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Sbeydy C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! Thank you for reading my bio. I have experience working with children of all ages as I am the oldest child in a very large family. I have also tutored children ages 10-15 for after school programs, I have worked with special needs children through special olympics for 3 years and love to keep children active and entertained....
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Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Katherine. I am from Tacoma, WA born and raised and am a recent graduate from Whitman College. I have 5+ years of experience in tutoring and curriculum development. My degree is in English Language and Literature. I have minors in Dance and Mathematics. I can tutor/do curriculum supplementation with elementary...
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Licensed K-8 Teacher And Literacy Specialist

Tacoma, WA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as adaptable, warm, and enthusiastic. I am a graduate Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelors of arts in elementary education. I hold K-8 state teaching certification with endorsements in reading and ELL. I have experience teaching K-5 students in all subject areas in local public schools in...
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Tacoma, WA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as energetic, optimistic, and creative I like working with kids because they teach me new things. Every child is unique and brings their own challenges. Not only does it challenge me, but it build my problem solving skills, and the outcome is always satisfying knowing you were able to help. I'm...
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Temporary Help As I Am An Expecting Mom!

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Marittza. I am 23. I speak English and Spanish. I am currently a SAHM to my 2nd, she is 10mo old. I have 9 years of occasional babysitting experience with kids ranging in ages from 0m-14 years old. I'm searching for a family open to me bringing my child along. I have my CBT, CPR and First Aid certifications and am fully...
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Tacoma, WA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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Hello! My name is Kate. I am 28 years old, and was born and raised in the Seattle, WA area. I have 18 years paid experience working with children. I have cared for kids ages 6 months-12 years, and up to 5 kiddos at a time as a private nanny. I worked 9 months as a co-lead teacher at a daycare and worked in a classroom of up to...
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Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Worked as a nurse in a classroom and was able to help the teacher read to the kids and assist them with small projects.
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Part-time Nanny for Hire!

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Holly and I have over 12 years of experience as a Nanny. I am currently a part-time Nanny for another family; I've worked for them for over 6 yrs. I'm looking to add on another family for additional hours. I help out with daily activities and encourage lots of adventures, such as going to the park, library, beach,...
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Certified Teacher/tutor

Gig Harbor, WA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a state certified teacher. I spent a couple of years substitute teaching and tutoring students while obtaining my teaching degree. I currently teach 6th grade ELA. I have experience working with all grade levels and a variety of subjects as well as AP/SAT test prep. Hope I can help!
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Kind, Experienced Child Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! A little about me: Growing up in Oregon, I helped raise my 4 siblings which taught me a lot of patience and helped develop my nurturing instincts. Also being raised without a TV helped me develop endless creative projects for my siblings. I even taught them how to read before preschool! Over the past 15 years I've been...
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Happy Sitter

Gig Harbor, WA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I recently graduated from WWU with a bachelors in psychology. I am currently going to massage therapy school in Tacoma, WA. Working as a prior dance teacher, I have learned to understand children's energies, and help them flourish as individuals. I love being around children and doing what I can to bring out the best in...
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Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I've helped children before with their homework and such and created my own worksheets and exercises if needed. I encourage them and support them if they are having trouble or get frustrated.
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16 Years' Experience With Children, ECE Credits, BA In Social Work, M.A. Counseling

Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children and I love people (dogs are people too)! I ran a licensed daycare/ECEAP out of my home for 16 years, took care of 6 to 10 children at a time 0-12 yrs old. I have 10 years of ECE credits, a BA in social work and a Master's in counseling. I worked for a private agency as a case manager for 4 years, working with...
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Tacoma, WA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as kind, trustworthy, and fun. In my spare time I like to hike, take walks in my neighborhood and parks, listen to music, and explore new recipes. One thing you should know about me is that I love children (I have two!) and their happiness and safety will always be my priority. My skills include...
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Reading Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I worked at Northeast Elementary for a year helping groups of 4-6 children improve their reading skills. We would partake in reading books, reading activities, spelling, word definitions and anything else the children needed support in.
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All Basic Subjects Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Hey! I'm Sam, I am currently a student at CWU studying sociology with a minor in psychology with a GPA of 3. 9. I have an associates degree from Wenatchee Valley College and expirience tutoring both high school and elementary kids, mostly as volunteer work. My favorite subject is math and obviously any social classes but I'm...
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About Me:

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello there! My name is Al, and I have been working with kids in various capacities since elementary school. I am the second oldest of 4 children, and caring for my younger siblings was the first step in my childcare journey. Since then, I have worked at multiple summer camps, babysat for families in my community and worked at...
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Fun And Friendly Nanny

Tacoma, WA

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$24/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been working in childcare for the past nine years. My experience started in a daycare as a teacher, and I started nannying shortly after! I have worked with children of all ages, and have experience caring for multiples as well as children with special needs. As an employee I am punctual, clean, and reliable. As a nanny,...
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Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm looking a full-time caregiving job! I have four beautiful kiddos! And have six years of experience working with children. I enjoy children of all ages but prefer ages 0-6 because of their joy and willingness to learn new things! Your application stood out to me because the hours and days work out perfectly! I would enjoy...
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Lakewood, WA

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Susie. I've worked with children for the past 7+ years. I've worked at an elementary school as a teacher aide, I've nannied a few different families for a total of 4 years, I've worked at a pre education program (TLE) for 2 years. I'm looking for a full time nanny job. I'm very adaptable, fun and reliable! I...
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding reading tutors in University Place, WA

Hiring a local reading tutor in University Place, WA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.00 per hour as of December 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 University Place, WA. You can search for candidates by their distance from University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place, WA, 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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