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Find reading tutors in Portland, OR that you’ll love
202 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
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Phoebe and I just started my senior year of college at the University of Oregon. I have experience babysitting babies and children, ages 6 months to 13 years old, during my previous summer and winter breaks. I hope to work with children in the future as a speech pathologist and look forward to spending...
Phoebe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a 30-year-old college graduate with a bachelors degree in Art History and German Studies and a masters degree in Teaching Elementary Education. I am looking for a part-time recurring gig on my weekends. I love being active, being outside, playing the piano, going to museums, reading, and learning new things.
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
I have a decade of childcare experience. I've worked in several different preschools, giving me experience with RIE, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Montessori philosophies. I also ran my own kindergarten pod during the covid lockdown - phew! I've worked as a nanny and I'm now getting my master's degree and teacher certification in...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Sophia D.
Portland, OR
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am an enthusiastic, responsible, and caring engineering student. I grew up taking care of my younger brother but I started gaining child care experience when I was 13 by helping out at a daycare of the summer. Since then I have continued to babysit, nanny, and be a teacher assistant for a summer program. My skills include...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi families!
I am looking to help those with the occasional date night or summer care.
I have over a decade of early education experience and bring curiosity and wonder to my teaching and caregiving. I have over three years of experience developing and writing curriculum for children 12-60 months, and over seven years of...
Maura can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
I have worked with children for 17 years doing a variety of jobs. Nannying, working at a daycare, teaching preschool and teaching in Portland Public Schools. I am also a mama of two. My son N is 5 years old and my daughter A is 3 years old.
I am a really positive, fun, and caring person and I enjoy spending time...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I'm Gwen. I'm a professional actor/theatre artist/teacher passionate about working with little ones. I live in the Concordia neighborhood in NE Portland, I have a safe vehicle and a clean driving record. I have 10 years experience working as a nanny for children from 3 months to age 13, as well experience teaching...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Homeschool Mom Providing Care for Other Families
I'd describe my personality as down to earth. artistic, and adaptable.
I like working with kids because kids are the center of my universe! I love being a mom and a teacher to young children. I learn from them every day and they bring me so much joy.
I started working with...
Phoebe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, firm but fair and I love to play
I like working with kids because they tell you exactly what they are feeling and most of them just want someone to listen to them.
I'm looking for a job that is close to home, not full time, mutually respectful and pays me what I am worth.
I started...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sophia A.
Portland, OR
$18-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sophia. I am 28 years old. I have worked with children teaching English, Spanish, Art, Ukulele, Dance & Gymnastics in professional settings. I have also worked as a nanny of 3; school drop off/pick up, excursions ie, the pool and park.
With children I love to encourage activities such as dancing, helping them...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lonnie P.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Infant/Toddler Teacher Looking For Additional Families To Provide Care For
Hello, my name is Lonnie! I have been working with children ages 0-12 for eight years. Summer camps are my background, but I am now just about to begin my fifth year as an infant and toddler teacher at a small childcare community here in Portland. My childcare practices are heavily inspired by Magda Gerber (RIE), Janet Lansbury,...
Lonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Caitlin B.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Grad Student With Prior Teaching Experience And A Passion For Food And Nature
Hi! I am currently a graduate student at OHSU working towards a masters in Food Systems in Societies. I am passionate about gardening, cooking, reading, and the outdoors and would love to share that with your family. Spending time with children and teens is a joyful practice for me, so I am happy to participate in care-giving...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I am 24 and have been babysitting for almost 10 years, including nearly 5 years of nannying and one year of being an au pair. I've been with the family I currently nanny for since 2020 and it has been an amazing experience to watch the two children grow from babies and transition to school. I've cared for kids ranging from 4...
Simona can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jaclyn T.
Portland, OR
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I'm an aspiring elementary school teacher with 8 years of babysitting, 4 years of preschool, and 4 camp counseling experiences. I love working with kids of all ages, from infants to elementary school students, gaining a well-rounded understanding of child development. My preschool experience includes caring for 1-5-year-olds...
Jaclyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kerry. I've been taking care of children since I was 13. I've worked in a daycare, but most of my experience is in the home. I have a lot of skills that are handy both on and off the job. I love art and have a BFA in Book Arts. One of my favorite things to do with kids is teach them to make a book from one sheet of...
Kerry can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Ella, and I am a senior at Reed College looking for some weekend work. My childcare experience began when I was 11 years old and working as a nursery aide at my church, but I have also part-time nannied and babysat for multiple years. My parents are both primary school teachers with 30+ years of experience,...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Josephine O.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Recently Retired And Looking To Punctuate My Free Time With Gigs That Will Help Out Families!
I'd describe my personality as warm, creative, and dynamic.
I like working with kids because they make me laugh and they remind me of how interesting the world is.
I started working with kids when I had kids of my own. In order to stay with my kids at home, I started a daycare and ran it for 8 years. I also worked as an art...
Josephine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I've been a preschool teacher for the past several years and am looking for babysitting gigs on the side of my full time teaching job. Happy to provide a date night! I love getting messy, having spontaneous dance parties, creating educational craft projects, baby cuddles, being outside, and sensory play! I have designed...
Lela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alizae S.
Portland, OR
$21-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for six years because I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I have been working with children for six years as a nanny, babysitter and teacher in a daycare setting. Most of my experience is caring for newborns through school ages. I love engaging kids with games such as...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Emily, and I'm an OSU graduate with a degree in Human Development & Family Sciences and a minor in Sociology.
I've been working with children for almost my entire life, starting as a neighborhood babysitter in my early teens and most recently as a relief teacher for 5 years. Along the way, I've completed training...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 202 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 202 listed reading tutors.