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Jennifer M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available - Nights And Weeknights

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
With over 15 years of experience in child care, including 8 years in a classroom setting, I am a dedicated and passionate caregiver committed to fostering the growth and development of children. My most recent role as a Lead Infant Teacher in the South End in Boston has equipped me with extensive experience working with infants,...

Hellen K. says "Amazing person connects with the kids very well and kids love her. Teaches the kids games and reading and songs. More than punctual always arrives an hour...

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Faith D.

Tutoring And Babysitting Services

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...

Adora G. says "Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan...

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Kelly M.

Special Education Teacher

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been teaching Special Education at the Elementary school level for two years and LOVE working with children. I am looking for some extra work over the summer while school is out.

Dorothy P. says "I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked forward to their...

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Angela H.

Part/Full Time Caregiver

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Greetings potential employers; as a mom of six myself, I have solid experience in the many facets of caring for the needs of the little ones so precious to us. My experience is consistent with Lots-of-Love and patience while tending to multiple infants/toddlers (both twins and triplets), feedings and food preparation, diaper...

Michelle B. says "She is also very patient and loving!"

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Betty L.

Educated And Creative Tutor, Sitter, And Social Coach

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am an educated and creative person with a good sense of humor living in downtown Boston. Growing up I loved baby sitting in the summers and working in the church nursery and Sunday school. I have 10+ years experience working with children of various ages including teaching communication skills to adults with autism. While...

Kelli S. says "Betty worked for me for about 2 years, she is punctual, has excellent customer service, excellent people skills, connects well with others. She is...

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Samantha I.

Early Childhood & Elementary Educator

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello There! My name is Samantha and I live in Norwood, Massachusetts with my fiance and dog named Mia. I am 26 years old and have been teaching first grade for four years. I am a certified teacher for the state of Rhode Island in elementary education which is grades 1-6. I have two bachelor of arts degrees from the...

Alexandra D. says "Hi Samantha, I'm interested in your services. I have a kindergarten son who attends saint catherines and I'm looking for a tutor to help him...

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Fernanda Y.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm from Mexico and I hope to be your new nanny. I'm currently working in a family daycare. Sometimes we go to the aquarium and the children's museum, the library, the park and a local free playgroup where we do arts and crafts projects together. We also play at home reading books, dancing and exploring the house. We sing songs...

Tara H. says "Fernanda has been with our family for a year and we're so happy with all she's done to support our daughter's development (walking, talking including...

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Nan C.

Arlington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
Hi. I am an experienced educator and have worked with families to support the educational and social development of children for the past 3 years. My prior career was in higher education. I have a B. A. in English (Smith and Dartmouth College), and MA in Education (Boston College and Harvard Graduate School of Education) and...
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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 students in the Brighton/Brookline area. 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...
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Julia L.

Part-time Tutor Available

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
I'm a researcher at MGH. I'm 27 years old and graduated from 2021 with a degree in psychology and biology, and will start my clinical psych doctorate this summer. I have experience tutoring both elementary and middle schoolers in subjects including English, ESL, Science, Psychology, and Math. Additionally, I have extensive...
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Cassia A.

A Little About Myself...

Weston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Cassia . I am from Brazil. I am dynamic, my greatest passion is caring, giving love and affection to children. I have experience and reference. I like to encourage reading, this is fundamental to the development of the child. I do not have a beautiful voice to sing, but I like to teach rhythmic songs, I find the...

Jade S. says "Cássia is the best nanny you will ever find. She is extremely responsible and caring. Her love and kindness with children is admirable. She has so much...

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Kathleen H.

Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter

Norwood, MA

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My name is Kate. I'm 43 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...

Chonel P. says "I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to...

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James V.

Succeed With My Help

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I'm a college-educated professional tutor with over 30 years of tutoring experience. I tutor students at the middle-school, high-school, and college levels in the following subject areas: SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science), English/Reading/Writing (K-12), Math (up to and including...

Sarah G. says "He has raised my 10th grader's honors biology test grades from F's to a B+ so far. He must have a great manner with the students or my difficult-to-teach...

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Alex S.

Student At College

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been tutoring my peers since 7th grade in Math, English and the cello. I have extensive experience working with children as I am also a sailing instructor during the summer. I understand that every student learns in a different manner and I seek to meet those students demand to ensure they understand the material. Seeing...
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Tanya H.

Warm, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Educator!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/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 5 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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Starlette P.

College Tutor

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've tutored generally in Math and Science however I am also very proficient in English. I am a master's student attending Boston University and studying Biochemistry. I know what it takes to get a good score and I am very good at teaching difficult subjects and breaking the concepts down. From personal experience, I was not...

Michael M. says "Starlette has an extremely positive attitude and is very professional. Due to COVID circumstances this year, Starlette was thrust into an SSAT teaching...

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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Rachel K.

Child Care Professional With A Degree In Social Work, And 4 Years Of Child Development Education!

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi, my name is Rachel! I am an elementary school librarian looking for a summer nanny positions and occasionally or one time babysitting opportunities. I have an experience with children birth- high school aged working as a teacher, social worker, and nanny. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Library Science in...

Brian P. says "Rachel is a wonderful care giver. Working with our 2year old, she was always attentive and encouraging. Rachel was always punctual and was helpful around...

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Madeline S.

Responsible Babysitter To Put On Your List For Date Nights!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Preferred name: Isabel I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school. I joined a neighborhood mothers online group and from then on I was booked every weekend! I received CPR and First Aid training so that I would know what to do in an emergency. I did taught a class of underprivileged high schoolers SAT Prep...

Care Member says "Isabel is fantastic. I knew she was the right helper for us when I peeked into the yard and saw her next to my nine month old with her legs up in the...

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Rachel T.

Part-time Child Care

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I specialize in infants and toddlers. I have cared for children, who's ages range from 2 months old to 11 years old, most often my 6-year-old nephew. I have taken care of children in all developmental ages for many hours including meal times (bottle feeding, spoon feeding and cleaning), bath/bed times (nighttime routines,...

Amber B. says "Rachel has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old. She is very warm and loving. I trust her to keep him safe at all times. She still comes for...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Needham Heights, MA

Reading Tutors in Needham Heights, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Jennifer M.

Amazing person connects with the kids very well and kids love her. Teaches the kids games and reading and songs. More than punctual always...

- Hellen K.

Faith D.

Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to...

- Adora G.

Kelly M.

I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked...

- Dorothy P.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Needham Heights, MA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Needham Heights, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $35.00 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 2 reading tutors in Needham Heights, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights, MA, 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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