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60 reading tutors are listed in Springfield, PA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
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Hello! I am a 25-year-old college graduate. Pursuing a career in theater, applying to grad school and exploring the city. The theater scene in Philly is a thriving community that relies on artists having multiple income streams and flexible schedules. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years and I love kids of all...
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"Tess is a great babysitter and we feel lucky to have had her in our lives. She is very calm and patient. Our children love her and bonded with her quickly and easily. She is engaged with the children and...
Reviewed by Lily T.
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Children are my passion, I feel so lucky to get to spend my days teaching and nurturing your babies. I am so passionate about raising tiny humans and put so much thought and care into trying to provide a safe, loving and nurturing space for your child to flourish. I have extensive experience with helping alongside postpartum...
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"If you’ve stumbled upon this post consider yourself lucky. Mallorie is way more than a caretaker, she becomes an invested part of the family. Caring, kind, thoughtful, loving, responsible, great communication...
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Hi! I am way more than just a nanny. I believe in learning through play, structured activities, and independent learning. I've had years of experience as an infant teacher, toddler teacher, and Pre-K teacher. In 2012, I became a nanny and I love it! I've been part of a nanny share with two infants and a toddler, I've worked with...
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"Tanea has been caring for our son for the past year. She has done a great job helping him to develop through play. He had several medical needs as a baby and Tanea was able to deal with those issues, and worked...
Reviewed by Christina S.
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Hi! My name is Annie. I am a registered nurse working per diem while obtaining my MPH degree. I have been a nanny since 2014. I will prepare meals, play outside, read, do homework, arts and crafts, etc. I happen to be a great cook, and will also clean or do laundry if needed. I love kids and I am looking for a recurring,...
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"Annie is one of a kind. After recently relocating back to the East coast, finding child care was proving to be a very challenging process until I met Annie. She is genuinely interested in the well being and...
Reviewed by Kelly C.
Talita M.
Philadelphia, PA
$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
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For as long as I can remember, I've always loved kids. It has been a joy being around them, helping, teaching and playing. I've been working with kids since I was a teenager. I already worked teaching dance (ballet and salsa), making face painting, balloon sculpture, animation at children's party, nannying children from all...
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"Talita it's a very artistic soul. She is creative and perfect for kids who are interested about dance, music or art crafts projects.
She is incredibly lovely. I always get impressed by the way she is patient...
Reviewed by Janaina B.
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I have been working with children from pre-k through high school ages for 10+ years. I have been engaging in work with my associates degree in early childhood education since 2009. I began my journey helping at childcare/daycare centers and made my way to local school districts working as an instructional paraprofessional with...
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I am currently pursuing my graduate degree at Temple University after completing my undergrad in Education at West Chester University.
Growing up as the eldest in my household, I've always been surrounded by the laughter and energy of little ones. Beyond family dynamics, I've also accumulated years of hands-on experience in...
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"I had a phone call scheduled with Emily to talk about a recurring job. This call had already been rescheduled once at Emily’s request. Emily did not answer when I called at the rescheduled time. I know things...
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Ruby D.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nanny/ Sitter Looking To Help Families And Spread Positivity
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Hi there! My name is Ruby. I have always loved working with kids because of the spark and honesty that they bring to life! I have had over 6 years of experience working with children. My resume includes working as a nanny/sitter for several families, working as an arts camp counselor, and working as a reading tutor/mentor with...
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"We interviewed Ruby for the position of a Nanny. We had to go with someone else, as Ruby's availability and our start date didn't coincide.
Ruby was very professional and thoughtful in her responses leading...
Reviewed by Shival S.
Colleen C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
College Graduate W Instructing And Babysitting Experience
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Hi! I'm currently a full-time special education support teacher for autistic and intellectually impaired K-5 kids and am looking for some work until the school year starts back up! In that position, I teach a social skills class, help with reading and math in small groups, and help create a safe and accepting environment for all...
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"She is a great tutor and helped our son a great deal through his virtual learning."
Reviewed by Gabrielle L.
Jennifer H.
Ridley Park, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happy, Loving And Experienced Mom Of 4 Looking To Help You Take Care Of Your Baby!
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I have always loved children & I have been working with them for over 30 years. . I will make you feel comfortable leaving them with me & take exceptional care of your children). I am a hard worker, dedicated, always prompt & reliable. I know a lot of sign language & I start teaching it to babies as early as 3 months! I also...
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"Jennifer (Jenn) has the BEST personality, especially when it comes to interacting with children. She's fun (and funny), big heart, responsible. An actual caregiver, because she does way more than simply...
Reviewed by Lydia M.
Shirley R.
Philadelphia, PA
$19-29/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I Am Very Excited To Work With ! I Split My Time Both In LA And Philadelphia.
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I'd describe my personality as calm, attentive, and hardworking.
I like working with kids because they are spontaneous and are always open to learning and trying new things.
I'm looking for a job with an environment filled with respect, creativity and new opportunities.
I first started working with my brother and have...
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"Ms.Shirley was amazing to my young children."
Reviewed by Mark F.
