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Jeffrey P.

Professional And Reliable Tutor

Portland, CT

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$40/hr
6 years experience
When I was in graduate school, I worked as a graduate student assistant for three years and helped many college students understand difficult concepts either in small groups or one-on-one. When I started working with kids, I tutored for about seven months and helped in math and ELA for entry into a gifted program. On the other...
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Kirstin T.

A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.

East Hampton, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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Hello, I am Kira, I have my CDA for Preschool age children, am a certified head teacher and am a lifeguard as well. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed and take care of 14, 14 to 16-year-old girls in Cape Cod with one co-counselor for over five summers at...

Ashley M. says "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...

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Melinda R.

Spirited, Fun, Reliable, Outgoing Care Taker!

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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Hello! Let me briefly introduce myself, 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....

Andrea L. says "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...

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Tracy L.

Experienced & Dependable

Marlborough, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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.

Eveann M. says "Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind,...

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Marisa L.

Outgoing And Upbeat Sitter!

Wethersfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I hope you are doing well! Here is a little bit about me: I have experience working with many different children! I have worked with children from birth throughout teenage years. I am very comfortable working with children of varying ages, numerous children at once, and have experience with twins. I have worked in camps,...

Chelsea I. says "Marisa was our first non-family babysitter and her demeanor and approach to playing with our toddler instantly put us at ease! She kept the schedule we...

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Arlene D.

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I love helping children succeed, by helping them to believe in themselves. If they believe, they can succeed!

Jessica R. says "Arlene was absolutely amazing with our two children. She not only watches them to keep them safe she engages with them and teaches them new things. Every...

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Lisa R.

Reliable And Fun Nanny/babysitter

Rocky Hill, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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Hi! My name is Lisa and I am a certified teacher with the summer off. I have always been around children whether that was babysitting my neighbors son, babysitting someone else's three kids, being a leader in training, or being a camp counselor working with children of all ages (4-11). I came into college with a major in...
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Teagan R.

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as creative, understanding, and trustworthy. I like working with kids because I love inspiring the future generation and helping people learn and grow. I'm looking for a job that teaches me more about what I aspire to do; and one in which I can help people. I started working with kids when I was...
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Patrice B.

Tutoring Services Available

Middletown, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
In the last 3 years, I have been employed as a para/tutor in the Middletown schools at the first, second, and fourth grade levels, so familiar with elementary curriculum and learning. I have a master's degree from Boston University and BS from Trinity College in Hartford. Taught at the college and high school levels, mentored...
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Catherine D.

Experienced Certified Teacher Who Makes Connections To Students

Newington, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 32 years of teaching experience in a variety of grades and content areas. My focus in Language Arts/English (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) and am very knowledgeable with state standards. These same standards can be taught and practiced in Social Studies/History. Most of my career was spent in middle school, but I...
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Merly D.

Middletown, CT

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$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a goal oriented educator, with 20 years of teaching experience and 13+ years caring for my own children with a genuine passion for nurturing young minds. I offer reliable and engaging childcare. My background includes Early Childhood Education, and Early Child Development coursework. I enjoy sparking creativity through...
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Timothy J.

Tim Joy - From Middletown CT

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
Hello! My name is Tim. I'm 20 years old, and a junior at Rider University studying health sciences with an interest in physical therapy. Additionally, I'm in the honors program at Rider, and I'm a Division 1 collegiate swimmer. I'm also an Eagle Scout. Some fun facts about me: I have an identical twin brother, I took a nature...
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Vanesa S.

Tutor Assistance

Newington, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
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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Amanda S.

Elementary Teacher/Tutor With A Specialty In Math And Literacy For All Ages.

Glastonbury, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have my bachelors degree in both math and elementary education. My master's degree is in literacy from the University of St. Joseph (June 2022). I have been a 2nd grade teacher for 3 years.
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Lejla D.

Wethersfield, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi 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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Alyssa O.

Glastonbury, CT

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Alyssa. I have a master's degree in Elementary Education and spent the past five years teaching third grade, where I cared for and managed a class of more than 20 students each day. Before teaching, I had about six years of paid babysitting experience during high school and college, working with children of all ages-from...
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Chelsea R.

Tutoring & Lessons

Berlin, CT

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$20/hr
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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Kelsey R.

Nanny Available

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Kelsey. I am 33 years old. I have 18 years experience in childcare which started when I worked at the after school program at Haddam Elementary School at the age of 15. I have worked as a preschool teacher, babysitter, nanny, and I have also taken numerous classes in Early Childhood Education at Middlesex...
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Laura B.

Young, Enthusiastic English Teacher Looking To Tutor Privately

Glastonbury, CT

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have been an English teacher for 17 years now and have tutored privately for the last 10 years. I focus on reading, writing, test preparation, and organization. I have an excellent rapport with students who may not be overly eager students.
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Tim G.

Effective Tutor (Engineer)

Glastonbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $40.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Portland, CT

Reading Tutors in Portland, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Kirstin T.

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...

- Ashley M.

Melinda R.

Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly...

- Andrea L.

Tracy L.

Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her...

- Eveann M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portland, CT

Hiring a local reading tutor in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $40.00 per hour as of November 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 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.

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.

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.

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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