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Alicia V.

Imaginative Planner And Happiness Curator

Pownal, ME

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience from daycares I've worked in, after-school care, babysitting, and nannying. I love helping people see the possibilities of the world. I'm very patient, and I will work towards solutions with your child. I enjoy learning new things and sharing them in engaging ways. I love making forts or drawing maps. I'm...
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Danielle B.

Helping Little Minds Grow!

Cumberland Foreside, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Passionate about having fun, while being a positive role model, I believe in more time spent reading, outside, and being creative. I am currently an occupational therapist working in pelvic health. Through this journey, I have gained a lot of experience with little ones! I have nannied full time for two families, completed an...

Sirena S. says "Danielle is incredibly reliable and dependable. She always gives clear communication about her availability and schedule, and my kids love her! I highly...

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Caitlin H.

Lisbon, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting for over 10 years for local families in their homes. I have cared for children between the ages of 4 weeks and 15 years old. My responsibilities have included preparing meals, changing diapers, bed-time routines, bathing, reading, homework help and playing with children both indoors and out. Hours have...

Care Member says "Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year old when he...

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Elizabeth Q.

Child Care With An Artful Twist

Gray, ME

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a mother of one and was able to spend wonderful quality time with my child as I owned my own business and worked from home. As a result, I have an incredible relationship with my daughter. I believe that I have made a difference in some of my nieces' and nephews' lives by showing them patience and creating joyful memories....

Laura Lee B. says "We love Elizabeth! She is so gentle and sweet with our one year old daughter. Our daughter just loves her!"

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Elise M.

Whole Child Tutoring

Freeport, ME

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a Bowdoin graduate with 8 years of education experience. I've led classes from KG-3rd grade and worked 1-on-1 with students. I am fluent in Spanish and can offer enrichment and immersion. At Bowdoin, I ran a curriculum-based leadership program for middle school girls and tutored students at the elementary and middle schools....
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Emily W.

Yarmouth, ME

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Emily, and I am a pre-medical student at Baylor University. I am currently a sophomore and in my free time I enjoy volunteering at the hospital, along with line dancing, hiking, hanging out with my friends and reading! I am CPR certified, as well as Red Cross certified. Additionally, I am certified in basic first aid....
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Jennifer D.

Active Learner

New Gloucester, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years of experience in the field of education. I have my masters degree in Special Education and have been certified in general education K-8. Most of my experience is with children with IEP's and have worked with all age levels. I am familiar with guided reading strategies as well as phonics and in particular the...
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Ella R.

Looking For Full Time Nanny Position For Any Age (I Can Tutor As Well), Just Can't Work Weekends :)

Cumberland Center, ME

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm seeking a full time Mon-Fri nannying position for children of any age. I am available to begin July 7th. My childcare experience is strong - I have worked as a full time nanny for multiple summers and have been a full time special education teacher and case manager at the elementary age level for the past four...
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Caroline S.

Tutor

Cumberland Foreside, ME

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$10/hr
I'm a college student at William & Mary in Virginia. I'm from Cumberland, Maine and I'll be home for the summer. I'm currently working towards my Bachelor's Degree with a major in Government and a minor in Economics. Math was always a strong suit of mine, as I graduated high school having completed an AP Calculus course. In...
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Elena K.

Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...

Todd W. says "Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."

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Taylor L.

Part Time Caregiver

Brunswick, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am looking for part time nannying jobs or babysitting opportunities. In my junior year of high school, I completed a class in Early childhood, in which I taught in a Preschool for a year, completed a 6 week student teaching position in a kindergarten classroom. I attended school for 2 years, making...

Kendra B. says "Taylor has such a sweet, kind personality. Always extremely patient with my children. She can handle all 3 of them at once! Amazing!"

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Delaney P.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...

Suzanne M. says "Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition...

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Alison I.

Part Or Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me: *I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...

Valerie T. says "Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"

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Sophie V.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience
*currently looking for a full time summer nanny position* Hello! I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 10+ years of professional childcare and educational experience. I also have tutored children and can help with remote learning. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special...

Benjamin W. says "Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us...

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Nadine S.

Bath, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Nadine and I am 36 years old and a mother to an amazing 12-year-old boy. I love being around kids and am sadly getting done with the family I have been a nanny for, for almost three years. I am reliable, patient, creative, and a positive role model. I am comfortable with up to 4 kids depending on the age ranges. I...

Greta T. says "Nadine truly enjoys her time with children. She treats my daughter as if she were her own. She is super reliable and is always willing to watch my daughter...

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Ayris F.

Part-Time Care Giver

Brunswick, ME

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a local health care professional (Audiologist). My other passions include theatre, reading, and kids! Before moving here, I was a toddler classroom leader at my church's nursery, tutored middle school children, and was a nanny/date night sitter throughout graduate school. I was responsible for: Knowing the developmental...
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Emily M.

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Falmouth, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I graduated from Dartmouth College in June 2022 with a major in Psychology, I currently work in clinical neuroscience research, and I will be pursuing graduate education this fall to become a school psychologist. I have experience working with children as a dance instructor, as a tutor, as a camp counselor, as a nanny, and as...
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Abigail G.

Portland, ME

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! My name is abbie, just moved to Portland after graduating from UVM and am looking for the occasional childcare opportunity. I have about 10ish years of experience from your typical babysitting gig to elementary after school teacher and mothers helper. I'm comfortable and have experience with ages as young as a few weeks...
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Sarah B.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I recently just moved back to Maine and am looking for some additional part time work. For the past seven years I lived in Hawaii where I was a school garden teacher and taught K-9th grade students hands on gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, which was one of my most rewarding experiences! I babysat for several...
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Katie C.

Private Elementary Teacher And Tutor

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Katie, a dedicated and innovative educator with over a decade of experience in primary and early childhood education. I've spent 8 of those years as a classroom teacher teaching kindergarten and first grade in both public and private elementary schools. My educational philosophy centers around child-led, hands-on...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Pownal, ME

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

Danielle B.

Danielle is incredibly reliable and dependable. She always gives clear communication about her availability and schedule, and my kids love...

- Sirena S.

Caitlin H.

Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year...

- Care member

Elizabeth Q.

We love Elizabeth! She is so gentle and sweet with our one year old daughter. Our daughter just loves her!

- Laura Lee B.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Pownal, ME

Hiring a local reading tutor in Pownal, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of June 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 Pownal, ME. You can search for candidates by their distance from Pownal 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 Pownal 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 Pownal 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 Pownal, ME, 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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