well with his OT.
- Christina S.
Sharon B.
5.0
Sharon is an excellent caregiver for our baby boy. We trust her completely. It provides us with a sense of comfort to know that when we cannot be with our boy that Sharon is caring for him so well.
- David H.
Kristine B.
5.0
Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual.
- Margaret C.
Eva W.
5.0
Eva is warm, caring, and energetic. The little one had great times with her and loves her!
- Care member
Karen V.
5.0
Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra time when she couldn't sleep to pet...
- Deborah G.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Media, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Media, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Media, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 Media, PA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Media, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Media 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 Media that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Media, 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 Media 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 Media, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Media, 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 Media, 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.