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Zoe was excellent. Great with communication and wonderful with my kids. She played with them and kept them busy and happy. We would…
Review for Zoe H. by Care member
Alicia started with us when our daughter was 4 months old up and stayed with us until she was 20 months. She's always been really caring and…
Review for Alicia R. by Danielle T.
She is helpful, patient, and compassionate!!!
A wonderful person!!!
Review for Gloria M. by Duane M.
Reading tutors in Smithfield, NC
I have an extreme interest in assisting students recognize their full potential. I believe that learning should and can be fun. For me there's nothing like seeing a child's eyes light when they finally grasp what they're learning. While I attended college I was a volunteer tutor for an elementary school. I mainly helped the...
Hello, my name is Emilie. I am 28 years old. I live in Smithfield, North Carolina. I have a great passion for caring for and helping children learn. I love children of all ages and have worked at a preschool and have lots of babysitting experience. I have experience with children with special needs and am also CPR certified. If...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with children ages newborn -7 years old. My current place of employment is a Headstart Child care center. Prior, I was a nanny for a family of four, and worked for Primrose Schools as a Pre-K teacher for 10 years .
I love to read stories to children of all ages, create various crafts,...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! My name is Jenna and I am currently an Elementary Special Education Teacher for Johnston County Public Schools. I have my teaching license in the areas of Elementary Education, both General Curriculum and Adapted Curriculum Special Education K-12, and a Reading Specialist Certificate. I am finishing my 3rd year of...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kirsten W.
Four Oaks, NC
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have had experience helping others with homework in the past and graduated high school with a 3. 9 GPA. I am a college graduate. I have achieved my associate's degree in science. I have lots of experience tutoring in English, reading, writing, science, and introductory Spanish but have never been paid for it in the past.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
About me:
My name is Zoe, I'm a Raleigh native who discovered my love for children and their care after spending a summer as a camp counselor at the age of 19! Nurturing kids and helping them cultivate themselves has been rewarding. When I'm not working with families I'm a professional dancer/choreographer and teaching at local...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe was excellent. Great with communication and wonderful with my kids. She played with them and kept them busy and happy. We would definitely hire Zoe again."
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored my god-daughter who is currently in 4th grade with her homework. When she was younger, I would help her with preschool stuff such as how to write her name and numbers.
My other god-daughter who is 5 years of age I tutor with making letters, numbers, shapes, and learning her colors.
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My name is Alicia. I have been caring for children since I was 11 years old as the oldest of 5 children, and have been professionally paid to be a caregiver for other children for 10 years. I have been in Care. com as a nanny for 5 years.
I am CPR certified, Certified Postpartum Doula, and an in-training Birth Doula. I have...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alicia started with us when our daughter was 4 months old up and stayed with us until she was 20 months. She's always been really caring and kind with our daughter. She's also invested in our daughter'a growth and development. She helped her learn how to roll over,...
Danielle T.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have previously helped children in elementary school develop and enhance their reading skills. I have and am currently tutoring a high school student in a myriad of math classes. I also helped this same student prepare for her ACT and PSAT.
5.0
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We Home schooled our children for 10 years from kindergarten through part way through high school of our oldest child. From a Home Schooling perspective, I had 2 boys who were very different learners. I used a variety of teaching styles and multiple curricula to enhance my children's educational experience improving their...
5.0
"Gloria is amazing with children. She knows how to meet their educational needs and challenge them to be their very best through encouragement and skill enhancement."
Cindy D.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Michele and I would love to be your nanny. I have 1. 5 years of experience working in a daycare setting and 1. 5 years as a private nanny. I recently attained my Associates Degree in Teacher Education and also hold the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential Certificate. I have two children of my own, two...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is has been an amazing person to have around our baby, she helped us since our baby was 2 months old. She is very caring, responsible, reliable, nurturing and easy to communicate with. "
Care member
Taniya L.
Clayton, NC
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I have a warm and patient personality, and I'm able to easily connect with children and build...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an aunt of 16; 8 boys and 8 girls. Have cared for children from newborn to 15 years old. Good with pets. I enjoy doing arts and crafts and outdoor activities with the children. I am good with homework help and bedtime routines. I love reading to the kids and playing games that help them learn. I worked as a nanny for a...
Ileah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Stella E.
Goldsboro, NC
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a military spouse that just moved to the Goldsboro area! I am a certified teacher in Oregon and Florida, and I was a public school teacher before moving to NC. I spent my college years focusing on early childhood development, trauma-informed care, and teaching! Before I become a teacher, I worked in various childcare...
Stella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elenora V.
Clayton, NC
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Elenora. I Have A Reliable Source Of Transportation. I Love Kids And Am A Hard Worker.
Hi there! I'm Elenora-a warm, dependable nanny with CPR and First Aid certification, my own transportation, and a big heart for kids. During the school year, I work as a K-12 substitute teacher, so I've had the joy of working with children of all ages. I'm looking to spend my summer helping a loving family by caring for their...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a PhD degree in English and teaching experience for youth. My field of experience includes reading, writing and math. I am currently working at a local school as a tutor for the 1st and 2nd grades.
It's not enough that you know these subjects, what is important is knowledge of how to work with kids and tailor your...
Hello!
I'm an experienced nanny/childcare worker who has always had a passion for caring for children.
I started as a nanny and in the last few years I've been working as a lead teacher/supervisor in a daycare setting.
I grew up taking care of my four younger siblings, and in my teenage years I volunteered in a wide variety...
Cayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Debra S.
Garner, NC
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a substitute teacher for elementary and junior high school and a former children's librarian of 6 years. I've spent many years caring for children from birth to 11. One summer, I was a live-in nanny for children ages 8 months, 3 years, 8 years, and 10 years. At that job, I also had housecleaning duties and was responsible...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance
I currently work as a Special Education aid in a local elementary school with first grade children and on occasion kindergarten and second graders. I helped my younger brother all through school with his work and speech delays. During high school and college I nanny and tutored children in elementary school thru high school.
Hello there :)
My name is Megan & I have been a teacher (Kinder & 1st) for 10 years. My husband & I have a wonderful 12-year-old daughter who we love to travel & explore the world with in our free time. I have a passion for teaching children and believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for them to thrive. I...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Smithfield, NC
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Smithfield, NC?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Smithfield, NC on Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Smithfield, NC?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Smithfield, NC. You can search for candidates by their distance from Smithfield 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 Smithfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Smithfield, NC?
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 Smithfield 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Smithfield, NC?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Smithfield, NC, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in Smithfield, NC can I hire?
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.