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Hello, my name is Brooke, I am a full time teacher's assistant and part time college student! Although I love working in a classroom, I am looking to further my development with additional work experiences in a more intimate environment.
As a TA, I effectively educated infants and toddlers, working towards specific...
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Hi! My name is Natalie and I am an M. S. Ed candidate at the University of Pennsylvania in Reading, Writing, and Literacy. I am seeking full-time summer nannying positions before I begin my of teaching elementary school full-time. This academic year, I taught in two Philly public elementary schools for my fieldwork requirement...
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Hello all! I'm new to Care. com and I'm looking forward to meeting new families. I have been a childcare provider for 12 years and I love working with kids and babies. I have had newborn experience as well as plenty of experience with toddlers and infants ages 0 - 3. I also have a lot of experience with senior care and I've...
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"Cassidy was great with my kids she has been our nanny for 2.5 years and continually when she's back in town. Both my kids love her and have learned a lot through her as well. She is fun and quirky reliable and...
Reviewed by Michelle A.
Hannah A.
Philadelphia, PA
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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As a prior NYC public school teacher (4 years), I believe in treating children with kindness while establishing firm and consistent boundaries. I believe physically activity and creativity are essential for growth, as well as home routines and down time. I also have 8 nieces and nephews that I love to spend time with, and 3...
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"Hannah was wonderful! Our daughter is still very young and wary of babysitters, but she warmed up to Hannah very quickly and had a lot of fun playing with her. It's clear Hannah has lots of experience with...
Reviewed by Care member
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I have cared for many children in the past and love playing games, reading, helping with homework, and planning activities. I nannied for a family for three years that included before/after school care as well as full time care during the summer. I have experience with overnights as well. I enjoy trying new things and...
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"Taylor worked for us since 2017 as before/after school care and full-time summer nanny to our 3 kids. She is like family and my kids reach out to her still today! Taylor is extremely dependable, responsible,...
Reviewed by Audra V.
Lauren K.
Philadelphia, PA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Teacher With Lots Of Experience Looking For Weekend Work!
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I am a full time junior kindergarten teacher and lead camp counselor with extensive experience caring for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years.
In the past, I have taught a third and fourth grade Spanish class, given private reading instruction, student taught sixth and first grade, and been a caregiver to all ages. For four...
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"Lauren is amazing with our girls. They love her and cannot wait until she comes to watch them.
Lauren's vast experience with children of all ages translates into a fun and safe experience for the kids....
Reviewed by Jennedy J.
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For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
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"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly...
Reviewed by Jessica C.
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Hey there! I am Tamoy and I've been nannying for 5+ years now. I've taken care of toddlers to pre-teens. I can walk children home from school & Whenever there is homework to complete I make sure it's done. I love participating in fun experiments with kids, especially in the kitchen. I've taught kids how to bake cookies & make...
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"Tamoy was hired to pick up my two children from school a few days a week and watch them until either my husband or I got home from work. In addition to typical babysitting duties -- getting the kids home,...
Reviewed by Erica Z.
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Hello! I am a 25-year-old college graduate. Pursuing a career in theater, applying to grad school and exploring the city. The theater scene in Philly is a thriving community that relies on artists having multiple income streams and flexible schedules. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years and I love kids of all...
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"Tess is a great babysitter and we feel lucky to have had her in our lives. She is very calm and patient. Our children love her and bonded with her quickly and easily. She is engaged with the children and...
Reviewed by Lily T.
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Hi Parents! I am a lovely, creative, sociable, responsible and also a very careful woman. I strive to create many different kinds of activities for the kids so they are always having fun and learning new things. Some of these include reading, practicing sports, having fun at the playground, exploring museums, watching movies and...
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"Karen occasionally looks after my niece and she is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely friendly, punctual, reliable and has been a delight to work with. Not to mention she is amazing with my niece! She has...
Reviewed by Michael B.
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I am starting over as a mom to a little boy who is now 5 months old. I am looking for a position where I can bring my son w me & enjoy the best of both worlds by being able to spend time w my child as well as enjoy, teach & grow with yours. I have been watching kids for as long as I can remember, ranging from newborn to...
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"Emily was such a fantastic caregiver for our 2 kids (2.5yrs and 11 months). Those ages are tough given the very different needs of each, and she handled it with stride.
We had Emily shuttle the kids...
Reviewed by Brent K.
Talita M.
Philadelphia, PA
$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
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For as long as I can remember, I've always loved kids. It has been a joy being around them, helping, teaching and playing. I've been working with kids since I was a teenager. I already worked teaching dance (ballet and salsa), making face painting, balloon sculpture, animation at children's party, nannying children from all...
