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Mara D.

Part-time English, Math, And Social Studies Tutor Grades 8 And Below

Mercer Island, WA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Mara, and I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from University with a degree in Finance. During my time there, I was actively involved in various honor societies and extracurricular activities that emphasized academic excellence and leadership. I attended the School District from Kindergarten through 12th...
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Jillian K.

Mercer Island, WA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I have over six years of tutoring experience working with students ranging from kindergarten to freshman year of college. I graduated high school with a 3. 96 GPA and currently have an undergraduate GPA of 3. 72 as a Biochemistry major. This school year, I am School-Outreach Coordinator for Slo Cal Tutors, a Cal Poly club that...
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Stephanie Y.

Tutor

Mercer Island, WA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am currently a student teacher at an elementary school looking for a part-time tutor position before teaching for the 2017-2018 school year. I have worked with children between the ages of 4 weeks to 12 for 4 years. I am in the process of getting my masters in teaching and my teaching certification and have experience teaching...
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Carol H.

Loving Nanny

Mercer Island, WA

5.0(1)
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$6/hr
I am a mature adult that is very reliable, compassionate, patient and loving wanting to share my abilities with you and your child/children. I am the mom to 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren! I have worked as a teachers aide in my youngest sons school in grades K-6. I enjoy playing on the floor with younger children, playing...

Steve K. says "She is a caring individual that values relationships!"

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Eleanora S.

I've Been Babysitting, Tutoring, And Nannying Since 13, And I'm A Future Pediatric Neurologist!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting, tutoring, nannying since I was 13! I also grew up coaching swim lessons and was a swim coach. Throughout college I have worked with individuals with Autism, firstly adults as an ASD Service Specialist and now for the past two years with kiddos as a Registered Behavior Technician. Both of my parents are...

Care Member says "Really really good! Wish we could find more like her. An absolute natural with the kids even cleaned up after them loved her would have her back any...

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Chelsea K.

Seattle Nanny Available Full-Time

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Are you looking for someone who is responsible and experienced? I am a Child Development major, and have been Nannying for the past five years. As well as working in daycare's and tutoring children. I love to see a child grow and discover the world around them and will spend much time reading and exploring! I enjoy doing crafts,...

Safiyya W. says "Chelsea was warm and professional from our first conversation. Our baby smiled at her when she first walked through the door- a good sign. During the...

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Ash T.

Lead With Curiosity

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Ash (they/she): I love and appreciate children! I've been nannying for over 18 years, working with all age groups. I encourage kids to explore their environment: discovering nature and the neighborhood, playing games, building forts, working on art, reading, incorporating music and creativity, going on special outings. I am...

Joshua H. says "Ash is a gem! Always on-time, and an open communicator, she embodies professionalism in every way. What truly sets her apart in our opinion though is her...

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Taylor B.

Seattle, WA

4.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
After doing a lot of soul searching, I have recently quit my full time office job and will be going back to school on weekday mornings (8am-12:30pm) to become a massage therapist. While in school, I am looking for a consistent source of income while also doing something I love - hanging out with kiddos! I am the oldest of 8 kids...

Heather B. says "Really enjoyed getting to know Taylor during the interview process! Bonded with our kids immediately and asked a lot of good questions. On time and...

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Cynthia M.

Grandma Caregiver Beacon Hill, Mt Baker, Columbia City

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I am an older senior with an ECE degree, 30 continuous years experience as a mom, educator, nanny and grandma! I'm in my 60s, still working, even during the pandemic! I do have some natural aging limitations, so, as much as I adore the little ones, I can no longer care for babies and toddlers! Preschooler care includes...

Ari A. says "We worked with Cynthia for this past school year and she was a delight! She was always dependable and very communicative and became a lovely addition to our...

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Deborah K.

Calm & Friendly Sitter :)

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have babysat for more than 9 different families that included infants or more than 2 children. I've helped children with doing their homework (mathematics). I have volunteered at church in Sunday school for small children. And I've worked at Bellevue College Childcare Center for 1. 5 years I'm fun but also patient and calm...

Care Member says "Deborah was terrific with my kids. She was organized, energetic, and great at communication. We would be happy to work with her again."

