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Julia O.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a creative and compassionate tutor and nanny based in the Seattle, here to assist your family in the education and care of your child(ren). I come from a large family, many of whom are successful teachers, giving me a deep appreciation for both family and education. I am distinguished in Art, Music, English and...

Robin S. says "I cannot tell you enough how utterly lucky we were to find Julia. She's a wonderful, dependable, compassionate, and kind caregiver. We miss her dearly and...

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Cassandra F.

Dedicated And Energetic Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Cassie. I am a UW grad and have over 12 years childcare experience. I'm a fun, organized and energetic nanny who strives to ensure that kids stay active and engaged through playtime, exercise, art, trips to parks, etc.. I am not timid about enforcing the house rules with kids, but I use discipline not as...

Care Member says "Cassie has been with our family (twin, six year old, boys) for over three years. She has been an absolute joy to work with and her care has been a gift...

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Cynthia M.

Grandma Caregiver Beacon Hill, Mt Baker, Columbia City

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am an older senior with an ECE degree, 30 continuous years experience as a mom, educator, nanny and grandma! I'm in my 60s, still working, even during the pandemic! I do have some natural aging limitations, so, as much as I adore the little ones, I can no longer care for babies and toddlers! Preschooler care includes...

Ari A. says "We worked with Cynthia for this past school year and she was a delight! She was always dependable and very communicative and became a lovely addition to our...

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Megan J.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Megan! Some of my favorite things are singing, music, being outdoors, traveling, family time, building friendships, and reading. For the last 12 years, I have had the privilege of teaching, babysitting, and nanny. Those experiences created a passion for investing in the lives and development of children. My aim is to...

Heidi T. says "My kids love Megan. They always have a ton of fun whenever she watches them. Both my children are pretty strong willed and Megan is always patient and kind...

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Meghan L.

Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Greetings! I'm Meghan, and I have 7 years of experience working in childcare, ages ranging from infant to 5 years old. Since receiving my BA at Western Washington University in 2022, I have been working full time as a Teacher Assistant in early childhood education for ages 2. 5-4 y/o. I have a passion for helping little ones to...

Sarah C. says "Meghan jumped right in and made our son feel comfortable from the start. She's patient, helpful and a joy to be around. We can't wait to have her back."

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Antoinette L.

Part-Time Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I was a stay-at-home mom for 20 years to two wonderful children and a longtime community volunteer. I've worked with kids for almost two decades. The services I can provide include helping with homework and class projects, reading and cultural experiences, museum and park outings, and arts and crafts. I can provide before and...

Roberta K. says "Toni is an absolutely wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, kind, and has been an immense help to our family. My daughter loves her, and the two of...

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Katherin V.

I'm A Teacher, And I Likeintegrate My Skills As An Educator Into My Passion As A Childcare Provider

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi there! I've worked in childcare for six years now. I have experience with kids from 2 months to teenagers. I'm very loving, caring, patient and kind. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and like to get involved and have a positive impact on their lives. One of the reasons I love caring for children is their curiosity and...

Xi C. says "Katherine is a really nice caregiver, trustworthy and on schedule and will always notify me in advance if she will be absent."

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Serena P.

Outgoing And Reliable Nanny!

Seattle, WA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Serena and I am thrilled you have come across my page! I am actively looking for a one time or occasional job. I have ample experience caring for children of all ages and currently pursing my masters in Social Work at the University of Washington ! I have worked as a preschool teacher, outdoor education coach...

Care Member says "Serena was super friendly and accommodating of our late night out, Our kids loved her and we will definitely have her back, thank you! "

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Daniela B.

Experienced And Enthusiastic Nanny Ready To Take Care Of Your Little Ones

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic accommodating reliable I like working with kids because of their innocence, happiness and curiosity. I'm looking for a job where I'm trusted and appreciated, where the family is willing to communicate in a direct but respectful way. I started working with kids 5 years ago as a...

Care Member says "She is a wonderful person, gets along really well with our kids. We prefer her speak Italian to our kids so they learn a different language and they are...

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Stephanie D.

Steph

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Throughout my life I have worked with little ones. I have been teaching preschool for the past 16 years as well as nannying. I have my degree in early childhood and elementary education. I love being on a family team, helping each little one explore and nurture their unique growth. I follow creative curriculum, STEAM, trauma...

Allie C. says "Stephanie was absolutely amazing. She took wonderful care of our sweet cat while we were away on vacation. She went above and beyond with care and...

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Carla C.

One Thing You Should Know About Me Is I'm Hard-working, Organized, And Just Like To Have Fun!

