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Audrey M.

Melrose, MA

from: $40/hr

10 years experience

Hi families! My name is Audrey and I am a 29-year-old special education teacher. I have worked for Lowell Public Schools for the last 6 years, teaching 5th graders with a variety of disabilities. My primary focus is English Language Arts and teaching foundational reading and writing skills. I am looking for some part time...

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Glenda C.

Melrose, MA

from: $38/hr

20 years experience

Craft assistance

Hello! My name is Glenda and I have 28+ years of experience caring for children and their families. I am very passionate about child development and have the knowledge/capability for ensuring that your child is cared for. I started working with kids in 1997 at a head start program as a teacher until 2005. During my time there,...

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Audrey M.

Melrose, MA

from: $40/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

travel

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Tara S.

Full-time Professional Nanny Available

Melrose, MA

2.3(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

carpooling

meal prep

+ 1 more

I am a nanny of going on 10 years of mainly full-time experience and would love to dialogue about taking care of and working with your children. As someone who is not only enthusiastic and conscientious about children's physical and emotional care, but also their growth and development I am passionate and experienced in working...

Joana A. says "Tara came into our lives during a little bit of a crisis in our life. She totally changed our lives. I was finally able to go to work without having to...

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Nooshin M.

Nanny

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

Hello, my name is Nooshin. I lived in California most of my life. I moved to Massachusetts with my daughter, 4 cats and a dog in 2015 when we had all that snow. I love snow. I have over 17 years of teaching experience with children from the ages of 18 months and up. I'm a very organized and detailed oriented. Im fun and witty...

Care Member says "We needed Nooshin's help with our infant over the summer and she was incredibly reliable and dependable. We would hire her again in the future."

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Madalon H.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)

from: $13/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Hi! I currently work in research at Boston Children's Hospital and am generally looking for evening/weekend opportunists in the Boston/Cambridge area. I have experience caring for children from 6 months to early teens, and I have tutoring experience through elementary and middle school levels in math, English, and history. I'm...

Ryan G. says "Maddy has been an amazing help to our family! Both kids absolutely love her and have had a blast with her. She is very communicative, punctual, and above...

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Nora B.

Tutor And Babysitter

South Boston, MA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

Hello! I am 28/ year-old living in south Boston. During the school year I am a kindergarten, special education teacher. I have my masters in teaching reading. I love working with children. I have spent most my summers nannying for children from newborn to 14.

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Alexa B.

Wakefield, MA

3.7(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

carpooling

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Alexa, and I am a caring, dependable, and energetic nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I am CPR certified and take safety and well-being very seriously, while also ensuring each day is filled with fun, creativity, and learning. I come from...

Ahsan H. says "We hired Alexa for the summer for our 18 month old toddler. We found her to be punctual, responsible, and caring. She was patient with our son who took a...

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Angelica C.

Tutor Available

Revere, MA

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I taught K-2 in Massachusetts and was a support specialist for students and their families before moving to San Diego. I have a wealth of knowledge in early elementary education and can support more than one child at once. I have worked with high achieving students and with those who need a little more support. If you think I...

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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

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Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...

Care Member says "She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely...

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Xiangyang C.

Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 11 families in your area

Meal prep

Responsible babysitter with experience in early childhood education. Fluent in Mandarin, willing to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture. Skilled in creating educational and engaging activities while prioritizing children's safety. Enjoys cooking healthy food. Trusted by parents, affectionate toward all cared-for...

Care Member says "Julie is amazing with our son and he loves spending time with her. I don’t know where we’d be without her and her exceptional care. "

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Sima S.

Sima

Boston, MA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

I love children and I hope I can spend more time with them. I have eight years' experience working with children in an academic setting, teaching reading, writing, and English to children in Afghanistan. I was also a very involved older sister to my younger siblings! Being around children brings me so much joy. In addition to...

Care Member says "Sima is excellent with kids and household tasks. She was always punctual, very perceptive and can identify necessary tasks quickly and offers to help as...

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Elaina H.

Part-time Pre-school/Elementary Tutor Available

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)

from: $75/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary-aged learners. I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been an elementary classroom teacher since February of 2023. I also have years of experience with children in various...

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Jessica W.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

carpooling

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hi! My name is Jess. I attended the University of Memphis and graduated in August 2022 with my Bachelor's in Psychology and Spanish! I am now living with my family in Cambridge, MA. I have 11+ years of experience working with children ages 8 weeks to 18 years. I am equal parts education-based and fun-based! I love reading,...

Jonathan H. says "Jess has been our full-time nanny for two years now and has been a daily blessing in our lives. She is absolutely essential to the day-to-day...

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Joyce M.

Joyce And Job Search

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

I'd describe my personality as Professional Calm Caring Resourceful Affectionate Warm I'm looking for a position that will enable me to build a long term relationship with the family. A family that's open, receptive and embraces honest dialogue, A family that's also open to discussing how to raise kind, caring, generous...

