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Deborah B.

Mother Of Two With Master's Degree In Education, Daycare Experience And Love In Her Heart

Swarthmore, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been caring for children since 1989. I work with all ages, am knowledgeable about health and nutrition, yoga for children, and children's music. I love to spend quiet moments reading aloud, cooking and baking together, playing outdoors and making crafts. I also know the ins and outs of video gaming, iPads and other...
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Patrick C.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with 6 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about world travel,...

Sarah N. says "Patrick is wonderful and patient with our boys. After working with Patrick they have both improved in their academics. I would highly recommend!"

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Emily W.

Full Time Or Part Time Flexible Caregiver

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am starting over as a mom to a little boy who is now 2 years young. 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...

Brent K. says "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...

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Sofia D.

Full-time Teacher Looking For Childcare Work :)

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a middle school teacher who works near Rittenhouse and lives in West Philly. I have experience teaching both elementary school-aged children and toddlers. I have been babysitting and nannying throughout both high school and college (Smith 2020) and have experience with all different aged kids. My favorite things to do...

Nancy N. says "Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a row. She was...

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Khyia B.

Organized And Reliable Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Halley M. says "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!"

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Shirley R.

Hello! I Am Very Excited To Work With ! I Split My Time Both In LA And Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Mark F. says "Ms.Shirley was amazing to my young children."

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Gaganpreet P.

Gagan P From Upper Darby, PA

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Babysitter available. Hi! I am Gigi, a college graduate looking to help families in the summer. I have experience as a teacher's assistant in preschool, where I learned about all sorts of cognitive and developmental skills, and I helped the preschoolers with their daily assignments, such as reading and drawing. I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Gigi is/was AMAZING!!!! We worked with Gigi over the summer during our school break and occasional weekends. Gigi was great with getting creative with...

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Nada E.

Tutoring Services Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I graduated with my bachelor's degree from Penn State University Park and can tutor your child in several subjects.
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Brittany B.

Clarksboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Brittany. I am 26 years old and I'm a mom to a beautiful little girl. I have been a teacher for over 10 years! I have worked with ages 0-15 and am comfortable with all ages. I have my first aid/CPR training I also have done several NJ child care training courses and I am in school for my child psychology degree. I...

Kellie M. says "Brittany is great with kids. She is kind and trustworthy. My kids had a great time with her which was most important."

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Khethe M.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time Job

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Lindsey S. says "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...

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Melissa B.

Holistic Mamma

Havertown, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 23 years of experience working with children between being a mother and watching children through the years plus 7 years at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Respiratory Therapist. I resigned from CHOP in 2021 to pursue my passion of holistic health as a Reiki practitioner/teacher/natural wellness guide (low tox...

Kellie D. says "Melissa is great with my 4m/o son. She is punctual, flexible, and dependable. She agreed to meet with me before starting with us to get familiar with how...

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Chloe M.

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have watched many children aged infant to pre-teen. I enjoy finding activities that we can both enjoy including reading, going on walks and playing games. I can make food and help children with homework. I would be happy to work with you for the best way to watch your children!

Elizabeth D. says "Chloe has an engaging personality and a big heart. She loves children and is concerned with their feelings and that they are safe and happy. I have...

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Kate O.

Tutoring

Glen Mills, PA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a former elementary school teacher with 15 years of teaching experience in grades 3-6, with three of these years in special education. I am also a Certified School Psychologist and have been in this role for 5 years. I have two children of my own and have a wide variety of teaching, tutoring and organizational strategies to...

Gina W. says "We were very happy with Kate as a tutor. I would definitely recommend her."

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Eva W.

Graduate Student Seeks Part Time Nanny Position

Bryn Mawr, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Eva is warm, caring, and energetic. The little one had great times with her and loves her!"

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Nikki H.

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and my master's degree in special education. I have been working with children for 10 years now through school-based tutoring programs and babysitting. I have worked in an elementary school for five years as a one-on-one aide and teacher helper. I have also been a...
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Kimberly S.

Covid Vaccinated Nanny

Broomall, PA

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Kimberly and I'm 62 years old. I am a very covid cautious nanny and former teacher from Broomall Pennsylvania. I have received the original covid vaccine /fall sept 18, 2022 : plus 3 rd covid booster and flu vaccine . other vaccines include MMR and TDAP.. My specialty is new born babies and older babies and...

Care Member says "Kim was very sensitive and thoughtful in building trust with our four year old who is unaccustomed to sitters beyond the family and all went great....

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Marsha Y.

Experienced Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there! I've been a nanny for the over 12 years.. I've provided care for children of all ages. I've also worked as a Therapeutic Staff Support and a substitute teacher. In addition to my work experience, I'm also a mother of a 9-year-old who still in one piece so I'm going to say I'm good at it :) Being the youngest of...

Larissa T. says "Marsha F. is the best nanny you will ever find. She took care of my three very rowdy little boys ages 6, 4 and 1 for almost a year. She is smart,...

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Lauren K.

Full Time Teacher With Lots Of Experience Looking For Weekend Work!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a full time junior kindergarten teacher and lead camp counselor with extensive experience caring for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years. In the past, I have taught a third and fourth grade Spanish class, given private reading instruction, student taught sixth and first grade, and been a caregiver to all ages. For four...

Jennedy J. says "Lauren is amazing with our girls. They love her and cannot wait until she comes to watch them. Lauren's vast experience with children of all ages...

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Betsy B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Jessica C. says "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...

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Tamoy S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been nannying for 6+ years now. I've taken care of babies to pre-teens. With infants, I love to engage them in activities that involve music, movement, texture & colors. I love to read & talk with them! I can change diapers, make bottles, put them to sleep on their schedule, take them on walks and any other important things...

Rachel F. says "Tamoy has a gift with children. She was attentive, caring and engaged our children in a variety of activities. Our kids love her!"

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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Swarthmore, PA

Reading Tutors in Swarthmore, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Patrick C.

Patrick is wonderful and patient with our boys. After working with Patrick they have both improved in their academics. I would highly...

- Sarah N.

Emily W.

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,...

- Brent K.

Sofia D.

Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a...

- Nancy N.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Swarthmore, PA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Swarthmore, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of October 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 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.

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.

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.

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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