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I have been a substitute teacher for 1. 5 years between grades prek-3. I have had 4 years of experience in undergrad with grades 1-3, and taught CCD to grades 1-4. Elementary Tutor
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My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
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"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite...
Reviewed by Andrea L.
Lauren M.
Higganum, CT
$44/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Lauren! I would like to briefly introduce myself. I am 25 years old, and I am from Haddam CT. I am currently finishing up my degree in Early Childhood education at Southern Connecticut State University. After graduating I plan to use my degree to become a kindergarten teacher. I have worked at multiple daycares...
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"Lauren has many years of experience working with children of all ages and has a true passion for education. With her background in teaching, she would be the perfect caregiver for any family. If I had to...
Reviewed by Devyn S.
Kirstin T.
East Hampton, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.
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Hello, I am the Co-Director and Head Teacher at a child care center. I work there full time co-teaching our Preschool class with the Director of the program, and then being the Head Teacher of the After School program. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed...
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"Kirstin loves children and really enjoys her time spent with children. She always comes prepared and on time to babysit, with games and activities -, my children love her. She has been babysitting for me since...
Reviewed by Ashley O.
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I am very enthusiastic, patient, silly, and I get along very well with children. I am very responsible, organized and arrive in a timely fashion. I think that babysitting should include a lot of fun for the children while still abiding to their regular routine and house rules. I've been working with children since I was 16. I...
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Passionate about education and working with kids. Experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor, and summer teacher. Looking to nanny full time this summer (approx. 6/15-8/15) in between graduating from Notre Dame and starting my PhD this fall at Harvard.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to engage with the kids on both...
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My name is Julia, I am 28 years old. I graduated from CCSU with a degree in elementary education in 2017. I taught 3rd grade for 5 years. I have been nannying and babysitting for a variety of different families since I was 12 years old. Working with children is something I have always been passionate about and am looking to...
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Hello! I am a certified Early Childhood educator for the state of Connecticut. I taught Kindergarten for 7years before becoming a caregiver. I have been a stay at home mom for the last 4 years to my two little boys ages 4 and almost 2. I have truly loved being able to care for my little ones and have learned so much about their...
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I am a senior in college this year, I have completed all of the core requirements and am actively working on research projects. I have tutored college statistics courses and have been part of a writing center on campus. In high school I completed multiple AP courses including AP US History, AP English, and AP Government.
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I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of experience. I have worked in the Aerospace, Defense, and Power Generation industries.
I have an extensive resume I can share, but some highlights are as follows:
- I have mentored a middle school FIRST Robotics team for 3 years. Despite limited resources and experience, we have...
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My name is Chelsea and I am a 21-year-old college student who is working toward my secondary education degree. I am studying to be a secondary English teacher, so I would preferably like to stick to the English subject. I am hardworking, responsible and very patient. Although I do not have much tutoring experience, I currently...
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Hi there! I'm Makenzie. I'm just finished my first year at Hofstra University where I'm studying to be a teacher. I've been working with children my whole life, but nannied for families in the past four years. Some things I love are music, reading, being outside and being active, animals (especially dogs!) and spending time with...
Jillian P.
Middletown, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I am a first grade teacher in Waterbury, CT. I have taught students of various age levels and abilities. I have plenty of experience differentiating for students in small groups and individual instruction. I use formal and informal assessments to guided instruction to meet the needs of the individual student.
Alyson M.
Glastonbury, CT
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I started working with kids when I was 17 years old at my summer job. I worked as a lifeguard and taught lessons to hundreds of kids over my five summers as a swim instructor.
In my spare time, I like to read, hang out with my dogs and cats, and exercise.
My skills include understanding that each child has different ways of...
Lejla D.
Wethersfield, CT
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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My name is Lejla. I am very interested in taking care of your children. I have been a nanny for over 4 years. I am CPR certified. I enjoy playing with kids, doing arts and crafts, reading and teaching them. With parents permission I take library and park trips to make the day more fun and enjoyable for kids. I have great...
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I have been a professional Nanny for over 20 years and love what I do! I have cared for many families in my time. I have been with 6 families and have cared for 4 kids at a time. I have experience with newborns through high school age children. I generally stay with a family from birth till kindergarten.
Brenna C.
Higganum, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed K-6 Educator Looking For Part Time/ Weekday Summer Work
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Certified CT Elementary educator, 6+ years teaching K-6: I began my babysitting career when I was 12, moving on to nannying, swim instructing, working for a daycare, and now a full time kindergarten teacher. My specialities are in crafting, spending time outside, reading, singing (but not very well!) cooking, and swimming! I am...
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I am a 51-year-old empty nester mom of 4 adult kids. After getting certified to teach, I decided to stay was home with my kids when they were small. Since going back to work, I have worked in a variety of educational settings from pre-k to grade 6. I enjoy cooking, reading and being active. I love sharing these interests with...
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Hello! My name is Juliana, I'm a college student at University of Saint Joseph headed towards a career in healthcare! In the past two years, I have tutored children of elementary school age in Spanish, English, Math and Science. I speak 3 languages fluently (English, Portuguese and Spanish), and I would also love to help if your...
Caroline C.
Middletown, CT
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Going through school can be challenging and trying to assist your child with the loads of homework they get sent home with these days can be a daunting task. Please allow me to help you.
School did not come easy to me but, once I was taught steps on how to study and make learning a game, I flourished. I hold a master's degree...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Portland, CT
Melinda R.
5.0
Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Lauren M.
5.0
Lauren has many years of experience working with children of all ages and has a true passion for education. With her background in teaching, she would be the perfect caregiver for any family. If I had to describe Lauren in three words I'd say she is loyal, hardworking and compassionate. If my baby...
- Devyn S.
Kirstin T.
5.0
Kira is AMAZING! She is by far my kids favorite sitter. When she is here I don't have to worry about anything. She plays with them the whole time and even brings activities. The last time she sat for them she made pop-overs that my daughter had a recipe for in her library book. She even makes...
- Ashley M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portland, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Portland, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Portland, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Portland, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Portland 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 Portland that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Portland, CT?
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 Portland 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 Portland, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Portland, CT, 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 Portland, CT 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.