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Darien S.

Bilingual Certified Spanish, ESL, And English Teacher

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I apologize! I am currently teaching full-time and not looking for a position. I am an organized, compassionate, and energetic teacher looking to implement a family's desired curriculum or tutor subjects as needed in addition to students' regular curriculum. I am exploring new teaching opportunities as I enjoy working in small...

Care Member says "Darien is punctual, proactive and professional - traits I admired in her as a tutor for my kids. She has exceptional patience in working with young...

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Elementary Education Tutor

Portage, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Emily and I teach second grade. I graduated from Michigan State with two majors: Child Development and Elementary Education. I am also obtaining my Masters in Teaching Online with Technology. I live in the Allentown area and this year I will be teaching online. I would love to help your child in person or...
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Portage, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
I have tutored since early highs school, I began tutoring the middle school students at the building next door with various subjects. As I grew older I began tutoring high school students in subjects like science, math, spanish, english, etc. I have also helped tutor the children I babysat for, which also gives me elementary...
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Experienced Babysitter

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have a deep love for working with children and bring years of experience caring for infants through middle school-age. I'm also a proud mom of two boys, ages 9 and 7. Currently, I care for 3 families each with two children which means, including my own, I often have up to eight kids at a time! Their moms often joke that I...

Marlo C. says "Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the...

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Part Time Tutor Available

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with a number of students in various grade levels tutoring a variety of subjects. I've also worked with international students, specifically in English, to help them not just prepare for their US college entrance exams but, to help them truly understand the English language enough to excel in their college courses....

Kristie K. says "Kristen is great at getting to know the level that her student is at, and creating a development plan. She helped our student with English...

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Learning Based Instruction

Kalamazoo, MI

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I can handle long days spent caring for kids and their emotional needs. I have a record of always showing up on time to help parents' life run smoothly. My greatest passion in life is teaching. I have experienced great success at school and at university due to amazing and...

Care Member says "Sam has been an absolute blessing for our family. She tutors my 6-year-old in math with so much patience and creativity, making learning fun and...

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Stay At Home Dad & Elementary Playground Supervisor

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
I currently work part-time as an elementary school playground supervisor. I was a stay at home dad for many years (my son is now 12 years old) and have a lot of experience supervising and tutoring elementary age children. Aside from a playground supervisor, I've worked in a 4th/5th grade classroom and volunteered as a reading...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Katherine, and I have years of experience caring for children from infants through age 12. I've worked in a church nursery and babysat for multiple families, which has given me plenty of hands-on experience with kids of all ages. I love planning fun activities, helping with homework, reading stories, and keeping...
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Fun Funky And Fresh!

Kalamazoo, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Raylie (ray-lee) and I've always been a very maternal, nurturing person towards kids and animals. I'm pursuing English and Spanish education and I have always had a soft spot for teaching and learning! I love asking questions, exploring the natural world, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and cleaning! And...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've tutored both children and adults in Creative Writing and English. I have 20+years of experience as a successful Creative Producer in the highly competitive market. I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I'm happy to help!
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Babysitter/Nanny/Animal Care

Kalamazoo, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have worked with kids from 3 months- 12yrs of age. I am high energy and can keep up during play time as well as knowing how to whine kids down around bed time. I can cook and willing to lightly clean whenever needed. I also work great with dogs and all animals and can care separately for them as well I'd describe my...
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A Little About Me

Kalamazoo, MI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as honest, loving and caring I like working with kids because I love watching them grow. I'm looking for a job that I am able to teach and care for children. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. In my spare time, I like to swim, watch movies, read and do things with my...
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Creative Sitter With A Focus On Empathy

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I am a patient and compassionate person with about 4 years of experience caring for children. I have worked one-on-one with kids as a full-time nanny and with over 20 kids in a daycare setting and day-camp setting. I recently graduated from k college with a BA in psychology and studio art, and I now work as a teaching artist...
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Experienced Elementary School Tutor And Teaching Assistant

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as an elementary school teaching assistant and volunteered as a math and reading tutor. Until this year I was a stay at home dad and home-schooled my son for the past three years. I enjoy children and currently volunteer in a local elementary school and work as a substitute teacher. I worked in a 4/5 grade...
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Encouraging Tutor

Kalamazoo, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have frequently tutored one child from age 13-16 (current). I'm great with organization and planning. I use positive reinforcement and while it is important to challenge a mentee it is also important not to overwhelm them. My current mentee has ADHD and can become defiant when things get difficult, this is why breaks,...
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Child care

Kalamazoo, MI

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Emily Lemkau and I'm currently seeking a nannying/babysitting job as I home for the summer! A little bit about me: I'm currently a junior at Western Michigan University studying psychology with a career plan of going into social work for child advocacy. I have about a year of child care under my belt, as I've...
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Cheerful, Kind, And Dependable Nanny

Kalamazoo, MI

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Cecilia! I'm a dependable, cheerful, compassionate 25-year-old former elementary schoolteacher with a love for kids and a passion for fun activities. During my time as a teacher, I mentored kids in a combined 3rd/4th grade classroom, so I have lots of practice caring for multiple children's needs at once! To maintain a...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Kaley and I'm a graduate student at WMU. I have my under grad in Family Studies and Social Work, and am working on my masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. I've been baby sitting/nannying for over 10 years. My longest job with a family lasted for almost 5 years! I'm comfortable working with children of all...
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Need Tutoring! Let Me Help

Kalamazoo, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I'm Ian and I'm here to help. I have 5+ years of teaching experience in elementary schools and college settings and am currently working at Mattawan Later Elementary. My passion for learning started at young age and I have been experience tutoring and teaching 3rd graders to high schoolers to adult ELL leaners for...
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Tutor

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am currently employed through Portage Public Schools as a building substitute at Portage Northern High School. I have 3+ years of education and in-classroom experience. I can help with Test Prep, English, Writing, and Social Studies. I can aid in other subjects as well.
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  • 37 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Portage, MI

Reading Tutors in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 37 listed reading tutors

Darien S.

Darien is punctual, proactive and professional - traits I admired in her as a tutor for my kids. She has exceptional patience in working...

- Care member

Margaret M.

Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to...

- Marlo C.

Kristen O.

Kristen is great at getting to know the level that her student is at, and creating a development plan. She helped our student with English...

- Kristie K.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portage, MI

Hiring a local reading tutor in Portage, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of October 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 Portage, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage, 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.

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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