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60 reading tutors are listed in Pontiac, MI
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
Reading tutors in Pontiac, MI
Felicia K.
Pontiac, MI
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Writing, English, Literacy, Reading, Phonics, Etc. Tutor / Creative Writing Teacher / Essay Help
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Hi! My name is Felicia (or Ms. Felicia, as my students call me). I'm a writer and educator living in Pontiac. Throughout the school year, I work as a K-12 poetry teacher, a college English professor, and a substitute teacher. Now that my schedule is opening up for the summer, I'm looking to take on some students for tutoring!
I...
Charmika P.
Pontiac, MI
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have watched kids age 7 months-18yr old. I have cooked, cleaned, bathed, helped children with homework/study, and have spent quality time with different aged children. I love reading books to kids. I have mentored, guided and redirected bad behavior of children with positive reinforcement. I love working and interacting with...
5.0
"Charmika is my son's caregiver. My son has ADHD. She is patient and friendly. She is excellent with my child. She comes and cares for my child twice a week."
Reviewed by chelsey L.
Cassidy L.
Pontiac, MI
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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I have experience working with all age groups as I volunteer as a teacher aide at Church. I also have been a volunteer and a staff in training at the camp as well as a camp counselor! I love to do crafts with the kids I work with and also love to read and play outside. I have house sat, pet sat, and light housekeeping. I look...
5.0
"Cassidy is amazing with kids! She is always prepared with fun stuff for the kids to do and the kids love her! "
Reviewed by Natalie E.
Beira B.
Pontiac, MI
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I like working with kids because they're very impressionable and I love how they can talk about their favorite things with so much passion! They end up teaching me more than i'm able to teach them!
In my spare time, I like to read a book or catch up on my favorite tv shows! I'm currently binging the netflix show love on the...
Carolina H.
Pontiac, MI
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Carolina. I am 24 years old. I have 8 years of experience working with children. I am CPR certified. I also speak Spanish fluently, and would love to teach it. I love organizing, reading, and going out for walks when is possible. I consider myself a very responsible, respectful, caring, and creative person. I...
MP
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I like working with kids because I have been watching my cousins ever since I was able to. They bring so much light into my life and they are so much fun. Im very patient which is a great trait when working with kids. Kids are truly a joy to be around and I love working with them!
In my spare time, I like to read, catch up on...
5.0
(5)
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I am a single mother of 2 boys, 19 & 21, I have much experience in caring for the both of them as I was a stay-at-home mom for the first 10-12 years of their lives. Also, as a young teenager my mother gave birth to my youngest brother whom I cared for while my mother went back to work. I was 12-13 at that time. I have...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver! My children adored her! She was very dependable and it was a great experience having her care for my children."
Reviewed by Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I have 12+ years of experience in early childhood development, currently working as a nanny. I have lead teacher credentials specifically 2-4-year-old, I worked as a lead teacher with an assistant for 3 years. I love being in a classroom but being a nanny is what I love most. I really enjoy the one on one time with the...
5.0
"Luanne is amazing. She was head teacher at my oldest child's daycare class and then joined our family to be nanny for our baby. She is wonderful with our kids - shows them care, helps them learn, is gentle and...
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5.0
(1)
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Hello!!.. My name is Nohemi , I have very much experience with all ages, I've been babysitting for 15 years, am CPR certified and Covid vaccinated, Bilingual, I have work as Medical Assistant in a Pediatrics Clinic for 3 years. Kids are my passion. I always try my best to make them feel safe and cared for! I like to give all my...
5.0
"Nohemi was so sweet and kind. She went above and beyond. She cleaned the kitchen and house which not a lot of caregivers do. She was very attentive to our 4 children and they all loved her! We will for sure...
Reviewed by Amanda A.
Maha M.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Balanced Playtime And Limited Screen Time ,and Create Positive Energy.
5.0
(1)
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Hi, this Maha. I have bachelor degree in statistics. I am kind and caring by nature. I have 20 years experience working with infants, toddler, and youth. I truly love working with kids who I can get help them grow and teach. Skilled creating fun and educational activities. I used to have my own babysitting place back home....
5.0
"Maha has worked for us for 6 years. She is dependable and especially good with little children. She has a gentle manner , and I’m sure will be a great help to any family with kids."
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5.0
(7)
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I love to dance, sing, play, and learn all the time. I read aloud with ALL THE VOICES. I help with meal prep, errands and cleaning.
I have always loved children and had my first child in March of 2020!
Children have a wonderful way of teaching you to slow down and open your eyes to the present. I swear, metaphorically...
5.0
"Gabrielle is a perfect fit for our needs. And it is a pleasure to have her. My 6 year absolutely adores her! I don't think we could have found a better fit. :) She reliable and responsible. I definitely...
Reviewed by Angela P.
5.0
(1)
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I have 6 years of experience babysitting children between the ages of 0-13 years old. I've babysat for families with multiple children and pets, so I feel comfortable in a busy/challenging environment. I spent 3 years as a pre-k-12 grade reading/math tutor at a private learning center, and spent 3 years working with thousands of...
