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Laura B.

Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am anxious to learn more about how I can help! I have taught Reading, ELA and Science for 15 years, and have tutored students ranging from Kindergarten-12th grade. Organization, Reading and Writing Skills and Test taking Strategies are all areas that I can help with that will reinforce and build confidence, which will...
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Elementary And Middle School Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
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Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
I'm an engineer with a passion to help others succeed in class and out of school. I tutored in high school and now looking to help students in the Schenectady area.
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English Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified English teacher with over 20 years experience teaching grades 7-12. I specialize in test prep and essay writing. I am a patient teacher that wants to help all students succeed. I have over 20 years experience with SAT prep, NYS Regents prep, and college essay writing. I live in Guilderland and teach in...
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Child Care Provider/Special Ed Teacher

Schenectady, NY

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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
I've been a special ed teacher for 31 years. I absolutely love working with kids from toddler age to teenagers. I volunteered with the elementary children at my church and I was a table leader for 15 to 18-year-olds. I enjoy doing crafts, playing games, reading books and tapping into a child's creative and imaginative talents.
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Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a retired classroom teacher of English, Reading and Science and have tutored students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I have a few spots available evenings and weekends for tutoring and can meet at your home, at a nearby library or virtually. I can help with skill building, test prep homework and helping to get...
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Fun Sitter, Smile Creator, Snack Conniseur

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, funny I like working with kids because kids are our future. I'm looking for a job that I can have as long as possible. To become a part of the kids lives and making sure they are taken care of and safe. I started working with kids when I was in my twenties. I took care of my...
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TA Looking For Afterschool/weekend Work.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I started working with kids professionally in 2020 through a BOCES program. Now I work full time as a teaching assistant for students with disabilities. In my spare time, I like to read and hang out at home.
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All About Me !

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and kind! I like working with kids because you get to see them achieve milestones and you're able to be apart of them growing up! I started working with kids when I was in highschool. It started off as just babysitting from time to time to then becoming a teacher assistant for...
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Super Mom Of 2 Energetic Bunnies

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Since I had children( 5 boy and 3 girl) I realized that all I want to do is take care of them. I found out I am pretty good at it too. I love making up fun activities teaching them about everything and anything, keeping them busy outside as much as possible. My oldest went from a 2-year-old almost nonverbal to a 5-year-old boy...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
I have a certified elementary education degree from Rowan University with specialization in mathematics and science. I have tutored a few children ranging in the age of 8-13 years old who are struggling with mathematics and language arts. I have a very flexible schedule, which can help schedule tutoring sessions.
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Part Time Tutor/care Giver Available!

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tierney and I am an 11th grade Special Ed English and Social Studies teacher in the capital region. I have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I love to sing!
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have years of experience working with children infancy to teen years. I have a Bachelors in education and Associates degree in early childhood. I am presently teaching nursery school following the school year calendar.
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Afternoon Babysitter/Nanny available

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. My love of working with children has grown with me and followed me into college; I have just completed a degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oneonta and I am hoping to use this degree to work with at-risk youth. I am currently a camp counselor and have...
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Certified Teacher

Clifton Park, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I graduated in 2016 with my undergraduate degree and certification in childhood education. From there I spent time teaching all subject areas in grades K-6. For the past two years, I have been working as a 5th grade teacher while simultaneously completing my Master's Degree in Literacy Education. I have a passion for teaching...
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Education Major From St. John Fisher College

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting children of many different ages for five years. I am an education major at St. John Fisher College and am completing my degree this year. I am energetic and am willing to complete homework, reading, and activities with children.
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Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm a mom of a 9-year-old girl and 5-year-old boy. I'm also a preschool teacher, CPR certified and in the process of getting my CDA. I love to do crafts, read, play games, and make yummy/healthy snacks! I have a lot of toys and learning activities! Baby sitter available.
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Smile Creator, Book Worm, Fun Loving Teacher

Latham, NY

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Alexandra but people call me Ally. I've been in the Early Education realm for 11 years now and I've been a Behavioral Technician for now 6 years. A Behavioral Technician uses ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) to help individuals with cognitive disabilities learning/gain everyday living skills in the most natural...
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Summer Tutor

Clifton Park, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified Early Childhood Education teacher and Special Education teacher. I am a 6th-8th grade special education teacher. I'm currently looking to help children stay on grade level for reading, writing, and math, or build on their skills this summer! I'm able to work with anyone ages 5-14. I have a lot of experience with...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.20/hr as of July 2025

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Schenectady, NY

Hiring a local reading tutor in Schenectady, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $18.20 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 15 reading tutors in Schenectady, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady, NY, 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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