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Kelly B.

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Throughout college, I tutored for one year at an elementary school, helping with any subjects they may need. Additionally, I volunteered at an after school program where I helped the students with their homework. This past year, I was living in Chile, where I worked for a non-profit. My job included mentoring youth (ages 8-18),...
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Margaret M.

Kindergarten Teacher

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
2 years experience
in 2021, I received a bachelor's degree in education and spent one year teaching kindergarten and tutoring grades 1-4. In this work, I provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all students. I Facilitated a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomed the different...
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Michaela C.

Creative Helper

Portland, ME

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! I'm a caring, reliable, honest, and creative helper. Along with being a live-in nanny for one year, caring for three children in France, I have also worked as a part-time nanny for three children in Washington D. C. In 2019 I was a volunteer at the Toddler and Infant Program at a School for the Blind in Watertown MA....
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Julia B.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I worked for year tutoring with a reading program in Indiana. It was a Migrant Education program, providing reading and homework support to first generation english learners. As a writer/poet myself and artist (watercolor). My tutoring specialities are in english, writing, reading comprehension and art.
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Heidi C.

Energetic Educator

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a passionate teacher/tutor with a teaching certification and two years of experience as a full time high school English Teacher, as well as a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. I love working in small groups or one-on-one, like I did at the University of Illinois, Chicago writing center, as it enables me to learn about my...
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Lauren V.

Tutor K-8

South Portland, ME

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have a Master's in Education and have tutored children in the past both online and in person. I am patient and enjoy helping kids. I am a mother of two children and coach sports. I am looking to supplement my income so that I can continue to be a present parent.
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Bonnie T.

Summer Tutor K-8

Westbrook, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My qualifications include: * Certified Maine teacher K-8 (general education and special education) and K-12 (ESL and multiple/severe disabilities) * 20 years of special education experience; 36+ credits in SpEd * have worked with students with a variety of mental and physical disabilities (e. g. AD(H)D, dyslexia, autism, Down...
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Chriss S.

Proper Practice Makes Perfect

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
We all learn at different paces and in different ways. Sometimes it's a matter of organization or prioritizing. I had someone help me with this several years ago and I have done well since. There's more ways to learn than with flashcards or reading. A common mistake is that students try to learn by following traditional or...
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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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Laurel D.

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
with 40 years of teaching experience. I started working with kids when I was a teenager and have always enjoyed it. I also have a passion for children's literature, which led me to pursue a Master's degree in library and information science. I've had a wonderful career working with elementary school aged children, helping them...
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Cora L.

South Portland, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi, my name is Cora. I am from South Portland, Maine. I'm one of four children in my family and started babysitting when I was 15 years old. I worked at my fathers restaurant for 19 years and learned lots of valuable skills that have helped me in my babysitting. I'm very outgoing, organized, and responsible. I enjoy being...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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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Emily W.

Yarmouth, ME

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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Hannah E.

Student And Substitute Teaching

Windham, ME

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$20/hr
3 years experience
After being a Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA Certified) for 10 years and graduating from the Theater Education Program at Emerson College. I've subbed and taught theater in Boston Public Schools for middle school and high school students, with my own lessons in poetry and stage combat. I also subbed at North...
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Patty H.

I Look Forward To Meeting You & Your Family! (I Also Do Dog Sitting!)

Windham, ME

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$20/hr
15 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and kind! I like working with kids because children are the most honest of people and they keep you humble. I always wanted to work with children because I want to make a difference & be a positive role model in their lives. I started working with kids when I was 20 I had my...
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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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Isabella R.

Patient And Caring Babysitter With A Passion For Child Development.

Gorham, ME

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$20/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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.80/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Scarborough, ME

Reading Tutors in Scarborough, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Aliya S.

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

- Kishara N.

Nicole H.

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

- Vera E.

Danielle B.

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

- Sirena S.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Scarborough, ME

Hiring a local reading tutor in Scarborough, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $24.80 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 5 reading tutors in Scarborough, ME. You can search for candidates by their distance from Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough, 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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