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Find reading tutors in Portland, OR that you’ll love
201 reading tutors are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Portland, OR
I am a multidisciplinary artist and caregiver living in Portland, OR. I have years of experience in I/DD services working as a caregiver for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and I have been highly trained to work with individuals with autism. I have also taught youth dance and art classes for many years...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jean H.
Portland, OR
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I come with many years of experience both as a classroom teacher from fourth through 12th grades, a camp Director, theater/ drama teacher/Director, aart-math history, French, reading and art teacher! I love to play, from boardgames to thinking games to charades and creating plays and videos. Painting, drawing and creating books...
Jean can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Mia T.
Portland, OR
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Mia T. and I am a recent college grad looking for a part or full-time nannying position. I have experience working in professional childcare settings, such as after-school care, tutoring, and story time at my local library. I love working with kids, and I will bright a bright, positive attitude to every...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read over my profile! My name is Sophia and I am a certified elementary education teacher. I just moved to Portland from the Hood River area! I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. My experience include teaching second and third grade in the Vermont public school system. Being an...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Izzy V.
Portland, OR
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Izzy and I'm 20 years old. I love kids, pets, organizing, and helping out any way I can! I've been babysitting and pet sitting for 5 years including a full time summer nanny job and week long pet sitting jobs. Other experiences I have is tutoring and cleaning the house! Some things I are enjoy dancing, reading,...
Izzy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Rainee R.
Portland, OR
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
First AID CPR/AED Certified Child-Care, Chef & Nutrition Forward.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rainee.
I am a previous Chef with passion for heath, nutrition & wellness; I do not currently work as a chef but I do teach culinary lessons to kids every now and then. (in their home)
I've been a nanny for about 2. 5yrs. I absolutely love it. I've always enjoyed being around kiddos and babies!
I prep heathy...
Rainee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Sierra, a new Oregon resident originally from Philadelphia, PA. With seven years of babysitting experience, I've had the true pleasure of caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers, including multiple families at once. Currently, I substitute for a Waldorf school, where I embrace a holistic approach to...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maelynn P.
Portland, OR
$20-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello Families!
I am a college student in Community Development and Urban Planning. My usual class schedule is two times a week. This can change from term to term being Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, giving me some flexibility of what will work for your needs.
I have been lucky enough to have a wide range...
Maelynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Lauren N.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! This position sounds like it would be a great fit! I love doing arts and crafts, baking, cooking, reading, as well as anything outdoors. I have a Biology degree with a minor in English from Reed College, so I can provide an enriching environment for children and help with homework. Whether it's cooking meals, carpooling,...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
I started working with kids when I was around 12 years old. I started off by helping out as a story-time reader for young children (under age of 10), at my local library. My love for teaching and working with children started then. Later, at 14 years old, I worked as a teacher's assistant for my local martial arts club, helping...
Saba can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Hello! I'm a 28-year-old part-time student, currently working on my prerequisites to get a Masters or accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I'm hoping to work part-time while I attend school. :)
I have over 15 years of childcare experience for a range of ages, from babies to teenagers-- including experience with...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have worked mainly with 4th graders in a classroom setting. I spent three summers working as a teachers aid at various elementary school in my hometown. I have also worked one-on-one with children with learning disabilities, and have done private tutoring for German, math, and reading/spelling.
I am currently learning how to...
Antje can also help with: Craft assistance
Alison L.
Portland, OR
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as calm, friendly and open-minded.
I like working with kids because they are open and curious to learn and experience new things.
I'm looking for a job that keeps me engaged and provides supplemental income.
I started working with kids when I first started babysitting at age 10. Followed by...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sierra. I'm a new Oregon resident from Philadelphia, PA. I have six years of experience babysitting, I've primarily looked after toddler aged children up to teens. I have worked as a regular babysitter for children from 5 different families and I'm confident in caring for several children at once. When I'm watching...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophia H.
Portland, OR
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi!
My name is Soph(they/them), I love the outdoors, crafting, and making music, and I have over a decade of experience in childcare!
Described by my friends as communicative, kind, observant, and patient, I bring a wealth of experience in childcare. Growing up, I took care of my two younger siblings, learning invaluable...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Jane L.
Portland, OR
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have past experience working with children between the ages of 3 and 18. I have helped children complete tasks such as homework, online school, and chores. I also have experience with providing care for the basic needs of children.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, conscientious, and fun.
I like working with...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Arden L.
Portland, OR
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Arden and I am a college graduate looking for childcare work in Portland. I have been babysitting, nannying, tutoring etc. since I was around 15 years old. I am Basic Life Support certified. I have worked with children of all ages, and I like to spend time with kids doing crafts, games, reading, and playing outside. I...
Arden can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Ariana and I'm currently living in Huntington Beach, California. I work as a registered behavior technician with kids who have autism. I've been working as an RBT since 2022 (range of ages from 2-11), and thoroughly enjoy working 1 on 1 with kids in the classroom and at home. Before this, I've also worked at a...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a punctual, creative, and reliable person. I've had experience in childcare for 6+ years now, primarily with toddlers and young school age kids. Currently I am working part time and have availability on Wednesdays. In addition to in home childcare I have experience in school pick up, meal prep, light housekeeping, summer...
Avery can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Devianne T.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative, and fun-loving.
I like working with kids because I enjoy fostering their creativity and playfulness, helping them to grow into kind human beings, and learning to be more joyful and creative myself by working with them.
I started working with kids through babysitting as a...
Devianne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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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 $22.95 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, OR?
Care.com currently has 201 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 111 reviews of the 201 listed reading tutors.