5.0
"Angela is extremely patient and trustworthy. She is amazing with kids."
Reviewed by Cheryl R.
Carissa H.
Waterford, MI
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor Available -Math, SAT/ACT, Reading/Phonics - Trained In Dyslexia/ADD/Learning Disabilities
5.0
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Seven years of experience with SAT/ACT prep classes, as well as experience with the Redesigned SAT that is currently being used. I had taught these classes for a tutoring company for years with great success. My clients have reported making the gains that they hoped for and several have gone on to attend Michigan State...
5.0
"Carissa is proficient in many areas of study and has formed a good bond with our son. She is very flexible on what subject needs to be worked on. Math, reading comprehension, writing papers and biology have...
Reviewed by Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
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I am 33 years old and enrolled as a second degree nursing student at Oakland University. I am often surrounded by the children of friends and family and enjoy doing whatever it is they love to do. I can have fun playing games or make believe and am happy to help with homework and reading, too.
I have been babysitting since I...
5.0
"Jane did a great job. The kids loved her."
Reviewed by Nick T.
5.0
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I used to tutor other students for different college courses. I have 2 Associate's degrees that I have earned with honors. I now have 2 children of my own and I am proud to say they were both reading (and could write their name) by the time they started preschool.
I enjoy teaching as much as I enjoy learning.
5.0
(1)
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I spent 3 years working at a private learning center tutoring kids in grades pre-k-12 in math and reading. I graded class assignments, tests and homework. I spent one on one time with students answering questions and teaching concepts. Additionally, I spent a year of my undergraduate experience in college as a teaching assistant...
Sue C.
Clarkston, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Flexible/Loving Nanny Certified Teacher/Early Childhood Endorsed FT/PT Days
5.0
(1)
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I am an energetic retired elementary school teacher with a master's degree and an early childhood endorsement. I've have over 25 years of experience caring for children. I nanny for two families. One family I nanny for their four girls and one boy ages under 1 to 9. The other family one boy age 4 and boy and girl twins age 2.
I...
5.0
"Sue treated my children as if they were her own. She always goes above and beyond."
Reviewed by Christina R.
5.0
(1)
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I have been a nanny for 15 years now and I was a preschool teacher before that. I love caring for and teaching little kids. Singing, dancing, reading books, playing outdoors, pretend play and crafts are all things I enjoy doing. I am very nurturing and patient. I have experience with newborns to age 10, including twins.
5.0
"Kelly is absolutely amazing! Had we not moved out of state, we would have loved to keep her with us! In fact, we were always trying to get her more days than she had available! Kelly truly loved and cared...
Reviewed by Michelle R.
Thressay H.
Auburn Hills, MI
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a third-year college student at Oakland University, majoring in Physics, with a minor in Math.
I started tutoring at the University in January 2019, and lead student study groups for Calculus through the Supplemental Instruction program all of last school year. This past summer, I had the opportunity to help teach 6th and...
5.0
"Thressay very knowledgeable math tutor."
Reviewed by Nya P.
5.0
(4)
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I graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education Language Arts. I am certified to teach grades K-8, but I'm comfortable with all ages. I have childcare experience with children ages 1 through 9. I have experience teaching 3rd, 7th, and 8th grade. Thank you for reading my bio and I look...
5.0
"Awesome job with our three kids (including set of 3 y/o twins) who are a bit crazy! Seemed flexible and laid back! Would hire her anytime!"
Reviewed by Annie R.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Pontiac, MI
Charmika P.
5.0
Charmika is my son's caregiver. My son has ADHD. She is patient and friendly. She is excellent with my child. She comes and cares for my child twice a week.
- chelsey L.
Cassidy L.
5.0
Cassidy was great to work with for watching my son on a part-time basis. She was punctual, picked up his schedule quickly and was so great with my toddler even when he was very rowdy!
- Amanda R.
Janice S.
5.0
Wonderful caregiver! My children adored her! She was very dependable and it was a great experience having her care for my children.
- Jennifer W.
Luanne F.
5.0
Luanne is amazing. She was head teacher at my oldest child's daycare class and then joined our family to be nanny for our baby. She is wonderful with our kids - shows them care, helps them learn, is gentle and patient with them always. And they love her back - I often hear my youngest belly laughing...
- Care member
Nohemi A.
5.0
Nohemi was so sweet and kind. She went above and beyond. She cleaned the kitchen and house which not a lot of caregivers do. She was very attentive to our 4 children and they all loved her! We will for sure hire her again
- Amanda A.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Pontiac, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Pontiac, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Pontiac, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $20.17 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Pontiac, MI?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Pontiac, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Pontiac 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 Pontiac that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Pontiac, MI?
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 Pontiac 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Pontiac, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Pontiac, MI, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Pontiac, MI can I hire?
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.
Ratings for Pontiac, MI reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Reading Tutors in Pontiac, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.