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Nicole G.

Smithsburg, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have not had a paid 'tutor' position before but I have had 12 years of teaching experience. I homeschooled my children through 12th grade. I have also substituted for public schools since 2014 and was a Nursery and Preschool Director since 2012.
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Nanny/Babysitter

Hagerstown, MD

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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I've been caring for children since I was 12. Currently, I want to focus on my writing and have a career where I can make a difference in children's lives. I'm an aspiring writer of children's literature, too, so having involvement with them will help this process. I'm also a former children's literacy librarian. . I adore...

John T. says "We've been working with Rachael for two months now and our kids are very happy with her. She has great communication for scheduling purposes also and has...

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Seeking Part-Time Babysitting/Petsitting/Housekeeping Opportunities.

Hagerstown, MD

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I worked at Maryland School for the Deaf. I have experience in after-school program activities with elementary, middle school and high school students. I worked as a full-time high school girls student life counselor and left my job so that I can be home for my special needs (autism) high school son and watch him participate in...

Michael M. says "Claudine helped us in a pinch when we lost our child care for our son with special needs. She was excellent with him and very engaging. Highly...

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Autism Mom And Loving Sitter.

Hagerstown, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving and caring I like working with kids because I am a mom myself. Kids are amazing to work with and the work is very gratifying. I'm looking for a job that I can help people care for their children to give them peace of mind. To know their child is well cared for. I was a teen when I...
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Hagerstown, MD

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$19/hr
11 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, caring for children from infants to teenagers. During this time, I've created nurturing environments that cater to each child's unique needs, whether it's changing diapers for a newborn or helping a teen with homework. I've developed a strong ability to connect with...
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Hagerstown, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as caring, gentle and traditional. I like working with kids to teach stories and crafts. I'm looking for a job that just helps out I started working with kids in 1995 at a church 2s and 3s Sunday school class under adult supervision. I have a degree in education. In my spare time, I like to...
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Reading/Writing Tutor

Hagerstown, MD

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I have helped many children work on their writing and reading skills, most recently through my work as a literacy specialist for a public library. I have over eight years total experience in this field. Additionally, I teach English and Writing classes for adults at colleges throughout the county.
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Part And Full-Time Tutor Or Lesson Provider

Hagerstown, MD

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$40/hr
8 years experience
I am a Gr 1-6 certified teacher; I am currently teaching 5th grade locally in all general subjects. I have experience in intervention and implementing IEPs and 504s.
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Thurmont, MD

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Liz and I'm from (and still reside in) Thurmont, MD. I have been working full-time in the social work field for about 13 years and have ALMOST seen it all! (I have a good bit of experience dealing with crisis prevention and intervention!) Being the oldest daughter of a teacher, it's safe to say I have quite a...
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Tutoring Available!

Thurmont, MD

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I majored in Animal Behavior (mix of bio and psych), and I graduated from Franklin and Marshall College. I'm earning my master's degree in Occupational Therapy at Shenandoah University. I have 5 brothers and sisters and have a great deal of experience with kids of all ages.
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Experienced Sitter

Waynesboro, PA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kassie, and I've worked with kids since an early age. I'm the oldest of seven kids, so I was always helping out one way or another! I've babysat others children since 14, and it was always my favorite job. I'm a very creative person, so coming up with new activities is one of my favorite things to do! I am one...
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Hagerstown, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Growing up, my brother and I had a large age gap of 8 years. Naturally, being the older sister, I would watch and take care of him as my parents were at work when I could. My experience goes a bit beyond the normal one as my brother had childhood leukemia. It was vital that I followed clear instructions and treated him with the...
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I Love Kids!

Hagerstown, MD

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$27/hr
7 years experience
A little bit about me, I was a full time nanny until last year and I have 7+ years of experience, I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, and big kids. I also have experience with multiple kids. I can drive I'm a proactive and energetic person I'm pet friendly I'm vaccinated and booster I'm English fluent I'm...
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Child Care And Tutoring

Frederick, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Maryland, and a Master's Degree in Education from Hood College. For the last 7 years, I have taught kindergarten in Montgomery County. I currently still teach full time during the school year, and for a few hours a day during the month of July for summer...

Toni M. says "Kendra is FANTASTIC! My kids LOVE HER. She was reliable, helpful, hard working and trustworthy. I have no tv and she kept the girls entertained, took them...

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Boonsboro, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, the most rewarding job in the world for me is teaching, nurturing and taking care of children. Currently I am not working, and I'm actively looking for a Nanny position. I was a Stay At Home Mom of 3 wonderful Children who are now grown and married and have children of their own. As a stay at home Mom I worked while my...

Pat P. says "I have know Lisa for almost 30 years. We met when our sons were little and developed a very long friendship. I could always count on Lisa to babysit...

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Tutor

Frederick, MD

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a first grade teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I am also pursuing my Masters in Education. Along with my degree and teaching experience, I have provided private tutoring for students grades K-3. I plan and implement appropriate and personalized lessons to meet the needs of...
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A Nanny Available

Frederick, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I am loving, caring person, responsible and honest. I have my high school and degree in Tourist Guide in my Country. I have references and 20 years of experience taking care of newborns and toddlers. I have the CPR and TB Test. I took CDA class in VA and I finished the curso in Montgomery College. I worked in a Daycare as an...

Marc P. says "Roxana was very organized and made excellent meals from scratch for the kids. She was strict about limiting the kids' screen-time and candy intake and took...

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Part-time Baby-sitter/Pet-sitter Available

Middletown, MD

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alanis, thank you for checking out my profile. I am a college graduate and am currently in a graduate program for social work located in good ole' MD. I have 2 puppers who are my entire world and I love to read, eat good food, and make others laugh. Many describe me as bubbly, optimistic, level-headed, and...

Jodi P. says "Alanis has been really super so far! My daughter loves her, she's incredibly interactive!"

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Passionate About STEM And Learning

Frederick, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Olivia. I have tutored students from 6 to 20 in mathematics and science. My favorite fields are mathematics (especially calculus and trig) and chemistry! I have been a guest lecturer for the 4-H Camp Science Adventures program where I taught young children about the complexities of DNA and genetics in a fun...

Priscilla B. says "My kids really enjoy their tutor sessions with Olivia. I was happy to hear my daughter exclaim that she loved math after a few of the sessions. Olivia...

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Middletown, MD

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I've been working with children since before I could drive. I pursued that passion by becoming a teacher. I've taught 1st grade for 4. 5 years and pre-k for 1 year in MCPS. My favorite subject to teach to is reading!

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  • 47 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Smithsburg, MD

Reading Tutors in Smithsburg, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 47 listed reading tutors

Rachael H.

We've been working with Rachael for two months now and our kids are very happy with her. She has great communication for scheduling purposes...

- John T.

Claudine W.

Claudine helped us in a pinch when we lost our child care for our son with special needs. She was excellent with him and very engaging....

- Michael M.

Kendra W.

Kendra is FANTASTIC! My kids LOVE HER. She was reliable, helpful, hard working and trustworthy. I have no tv and she kept the girls...

- Toni M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Smithsburg, MD

Hiring a local reading tutor in Smithsburg, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Smithsburg, MD. You can search for candidates by their distance from Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg, MD, 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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