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Sonya T.

Educator And Artist Available For Tutoring / Child Care Services.

Palmyra, PA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with children and young adults since my time as a student at Wesleyan University. At University, I studied a multitude of subjects including the psychology of reading with tutoring experience and study at a local elementary school. After graduating with a BA in Studio Art, I spent time as an Artist-in-Residence...
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Danielle S.

LETS PLAY!!!

Palmyra, PA

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have experience working with children. I love taking care of your babies, little ones, school age to 12+. I can cook, clean and everything in between! My favorite part of nannying and babysitting is watching your kiddos grow up to be fantastic adults. I love to make crafts and paint! I would love taking your children on...
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Betty B.

Mother Of Two Seeking Full Or Part Time Child Care Position

Grantville, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am no longer available for the 2024/25 school year. I am a mother of 2 children grown kids, 1 grandchild, and 5 fur babies. I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old. I have been previously trained in First Aid and CPR and would be willing to take a refresher course. I came from a family of 6 kids, and I love...

Care Member says "I honestly don’t even know what to say that would capture What a blessing this woman has been to our family. When you seek out childcare, You are...

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Kelly O.

Middle School Teacher

Lebanon, PA

4.7(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I taught in the middle and high school public school systems for 37 years in special education, but have tutored regular education students throughout my career. I especially love teaching math (through Algebra 1), but also teach ELA (through 8th grade). I really enjoy teaching 1:1 and watching a student who has been struggling...

Tracey S. says "Kelly is amazing! She's been my son's summer tutor and they have built a great rapport. I'm very pleased with her commitment. Her efforts and strategies...

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Suzanne Z.

Hummelstown, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a very loving and nurturing mom of five grown children. However, I am very cheerful , youthful and active. I am looking for a family to love as my own. I homeschooled all five of my kids for 10 years. I also raised infants and toddlers for 10 years of my life. I'm a professional caregiver. Because I am a certified teacher I...

Care Member says "Suzanne is the best when it comes to taking care of children. She’s so energetic and great at taking initiative. My children love her! She also has a...

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Debbie A.

Hummelstown, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a PA certified elementary teacher with many years of childcare and teaching experience, including 8 years teaching abroad. I was a 3rd-grade teacher at an international school in Lima, Peru for 5 years, and worked as a reading specialist for an additional 3 years at the same school. I have experience caring for and teaching...

Rebecca T. says "Debbie is my sister and is currently living with my family since moving back to the U.S. after teaching abroad for the past 8 years. She is really...

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Debbie A.

Hummelstown, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a PA certified elementary teacher with many years of childcare and teaching experience, including 8 years teaching abroad. I was a 3rd-grade teacher at an international school in Lima, Peru for 5 years, and worked as a reading specialist for an additional 3 years at the same school. I have experience caring for and teaching...

Genesis C. says "Working with Debbie was wonderful: she's experienced, compassionate, flexible, and extremely reliable. She helped my child make significant progress....

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Suzanne Z.

Professional Certified Math, Reading And Spanish Tutor With 25 Years Experience

Hummelstown, PA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
*Each pay rate is decided on a case by case basis and based on need* Hello! I am a professional tutor with 25 years experience. I graduated from UTSA with honors and a Secondary Math Teaching Certificate. I have taught every math k-12. I also teach online. I have home schooled my 5 kids for 10 years and have taught every...

Care Member says "Suzanne is wonderful with our twin boys. She is warm, easy to talk to, and reliable. Communication is key in a care giving role and that is one of her...

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Kathryn B.

Katie

Hummelstown, PA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a certified Elementary School teacher. I substituted for 3 years, working with children ages 5-10. I have taught phonics, reading, math, science, and social studies. I would be willing to tutor children explicitly or care for them long term. I have been trained as a daycare teacher during high school and college. I have...
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Robyn J.

Tutor for Elementary School Children

Lebanon, PA

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$15/hr
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Art and Psychology. I was a tutor in the photography lab , and also taught at elementary schools for a program called ArtsBridge while attending Westminster College. I currently work as veterinary technician and have to do basic math and some algebra every week at work. I have taught dance and music...
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Julia B.

Middletown, PA

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$12/hr
4 years experience
My son naps during our lessons, so I have limited spots available; I currently am taking only 12 students at a time. As of March, I have two afternoon spots and one evening spot available! Before becoming a mama I was a middle school teacher and an autism support paraeducator. I currently teach math and literature classes at a...
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Kerri C.

Experienced Child Care And Babysitting

Lebanon, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a seasoned Mom of 3 young children and have worked in education for the past 15 years. I have two graduate degrees in both special education and early childhood education, and have worked as both a teacher and special educational consultant. I am looking for a part time child care or babysitting position to help support...
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Ashley G.

Fun, Caring, Energetic, Artistic, Athletic

Lebanon, PA

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am fun, caring, and energetic. I love to do art, play games, learn, sports, and read books. I love to do anything from painting nails, to assisting with schoolwork, playing with matchbox cars, and playing sports. I am a reliable, outgoing, and organized young woman who you can trust to take care of your kids. I have a special...
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Mackenzie M.

Lebanon, PA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Mackenzie! I have 7 years of childcare experience. I have my CPR certification and first aide *infants-adults*, along with all of my clearances and fingerprints. In the past I have worked as a daycare teacher for about 2 years. In the facility I cared for 3-4 months olds up to 11 years old. I was also a nanny...
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Katie E.

Elementary Grades Tutor

Hershey, PA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have worked in a variety of settings (daycare, online schools, brick and mortar schools, in home tutoring) and with a variety of students ranging from special needs, gifted, home schooled and regular classroom students. I have a degree in Elementary Education K-6 and a Masters as a Reading Specialist.
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Carolyn R.

Experienced Tutor, Including Special Education

Hummelstown, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a experienced childcare provider and also taught in public and private schools for over 25 years, primarily working with preschool and elementary aged children. My recent work includes homework help, academic tutoring, and daily childcare services, including nurturing toddlers and infants. I have experience working with...
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Kathryn B.

Great Thinker

Hummelstown, PA

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$40/hr
2 years experience
I have 2 years of experience teaching in elementary schools. I have the most experience with 2nd and 3rd grader but I can do all grades from pre-K through 5th grade.
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Lilia K.

Middletown, PA

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$15/hr
I have student taught 4th graders and I was also an intern in a second grade classroom for 3 years. I have led reading groups and math groups for second graders.
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Karen J.

Engaging And Encouraging Teacher

Hershey, PA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I love teaching! I delight in connecting with students and exploring a variety of subjects. I have classroom experience as a high school history teacher, a preschool teacher, and a substitute teacher for all K-12 subjects. I also have a lot of fun teaching English online. I am ready to engage in learning online with you as...
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Sarah S.

Need Summer Care? Experienced Child Caregiver Here!

Middletown, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am hoping to be your new babysitter! I currently work at Vista Autism School and am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I received my Associate's Degree in 2017 from Reading Area Community College in General Studies with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education. My ultimate goal is to return...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Palmyra, PA

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

Betty B.

I honestly don’t even know what to say that would capture What a blessing this woman has been to our family. When you seek out childcare,...

- Care member

Kelly O.

Kelly is amazing! She's been my son's summer tutor and they have built a great rapport. I'm very pleased with her commitment. Her efforts...

- Tracey S.

Suzanne Z.

Suzanne is the best when it comes to taking care of children. She’s so energetic and great at taking initiative. My children love her! She...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Palmyra, PA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Palmyra, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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 Palmyra, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Palmyra 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra, PA, 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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