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223 reading tutors are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Portland, OR
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To date, I've been built a side-businesses in dance, environmental education for limited access youth and a Professional Mermaid, with reconnecting kids with imaginative creativity and the environment in mind. I can promise to have Homework worked on and children outside or mentally engaged without a screen 90% of the time. I...
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"We had hired Opal to drive out children back from school and help us with some laundry! She has some amazing laundry folding skills! Opal was great to work with cheerful, bright."
Reviewed by Smitha C.
Daisy S.
Portland, OR
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed.
I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
5.0
"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."
Reviewed by Abby P.
Jamie P.
Portland, OR
$27-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Patient, Loving, Former Secular Homeschool Mom
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I am reliable, patient, and heart-centered.
I enjoy working with kids because they're joyful, creative, and loving. They promise to keep the day interesting and playful with just enough challenge.
I'm looking for loving families that enjoy the outdoors, walks, making crafts, playing games, reading, and value kindness.
In...
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"Jamie was our nanny for several months in 2022. She cared for our child who was 6-12 months old. Jamie is an exceptional caretaker and she goes above and beyond to be attentive, compassionate, and helpful! Your...
Reviewed by Alana P.
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I am the mother of three wonderful kids who are now adults! My hobbies include sewing, reading and classic movies. I am positive and upbeat but I also like just sit and have a good chat. I have been providing daytime childcare in my home periodically for the last several years but now I am transitioning to evening childcare in...
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"We were brand new parents, and we hired Kylene as our son's nanny. She immediately put me at ease when we met: you could immediately tell she was nurturing, kind and fun. My son grew up spending time with her...
Reviewed by Aubrey P.
Fernanda S.
Portland, OR
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I've been working with kids for over 8 years, and I have experience with kids of all ages from infants to teenagers. I also have experience with kids with special needs.
I used to be an au pair, after that, I have worked in a daycare for a year, I needed to move on so I started working for some families and had great...
5.0
"She is a sweetheart girl, very helpful and responsible, she always took good care of my little girl!"
Reviewed by Kristy M.
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, and empathetic.
I love working with kids and hope to pursue a career in teaching to further that passion. I've always loved being around kiddos and it feels super rewarding to watch the littles grow and become their own people! :)
Ive been around kids my whole life, but...
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"Alexis was very dependable on time, and she is very humble. she came through last minute. I would definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Salma N.
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I have always loved being around children. Growing up, I helped care for my 8 younger siblings, and I continue to be there for them as much as I can.
My family background has led me to become a certified teacher at a daycare level, with numerous trainings and qualifications in hand. During Covid-19 quarantine, I ran the after...
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"Alina did a great job with our six year old son. He keeps asking when she will come back! Alina was on time, send texts throughout the night and even made homemade play-dough. She was willing to come before...
Reviewed by Marie S.
Lauren O.
Portland, OR
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have worked with children for many years. I have been a camp counselor, worked at an elementary school helping children learn how to read, as well as at the after school program. I also have been a full and part-time nanny. Most recently I was a full time toddler teacher at a licensed child care facility for a year. I am...
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"My very shy 6 month old connected with Lauren right away! She's very gentle and loving with him (it's clear she loves being around kids!). She's a clear communicator, very sweet, and easy to talk with."
Reviewed by Tina Z.
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Hi my name is Lori , I have recently received certification Birth/Postpartum Doula, which gives me even more tools when working with infants. I first working as a preschool teacher right out of college, I have chosen child Care as my life-time profession, this in itself, tells yo how much I truly am in love with what I do
I...
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"We are so so lucky to have met Lori! She takes amazing care of our daughter and also helps us navigate new parenthood. Returning to work has been much less stressful knowing she is at home. She is kind and so...
Reviewed by Yoon-jin K.
Sage A.
Portland, OR
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello!
I am currently a lead teacher for an early toddler classroom, and am excited to transition back into nannying! I have a year of nanny experience, and have been working in a professional childcare setting for 4 years. I have experience with infants to preschool age children. I have extensive training in academic and...
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"Sage is one of the best coteachers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is proactive, respectful, and caring. Sage is dedicated and dependable, and would be able to provide a good mentorship to your...
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Hi everyone! I am an Elementary Special Education teacher with 7 years of experience in the classroom and almost 15 years of experience with babysitting. I am a very involved babysitter and enjoy craft projects, trips to the park, reading, and baking.
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"Abby was an awesome sitter for our two kids. The kids loved her and she was great about communicating before and during the job. Would definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Sean P.
Emma P.
Portland, OR
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi there! I've been working with kids since 2019, starting as an assistant teacher in a toddler classroom, and now I teach school-age students at an after school program here in Portland. I'm looking to start babysitting for some extra income to pay for my classes at PCC where I'm working towards a degree in graphic design. I'm...
