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Victoria A.

Certified K-12 Special Education Teacher/ Certified Elementary K-6 Teacher

Palmetto, FL

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a dual-certified teacher in both Special Education as well as Elementary Education. I have been teaching for 2+ years now, with experience in an Intermediate School Level as well as my current placement, Elementary K-5. I have been working primarily with varied exceptionalities that include, Emotional Behavior Disorders,...
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Kasey H.

Private Certified Teacher Available

Palmetto, FL

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$35/hr
5 years experience
I have been a fully licensed teacher in the state of FL since August 2020. Prior to teaching in FL, I was an assistant teacher for 2 years during my Graduate studies in a private school. I am currently in my 6th year of teaching students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and other disabilities. Along with my teaching...
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Emily K.

Elementary Tutor

Palmetto, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Education is an important part of a child s life; it s even more important that they can understand and apply what they are learning! Hello, my name is Emily and I would love to help your child succeed in their studies. After 10 years of babysitting, I am very comfortable around kids and love working with them. I am also...
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Janet M.

Part-Time Nanny

Palmetto, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a retired Head Start Teacher. I worked in Gallatin County KY for 10 years. The past 11 years I have been a full time nanny. I am currently seeking a weekend nanny position. My personal philosophy is learn through play. I like to go to the park, jump in puddles and read books to my children. I am currently a full time Nanny...

Keith O. says "Janet is an awesome sitter. She is extremely dependable, creative and our grandson loves her. I would highly recommend Janet for ANY nanny situation."

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Debra F.

Versatile Caregiver And Helper: Expert In Child, Pet, Elderly Care, Errands, Housekeeping & More!

Palmetto, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I am Nana to my wonderful 6yr old grandson Cade. I have a medical background of Respiratory therapy and massage therapy. I am a Realtor, therefore, I have a flexible schedule. I love watching and being a part of a child's life of learning and growing. I am perfectly content with the indoors and outdoors life! I enjoy it all....

Care Member says "Debra is a caring responsible person . She has many great ideas and is always willing to help with anything. She has houses sat for me several times and...

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Mary B.

Palmetto, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Mary and I love child care! I have been babysitting since I was a young teenager but now I am 23 years old and currently working as a nanny. I have worked with many different age groups such as infants, toddlers (1-2yrs), VPK age (3-4yrs), and school aged kids (k-5th). I have worked both as a nanny and as a...
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Helene E.

Educated, Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I love to take care of children, I miss those days when my own kids were little. I have two boys and three girls but they are all grown up now. That's why I love to work as a Nanny! I took care of a 2-month-old baby until she was 3 years old. I taught her how to sing and recite nursery songs and rhymes, taught her to read and...

Care Member says "Helene is simply the BEST! From day one, the care and love she has provided for our son and family as a whole has been outstanding. We are so grateful...

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Katherine S.

Experienced Tutor And Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Teacher with a Reading and ESOL Endorsement. I have cared for and taught many children from infant to preteen. I taught Elementary School from 2016 to 2022, when I made the career jump to explore other opportunities. I spent multiple years teaching inclusion classes, which included Gifted, General Education...

Shannon T. says "Katie did a great job with our two boys. They loved having her sit for them. She got right down on the floor and helped them build their lego city. We...

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Melissa D.

Spanish And English Speaking Babysitter!

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm currently pursuing a second degree and I am looking to babysit as a part time job. I love kids and I'm fun, outgoing and enthusiastic. I love reading and will surely try to get you kid into it. I have experience babysitting my nice since she was a baby. I have babysat her since she was born until now that she is...

Care Member says "Melissa cuido de mi niña 1 año y fue la mejor babysitter que ha tenido mi niña Valerie .. Melissa es dedicada a los niños , amorosa y sobre todo muy...

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Abigail P.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Abbey and i'm currently a medical assistant, just looking for weekend gigs I'm just a phone call away :) I started babysitting my little cousin when I was 16 years old, eventually started babysitting for kids in my neighborhood. I've worked primarily with toddlers and preschoolers. I love working with kids. Whether...

