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Amy F.

Brookfield, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Amy and here is a little info. about me. I was an elementary NYC school teacher for 14 years and earned a Bachelor's of Science as well as a Master's Degree in Elementary and Special Education from St. John's University. I am also a Reading Specialist and have NYS Permanent Certification in all 3 areas. I left...
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Peyton N.

Certified Elementary School Teacher

Monroe, CT

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$15/hr
I have been tutoring children since I was 14. I have a true passion when it comes to educating children.
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Ryan E.

Newtown, CT

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I currently have 1 year of working experience. I am home on break from Syracuse University where I am currently a Junior majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. I am able to work 7 days per week at an hourly rate of 20-25 dollars per hour. I am able to teach English Literature, Dutch, Italian, Physics, Chemistry, and...
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Tori C.

Newtown, CT

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
In the past, I have worked at a math and reading center, so I could help with children's schooling or homework. In addition to that I worked a great deal of my life as hostessing, imputing data, and working as a receptionist. I enjoy going to the beach, hiking, biking, and seeing movies. I know how to entertain children, and...
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Nicole H.

Monroe, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced PreK-12 educator with over 16 years of helping students learn and grow through individualized, hands-on instruction. I teach all core subjects and also support social emotional learning and executive functioning skills such as organization, focus, and time management. Trained in Orton Gillingham and...
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Coralia T.

Babysitter Or Nanny

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love to take care of kids, play with them, teach them about the little things that they want to discover, read their favorite books, help with the homework, and follow the mom's schedule. I enjoy the conversation with them and I don't have any problem helping to keep the house organized and clean. I know our kids are all our...

Cassin C. says "Cory was the most well qualified, personable and trustworthy candidate we interviewed. Any family would be lucky to have her! Definitely a gem among a lot...

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Joy M.

Skilled And Spirited Babysitter At Your Service

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...

Allie O. says "Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's...

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Jayda B.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience with kids/ adults from newborn to 19 years old. I am a sophomore nursing student that attends University. Summertime I am a teacher at the Hospital to a group of youths grade 6 and up to 19. I also could provide my own transportation to wherever I am needed. Since I am in school I'm great and...

Tasha L. says "Jayda has been a big help caring for my 2 sons. She was on time, attentive and even did some baking. She is energetic and kept my kids busy the entire...

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Beverly I.

Teacher/Paraprofessional Available To Tutor All Subjects, Grades K-12

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have tutored since I was a high school student, in French, Spanish, English, Reading, Study and Organizational Skills, ELL. I have been teaching for over 30 years. Currently I teach high school full-time. I have worked with students of all ages, K - 12 and college-aged. I've taught at both private and public schools and...

Sarah K. says "Beverly is fabulous! We have worked with her almost the entire school year (after the 1st quarter) and she has helped our teenage son go from a C to an A-...

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Sherley C.

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hello, my name is Sherley. I'm 40 years old and have 20+ years of experience in working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I also had great experiences in working with children as a teacher's assistant and as a nanny. I have my teaching certificate in early childhood education and I am also CPR certified. I am fully...

Joelvito V. says "We hired Sherley to take care of our infant and she was great with her. She's very professional, gentle and a good communicator. She's always on-time....

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Anita S.

Enthusiastic Nanny And Educator

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'd like to tell you about myself and my experience with children. I was a certified teacher assistant for 15 years in the NY school system ( K-8th). I was a nanny for several wonderful families throughout the years. I also worked as a lead teacher at the Goddard daycare. I truly enjoy working with children of all ages. I...

Care Member says "Miss Anita is absolutely exceptional. She is a seasoned professional with incredible natural instincts for what kids need. She really respects what the...

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Halley G.

Part-time And Full-Time Care Giver

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...

Care Member says "Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months...

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Marc H.

