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Nan V.

Experienced And Dedicated Tutor With 30 Years Of Experience

Ridgefield, CT

4.7(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
l am a warm, nurturing, and highly skilled tutor with over 30 years of experience helping students of all ages succeed academically and behaviorally. As a former Montessori Head Teacher, I am exceptional at identifying each child's unique learning needs and creating customized materials and lessons to target their goals. My...

Montana A. says "Nan was so thoughtful, well prepared and kind. She was clear with objectives and kept me in the loop on everything she was doing with my child. Her...

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Sydnie D.

Part-time Tutor Available

Ridgefield, CT

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a 4th year college student at James Madison University. I have worked at the Ridgefield extended school year program and have worked as an after school counselor. Both of these jobs heavily involved tutoring and teaching school material. I am personable and get along great with kids. I would love to help you out!
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Lori N.

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 10 years experience as a nanny/babysitter. I have two adult children. I was a nanny for a family of four starting when their first child was 3 months old. We are still in contact and I babysit them often. I also cared for a toddler who I started with at age 3 months to 3 years old. I have also worked as a...

Care Member says "Lori was an exceptional babysitter who immediately impressed us with her expertise and confidence. From her first time with our 7-month-old daughter,...

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Lori M.

Caregiver - Empty Nester Who Adores Children. Prefer Part Time/long Term

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I currently work for 2 families. One in the morning/ early afternoon, 2 boys 3&4. The next family with 1 girl 7 and 2 boys 10&12. From 4/2021-9/2025 I cared for an 1-month-old infant boy and a 2-year-old girl until they were 3 1/2 and 5. I joyfully love, nurture and care for the daily needs of the children in my charge. I read...

Care Member says "We started with Lori when our son was just a newborn and our daughter was a little over a year old. Lori took wonderful care of our children for nearly...

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Laurie L.

Nanny

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I am a reliable, energetic and trustworthy person. I have a great sense of humor, love to laugh and try to make each day fun. I am happily married for 22 years and have three wonderful children, 2 boys , 1 girl. I enjoy playing with children, understanding that each interaction is an opportunity to learn. I like to go...

Chris M. says "Laurie is everything that you want in care giver, she is dependable and cares for your children as they are her own. We had Laurie watch 2 of our...

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Gina M.

Fun Mom Of 2

Pound Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Care Member says "I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to...

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Denise S.

Learning Should Be Enjoyable!

Brewster, NY

5.0(0)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 30 years of teaching experience. I can help your child with Reading, ELA, Special Education, Social Studies and Test Prep. I have been a Reading Specialist for 27 years and truly love what I do! My philosophy is not to just focus solely on academics but to grow the whole child. You need to know your students and their...
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Barbara S.

Tutor

Wilton, CT

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello. I'm Barbara and I enjoy working with children. I have 15 years of experience as a teacher and tutor for children at on-grade, gifted, and remedial levels. I have a bachelor's degree and master's degree. I tutor Math, (Algebra I & II, elementary, middle school, high school math, pre-algebra, Geometry, SSAT, ISEE & SAT, SAT...

Care Member says "Barbara is a great and super professional tutor. I hired her for help in becoming fluent in spanish and over the time we have worked together my spanish...

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Noemi C.

Nanny To The Rescue!

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have more than 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. I'm a mom and I definitely understand what it takes to care for children. I was a foster parent for over 5 year's. I always put my heart and soul in caring for your children. I'm honest, patient, caring and a compassionate person. I love teaching your...

Care Member says "Noemi is the best babysitter we’ve ever had! She always goes above and beyond. Sometimes when I don’t have an event I need a sitter for, I purposefully...

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Ella C.

Redding, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, My name is Ella. I have a long history of childcare dating back to middle school which has culminated in a degree in Communications and Elementry Education from Belmont University and years of experience including Babysitting, Summer Camps, and Teaching positions. I am most experienced in caring for children aged 2-10 and...
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Kath L.

Partime Babysitter/Nanny

Katonah, NY

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm a mother of 3 and a certified teacher K-6th grade. I'm currently a partime head preschool teacher locally. I'm off on Mondays and looking to get some steady hours as a nanny or babysitter. I'm also flexible with my afternoon schedule Tuesday-Friday and looking for extra hours babysitting or carpooling to sports, classes or...
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Susan G.

Afternoon Nanny, Art Instruction

Pound Ridge, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
For the last two years I met the school bus for two girls between the ages of 9-13 and would oversee homework, drive them to New Canaan for dance lessons and swimming, often having supper with them or preparing food for them. I would feed the dog and take for play, before the girls came home. In the summer I met them at the end...
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Liana F.

School Counselor Seeking Part-time Position

Katonah, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Liana. I am a school counselor, working at the middle school and high school level. I work with grades 6th-9th and focus on academic, social and emotional goals. I also have a background as a teacher's assistant for children with special needs. I am seeking a position for the summer only. I have a very...
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Maria R.

Danbury, CT

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, fun. I like working with kids because they are innocent and they bring me great joy. Seeing them learn is a special privilege. I'm looking for a job that gives me some type of schedule, while supplementing my income. I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I...
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Peggy J.

I Am A Happy Nanny With More Than 15 Years Experience. I Enjoy What I Do And The Kids Are Happy To Be Around Me.

Bethel, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've cared for newborns to middle school children. My duties are light house cleaning, cooking, laundry, transporting to/from school and various activities. I've also been responsible for planning meals, supervising children's needs and helping with homework. I've traveled with the family on occasions and generally make the...
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Kim B.

Enthusiastic And Fun Tutor

Wilton, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
My name is Kim and I have resided in Wilton, CT for over 25 years, and I love to read, to write and to encourage others to do so, too! As a published writer with a strong English/Writing and Literature background, I have been able to work with both adults and children in grammar, reading and writing, and assisting students with...
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Taylor V.

Part-time Tutor

Bethel, CT

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$80/hr
2 years experience
Hi, my name is Taylor and I am currently a 4th grade teacher in the city. I have been teaching for 5 years now with experience in both 4th and 1st grade. I can provide in home tutoring as well as virtual tutoring sessions! Please reach out with questions :)
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Samantha N.

Somers, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am a high school English teacher who has been working with children for over eight years and teaching for two years. I am dependable, caring, and can readily adapt to new and challenging situations. As a teacher, and as a tutor I am passionate about creating positive learning experiences for students of all needs and...
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Amy M.

Experienced And Creative Math And English Tutor

Redding, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am an experienced, highly-educated, and patient tutor who can tutor your child in English or with any writing-based need. This includes helping your junior or senior write their college essay, something I specialize in. I graduated cum laude from Boston University with a B. A. in Psychology. I also earned my M. Ed in...
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Kirsis V.

Child Care

Danbury, CT

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$50/hr
3 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games, reading stories, and exploring the...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.5

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ridgefield, CT

Reading Tutors in Ridgefield, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Nan V.

Nan was so thoughtful, well prepared and kind. She was clear with objectives and kept me in the loop on everything she was doing with my...

- Montana A.

Lori N.

Lori was an exceptional babysitter who immediately impressed us with her expertise and confidence. From her first time with our 7-month-old...

- Care member

Lori M.

We started with Lori when our son was just a newborn and our daughter was a little over a year old. Lori took wonderful care of our children...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ridgefield, CT

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ridgefield, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $17.33 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 3 reading tutors in Ridgefield, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield, CT, 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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