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60 reading tutors are listed in Takoma Park, MD
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
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I retired this summer after 15 years teaching mostly 5th and 6th grades for Fairfax County. Early in my teaching career, I ran a STEAM lab so my favorite subjects are Math and Science.
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"I strongly recommend Mary for both childcare and tutoring. Mary is an extraordinarily patient, kind, engaging and reliable person. After a messy year of educating my daughters at home during the COVID school...
Reviewed by Virginia G.
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I have worked in a daycare center in Arlington, VA, and two daycare centers in DC over the past five years, but I've always loved children! Since I was young, I have always been interested in babies and children. I would always help my parents and family members by babysitting. I enjoy being a part of a kid's early childhood...
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"Jada is very good with kids! My kids and I love Ms. Jada and have never had any issues."
Reviewed by Brittany M.
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Hello! I am formerly a Kindergarten teacher (although I have completed requirements up to 3rd grade). Before COVID-19 I made the choice to move on from teaching and will be enrolled in a Masters program for Counseling. During this wild time, I am interested in providing tutoring services for children in Kindergarten through 3rd...
Lee W.
Washington, DC
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Past Math & Science School teacher & Early Education Advisor. I have experience in tutoring various ages and subjects and many years experience caring and interacting with children.
I am available for a part time child care and/or education assistance. COVID safety and transparency are important and necessary before any...
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My name is Denise and I live in the Lanham area. I have worked as a tutor independently and with RA Educational Services for over 5 years. I work with students of all ages, from elementary school to college level. I have gotten exceptional results when teaching Math and English to student in elementary school through high school...
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I was inspired to pursue education after interning at the Barnard Center for Toddler Development for six months as a high school senior. This opportunity taught me about the richness of child development and the importance of creating enriching and responsive learning environments. Since then, I completed a B. A. in Educational...
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"Very communicative with daily updates! Looked after my three cats and this is the best they’ve done while I’ve been gone. Would definitely re-hire."
Reviewed by Samantha F.
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Hello! I have worked with kids for about 6 years now. I have always enjoyed interacting with children. I enjoy listening to them create fanciful stories that I could never think of on my own. I also enjoy reading, playing sports and going outside with them. My favorite thing to do is have the child or children try to teach me a...
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"Natalie was fantastic! Would definitely rehire again, and in fact tried, but she was already booked because i waited too long. My 1.5 year old daughter was sent home from daycare with fever. Natalie was a...
Reviewed by Val P.
Elizabeth M.
Capitol Heights, MD
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Elizabeth, I am 32 years old and I am from Mexico city.
My experience with kids started when I was 12 years old, I started teaching to kids from 3 to 6 years at my church (I am a Christian) then I studied education (pedagogy) for 4 years. I was working in a school as a teacher with kids of 4-6 years old.
While...
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"We had Elizabeth as our strong first choice after several interviews - she had such a calming and caring presence even through a video conversation and it was clear she loves her work with kids. She's going to...
Reviewed by Annemarie H.
Jessica V.
Kensington, MD
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Jessica, I am 26 years-old and I have enjoyed working with children for the past 7 years, both as a nanny and as a MCPS interpreter. During this time I've had the privilege of working with a variety of different ages, (newborns to teenagers) and personalities. This has given me the skills to problem solve...
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"I cannot say enough good things about Jessy. She took care of our son for several months (between the ages of 3 months and 8 months) for 2-3 days a week. She is kind, dependable, experienced, trustworthy,...
Reviewed by Rosanna T.
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I have worked in Restaurants for many years. With Restaurants, their are Owners and Single Parents who need childcare. My Childcare experience came from people knowing my schedule, and asking me to watch their kids at times when I wasn't working.
I have taught kids how to swim, to read, math, and floss before bed.
I was just...
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"Cat did a great job on short notice with our 3 year old - took her out to the playground, to the popup neighborhood pool, for ice cream - a fun and exciting day full of adventure! Definitely recommend"
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Hi! My name is Krystina. I was a third-grade teacher for two years and taught 4 yr olds for 2 years.
Now I work in DC full time, but miss kids! I am free for date nights and weekends.
NOT NANNY JOBS!
I have been a nanny and babysitter for more families than I can count. I love kids!
It is important to me to make my time...
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"Kristina is by far one of the best babysitters I've had here in VA. Very punctual, flexible, loving, and caring. She babysat my 2 year old and really helped me to get her on a consistent schedule. I would...
Reviewed by Charles S.
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Hello! I previously worked as an STM Teacher's aide for 7 years, and am known to do great with children. As well as this I've babysat children of various ages full and part-time. Now I'm looking for similar babysitting positions, part-time or full time, and I'm open to any questions or certain qualifications, so please do ask....