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"Talita it's a very artistic soul. She is creative and perfect for kids who are interested about dance, music or art crafts projects.
She is incredibly lovely. I always get impressed by the way she is patient...
Reviewed by Janaina B.
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I have been working with children from pre-k through high school ages for 10+ years. I have been engaging in work with my associates degree in early childhood education since 2009. I began my journey helping at childcare/daycare centers and made my way to local school districts working as an instructional paraprofessional with...
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Hello my name is Natalie and I am very interested in your job posting. I am a 20-year-old college student but I am on break right now. I live in Philadelphia and I have worked with kids ranging from 3 years to 15 years for about 4 years now.
I have done tutoring for kids so if your students are struggling with a subject I am...
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I am a graduate student at Villanova University pursuing a Masters in English. I have extensive childcare experience, including regularly babysitting twins for the last 7 years (I started babysitting them when they were 8 months old and they are now almost 8 years old!). I also have teaching and tutoring experience and am happy...
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"Eva is warm, caring, and energetic. The little one had great times with her and loves her!"
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Samiyah S.
Philadelphia, PA
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Tutor With Experience In Teaching Math, English, Graphic Design, And SAT Prep.
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I have extensive tutoring experience in a variety of fields. I have tutored in English as well as Algebra, and Graphic Design. I currently work as a Special Education Teaching Assistant where I work with a variety of grade levels. I have helped students learn to analyze math problems, write essays, understand historical events,...
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"I just recently interviewed Samiyah and she is wonderful. Great girl here"
Reviewed by Janet H.
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Hi, I'm Alexis. I'm 27 and I have moved around a lot in my short life--even to Buenos Aires! Moving has led me to have various jobs and trades. With my Bachelor's degree, I taught English in Philadelphia for years to refugees, immigrants and students. Through care. com, I began caring for a young man with autism 2020-end of...
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"Alexis is a great tutor. she is punctual, dedicated with great communication.she has great knowledge in many languages, she is a tutor for me English and Spanish languages. allover she is great teacher....
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Hi my name is Kimberly and I'm 62 years old. I am a very covid cautious nanny and former teacher from Broomall Pennsylvania. I have received the original covid vaccine /fall sept 18, 2022 : plus 3 rd covid booster and flu vaccine . other vaccines include MMR and TDAP.. My specialty is new born babies and older babies and...
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"Kim was an absolute godsend when we found ourselves needing care for our 9 week old daughter with colic. She's kind, gentle, sweet and a complete joy to work with. She listens, is patient and would consistently...
Reviewed by Amandine L.
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I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves helping others explore and learn specially on the subject/subjects struggling with tutor available. I am well-known for my excellent subject knowledge and providing supportive learning lesson for student who need personal attention and makes learning simple and fun for them.
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Former Art teacher at LifeTime Athletics ages 3-11
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French and have reliable transportation.
I love to cook, read, crochet, draw/paint, sing & dance, and happy to share in all of those activities with your little ones.
Available for early evenings and weekends for babysitting, group sitting, Bday...
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"I can't express enough gratitude for Gowri's exceptional care for our son. From the moment she arrived, her punctuality and dedication were evident as she even arrived early to discuss our needs. What truly...
Reviewed by Xiao Z.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Prospect Park, PA
Cassidy T.
5.0
Cassidy was great with my kids she has been our nanny for 2.5 years and continually when she's back in town. Both my kids love her and have learned a lot through her as well. She is fun and quirky reliable and honest. We consider her family! I most definitely recommend her!
- Michelle A.
Hannah A.
5.0
Hannah was terrific. On one of the hottest days of the year she kept our daughter cool and smiling all day long. We'll definitely hire her again.
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Taylor J.
5.0
Taylor worked for us since 2017 as before/after school care and full-time summer nanny to our 3 kids. She is like family and my kids reach out to her still today! Taylor is extremely dependable, responsible, and loving. She has great communication skills and we trust her implicitly. Any family...
- Audra V.
Lauren K.
5.0
Lauren is amazing with our girls. They love her and cannot wait until she comes to watch them.
Lauren's vast experience with children of all ages translates into a fun and safe experience for the kids. She can deal with their behavioral issues and keep them totally entertained. She reads...
- Jennedy J.
Betsy B.
5.0
Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always on time and dependable. We did not...
- Jessica C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Prospect Park, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Prospect Park, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Prospect Park, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 per hour as of May 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 Prospect Park, PA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Prospect Park, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Prospect Park, PA?
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 Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Prospect Park, PA, 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 Prospect Park, PA 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.