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Tsion W.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, Families! I am a responsible, energetic, and loving caregiver with more than 7 years of experience caring for children. I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I come from a huge family and I've always been the family babysitter. Most recently, I worked for a daycare, child-care where I taught a...

Kristyn P. says "If I could give A MILLION STARS I would! Our little one loved Tsion. She was very loving with him and kept him on an amazing schedule. He was sleeping...

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Alicia E.

Creative And Engaged Babysitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I work freelance so am often out of the country and when I'm back in the USA, I am based in the Seattle area. I love traveling, music, photography and exploring the outdoors. I have babysat on and off for about 10 years and I have experience with children between the ages of 2 and 12. I also taught elementary-aged kids in...
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Nadia A.

Need Babysitter?

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Nadia. I am calm, patient, and detail-oriented. I take pride in being clean, neat, reliable, trustworthy, and honest. Like my mother, I am protective and caring, always attentive to those around me. I'm also dynamic, active, and energetic. I've been a babysitter for over 10 years and had the pleasure of working...

Kristina M. says "Very engaged. Brought activities for my child. Helped unpack and organize my child's room(we just moved). Very helpful. Very pleasant. Punctual."

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Leslie F.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love being outdoors with the kids. Taking walks and riding bikes for fun adventures as well as physical activities. I have taught beginning swimming lessons to children and love the water. My favorite indoor activities are reading, puzzles, and any arts and crafts project.

Jesse G. says "Leslie has been a wonderful caregiver for our two young children. She has babysat on weekends and evenings and has taken them full-time for week long...

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Rachel K.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Growing up in a large family, I have always been surrounded by children. I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter, full-time nanny, and tutor. I am comfortable caring for infants as young as 3 months old, and preteens up to 13 years old. I am a creative and some of my favorite activities to do with kids are...

Catherine Z. says "Rachel was very responsive in our communications, and was prompt and professional during our interview."

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Mahallelah S.

Science And Math Tutor

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
At this time, I am only available for online tutoring. I have a background teaching difficult concepts and creating study plans targeting academic goals. From tutoring students of in K-12 subjects to leading university level science courses, I have over 10 years of experience teaching all ages and backgrounds and increasing...

Angelica B. says "Recently started working with our son who is struggling in school. She has a calm and direct demeanor, took the time to build rapport and trust. I am...

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Carly W.

Elementary Educator

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
1 year experience
I am an elementary educator looking for a summer position to help with academic support for all subjects!

Care Member says "Carly treats your kids like they’re her own, with love and compassion. She has a great knowledge of early childhood development and has skills and tools...

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Andrea V.

Fun, Experienced Caregiver Seeking Part Time Work In Ballard

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I'm Andrea and I live in the Ballard area of Seattle with my husband, dog, and guinea pigs. I am recently married and taking some time off from my data analytics job. I would love to help some nearby families with infant/toddler care, school pickups, date nights, etc! When I first moved to Seattle, I nannied for a...
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Emilie N.

First Grade Teacher Available For Date Nights And School Breaks

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm an art-loving, book-reading, blanket-fort-building kinda babysitter, but listening to children tell meandering stories is my absolute favorite thing. I'm also a first grade teacher with a master's in education and bachelor's in child development. I've been working with children for 20 years as a teacher, Peace...

Brooke P. says "We've hired Emilie three times now to watch our children and she's our first call when we are looking for help with the wee tyrants on evenings/weekends....

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Lillian M.

Grade School Tutor W/ Master's Degree

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Lillian M. and I have a BA in English, a MFA in Poetry; two years of college-level teaching experience & several years of babysitting, tutoring, camp counseling, and animal sitting experience. When working together, you'll find that I am an effective and fun tutor who can manage difficult coursework in...

Barrett B. says "Our daughter really enjoys her tutoring with Lillian. Her grades have improved and so has her confidence with assignments and tests."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Reading Tutors in Mercer Island, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Carol H.

She is a caring individual that values relationships!

- Steve K.

Eleanora S.

Really really good! Wish we could find more like her. An absolute natural with the kids even cleaned up after them loved her would have her...

- Care member

Chelsea K.

Chelsea was warm and professional from our first conversation. Our baby smiled at her when she first walked through the door- a good sign....

- Safiyya W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Mercer Island, WA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Mercer Island, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of June 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 4 reading tutors in Mercer Island, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, WA, 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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