Claire P. says "We have used Abbey multiple times since my son was born and he is 2.5 years old now. He absolutely adores her! She gets on his level to play and he loves...

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Chris M.

Very Experienced, Patient Tutor For 4th Grade And Up In English, Math, Spanish ,science, And Art.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have taught ESL, English, Spanish and. physical science in middle school through college. I held certifications in those fields and also National Board Certification and now I am retired. I taught for many years. My strengths as a tutor are knowledge, experience, patience and a strong desire to continue to contribute using my...

Carrie P. says "My daughter worked with Chris for math tutoring and it was an excellent experience. Chris went above and beyond to find creative ways to work with my...

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Olivia L.

Full-Time/Part-Time Childcare Provider

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello Families! A little bit about myself; I have many years of experience working with children of all ages. A variety of responsibilities I have had; caring for children(s) safety, prepared meals, supervised safe play activities, constantly educating the children, reading, light housekeeping, provided transportation, changed...

Care Member says "Olivia was very professional and attentive with our 14 month old. Highly recommend using her for your family. "

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Peggy W.

Part Time Tutor For Grades 1-5

Bradenton Beach, FL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
My experience involves my 2 children and grandson. I have volunteered at the school. I love teaching. I have taught over the years, nursing students, new nurse employees, and localy as a hands on lab simulator at a private nursing school.
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Rhoda W.

Part Time Nanny

Sarasota, FL

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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am fun, loving and patient, and truly enjoy spending time with babies and children. Watching their little faces light up when we interact are the best moments to be had! We'll spend time reading, playing games inside or out, going to playgrounds, baking, crafts, homework, rocking, singing songs, etc!... I have taught art,...
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Asia G.

Bradenton, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Just finished my first year teaching as an language arts teacher. I teach 6th grade. Before this, I was a preschool teacher. I taught for 8 years with all age groups, but mostly VPK. I have experience with children 6 months-12th grade through being a substitute teacher, camp counselor and through different volunteering...
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Ivonne A.

Law Graduate

Sarasota, FL

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$15/hr
Hello, I am a recent law school graduate. I have previous experience in childcare and tutoring. Well knowledge in social sciences, arts, music, and science.
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Lauren B.

Tutor K-4 Grade

Bradenton, FL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have Bachelors and Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in Educational Technology and focus in Language Arts. I'm currently in graduate school for my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. I'm a certified K -4 teacher in the state of Pennsylvania. I can help students with any subjects such as math,...
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Hannah C.

Bradenton, FL

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$15/hr
I am a 21-year-old junior attending UCF pursing a degree in journalism. My passion for writing gives me an extensive background in English. I am also minoring in International Relations because of my extensive knowledge in history and current events. I have never been officially paid for my tutoring experience because it comes...
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Noelle K.

Sarasota, FL

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$22/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I started working with kids when I was 18, as a teacher's aide at a local preschool. I continued working with children since then, as a certified child welfare case manager and then as a middle school history teacher where I am now. In my spare time, I like to go on walks at nature trails, go to the beach, and read. One...
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Sherie B.

Part Time Caregiver, Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Bradenton, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I love caring for children of all ages. I love reading to them, swimming, doing crafts, playing games and just chilling on the couch! I like teaching the kids good manners and being a great role model. I have lots of experience in childcare, and a professional background in Interior Design. I am extremely reliable and very...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.17/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Palmetto, FL

Reading Tutors in Palmetto, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Janet M.

Janet is an awesome sitter. She is extremely dependable, creative and our grandson loves her. I would highly recommend Janet for ANY nanny...

- Keith O.

Debra F.

Debra is a caring responsible person . She has many great ideas and is always willing to help with anything. She has houses sat for me...

- Care member

Helene E.

Helene is simply the BEST! From day one, the care and love she has provided for our son and family as a whole has been outstanding. We are...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palmetto, FL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Palmetto, FL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.17 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 6 reading tutors in Palmetto, FL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto, FL, 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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