Care Member says "Joyce has been an excellent caregiver to our two kids (2.5 and 11 months). The only reason we ended things was because we moved outside the city. She...

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Tanya H.

Warm, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Educator!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

I am a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator with a passion for working with children of all ages. With eight years of experience teaching young children and five years working with middle and high school students, I thrive in creating engaging and interactive activities that spark joy and learning. I bring energy and...

Elizabeth C. says "I highly recommend Tanya for any job working with children. She has been an excellent role model for my kids and a kind, nurturing babysitter. Tanya is...

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Lisa M.

ELA Specialist. College Selection Coach..

Boston, MA

5.0(1)

from: $75/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

I am in BOSTON I have a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. My teaching experience is as follows: 3 Northeastern University as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Law Department; 4 years in Boston Public Schools grades 6-12 ELA, volunteer as ELL, and currently part-time in Special Ed. I love teaching, especially reading and writing....

Care Member says "I am so happy with Lisa as my daughter’s tutor. She is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. She really helped improve My daughter's reading and...

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Jillian G.

Energetic And Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part/full Time Opportunity

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

Hello!! My name is Jillian and I'm a kindergarten teacher in Boston! I've been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school and have experience taking care of children ages 1-month-old, to middle school age. I have held various full time and part time nanny positions, including being an au pair in Italy. I love being around...

Jennifer H. says "Jillian watched our two boys weekly for 8 months. She was dependable, kind, upbeat, fun and took great care of the boys. She played with them, and...

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Brianna G.

Peabody, MA

4.2(1)

from: $27/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

carpooling

I have 8 years of experience. I spend my school year as a 1st grade teacher. I also have experience as a special education teacher assistant. I work with students with developmental and behavioral disabilities. I also have experience as a camp counselor, nannying, other childcare, and babysitting. I love to spend my time...

Joseph R. says "Briana was great with our two kids (3-year-old boy, 16-month-old girl). She jumped on a last-minute request right after Christmas and kept them busy (and...

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Sophie S.

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)

from: $60/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hi! I'm a recent graduate of MIT where I studied mathematics. I have many years of experience as a math and science tutor. I was teaching assistant at MIT for three years, as well as a math mentor for middle school girls for the past year. In high school, I tutored for math, science, and English comprehension, as well as SSAT...

Nicholas C. says "I highly recommend Sophie! She is a wonderful tutor, extremely communicative and makes her student feel comfortable."

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60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $35.00/hr as of August 2026
The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 2.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Reading Tutors in Melrose, MA are rated 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Tara S.

Tara came into our lives during a little bit of a crisis in our life. She totally changed our lives. I was finally able to go to work...

- Joana A.

Nooshin M.

We needed Nooshin's help with our infant over the summer and she was incredibly reliable and dependable. We would hire her again in the...

- Care member

Madalon H.

Maddy has been an amazing help to our family! Both kids absolutely love her and have had a blast with her. She is very communicative,...

- Ryan G.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Melrose, MA

How much do reading tutors cost near me in Melrose, MA in 2026?

The average cost for a reading tutor in Melrose, MA as of August 2026 is $35.75 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.

What does a reading tutor help with in Melrose, MA?

Reading tutors in Melrose, MA help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.

How do I find a good reading tutor near me in Melrose, MA?

To find a good reading tutor in Melrose, MA, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.

When should I hire a reading tutor for my child in Melrose, MA?

Parents in Melrose, MA often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.

Can reading tutors help with learning differences in Melrose, MA?

Many reading tutors in Melrose, MA have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.

What should I ask before hiring a reading tutor in Melrose, MA?

Before hiring a reading tutor in Melrose, MA, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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Audrey M.

Glenda C.

Audrey M.

Tara S.

Full-time Professional Nanny Available

Nooshin M.

Nanny

Madalon H.

Nora B.

Tutor And Babysitter

Alexa B.

Angelica C.

Tutor Available

Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Xiangyang C.

Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Sima S.

Sima

Elaina H.

Part-time Pre-school/Elementary Tutor Available

Jessica W.

Joyce M.

Joyce And Job Search

Tanya H.

Warm, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Educator!

Lisa M.

ELA Specialist. College Selection Coach..

Jillian G.

Energetic And Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part/full Time Opportunity

Brianna G.

Sophie S.

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Tara S.

Nooshin M.

Madalon H.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Melrose, MA

How much do reading tutors cost near me in Melrose, MA in 2026?

What does a reading tutor help with in Melrose, MA?

How do I find a good reading tutor near me in Melrose, MA?

When should I hire a reading tutor for my child in Melrose, MA?

Can reading tutors help with learning differences in Melrose, MA?

What should I ask before hiring a reading tutor in Melrose, MA?

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