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Mia C.

Science And English-loving College Student

Saco, ME

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am an outdoor educator at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, and I'm currently looking for some work during our off-season. I'm currently studying to be a high school science teacher and I love getting kids excited about science. I've been through the whole rigorous college prep school to top University pipeline (I attened...
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Noelle M.

Caring And Engaging Nanny/Tutor

Saco, ME

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$28/hr
11 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been babysitting since 2014 and nannying since 2019 for children as young as 4 months old. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in math education. For babysitting/nannying, I love engaging in many activities with children including sensory play, exploring outside, taking walks,...
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Abigail B.

Saco, ME

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$40/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years of teaching/tutoring experience and a master's degree in education. I am a certified elementary school teacher and can help with all subjects!
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Matthew P.

Student At RPI, Patient And Well-Rounded, Working For Your Success

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
1 year experience
I recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with my Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering. I excelled at Math and Science in school, but I can help in many other subjects. I've had to have great time management and study skills as I was a student athlete at RPI. I began tutoring in 2020 during the Covid-19...

Rupam G. says "Matt helped my kids while they were in online school last year. He was very patient with both of them. Especially my daughter who was in 2nd grade. Matt...

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Caroline R.

Kennebunkport, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have over a year of experience tutoring including helping elementary aged students with remote learning. I also have experience working in both a special education classroom and general education classroom setting supporting students and their needs.

Jessica K. says "Caroline is super dependable, professional and goes above and beyond. She has been such a huge help tutoring my son and making it fun for him. I highly...

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Nicole H.

Date Night Sitter- Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hollis Center, ME

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I just moved to Hollis and am looking for new families to connect with and help! I worked for Haverhill Public Schools as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant at a elementary school for the past 5 years. Prior to, I taught preschool for 3. 5 years. Throughout all of my official jobs, I have always babysat. I have worked...

Vera E. says "Nicole is very friendly, kind, dependable and caring! My son was very happy when she watched him."

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Aliya S.

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
My name is Aliya. I'm very experienced nanny. I am energetic and positive person who will provide full care, safety and development of any child ages 1 through 10. I teach my baby skills of self-service, writing, spelling, reading, drawing. I can properly organize the daily routine of the child: walks, cooking and feeding,...

Kishara N. says "Always reliable and on time, my daughter liked her a lot. She was very flexible with my schedule"

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Heidi F.

Nanny.

Buxton, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I love children, especially engaging in a lot of reading and games and play with them! I was a teacher before I began my family and have stayed home to homeschool my children, which I have loved! I'm still homeschooling my youngest, who is an 8th grader. She works with me in our preschool and nursery department at our church...
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Karen G.

Former Daycare Owner With Over 10 Years Of Experience With Great References

Biddeford, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello. I have worked in a daycare setting in my younger years in 2000. I opened my own family daycare in my home taking care of a lot of teachers' children, most of my children I had since they were 6 weeks old. I love to start with them as infants and watch them grow, so I have a lot of experience with all ages also in doing...
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Sarah B.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
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Judith C.

Experienced, Certified Teacher With Patience And A Positive Vibe

Biddeford, ME

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have 12 years experience as an early childhood classroom teacher and have also worked as a Special Education Teacher Assistant with learners on the Autism Spectrum and with learning disabilities. I am patient, caring, have a great sense of humor, creative and love to encourage learners to do their personal best and...
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Maria T.

Experienced Child Caretaker, Mother, Grandmother

Kennebunkport, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, understanding and honest I like caring for children Because they bring me joy. I think they are a blessing. I started babysitting when I was in middle school for my 3 little sisters. I grew up in a very large family and have over 40 cousins younger then me. I have babysit most of...
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Rachel H.

Scarborough, ME

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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! I am a career child care provider currently looking for occasional caregiving jobs or consistent hours (4-8 hours) on Mondays. I have a bachelor's in psychology, have completed multiple courses in child psychology, behavior, and development, and I have over 20 years of experience caring for kids aged 0-10. My child care...
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Kristian K.

Enthusiastic And Crafty Child Uplifter.

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a 33-year-old female with a passion for childcare! I have a huge variety of child care experience; I've babysat for twins, worked childcare events for Nickelodeon, been a special needs bus aide, and worked as a teacher's aide for an Early Childhood Education lab school and more, and I treasure all of my experiences...
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Kelsey C.

Full Time Nanny Looking For Some Extra Hours

Buxton, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I worked as a teacher at a Childcare Center from 2018 to 2020. As a former preschool teacher and kid at heart I'm always looking for ways to have fun. I love being outside close to nature with children, there is so much to learn and play with! I graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2018 earning my Bachelor's...
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Isabella R.

Patient And Caring Babysitter With A Passion For Child Development.

Gorham, ME

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as loving, patient, and energetic. I like working with kids because I am studying to become an Elementary Education teacher and working with children is so wholesome and fulfilling. I'm looking for a job that can provide a safe and fun environment for children. I enjoy helping children grow and...
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Allison O.

Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am currently in the Honors Program as a Biology major at the University of Southern Maine with a 4. 0 GPA. I have had experience tutoring middle schoolers as part of my past few nannying jobs. I have also tutored high schoolers as part of the peer tutoring program in my high school. My favorite areas to study and tutor...
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Ava G.

Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Ava G. I'm currently a senior at Holy Cross in Worcester where I am studying economics and environmental studies. I have been babysitting since I was 12 ( so going on 10 years). I have experience with children aged 6 months to 12 years. I also work as a substitute teacher at my high school (Maine). I am the...
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Hannah T.

Creative Part Time Nanny

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there, my name is Hannah. I'm a 28-year-old first time mama who practices gentle/attachment parenting and strongly believe in these as essential childhood development principles. I've been mostly at home with my daughter for her first year of life. However, before that, I was working as a nanny for 3 children (ages 4, 2, and...
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Sarah J.

Tutor For Elementary Grades

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$35/hr
I am a first grade teacher, and I love working with children in and out of the educational setting. If your child needs some support to help them be successful in school, I may be able to help. I am particularly strong with K-2 kiddos, but I am comfortable working with kids K-5 academically. I can come to your home or you can...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.67/hr as of July 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Saco, ME

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

Matthew P.

Matt helped my kids while they were in online school last year. He was very patient with both of them. Especially my daughter who was in 2nd...

- Rupam G.

Caroline R.

Caroline is super dependable, professional and goes above and beyond. She has been such a huge help tutoring my son and making it fun for...

- Jessica K.

Nicole H.

Nicole is very friendly, kind, dependable and caring! My son was very happy when she watched him.

- Vera E.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Saco, ME

Hiring a local reading tutor in Saco, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $27.67 per hour as of July 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 Saco, ME. You can search for candidates by their distance from Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco, 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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