Federal Way, WA

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi Im Carla . I'm looking for a family that has a loving, open minded , respectful, adventurous , honest and creative family. I started working with kids at 17 years old my first family was two twins ( 2 yrs old) . I'm 25 now and I've worked with a total of 18 families ranging from newborn -13 . I enjoy being apart of the...

Miracle W. says "I enjoyed Carla and felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care, the first day! My little ones also enjoyed her. She assisted with...

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Alicia E.

Creative And Engaged Babysitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! I work freelance so am often out of the country and when I'm back in the USA, I am based in the Seattle area. I love traveling, music, photography and exploring the outdoors. I have babysat on and off for about 10 years and I have experience with children between the ages of 2 and 12. I also taught elementary-aged kids in...
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Holly G.

English Tutor/Early Math

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been homeschooling my son his entire life. I feel capable to tutor young kids in the basics, and more! I am college-educated. Reading comprehension, phonics, spelling, history, social studies, and science would be my strengths.

Julaine H. says "Holly is a super person, friend, cook, and teacher! I have known Holly personally for a long time as well as taken classes from her and eaten some of her...

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Emilie N.

First Grade Teacher Available For Date Nights And School Breaks

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm an art-loving, book-reading, blanket-fort-building kinda babysitter, but listening to children tell meandering stories is my absolute favorite thing. I'm also a first grade teacher with a master's in education and bachelor's in child development. I've been working with children for 20 years as a teacher, Peace...

Brooke P. says "We've hired Emilie three times now to watch our children and she's our first call when we are looking for help with the wee tyrants on evenings/weekends....

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Mckenna M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I've always enjoyed being around children, most likely because my mom was an elementary teacher growing up. I have quite a few years of experience under my belt between childcare facilities, nannying and babysitting. In my free time I enjoy hiking, working out, being around friends and family, and finding a good book to read. I...

Katie S. says "There are few words to describe how much we have loved and appreciated this woman in our family. She has consistently gone above and beyond to support our...

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Alexandra F.

Former Educator With A Passion For Enrichment

Poulsbo, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am teacher with 10+ years of experience in the classroom as both a classroom teacher and a Gifted and Talented Education coordinator. I have spent summers since 2012 tutoring students of all ages - from first grade through high school. Relationships are the foundation of my success as an educator, and I strive to understand...

Care Member says "Alex tutored our twin daughters for 5 years every summer. The girls loved spending time and learning from Ms. F, and were so excited to then have her as...

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Molly M.

Part-Time Caregiver, Can Tutor

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My previous experience is working with infants. I have watched an 11-month-old for the majority of the daytime before with no trouble. I also have worked with first and second graders and helping them learn to read by reading to them. I have also done this with fourth and fifth graders. Though I am new, I am very confident in my...

Amy M. says "Molly is an exceptionally responsible Babysitter. Our 5 year old son adores her. "

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Alexa H.

Babysitter/Nanny, Currently With Open Availability

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Graduate student at University of Montana with 7 years of experience caring for children from the ages of 4 to 12 and two years experience working as a tutor. CPR/First Aid Certified. Lover of the outdoors, crafting and reading. I currently live in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

Nicole H. says "I had Alexa as a student for two years. She was a fabulous student! She was responsible and organized. Alexa was always willing to help her peers. She...

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Lillian M.

Grade School Tutor W/ Master's Degree

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Lillian M. and I have a BA in English, a MFA in Poetry; two years of college-level teaching experience & several years of babysitting, tutoring, camp counseling, and animal sitting experience. When working together, you'll find that I am an effective and fun tutor who can manage difficult coursework in...

Barrett B. says "Our daughter really enjoys her tutoring with Lillian. Her grades have improved and so has her confidence with assignments and tests."

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Deborah K.

Calm & Friendly Sitter :)

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have babysat for more than 9 different families that included infants or more than 2 children. I've helped children with doing their homework (mathematics). I have volunteered at church in Sunday school for small children. And I've worked at Bellevue College Childcare Center for 1. 5 years I'm fun but also patient and calm...

Care Member says "Deborah was terrific with my kids. She was organized, energetic, and great at communication. We would be happy to work with her again."

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Port Orchard, WA

Reading Tutors in Port Orchard, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Julia O.

I cannot tell you enough how utterly lucky we were to find Julia. She's a wonderful, dependable, compassionate, and kind caregiver. We miss...

- Robin S.

Cassandra F.

Cassie has been with our family (twin, six year old, boys) for over three years. She has been an absolute joy to work with and her care has...

- Care member

Cynthia M.

We worked with Cynthia for this past school year and she was a delight! She was always dependable and very communicative and became a lovely...

- Ari A.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Port Orchard, WA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Port Orchard, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.50 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 4 reading tutors in Port Orchard, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard, WA, 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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