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Anna M.

Semmes, AL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
I have experience tutoring in high school and college. I am in the Army and work very well with people. I love teaching and helping kids understand hard/difficult topics. I am currently a Teaching Assistant for two courses at the University of South Alabama.
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Nahla F.

Tutor For Math, English, And Reading Comprehension

Eight Mile, AL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a teacher/tutor for a private company for the last year and a half. While I love what I do there I have not been able to get enough hours due to kids being in school. It is a quite expensive program and I was hoping to help other kids struggling in school but at a more realistic cost to parents.

Aqueelah M. says "Nahla is a great tutor. My daughter has autism and she is very patient with her and is helping her with her reading and math. I see improvement in my...

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Michaelene R.

Elementary Schoot Tutor

Mobile, AL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I have an Alabama State Certification in Elementary Education and have over 10 years of classroom teaching experience in Grades 4k-5th. During the past five years, I also have tutored students online in Grades 4K-8. I enjoy tutoring children and helping them succeed. I am very patient and enjoy making learning fun. :)

Tami C. says "Mindy has a kind and gentle spirit which invited our child to feel comfortable almost immediately. She is very knowledgeable and has a gift with imparting...

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Mahalia P.

Part-Time Babysitter

Mobile, AL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been a babysitter and part time nanny off and on for the last eight years. I have experience dealing with all ages and can help with homework. I have spent the last four and a half years running academic enrichment programs for elementary school children. My last position was as a site director for a reading and literacy...
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Dana R.

Graduate Student in College of Education Available to Tutor Elementary Students

Mobile, AL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Dana. I have been working with children for over 20 years. I am a graduate student in the College of Education at the University of South Alabama, and I will graduate in December of 2010. I already have experience teaching children, as I have worked in a private school for special needs children as a teacher's...
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Cailey T.

Mobile, AL

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, and responsible. I started working with kids when I was kid! My neighbors started paying me to babysit when I was 9 years old. A few years later, I began volunteering in my church nursery and taking on regular babysitting jobs. I have had babysitting/nannying positions on and...
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Mahalia P.

Private Tutor

Mobile, AL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Mahalia. I am a former educator with more than 12 years of experience in tutoring and education. I have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mathematics. Over the past several years I have run after school literacy, and math/science enrichment programs. The literacy program I ran was focused on ensuring...
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Akirea W.

Mobile, AL

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello to all who are reading this! I have 8 years of childcare experience from in the home to being a daycare teacher. Ive worked with ages 0 to 11 but, most of my experience has been caring for children 0 to 4 years old. I'm also a youth bible study teacher. Helping provide a nurturing, stimulating, and creative environment for...
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Ahna L.

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

Mobile, AL

3.0(1)
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$19/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am 23 years old. I have no problem adapting to any certain schedule. I am a graduate and in the middle of finishing my Associate Degree in college! I work in education and have for several years. I have also taken on several babysitting jobs over the years between ages 4 and 12. Most often, during my time with...

Jim And Judy F. says "Ahna is great. We hired her first for pet sitting and then shortly thereafter for child care for our 9 year old. She has an excellent disposition....

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Anna C.

Mobile, AL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Anna Claire, I am 18 years old and I hope you'll read my bio to let me introduce myself. In my free time I play the game on my ps5, read, or watch my favorite tv show. I am currently in my last month or two of online school so soon to graduate!! I was on a swim team growing up for 5 years, and within that time I helped...
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Ahna L.

Mobile, AL

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$10/hr
I have two years of working in a Preschool with ages 1-4 years old. I have worked diligently with kids that have behavioural issues, developmental delays, high functioning autism. I take education very seriously although not without added fun in the mix! I also have two years of experience working as a Morning and After Care...
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Alissa H.

Weekend/Evening Babysitter

Mobile, AL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi! I'm Alissa, a dedicated tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a strong academic background in math, science, English, writing, and test prep. I specialize in working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical students, creating personalized strategies that support confidence, focus, and understanding. I have...
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Elizabeth T.

Mobile, AL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experience caring for children birth to 5 years of age in multiple areas, including babysitting, pre-school summer camp teacher, Sunday School teacher, and live-in childcare/housekeeper. Loves to cook, craft, and read! Also available for house-sitting and pet-sitting.
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LaGaile R.

Competent And Compassionate Teacher And Childcare Provider

Mobile, AL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
With over 20 years of experience, I provide a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. I'm passionate about incorporating learning experiences into imaginative play, storytelling, art, experiments, and outdoor activities. I'm currently a Special Education teacher with MCPSS, where I teach reading, Life Skills, and Career Prep. My...
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Abigail D.

Experienced Daycare Worker Looking To Be In A Home

Mobile, AL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked part-time and full-time in a daycare setting for the past four years and am looking to transition to caring for children full time in their home. My experience is primarily with infants to toddlers, but I have also worked with children up to 5 years old as a babysitter and as a childcare worker at my church. I am...
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  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Semmes, AL

Reading Tutors in Semmes, AL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 15 listed reading tutors

Nahla F.

Nahla is a great tutor. My daughter has autism and she is very patient with her and is helping her with her reading and math. I see...

- Aqueelah M.

Michaelene R.

Mindy has a kind and gentle spirit which invited our child to feel comfortable almost immediately. She is very knowledgeable and has a gift...

- Tami C.

Ahna L.

Ahna is great. We hired her first for pet sitting and then shortly thereafter for child care for our 9 year old. She has an excellent...

- Jim And Judy F.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Semmes, AL

Hiring a local reading tutor in Semmes, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $14.00 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 1 reading tutors in Semmes, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Semmes 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 Semmes 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 Semmes 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 Semmes, AL, 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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