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Hello! My name is Shannon, I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for families with children ages 1 months-12 years old. I graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a bachelors in Elementary Education. I then spent a year teaching first grade math and English in a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. Since...
5.0
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Able to tutor in Math, science, health , human growth , biology etc.
even at college level.
Denise S.
New Castle, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a 58-year-old mother of two and grandmother of 5 small grandchildren. I have a degree in elementary music education. I was also involved in fostering children for two years when I lived in South Carolina. I lived in Roatan, Honduras for almost 5 years and taught school in a one room classroom to 75 students ages 5 to 10. I...
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Hello!
I am currently a K-2 Autistic Support Teacher at local district here in the area! Previous to this I worked as a substitute teacher and during college I worked at my local YMCA in the daycare and in the summer camp.
I've also spent time in high school babysitting for various families in my childhood neighborhood!
I...
4.5
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I am a very patient, kind, loving individual. I believe in bringing out the best in anyone I meet, especially students and families. My strengths include passion and dedication to my chosen career, love for what I do, having the best interests of those I meet, and the ability to pull out the best in the most challenging...
5.0
"I was initially impressed with Elizabeth O.'s enthusiasm, teaching skills and professional demeanor when I hired her last year as a tutor for my 7th grade son. During the year that Elizabeth worked for me, she...
Reviewed by James M.
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I have tutored students in all subject areas with the exception of foreign languages. My tutoring experience encompasses grade levels K through 12th. I have tutored students during and after school with a focus upon Math and Language Arts. I tailor my teaching style and the curriculum based solely on your child's needs and...
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Hi, my name is Nikolete. I'm 37 years old and I have my CPR and First Aid certification. I'm also a medical assistant. I'm very outgoing and love teaching and taking care of children. I love books and outdoor activities. I also love teaching them reading, counting, ABC's, coloring, playing, etc. I'm a casual, friendly and loving...
4.0
"Nikolete is my current part time/ on call babysitter and I have no complaints as far as her care. My regular babysitter bailed on me last minute and Nikolete has been a life saver and really stepped in. Our...
Reviewed by Victoria C.
Rachel S.
Cranberry Township, PA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been a nanny for the past 15 years & worked for some wonderful families. I've watched up to 6 children at a time from newborn up to high school age. I have my child abuse & criminal history clearances, a clean driving record and am CPR certified. I also have special needs experience.
Whether it's helping a new mom...
5.0
"Rachel has watched two out our children ages 2 and 4 and we absolutely loved her! She was so caring and loving and most importantly so communicative. "
Reviewed by Care member
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I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
5.0
"Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls...
Reviewed by Nicole L.
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-7 years of Special Education teaching experience
-1 year of teaching first grade curriculum
-Dual bachelors degrees in Elementary & Special Education in two states
-Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
-Graduate Certificate in ABA in Autism
-Orton-Gillingham International Multi-Sensory Education trained
-CPI trained
-9+...
5.0
"Caitlyn is especially gifted with kids that have learning challenges. She makes learning fun for them and she's relatable. My son always looked forward to his sessions with her. She made learning fun!"
Reviewed by Antinetta S.
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, adventurous, and caring
I like working with kids because they are energetic and fun to be around. They never fail to put a smile on my face and my goal is to put a smile on theirs.
I'm looking for a job that is willing to work with me and needs a nanny for the summer.
I started...
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I have 14 years of experience with children aged 3-6 and a few years with under 3. I'm a certified teacher with an early childhood, elementary and reading specialist certification. I taught for 8 years at Pittsburgh Public Schools (early childhood) and have had many nanny jobs over the years. I've worked at summer camps and...
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly, yet organized.
I like working with kids because I have always loved being able to guide children and come up with creative and fun solutions with them.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help potentially tutor kids and help them wherever I can.
I started working with kids...
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Hi! My name is Emma and I am a current undergraduate student studying social work interested in part-time work over the summer! I am a highly empathetic and passionate individual with experience in tutoring, childcare, and disability care. I have had the joy of working with many different age groups and various level of ability...
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I have watched children from newborn to 12 years of age. I am currently a private nanny for an adorable 1-year-old. I am very comfortable with watching multiple children at a time. I thoroughly enjoy my experience with children. I love to play games, read stories, color, cook, crafts, play outside, and incorporating music during...
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As a tutor, I have had experience with tutoring for the GED, as well as various levels of language arts and communication. As a teacher, I have had all kinds of experience with different subjects, from Intro to CNA, GED prep, and communication courses.
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Hi! I am a license realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, as well as a full-time Operations Manager at a local tech procurement company. I graduated from Hampton High School and received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. I have past tutoring experience in English and History, and also Math, but only at an...
Kile R.
Rochester, PA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Tutoring Offered At Your Level Of Skill, With Patience Flexible Scheduling And Competitive Rates.
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Hi everyone, my name is Kile and I have been tutoring since I was in grade school. I have the unique ability to connect with a student, immediately place myself on their level of skill and make the information easily understood to them. I have always been really good at explaining difficult concepts with ease and have a lot of...
Deanna H.
Beaver Falls, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Deanna, I am a mother of four children. They are 12, 9, 6 and 4. I have a bachelors degree is Psychology, a Minor in Communications and a Graduates degree in Strategic Leadership. I love academics and I love to read! All of my children attend school full time so I am looking to supplement some of my free time with...
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Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am currently a stay at home mom. I have a degree in elementary education and I previously taught elementary for 5 years. I've really been missing teaching, supporting, inspiring, and pushing my students to do their best. If given the chance I believe that I can help any child succeed. Please let...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Portersville, PA
Elizabeth O.
4.0
She is fantastic.We have a ten year old granddaughter who was struggling in school. Elizabeth has been helping her for a couple of months and her whole attitude has changed and her grades have improved tremendously. Elizabeth is a wonderful teacher and sweet person. We are so grateful for her help.
- Samantha M.
Nikolete D.
4.0
Nikolete is my current part time/ on call babysitter and I have no complaints as far as her care. My regular babysitter bailed on me last minute and Nikolete has been a life saver and really stepped in. Our only issue is she is really far from me and it is out of the way but other then the driver...
- Victoria C.
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel has been an incredible addition to our family over the last year. We have a 4 year old son and a 1.5 year old daughter. Both kids absolutely love Ms. Rachel and look forward to every day she cares for them. Rachel is dependable, flexible and such a joy to be around. She communicates...
- Care member
Cara C.
5.0
Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.
- Nicole L.
Caitlyn C.
5.0
Caitlyn is especially gifted with kids that have learning challenges. She makes learning fun for them and she's relatable. My son always looked forward to his sessions with her. She made learning fun!
- Antinetta S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portersville, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Portersville, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Portersville, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Portersville, PA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Portersville, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portersville 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 Portersville that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Portersville, PA?
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 Portersville 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 Portersville, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Portersville, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Portersville, PA 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.