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"Deme is a great nanny! She is very sweet with our son and keeps him active. Deme works with him to hit developmental milestones and genuinely cares about him. They go out every morning to find new parks and...
Reviewed by Jennifer J.
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Hi my name is Reena. I'm an educator, worked for 20 plus years as teacher. I have very rich and strong experiences with nanny/baby sitting, I worked for special needs, and for development delays. I enjoy working with children. I have worked for nanny share too. I teach, sing, Recite rhymes, read, letter sounds and numbers...
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"Reena had been our full time nanny since my daughter was 6 weeks old, and has been with us for over two years. We hope to start preschool soon and will be sad to say good bye. Thanks to Reena, our daughter is...
Reviewed by Bhakti H.
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I have an extensive teaching and tutoring background with children, preschool - high school. I have worked with students from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in different educational settings. I have taught English, different types of math and science, history, physical education, mentoring and counseling...
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"Aviva was a gem from the start. We needed someone to care for our daughter a couple of days during the week and she was a perfect fit. During our initial appointment, Aviva came into our home and immediately...
Reviewed by Joseph W.
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Hi! My name is Grace. I just graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with degrees in molecular and cellular biology and chemistry.
I am an experienced tutor in math, reading, and english. Also, I am an EMT and have worked on an ambulance for 2 years. I have nannied throughout the years since I was 15. Let...
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"Grace was wonderful! She was very patient with our six month old, who was pretty fussy after receiving several immunizations. Grace was also very friendly and personable. We look forward to hiring her again...
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l have been a babysitter ever since l was 14years old. l took care of my nieces and nephews. I am a very caring, loving and energetic person and you will not regret hiring me. I am a fast learner and a dynamic person, therefore I always deliver. I have had babysitting jobs in which I took care of children ranging ages of 2 to 5....
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"I love flora. She was so nice with my kids she helped them do their math homework work when me and my husband were not around. She is a very nice person and was good with my kids and my kid loved her. I still...
Reviewed by Alley C.
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I have experience in many areas of caring. I have nannied for evening time parents meeting groups where I watched a range of 3-8 children all between the ages of 3-10yrs old. I have younger cousins between 1-10yrs old so I am excellent with children and babies and always treat them like they are my own. I have a natural way with...
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"Great with our 2 boys! Clearly very experienced and always ready to help out them as much as possible!"
Reviewed by Daniel R.
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I grew up the oldest of four children and was the go-to nanny. In addition, I have several years of experience working in an elementary school. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and would describe it as my passion. I am willing to cook meals as well as do light housework but my first priority is always caring...
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"Sophie is the best nanny you could wish for. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of child development. She is kind, gentle, educational, communicative. She is flexible and accommodating. She was so...
Reviewed by Patricia B.
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Hello families!
I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run.
I live in D. C. with my bichon...
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"An absolute professional. She was willing to conduct an interview over video chat before babysitting for us and made us feel absolutely comfortable. This was the first time I’ve ever had anyone babysit my 6 &...
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Fully vaccinated & boosted. Nonsmoker. I work full time in the sustainability sector - so I'm free for babysitting weekends (for date night, to let you run errands, etc). I am a friendly, positive, responsible caregiver with a variety of experience. I love playing board games, sports, crafts, reading to kids, helping them...
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"Sarah was great! So down to earth and easy going. My kids loved her! Would definitely hired her again."
Reviewed by Malcolm E.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Takoma Park, MD
Mary J.
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I strongly recommend Mary for both childcare and tutoring. Mary is an extraordinarily patient, kind, engaging and reliable person. After a messy year of educating my daughters at home during the COVID school closures, Mary came to our rescue. She patiently worked with my 10 year old daughter two...
- Virginia G.
Jada H.
5.0
Jada is very good with kids! My kids and I love Ms. Jada and have never had any issues.
- Brittany M.
Esther H.
5.0
Very communicative with daily updates! Looked after my three cats and this is the best they’ve done while I’ve been gone. Would definitely re-hire.
- Samantha F.
Natalie B.
5.0
Natalie was fantastic! Would definitely rehire again, and in fact tried, but she was already booked because i waited too long. My 1.5 year old daughter was sent home from daycare with fever. Natalie was a trooper. Our house was recently under renovation, so we had very few books or toys. Natalie...
- Val P.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
We had Elizabeth as our strong first choice after several interviews - she had such a calming and caring presence even through a video conversation and it was clear she loves her work with kids. She's going to be a great pick for anyone who gets to work with her - we ran into a former teacher from...
- Annemarie H.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Takoma Park, MD
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Takoma Park, MD?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Takoma Park, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 Takoma Park, MD?
Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Takoma Park, MD. You can search for candidates by their distance from Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Takoma Park, MD?
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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park, MD?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Takoma Park, MD, 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 Takoma Park, MD 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.