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Angela is phenomenal with our toddlers. She has helped us for the past few years. Angela is caring, kind, and has a big heart. Our kids love…
Review for Angela C. by Tanya D.
Amy is super friendly and dependable. Our son adores her and my husband and I feel our son is in the best care while with Amy. Highly…
Review for Amy R. by Care member
Jess is an amazing person and much more than a caregiver. She's a part of our family and someone who loves our daughter as much as we do.…
Review for Jessica S. by Care member
Reading tutors in Portland, CT
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am 26 years old. I have been teaching for the past 4 years. I graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I also have my graduate degree in Reading and Language Arts. I am looking for part time summer jobs as I am off for the summer!
In my free time, I like to read,...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
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...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Rachael C.
Rocky Hill, CT
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Rachael, and I'm a fourth-year medical student with extensive babysitting experience and a strong passion for working with children of all ages. I'm energetic, patient, and love engaging kids in activities like arts and crafts, reading, and outdoor play. I'm also happy to assist with homework, meal prep, or...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Alison B.
Glastonbury, CT
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Currently looking for a local after school position but will consider full time. Looking ahead for a full time summer position.
I have 30+ years of experience and am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly caregiver, I will ensure your children receive the care and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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...
Catherine D.
Newington, CT
$20-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Teacher Who Makes Connections To Students
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...
Hi! I'm Manav, a rising high school senior from Glastonbury, Connecticut. I've always had a passion for helping others learn and I hope to be able to do that by helping you reach your academic potential. I'm happy to help with SAT tutoring, where I received a 1580/1600, a score in the 99. 9th percentile or with math tutoring,...
I am 31 years old with 5 years of experience as a nanny
I really enjoy spending time with children, teaching them a new language, a new culture, painting, reading, playing, doing crafts, taking them to and from school, making food, laundry, tidying their rooms, helping them with their homework and more.
I have dedicated to be a...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kara D.
Glastonbury, CT
$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi!! My name is Kara and I am 18 years old from Glastonbury and am going to be a senior at the Westminster School in Simsbury. I love to play field hockey and lacrosse, read, play games, swim, and make arts and crafts. I am home for the summer and can help with babysitting, running errands, and tutoring. I am fully vaccinated,...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Angela C.
South Windsor, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and I have been doing it for 14 years.
I worked with a family 5 yrs another for 5years and another for 4 and grew close with the families and children and I am still involved in their lives.
I like to take them for walks do painting and other crafts
read , cook and play. Most important is the...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angela is the most caring and nurturing babysitter. She was very responsive, quick and easy to communicate with, prompt and on time, and most importantly my boys LOVE her!! I have a 2 and 3 year old and she handled them both with love and compassion. My kids ask...
Hillary C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mishaela! I am 26 years old. I have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Arizona State University and my Masters degree. I have been babysitting for 10+ years, worked at a daycare as a summer job through all 4 years of college, been a full time nanny for a 6-month-old baby, and I have taught...
Mishaela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is great!!! We had never left our 2.5 year old or 3 month old with anyone other than family and anticipated a big reaction from our 2.5 year old but Amy made him feel comfortable and there were no tears! She is reliable and always on time as well as great about...
Care member
Jessica S.
Guilford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Position!
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the childcare field for over 20 years. I have worked as a pre-school teacher, special education paraprofessional and as a nanny. I have experience with many different age groups. As a nanny I have many experienced years with infants and toddlers. I enjoy facilitating in the growth of emotional and physically...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jess cared for our now 2.5 year old the first 15 months of her life and provided care for my now 7 year old as needed. I could see how much she loved my kids and she gave them excellent care. She still keeps in touch and my kids are always happy to see her. She was...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic person, who strives for excellence in all I do. I'm currently working with high needs and at risk youths and adults mastering the English language. I have been tutoring for 8 years, and I am trained in Orton-Gillingham method of reading instruction for individuals with Dyslexia. I know all students have the...
5.0
"I worked very closely with Kevin while he did his student teaching. Kevin is a very responsible educator. He puts forth 100% in whatever he does!"
Cheryl S.
5.0
(1)
I am currently a Kindergarten Teacher at a private school and have been at the school for 5 years. Before I taught I worked in the infant and toddler programs at a daycare for two years. I am newly engaged and am planning to stop teaching after this school year is over and hope to nanny for 3-5 years before having my own...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It is with great pleasure to recommend Kim for a nanny position, my husband and I are truly blessed to have met her and to have had her take care of our daughter. Kim is extremely patient, friendly, kind and nurturing. I was amazed with my daughters development...
Pamela D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a Mom of two young men in college. I have been caring for children since 1982. I am infant and adult CPR certified. My childcare experience ranges from being a Mom, babysitter, caregiver, nanny, personal home assistant, infant and toddler church volunteer and certified pre-k teacher. I find extreme joy and...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon is a very caring, dependable Nanny. She loves children & it shows for she interacts with them. She was also exceptionally good at writing a very detailed log of what transpired during the day which I found most helpful. She is a person I would highly...
Leona L.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
I directed shows with hundreds of kids in Ct. Babysitter for an architect in Guilford, Cardiac Lab Specialist in Branford, Yale Doctor etc. Arts and Humanities Trainer with Y-USA. I am a volunteer with numerous educational organizations. Philosophy of care is attention and support of whole child and family. Focus on play,...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Only interviewed because we decided to go with something involving other kids instead of traditional babysitter. Liked her a lot and would have hired if we went with this strategy."
David H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a top college graduate currently looking for a part time position with a great family. I studied French Literature and Economics in college and played varsity field hockey while there. I've spent the last few years working in trading at a hedge fund based out of Westport but am now going through a career transition...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Caroline is punctual and responsive. She goes above and beyond, tidying toys all day as the baby plays. She helped us out in a pinch on short notice and it is much appreciated!"
Caitlin G.
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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 $30.00 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Portland, CT?
Care.com currently has 2 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.