Megan K.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny - Available Immediately With Flexible Schedule
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I originally chose psychology as my major because I am interested in potentially becoming a guidance counselor at an elementary school. My personal focus is early childhood because I enjoy taking care of, helping, and understanding children.
I have worked as a part-time nanny for 2 girls for 3 summers (ages 5 and 8, now 8 and...
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"Megan has been our lifesaver! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. My kids adore her - she's kind, patient, fun and reliable. We are moving out of state, otherwise we'd never let her go!"
Reviewed by Trish K.
Kearrah M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I've been a caregiver for 6 years. I love what I do, I'm great with kids. I don't have any kids of my own, I enjoy working with kids and also seniors
I'd describe my personality as Fun
Outgoing , peaceful
I like working with kids because they are always keeping you going and young, Always give you reason to keep doing what...
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"Kearrah was an excellent sitter. She showed up early and asked the right questions. Our toddler was asleep when she arrived, and they hadn't met before. Kearrah made her comfortable by taking her outside and...
Reviewed by Care member
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I am starting over as a mom to a little boy who is now 5 months old. I am looking for a position where I can bring my son w me & enjoy the best of both worlds by being able to spend time w my child as well as enjoy, teach & grow with yours. I have been watching kids for as long as I can remember, ranging from newborn to...
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"Emily was such a fantastic caregiver for our 2 kids (2.5yrs and 11 months). Those ages are tough given the very different needs of each, and she handled it with stride.
We had Emily shuttle the kids...
Reviewed by Brent K.
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I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years,
I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
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"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always...
Reviewed by Deborah G.
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Hi, I'm Jenice! I've been caring for children from my family as well as family friends, and neighbors since I was a young teenager. I spent 2 years working in a Montessori Preschool/Nursery, where I was hired as the infant and toddler rooms teachers aide. I also have multiple years of experience as a full-time nanny caring for...
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"Jenice is amazing! She babysat for us for a few days while we were waiting for our nanny to start after my maternity leave. We have had her come and baby sit on several other occasions and plan to in the future...
Reviewed by Ilona L.
Rebecca T.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I am an active, experienced 34-year-old. I'm the second eldest of four siblings, and I've had babysitting jobs since I was about 14. I've worked in a day care and as a gymnastics coach. I have experience with kids from 4 weeks old and up, including twins, triplets, and multiple children. I love getting outside with the...
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"Rebecca is a fantastic babysitter!! She really gave our kids tons of attention and read to them and played. We are sad to move far away otherwise we would love her as a date night babysitter"
Reviewed by Heather K.
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Hi, my name is Emerald. Im a 24-year-old graduate student. I majored in Psychology and HDFS in undergrad. I've worked with children since high school. From babysitting, being a Sunday school teacher, being a part-time preschool teacher, and nannying for a toddler. I'm passionate about fostering growth and learning in children...
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"Emerald handled four kids 7 and under in an Airbnb (not our house) with ease! Recommend!"
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Hey, my name is Koda and I'm an educator, an artist, and a childcare worker with 6. 5 years of paid experience working with ages 1< to 12. I'm looking to help a family in need while I'm on the east coast for the summer.
I'm very flexible in the hours that I am available, and I am also able to assist in many different types of...
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"Koda is awesome. Koda is super engaged and really connects and plays with my son C. We will definitely continue to use Koda as our sitter!"
Reviewed by Halley M.
Katelyn S.
Broomall, PA
$50-60/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi! A little about me professionally: I possess a Masters in Education, BS in Secondary Education and BA in English. I taught high school English, and also middle school Language Arts in Ridley School District and Wallingford-Swarthmore.
I have experience with teaching English, writing instruction, test preparation, and SAT...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Springfield, PA
Tess M.
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Tess is a great babysitter and we feel lucky to have had her in our lives. She is very calm and patient. Our children love her and bonded with her quickly and easily. She is engaged with the children and implements instruction well. We recommend her without reservation.
- Lily T.
Mallorie W.
5.0
If you’ve stumbled upon this post consider yourself lucky. Mallorie is way more than a caretaker, she becomes an invested part of the family. Caring, kind, thoughtful, loving, responsible, great communication skills. We hired Mallorie when our first child was a little under a year old and she became...
- Care member
Tanea R.
5.0
Tanea has been caring for our son for the past year. She has done a great job helping him to develop through play. He had several medical needs as a baby and Tanea was able to deal with those issues, and worked well with his OT.
- Christina S.
Annie H.
5.0
Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and patient and she'd even manage to fold the...
- Melissa C.
Talita M.
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Talita it's a very artistic soul. She is creative and perfect for kids who are interested about dance, music or art crafts projects.
She is incredibly lovely. I always get impressed by the way she is patient when the kids have a bad moment.
I learned a lot by watching the way she works.
- Janaina B.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Springfield, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Springfield, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Springfield, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.83 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 Springfield, PA?
Care.com currently has 6 reading tutors in Springfield, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Springfield 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 Springfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Springfield, PA?
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 Springfield 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 Springfield, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Springfield, PA, 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 Springfield, PA 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.