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Experienced Sitter To Help With Online Learning

Philadelphia, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Lilia and I am a graduate of Swarthmore College where I studied psychology and linguistics with a specialization in child language acquisition. I am currently working at a mental health facility as an evening counselor! I have a good bit of experience working with kids in different areas! I served as a teacher's...
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Detailed Oriented, Fun And Adventurous Sitter!

Drexel Hill, PA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Cristal and I am 26 yo from Aspen, Colorado. I am living in Drexel Hill and am eager to start working. I have done a lot of babysitting and nannying over the years and it is a joy to do! love anything outdoors like hiking, walks, or hammocking. I also enjoy inside days too, making art/crafts, reading books or...
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Preferred Name : Rue

Philadelphia, PA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I am an 19-year-old college student who has experiences in taking care of kids since I am the oldest out of 3 and also all my families growing up. I love taking care of children, I feel like being around their vibrant personalities and huge imagination can be much needed after dealing with the real world. I'd describe my...
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Pennsylvania Certified Middle School Math Teacher Willing To Help With Any Subject!

Philadelphia, PA

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$20/hr
I have an PA Instructional I Certification in Middle Grades Mathematics (grades 4-8) and have taught in the School District of Philadelphia. I loved the one on one aspects of teaching in a classroom and am looking to begin a tutoring/childcare career to make meaningful connections with local students and families. While I am...
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Special Education Teacher Looking For Tutoring Work!!

Havertown, PA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Laura! I am a certified Early Childhood and Special Education teacher. I currently teach 5th grade Emotional Support and am willing to work with any child on any subject! I am very flexible and enthusiastic about making sure your child learns and has fun while doing it!
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Experienced Tutor And Babysitter

Springfield, PA

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Danielle and I am a 30-year-old, certified teacher with 9 years of teaching experience in special education. Beyond this, I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, watching children ages newborn to adolescent. I even spent a summer in Spain as an English tutor/nanny for a local family. Through the...
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Fun And Focused Summer Tutoring!

Bryn Mawr, PA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! My name is Megan and I am a student at Bryn Mawr College. I am an English major and was formerly also a math major (I dropped the math major to focus on my goal of getting my PhD in English!). I've tutored students for the past 4 years in writing, grammar, reading, SAT/ACT prep, and math (all topics, kindergarten...
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Elementary Tutor

Philadelphia, PA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a former elementary teacher with 37 years experience who has recently stepped away from formal education. I have taught kindergarten (6 years), third grade (7 years), fifth grade (19 years), seventh grade math and Algebra 1 (1 year). I especially love teaching math for grades K-8! I have tutored students who have been...
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Retired Teacher Seeks Tutoring Position, Secondary Language Arts & Social Studies, Elementary Math

Media, PA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a teacher for 19 years and did a lot of tutoring on the side. My approach to tutoring is to form a positive, trusting bond with the student then build on their strengths and interests to accomplish the goals. I can help students of any age understand their own learning, grow more conscious of specific tools and...
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Stay-at-Home Mom Available For Childcare

Springfield, PA

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I began teaching at a licensed child daycare facility in Westtown, PA a few years before the pandemic started & once they shut down I became a full-time nanny. During my employment at the daycare, I gained both my CPR & First Aid Certifications. Having a 9-year-old son & 11-month-old daughter of my own has definitely contributed...
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Jaida

Drexel Hill, PA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Jaida! I am 24 years old and have just returned home from teaching primary school English in Spain. I love to read and write, and throughly enjoy working with children to help them grow their understanding of any subject. I graduated from Penn State in 2022 with a degree in English Literature and a degree in...
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Part-Time Tutor

Philadelphia, PA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I'm Laura, a journalist and university-level writing instructor. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in English Literature, and have 8 years of teaching experience (I'm a former high school English teacher). Since 2010, I have served as a private tutor for elementary through high school students, specializing...
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Part-time Caregiver

Brookhaven, PA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
I love children and find it rewarding to watch them grow in knowledge and life experience. I have nursing experience throughout the stages of childhood development, as well as experience with tutoring in reading and math.
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Experienced Tutor

Darby, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I tutored to get my Bright Futures volunteer hours in high school and I also made extra money on the side tutoring in college. I can help with all subjects at the elementary/middle school levels and English and History at the high school levels.
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Lansdowne, PA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
Hiii! If you are still looking for a nanny. I'd describe my personality as comforting, open-minded, kind. I like working with kids because I know how important it is to positively pour into a child early on that aid in them growing into responsible adults. I'm looking for a job that is homey. A family that is friendly and...
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Bilingual English-Spanish Tutor For K-8 Subjects

Philadelphia, PA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 4 years of paid experience with tutoring, homework and project help for elementary and middle school students. Subjects include Spanish language, English language arts, social sciences, and math. I have a variety of tools, sites, and games to help motivate kids and improve information retention. Native English speaker,...
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Tutor With Master's Degree In Education

Philadelphia, PA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Student taught 4th grade in the Seattle Public School district. Substitute taught K-8 in general education and special education classrooms in Seattle and Philadelphia. Private tutor for elementary and middle to high school math for multiple years. Lead after-school teacher for 3rd-5th grade students.
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Tutor For Children In Grades 3-6

Wallingford, PA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently finishing my 4th year as a 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Chester Charter Scholars Academy. I hold a Level 2 Teaching Certificate for Grades K-6 and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education for grades K-6. I have been teaching for 18 years and have worked in The Philadelphia School District with K-4 grade...
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Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I like working with kids because I love the ways their brains work, I feel that I get fresh perspectives on the world just as much as I teach them. I started working with kids when I was still a kid! I spent most days helping out with tutoring after school for the younger students. I babysat throughout middle school and high...
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Tutor/Babysitter

Media, PA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have had experience tutoring with a 5-year-old boy who also had special needs and aggressive behavior. We worked mainly on his math class and English. I saw him improve so much when I was able to give him the one on one attention that he needed and I also worked with and collaborated with his mobile therapist. I also have...

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

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 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 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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