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Michelle H.

Tutoring Services

Needham, MA

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$45/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a licensed Special Education teacher in MA. I currently work in with 3rd and 4th graders teaching reading and math. I have 4 years of tutoring experience, including remote services. I look forward to working with you and your family!
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Kathryn R.

Needham, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Currently a PR and Finance Student at Syracuse University graduating in May 2025. Will be around from Mid-May to August and looking to help out any families! I have spent the last 4 summers working at a kids day camp with kids ages 3-12. Taught Soccer Camp, Junior Camp, and more. I have babysat for the past 6 years as well!...
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Chloe B.

Babysitting/Driver

Needham, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and fun! I like working with kids because I love to interact and spend time with them. It's rewarding to see the world through their eyes! I'm looking for a job that involves child care and or driving to activities. I started working with kids around 4 to 5 years ago. Since then...
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Xiangyang C.

Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 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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Madalon H.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Amber B.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Amber and I am 29 years old. I currently work in Wellesley Public Schools as a teacher assistant while I pursue my master's degree at Framingham State University. I am a licensed elementary school teacher and studying to become a reading specialist. I have nannied for several families in the surrounding areas....

Delilah A. says "Amber is FANTASTIC and my girls loved her. We would love to have her again but our schedules don't match for the school year as she is teaching. She...

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Amelia W.

Tutor

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a middle school ELA teacher; I currently teach eighth grade, though I have experience teaching sixth and seventh grade, as well as Early Childhood Education. I currently teach ELA, and I also have background in Math, as well as Severe and Moderate Disability. I tutor students in ELA, college prep (SAT, admissions essays,...

Libby F. says "Amelia is a gem! She is organized, caring, honest, enthusiastic and always has great book recommendations for my son. Amelia is incredibly helpful and...

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Ashley D.

Framingham, MA

3.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am understanding, energetic, trustworthy and a reliable person. I absolutely love children. I started out baby sitting when I was around 16. I have a brother who is 9 and a sister who is 12, they have helped me gain a lot of experience with kids. In my past I have worked in summer camps as a counselor for kids ages 4 to 14....

Care Member says "Ashley is an amazing Nanny - we have hired her many times for date nights - our children love her! She is very puntual, respectful and loving. We will...

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Alex S.

Student At College

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)
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$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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Julissa D.

Experienced Early Childhood Educator Seeking A Position As Nanny/Household Manager

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hola! My name is Julissa. I have been an Early Childhood Educator for over 16 years and love playing with and teaching little ones! For the past 12 years, I have been an Infant/Toddler Teacher and I am also a proud mother of 3 children. As a teacher, I manage a classroom of 8-9 children by sticking to a daily routine,...

Lisa C. says "Julissa was my nanny for three years and is absolutely great! She is very kind and caring as well as easy to reach at all times, punctual and responsible. I...

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Julie B.

Math Statistics Algebra Computer Programming English Writing Tutor

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have 5 years experience tutoring students of all ages, from 7th grade to adult. I have a passion for problem solving and love helping others gain the confidence and skills to solve complicated problems on their own. I tutored Algebra 1, Introduction to Statistics, and Writing for 2 years at a junior college. I later...

Anne R. says "Julie's background in math, computer sciences, and statistics is very strong. She tutored my college granddaughter in a statistics course that my...

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Melanie M.

Experienced Educator, Caregiver, Tutor Available Short Or Long Term

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
"Learning is something students do, not something done to students." As an experienced, passionate and motivated educator and caregiver, I am excited to offer short or long term tutoring to elementary - middle school students who need to maintain last year's lessons or prepare for the upcoming year. I do not believe in a "one...

Stacey D. says "Melanie cared for my 4 month old/3 year old for a week during the day. She is just wonderful and loves the kids. Melanie would do things that were not...

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Sophie S.

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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James V.

Succeed With My Help

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
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$50/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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Lois A.

Target Teaching Is Tantamount To Scholar Success

Newtonville, MA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience tutoring (K-12 and College Level) and 3 years teaching in a classroom setting (Algebra). I have a Masters degree in Secondary Education Mathematics and I am able to modify lessons for the individual scholar. I continuously encourage each scholar to achieve more than they thought they could....

Clyde A. says "Loise does a great job tutoring my kid. She helps him work on his math homework. Loise makes sure he understands his math homework and let him solve the...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Joan G.

Chestnut Hill, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a warm, patient, and loving caregiver with a strong educational background and the ability to manage a busy household with ease. With years of experience caring for infants, teenagers, and even family pets, I bring both reliability and a genuine love for children. I enjoy engaging kids through games, reading, art projects,...

Jaehoon S. says "Joan has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter (currently almost 9 months old) for approximately 6 months now, and we are lucky to have found her....

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Beth M.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Just move backed to the Boston area after 12 years working with children in Colorado. I worked in a small licensed daycare with infants 2 months to 3 years. I also babysat for many of the children including their older siblings (often times graduates of our program). Getting down on the floor with the kids, reading, doing simple...

Sherab K. says "She has a lot of experience with lots if different ages and personalities. She enjoys doing projects with kids."

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Yashuda P.

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello I have worked with children from birth through adolescence for over 15 years in various capacities including my own kids. I am trustworthy, loving caring . My time with children is filled with words. We read, talk, craft and sing through each day. I am a responsible, professional with a lot of babysitting experience . It's...

Sarah U. says "Yashuda is amazing. She was our nanny from the time our daughter was 7 months till 27 months. She did so much with our daughter- brought her to library...

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Maura G.

Experienced Nanny Available

Milton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been working with children for over 30 years. Most of my experience has been as a private nanny. I like to start with very young families and watch the children grow and reach the various milestones. However, I have also worked in Group Care. I am certified by the Office For Children as an Infant/Toddler Teacher. My...

Carol C. says "We did not actually hire Maura, as our financial situation changed. However, she came to our house for an interview. Her years of experience and expertise...

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  • The average post rate is $28.33/hr as of May 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Needham, MA

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

Xiangyang C.

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.

- 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.

Amber B.

Amber is FANTASTIC and my girls loved her. We would love to have her again but our schedules don't match for the school year as she is...

- Delilah A.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Needham, MA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Needham, MA as of May 2026 is $28.33 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.

Reading tutors in Needham, 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.

To find a good reading tutor in Needham, 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.

Parents in Needham, 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.

Many reading tutors in Needham, 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.

Before hiring a reading tutor in Needham, 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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