Experienced Professor & Home-school Educator

Watertown, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Marc and I have over 20 years of teaching experience in higher education at several area colleges and universities, and have also taught and tutored at various levels across K-12. I specialize in computer science and digital media, but have experience teaching and tutoring Math, English, Science, Spanish, and more....

Gabriela F. says "Marc was very helpful and had a flexible schedule. He tutored my daughter who is in 7th grade with multiple school subjects, was very patient and...

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Patricia D.

Teacher, Sitter, And Fun Creator

New Milford, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have over 20 years experience in teaching and child care. As a certified teacher, have taught in person, remotely, and homeschooled. I have cared for children in private homes, camp settings, daycare and preschool settings, and in the classroom. Most recently, I have spent nearly three years as a private nanny to a little boy...

James L. says "Patricia (Kate) has cared for our son since he was 4 months old and has been instrumental in his development. As new parents, we found ourselves relying...

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Lori N.

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 12 years experience as a nanny/babysitter. I have two adult children. I was a nanny for a family of four starting when their first child was 3 months old. We are still in contact and I babysit them often. I also cared for a toddler who I started with at age 3 months to 3 years old. I have worked as a substitute...

Care Member says "Lori was an exceptional babysitter who immediately impressed us with her expertise and confidence. From her first time with our 7-month-old daughter,...

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Robina M.

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi dear families. I'm a professional nanny with over 25 years experience. I'm interested in 3 to 4 full days. $25-$30 hrly. You will feel at peace leaving your children with me. I'm fit, energetic and a great multitasker! I've had the privilege of caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. I take great...

Rosa L. says "We moved across country for my husband's work and sadly had to leave Robin. She was the ideal nanny. My children were fed super healthy meals, and clean....

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Mariah S.

Experienced Part Time/Full Time Nanny Available!

Prospect, CT

4.8(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
I started out as a mother's helper and teaching/assisting Sunday school (pre-k-2nd-middle school). My experience has brought me to my most recent job as a nanny and tutor. Having dealt with both severe food allergies, sensory issues and high functioning Asperger's syndrome, I have come to learn that each child has their own way...

Laura D. says "Phenomenal, thoughtful, smart and gracious caregiver. Added so much vibrancy to our lives and truly cared deeply for our kids. Highly recommend Mariah!"

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Iris S.

Patient, Well-rounded Tutor

New Milford, CT

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
Hi, my name is Iris and I have informally tutored throughout my high school and college experience. I graduated in the top 10% of my class and specialize in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, basic French, and English. I can also help proofread assignments and create a plan to tackle large projects. While I do not have...

Ryleigh R. says "Iris is fantastic she is patient knowledge. She works with my two kids wonderfully. I can't say enough good thing about her. Except don't try to hire I...

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Aleah K.

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there, I'm Aleah! I'm a caring, reliable, and respectful recent college graduate looking to fill some of my spare time. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and Human Services and have dedicated my time serving my community and its youth in roles like babysitter, mentor, after-school aide and within my church. As the...

Ashanti C. says "She is very reliable and dependable!"

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Denise S.

Learning Should Be Enjoyable!

Brewster, NY

5.0(0)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 33 years of teaching experience. I can help your child with Reading, ELA, Special Education, Social Studies and Test Prep. I have been a Reading Specialist for 31 years and truly love what I do! My philosophy is not to just focus solely on academics but to grow the whole child. You need to know your students and their...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Southbury, CT

Reading Tutors in Southbury, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Coralia T.

Cory was the most well qualified, personable and trustworthy candidate we interviewed. Any family would be lucky to have her! Definitely a...

- Cassin C.

Joy M.

Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with...

- Allie O.

Jayda B.

Jayda has been a big help caring for my 2 sons. She was on time, attentive and even did some baking. She is energetic and kept my kids busy...

- Tasha L.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Southbury, CT

Hiring a local reading tutor in Southbury, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 per hour as of December 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 Southbury, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Southbury 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 Southbury 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 Southbury 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 Southbury, CT, 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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