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"Emma is a great teacher, and my daughter has hugely enjoyed the many art and craft projects that Emma introduced to her. Emma has also proven to be highly reliable, flexible, and helpful."
Reviewed by Michael R.
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I am a nanny with more than 15 years of experience and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and 2 years of experience as a teacher. I enjoy reading, doing art, cooking and playing with children. I am an outdoor loving person and love to explore nature as much as possible. I use positive communication to talk to children...
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"Cared for our two young boys with love and expertise for 4y. Integrated principles of multiple teaching modalities such that the later transition to Montessori was seamless. Our eldest with whom she had the...
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I am the 4th in line of a HUGE blended family of 9. My teen years were spent acting as the primary care giver of my 3 younger siblings who are now aged 7, 10, & 21. My brother is on the spectrum and my mother remained a single & working full time; so ive got experience that could last me three lifetimes. When I moved away for...
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"Leah seemingly has boundless energy and throws it full force into engaging with both babies in our nanny share. She sings to them, encourages their motor development, and cheers them on as they reach...
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Hi caregivers! I'm a child development professional with 10+ years experience.
My experience: I've been a caregiver and have professionally worked with children for 10+ years, mainly with toddlers/elementary aged kids, including kids diagnosed with Autism and other special needs. I am experienced in teaching important skills...
5.0
"Monica was a nanny to our two children (ages 5 and 1.5) for almost three months. She was absolutely AMAZING with both kids. Her education in early childhood development and her vast experience as a play-based...
Reviewed by Stefanie S.
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Hi, I'm Amber! I'm a 23-year-old college graduate with a B. A in Linguistics and an extensive TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate. I'm seeking a recurring part-time position as a nanny/babysitter.
In terms of my qualifications for childcare, I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages in...
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"Amber did such a great job working with us. She was dependable and responsible.
Thank you for such a great job!"
Reviewed by Amanda C.
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I absolutely love working with children. I come from a large family, so have always been surrounded by children of various ages, and I began babysitting very young. I have worked as a nanny for two different families for three years. The children were aged 9 months, 3 years, 4 years, 6 years and 9 years. I provided basic care,...
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"kids love her, they have a great time :)"
Reviewed by Jennifer T.
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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, driven, and dependable.
I have 4 years experience caring for a child with severe cerebral palsy. Through this, I have experience using a hoyer lift, administering medicine, using a G-tube, keeping her mind active with various activities and taking her on outings, bathing, and...
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"kinsey was wonderful with our 1.5 year old daughter! "
Reviewed by Miles G.
Lauren H.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hey there! My name is Lauren, I'm 24 years old. I started babysitting when I was 15 until I was 17 and then I was an assistant teacher at kinder care for over a year. I have experience with all ages from newborns to 10years old. As a nanny I like to do different things throughout the day such as going on walks, reading books,...
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"Lauren has been our son's nanny for about 6 months now. She is a fantastic caregiver, I work from home and can hear her playing and interacting with our son all day long. She's great at following directions and...
Reviewed by Rebecca B.
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I've been professionally immersed in the world of child care for 7 years. With 5 years of full-time nannying and 2 years in education, I've cared for children aged 4 months to 18 years. As an Assistant Teacher and a Special Education Paraeducator, my journey has been rich with experiences. Currently, I provide full-time care for...
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"Maddison was wonderful with our 2 boys, so much so that my 2 year old's first words the next morning were "play with Maddison". She was available on short notice, on time every morning and very flexible with...
Reviewed by Krista E.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Portland, OR
Opal C.
5.0
We had hired Opal to drive out children back from school and help us with some laundry! She has some amazing laundry folding skills! Opal was great to work with cheerful, bright.
- Smitha C.
Daisy S.
5.0
Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy.
- Abby P.
Jamie P.
5.0
Jamie has been our full time nanny for the last 18 months and I am pleased to recommend her. She has been a gift to our family. Our twin boys have grown so much since she started with us. Developmentally and emotionally - they are well supported with her care and concern. She is WONDERFUL. What I...
- Virginia M.
Kylene G.
5.0
We were brand new parents, and we hired Kylene as our son's nanny. She immediately put me at ease when we met: you could immediately tell she was nurturing, kind and fun. My son grew up spending time with her during his beginning years and he still is so happy whenever he sees her. She is a...
- Aubrey P.
Fernanda S.
5.0
She is a sweetheart girl, very helpful and responsible, she always took good care of my little girl!
- Kristy M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Portland, OR
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Portland, OR?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Portland, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $22.42 per hour as of June 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, OR?
Care.com currently has 223 reading tutors in Portland, OR. 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, OR?
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, OR?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Portland, OR, 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, OR 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.
Ratings for Portland, OR reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews of the 223 listed reading tutors.