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Jessica D.

Caring Patient Nanny, With College Education In Early Childhood Development, CPR First Aid Certified

Seymour, TN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
My career path in childcare began when I was 18 years old. I gained experience at many different daycares and schools with different teaching philosophies, such as Waldorf and Montessori. I have spent time teaching in each classroom such as infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. My love for childcare led me to focus my college...
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Cocoa P.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'd love to be the perfect choice for you and your family! Here is a little about me: I recently moved to Tennessee from Tampa, Fl. My community would describe me as goofy, charismatic, nurturing, sensible and respectful. I love to sing and dance, paint, read, and sunsets. I'm a firm believer in Christ! My passion is...

Care Member says "Cocoa was super sweet! She was punctual, responsive and gave me updates to how things were going. I would definitely recommend Cocoa!"

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Juliette S.

INTENSIVE Reading Instruction

Sevierville, TN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Juliette. I specialize in advancing students' reading and writing skills with intense (& fun!) instruction (all ages). I do also teach all subject areas. My 30+ yrs experience varies from public to private schools to one-on-one private schooling. HOW WILL I HELP YOUR CHILD? *I bring fun & joy of learning to...

Derk P. says "Juliette is among the most effective educators. Students really like her because of her optimistic and delightful personality and want to learn because of...

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Emily K.

Knoxville, TN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Emily and I have been have doing child-care work for over 6 years. I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and dance teacher for kids and adults. I have experience working with children of all ages and with children with special needs. I love getting to know children, and spending time running and playing and...
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Rebecca H.

Knoxville Sitter

Knoxville, TN

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I'm Rebecca. I've been working with children for about seven years through babysitting, tutoring, and classroom experience. During college, I worked in preschool and Pre-K classrooms as an assistant teacher. I was also a substitute teacher in 7th and 8th grade English and science classrooms. I now teach kindergarten...
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Michaela C.

Providing A Memorable And Fun Experience For You Children!

Sevierville, TN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, nurturing, reliable. I like working with kids, I enjoy seeing the world from a child's perspective. I'm looking for a job where I can be helpful in multiple ways and can make a positive impact on someone's day. I started working with kids when I was a preteen, I used to teach Sunday...
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Margo W.

Tutor

Sevierville, TN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have spent over five years tutoring. During my undergraduate degree, I was employed by the student success center of my university, and I tutored my peers in writing and grammar. After college, I have been a virtual teacher for 8th graders and Seniors. I teach English. In addition to this experience, I have taught Chinese...
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Leah M.

Maryville, TN

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 71 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Care giving is close to my heart as I have done it for many years and for several families. I have an Associates degree in Elementary Education and have pursued graduate coursework in the same. Additionally, I've worked in a daycare environment and as a lifeguard. I've acquired certifications in CPR with AED and First Aid. I can...

Care Member says "Leah filled in for us for several days when our normal babysitters were unavailable. She was so good with our 10 month old daughter. You can tell she...

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Kristen A.

Date Night / Weekend Babysitter

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Kristen! I'm 32 years old and have over 17 years of hands-on experience both as a babysitter and nanny. Throughout my life, I've cared for children across all age groups--from toddlers and infants to pre-teens and adolescents. I hold both a bachelor's and master's degree, and therefore bring a strong skill set in...

Katherine S. says "Kristen is an active and dependable babysitter. She would drive the kids to the park, take them to the pool, and even make sure they did their...

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Leah M.

Experienced Educated And Patient Tutor

Maryville, TN

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My hands on teaching experience and coursework in elementary education, K-8, and actual student tutoring, enables me to tutor many students covering a variety of subject matter.
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Georgia M.

Maryville, TN

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, and dependable! I enjoy working with kids because I understand the importance of a child having proper guidance as they start to grow into being their own person. One of my favorite parts is seeing the child reach certain milestones and seeing the pride in their...
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Carissa V.

Nanny

Knoxville, TN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Carissa, and I am a college student looking to be a nanny. I have experience working with children at a daycare, babysitting, was an au pair in Spain, tutoring, as well as volunteering at my local children's hospitals and primary schools. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, going to Disney, swimming,...
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Sabrina D.

Sabrina

Sevierville, TN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I'm just looking to make some extra money. I love children, speak Spanish, and I am comfortable with tutoring. I have about 5 years of childcare experience. I am reliable, organized, and I love arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and reading. I can't wait to meet you and your family!
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Eve M.

Eve Bio

Knoxville, TN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm an outgoing, optimistic, bubbly, and rooted in faith person! I'm looking for a part time job! I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with babies and adolescents alike! I have flexibility in my schedule! I can be a consistent help or I can be an occasional sitter! If you're just looking for a person to...
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Mariah S.

Nurturing, Creative Childcare With A Teacher's Touch & A Heart For Kids

Knoxville, TN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a former classroom teacher turned world-traveling caregiver who brings creativity, patience, and lots of love into every childcare role. With years of experience working with children of all ages, I know how to create safe, engaging spaces where kids feel seen, supported, and free to be themselves. Whether we're...
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Gianna G.

Strawberry Plains, TN

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, trusting, caring, and considerate. I like working with kids because I enjoy spending time with kids and taking interest in their favorite activities with them. It is refreshing to watch their imaginations run wild. I am also taking classes to become an elementary education teacher. My...
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Hunter C.

Strawberry Plains, TN

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$10/hr
I am a Special Education Major at Carson-Newman University. With this being said, I have had the opportunity to work hand and hand with students in the Jefferson County school system during my practicum experience. I am very patient. My degree has required me to take basic English, Math, History, and Science classes.
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Lindsay R.

Private Lessons Swim Instructor

Knoxville, TN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
* I was a certified swim instructor at the care for two years * I create lesson plans for my lessons and provide progress reports at the end of 4-5 weeks of lessons for parents to reflect on.
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Stephanie A.

Loving Caretaker

Knoxville, TN

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I have over 15 years experience working with kids. Have taught in the school setting and in the Parent's Day Out setting. I am certified to teach in Christian schools, and have taught pre-school aged children along with children with learning disabilities. I am specially trained to teach reading to children who have dyslexia. I...
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Anna A.

You're Bored? Let's Do Something!

Knoxville, TN

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I would love to make some positive and exciting memories with your children! I am all about outdoor fun, arts and crafts, reading. As my parents always used to say - "if you're bored, let's do something". There is always an activity that can help brighten minds and bodies! I currently work as an assistant preschool teacher for a...
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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Seymour, TN

Reading Tutors in Seymour, TN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 43 listed reading tutors

Cocoa P.

Cocoa was super sweet! She was punctual, responsive and gave me updates to how things were going. I would definitely recommend Cocoa!

- Care member

Juliette S.

Juliette is among the most effective educators. Students really like her because of her optimistic and delightful personality and want to...

- Derk P.

Leah M.

Leah filled in for us for several days when our normal babysitters were unavailable. She was so good with our 10 month old daughter. You can...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Seymour, TN

Hiring a local reading tutor in Seymour, TN on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 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 1 reading tutors in Seymour, TN. You can search for candidates by their distance from Seymour 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 Seymour 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 Seymour 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 Seymour, TN, 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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