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Lisa P.

School Librarian

Ponchatoula, LA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
This past year I have worked as a school librarian for an international school. Before that I worked 11 years in a public library and before that as a preschool teacher and special ed teacher.
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Ponchatoula, LA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am the mother of twins who are now 33 yrs old. I am a grandmother of 5. I have taught in the public school system and in a private preschool. I was also a public library associate. I am now a librarian at an international school. I love children, teaching them all I can and watching them grow and succeed. When I take care of...

Sydney H. says "Lisa is phenomenal with my boys. We originally hired her for nighttime with my infant twins and she has now become a special part of our family. She is so...

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Certified Teacher

Ponchatoula, LA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am an educator in St. Tammany Parish. I currently teach 1st grade but have years of prior experience in teaching pre-kindergarten in the public school system. My hobbies include traveling and reading in my spare time. I enjoy working with children and have an extremely flexible schedule during the summer months.

Samantha B. says "Tiffany. Was. WONDERFUL! She was a little early so we could go over any details she needed to know. She played with my little ones, fed them and had...

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Elementary K-6 Grade Tutor

Hammond, LA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My Name is Alisha, I have recently relocated to the Hammond/Ponchatoula Area! I have 7 years of teaching experience teaching grades K-5 and 2 years teaching 6-7th grade Math. I have a passion for Math and Science, and enjoy hands on learning experiences. I use a variety of online tools and can provide interactive games...

Care Member says "Alisha was great! My daughter really enjoyed learning from her."

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A Fun Sitter With A Love For Babies

Mandeville, LA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Alyssa, I just moved here from California and I am a Preschool teacher in Baton Rouge, living in Mandeville, looking for a job closer to home. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education in college as well. I am a very positive, loving, and reliable person. I have years of experience as a live-in nanny,...

Care Member says "Alyssa is a five star babysitter, she’s capable of facilitating all the responsibilities that I tasked her with and she took great care of my son and...

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Covington, LA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a responsible, educated, and well rounded sitter with over 9 years experience working with children ages 11months- teenage years. I currently Teach Junior High Resource/ Special Education ELA. Every year during the months of May and June I help run a local children's theatre for junior high and highschool students. I...

Care Member says "We've had lots of babysitters over the years and Serena is the best one! She is completely reliable, trustworthy, and keeps the children engaged. She is...

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Experienced And Trustworthy Caregiver

Covington, LA

4.9(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 25 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have been a Sunday school teacher, camp counselor, after-school caregiver, substitute teacher and a tutor. I have also worked with younger children in a preschool setting. I love to help children learn to read and have a degree in Middle School Education. I...

Devin B. says "Deanna is a good and conscientious caregiver. Her background in education is a strong attribute and was incredibly valuable to us. She did a fabulous job...

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Stanford Student And Advocate For Fun Learning!

Hammond, LA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Isabelle-- a rising junior at Stanford University with a passion for teaching! Summer can be a surprisingly hard time academically--whether that means summer test prep, trying to catch up on last year's concepts, or making sure nothing too important's forgotten before September! I love working with kids of all ages...

Fiona C. says "Isabelle is a kind, caring, and intelligent person who genuinely loves to help others. She has a high EQ and is good at working with people young and old....

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Experienced Tutor

Covington, LA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have 15 years of experience tutoring K-8 students in all subjects. I am a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in Middle School Education. I have been a substitute teacher for grades K-12 and have several years experience working with at-risk students in non-profit organizations. I have additional...

Kimberly C. says "She has made my daughter feel comfortable from the beginning. She has helped my child with short term goals so she doesn't get so overwhelmed. I will...

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Full-Time/Part-Time Morning Nanny

Covington, LA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Missy, I've been working with children for 20 years. My experience has been working in preschools, and being employed as a private nanny now for 9 years. I've cared for infants to 12 years of age. My responsibilities were; completing homework, school projects, and doctors appointments, too. I'm very passionate about...
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Certified Teacher, Happy To Help

Covington, LA

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$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a teacher in St. Tammany Parish and would love to tutor your child! I graduated from LSU in English Secondary Education in 2017 and will graduate with an M. Ed. in Special Education at Northwestern University in May 2022. I have five years of teaching experience, two teaching 10th grade ELA and three teaching 7th and 8th...
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Covington, LA

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Nat. I'm 26 years old. I have been babysitting & working with children since I was 12 years old. I was a Preschool Teacher For 4 Years & Have Been A Nanny For 4 Years As Well. I'm an experienced, energetic, dedicated, and hands-on teacher who will sing, dance, read, do arts and crafts and interact with your child...

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  • 12 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ponchatoula, LA

Reading Tutors in Ponchatoula, LA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 12 listed reading tutors

Lisa P.

Lisa is phenomenal with my boys. We originally hired her for nighttime with my infant twins and she has now become a special part of our...

- Sydney H.

Tiffany L.

Tiffany. Was. WONDERFUL! She was a little early so we could go over any details she needed to know. She played with my little ones, fed them...

- Samantha B.

Alisha W.

Alisha was great! My daughter really enjoyed learning from her.

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ponchatoula, LA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ponchatoula, LA on Care.com will cost an average of $13.33 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 3 reading tutors in Ponchatoula, LA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula, LA, 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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