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Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I've been working with kids from all sorts of backgrounds since 2017. I am currently an undergrad student at William & Mary studying Linguistics and Ed. Policy. I have been volunteering extensively within elementary schools as a tutor, mentor, classroom assistant, and daycare leader for the past...
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Hello my name is Rebecca. I'm 29 years old. I am a loving, caring, hard working type of person. I've worked in a childcare for 7 years, I worked as an infant & toddler lead teacher for about 5 years. My duties was to organizing activities, playing games with children, reading aloud, encouraging interaction, serving snacks, and...
Rachel C.
Williamsburg, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Rachel and I am in my final year of law school at William & Mary. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and have experience with kids of all ages. I also have tutoring experience and full-time nannying experience. I love to be outside and to foster kids' imaginations. I also enjoy cooking with kids, reading, and...
Claudia K.
Hampton, VA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a masters student at ODU intend to be a Speech Pathologist working with kids. I have a degree from Baylor University and am educated in child development. I am hardworking, punctual, and reliable. I've been working with kids for 5+ years with ages ranging from 3mo to 12yrs! Along with being a babysiter, I have also been...
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I am looking for just before and after care positions
I enjoy children, I can help with homework, start dinner, no house keeping. I don't mind pets as long as I am not responsible for taking care of. If you need me to take your child to activities after school I can do that as well. I go to church. I enjoy crocheting, reading,...
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My name is Mariah and I am 26 years-old residing Norfolk, VA. I see that you are looking for a babysitter for your little ones, and I am interested as well as available! My spouse is currently in the US Navy and deployed which has caused me to recently leave my career as a law enforcement officer at Hampton Police Division. I...
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Hi my name is Ashley and i'm from yorktown, VA. I've been babysitting since I was 15! It started with jobs here and there around my neighborhood. When I was 16 I started long term sitting for my volleyball coach and his wife. They had one boy who was 4 and shortly after had another baby boy. So I spent a lot of time on the...
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Hello! My name is Jeremy , and I am a freshman at the College of William & Mary. I have spent dozens of hours tutoring, coaching, and mentoring in my time in high school. And, since February of last year, I've been teaching Sunday School at my church. All of that said, I work very well with students. My specialties are English,...
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Hello! My name is Lauren and I just graduated from UVA with a degree in Elementary Education! I am in the Hampton Roads area for the first half of the summer until I move back to Charlottesville to be a 1st-grade teacher this fall. I just completed my student-teaching in 1st and 5th grade classrooms this school year, teaching,...
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I have been teaching for over 20 years with Hampton City Schools. I currently teach 1st grade, but have experienced with all grade levels, k-12. My passion is reading and math , I am a graduate of Hampton University , with a background in reading and literacy, graded k-12. I provide one-on-one service to help your child get the...
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Hello my name is Christina and I would like to introduce myself.
I'd describe my personality as loving, understanding, passionate, hardworking and fun..
I like working with kids because I like being able to nurture them and watch them grow into beautiful people.
I'm looking for a job that can work with me taking care of my...
Danielle K.
Fort Eustis, VA
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, happy and kind.
I like working with kids because they bring so much joy and excitement to life! It's so rewarding seeing them and their parents happy! I'm a Mama so I understand how important it is to trust and feel good about my children's happiness when they are with another...
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I'd describe my personality as nurturing, conscientiousness and reliable
I enjoy helping and ensuring kids and ensuring their safety
I'm looking for a job that allows me the opportunity to serve and care for/help those that are in need whether it be tiny babies or the elderly, I possess the patience and ability to get the job...
Madison G.
Williamsburg, VA
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
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hi, I'm madison. I'm a 19-year-old college student who does online courses some fun facts before we get into this. I love cooking. I'm pretty smart except for math. I've always struggled in that one of the girls playing dress up and doing make up but I'm always down for some video games or sports. kids have always been a pride...
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I have my bachelor's degree and master's degree from Villanova University. During my time at Villanova, I was a teacher's assistant for a professor and spent the majority of my time teaching and tutoring college students on research, methods and statistics.
I am also the oldest of six children. My family home-schooled all of...
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Hello! I am a certified EMT-B, as well as a certified CPR instructor for AHA (I can provide documentation upon request!). I have 5 nieces and 2 nephews who I have helped raise and love more than anything in the whole wide world. I am currently trying to get my degree in teaching and I am attending school at TNCC to hopefully...
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Hi! My name is Heidi and I am a current undergraduate student at American University. A little bit about me: I speak three languages currently Spanish, English, and German and I am in the process of becoming fluent in Portuguese. I enjoy taking care kids of all ages (0-15), and have also tutored in the areas of: math, history,...
Lauren E.
Portsmouth, VA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a First Grade teacher in Charlottesville with an Elementary Education degree from UVA! I am energetic, joyful, and communicative and have a passion for affirming and caring for kids! I have been a nanny for four summers during which time I cared for children ages 1 to 15, transported them to...
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Greetings families!
Along with my 6+ years of teaching experiences, I've had the privilege to assist families and students with my professional journey of tutoring students from across the country. I've tutored students from grades 1st-7th grade ranging between math and English subjects. As a current educator, its satisfaction...
Patricia B.
Suffolk, VA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Patricia, I'm 20 Years Old, Brazilian (advanced English) And Lots Of Experience.
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Hey everyone! I'm a ex au pair, now babysitter, I would like to introduce myself to you:
I am a friendly, happy, hard working and responsible person. I love helping kids learn how to develop their confidence and basic life skills. I have more than 4000 hours of experience with kids from 5 months to 13 years old including kids...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Smithfield, VA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Smithfield, VA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Smithfield, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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, VA?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Smithfield, VA. 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, VA?
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, VA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Smithfield, VA, 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, VA 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.