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I graduated Cabrini University with a Bachelor's of Science in Education from Cabrini University. I have experience in all types of school environments public, private, inclusive, learning support, IEP. I am certified in Early Childhood PreK -4th grade and Special Education K-8th and all levels of paper /essay writing. I am...
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Hi, My name is Celeste, and my background is in Environmental science and nature education. I currently work at the YMCA as a Childcare Supervisor for ages 6 months- kindergarten. I love taking care of kids and helping them grow. I also teach a nature class to toddlers at Swarthmore College.
I'd describe my personality as...
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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...
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...
Reviewed by Christina S.
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Hello all! I'm new to Care. com and I'm looking forward to meeting new families. I have been a childcare provider for 12 years and I love working with kids and babies. I have had newborn experience as well as plenty of experience with toddlers and infants ages 0 - 3. I also have a lot of experience with senior care and I've...
5.0
"Cassidy was great with my kids she has been our nanny for 2.5 years and continually when she's back in town. Both my kids love her and have learned a lot through her as well. She is fun and quirky reliable and...
Reviewed by Michelle A.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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.
Ruby D.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nanny/ Sitter Looking To Help Families And Spread Positivity
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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.
5.0
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Hello my name is Natalie and I am very interested in your job posting. I am a 20-year-old college student but I am on break right now. I live in Philadelphia and I have worked with kids ranging from 3 years to 15 years for about 4 years now.
I have done tutoring for kids so if your students are struggling with a subject I am...
5.0
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For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly...
Reviewed by Jessica 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...
5.0
"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.
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...
5.0
"Ms.Shirley was amazing to my young children."
Reviewed by Mark F.
Rebecca T.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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.
Colleen C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
College Graduate W Instructing And Babysitting Experience
5.0
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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...
5.0
"She is a great tutor and helped our son a great deal through his virtual learning."
Reviewed by Gabrielle L.
5.0
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Hello! I'm an experienced nanny looking for a new family to compliment my happy, outgoing, and education focused personality. I have worked with kids of different age groups including: infants, toddlers and older kids. Currently, I care for a toddler, on Mondays and Tuesdays. One of my favorite activities to do with her is DIY...
5.0
"We are Khethe's current family and I can't say enough good things about her. But here is a run down of why she is AMAZING:
1. Khethe is super comfortable around kiddos and my 10 month old loves her. I knew...
Reviewed by Lindsey S.
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I am a graduate student at Villanova University pursuing a Masters in English. I have extensive childcare experience, including regularly babysitting twins for the last 7 years (I started babysitting them when they were 8 months old and they are now almost 8 years old!). I also have teaching and tutoring experience and am happy...
5.0
"Eva is warm, caring, and energetic. The little one had great times with her and loves her!"
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Former Art teacher at LifeTime Athletics ages 3-11
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French and have reliable transportation.
I love to cook, read, crochet, draw/paint, sing & dance, and happy to share in all of those activities with your little ones.
Available for early evenings and weekends for babysitting, group sitting, Bday...
5.0
"Sweet and patient and on time - truly loves and cares for children!"
Reviewed by Jeanne G.
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!
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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.
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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,...
5.0
"Annie has been babysitting my 4 year old son since he was 6 months old. He loves her and looks forward to her coming over! She is very creative, laid back and responsible. She follows our routines easily....
Reviewed by Nicole 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...
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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.
Brittany B.
Clarksboro, NJ
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Brittany. I am 23 years old, I have worked in a preschool for over 5 years now. I have worked with ages 0-15 and am comfortable with all those ages. I have my first aid/CPR training I also have done several and continue to do NJ child care training courses. I love kids and getting to work with them. I've been...
5.0
"Brittany has babysat my 3 and 1.5 year old boys a number of times and is the only babysitter outside of family members that we trust. She is responsible yet fun. She feeds the boys real meals and cleans up...
Reviewed by Michelle T.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Swarthmore, PA
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.
Cassidy T.
5.0
Cassidy was great with my kids she has been our nanny for 2.5 years and continually when she's back in town. Both my kids love her and have learned a lot through her as well. She is fun and quirky reliable and honest. We consider her family! I most definitely recommend her!
- Michelle A.
Tess M.
5.0
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.
Ruby D.
5.0
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 up to the interview. She was very prompt and descriptive in her responses which helped us...
- Shival S.
Betsy B.
5.0
Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always on time and dependable. We did not...
- Jessica C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Swarthmore, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Swarthmore, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Swarthmore, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.00 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 Swarthmore, PA?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Swarthmore, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, 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.