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Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as persevering, sincere and compassionate I like working with kids because in the first years of life, it is where children learn more easily, by integrating activities based on play, music, art and the love of reading, they will allow the development of capacities and skills, security, self-esteem...
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Tacoma, WA

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$39/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, thoughtful. I like working with kids because they teach me how to be more present and have fun in life. I'm looking for a job that works well for the me and more importantly the child and their family. I started working with kids when I was in highschool. In my spare time, I like to...
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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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I Recently Moved Up Here From Cathlamet Wa Where I Was A Former Nanny, And I Am 19 Years Old.

Lakewood, WA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I like working with kids because all kids have different personalities and I love seeing how different they can all be. I've been working with kids for my whole life and I always form such an amazing bond with them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent for the most part, having me learn new things that past parents hadn't...
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Kind, Experienced Child Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Tutor With 7 Years Of Experience

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Tutor with experience in psychology, writing, English, language arts, biology, and anatomy. I believe in evidence-based practices and strive to create a positive, welcoming learning environment.
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Fun And Friendly Nanny

Tacoma, WA

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$24/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Part-time Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I graduated from California Lutheran University with my Bachelor's degree in Communication and am currently in graduate school pursuing a Master's in Elementary Education. I am also in my second year of teaching Pre-K.
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Fun Flexible Nanny/Sitter

Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Chelsea, I am 35 years old and I have more than 15 years of experience raising and caring for children of all ages. Previously I worked as a full time nanny for an amazing family with 2 kids ages 1&3. As a teenager I worked as a nanny and as an assistant pre school teacher. I...
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Lakewood, WA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello my name is Hayley , I have 3 years experience working with children ages 1-10. I've worked in a kindergarten class in the past but currently, I am working at a daycare as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom. I love outside time, arts and crafts, reading and helping with skills like math when needed. I have my own...
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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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Adaptive Tutor And Child Care Provider - School Psych Grad Student

Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I'm Megan, and I live in Tacoma with my husband and our three pets. I my Bachelor's in Journalism and PR in 2016 and spent a little over six years in the eCommerce and tech industry as a business and marketing consultant. I'm currently making a career shift and attending UW-Tacoma for a graduate degree in School...
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Experienced Babysitter And Educator

Puyallup, WA

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$20/hr
I have a lot of experience babysitting; infants to tweens with varying numbers of kids at a time. I am also a teacher so I am equipped to tutor students in grades K-6.
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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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Lakewood, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored one-on-one or in small groups in years past through Kid Reach or friends working with their kids. I currently am a teacher with over 15 years of experience working with a whole class, small groups, and one-on-one differentiating instruction to meet the various needs of the learners I work with. I have also taught...
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Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
I am a certified elementary teacher with experience tutoring in grades K-9. I am familiar with elementary level curriculum, state and national standards, as well as standardized tests.
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Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a warm, caring, and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth. My 7 years of experience nannying, tutoring and providing swim lessons to both your average child, as well as children on the spectrum or various other mental delays have given me the skills to help your child learn,...
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Excellent Teacher/tutor For ALL Students. SPED Background

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I've been a teacher within the Puyallup School District since 2016. I am a passionate educator who cares about supporting students academically as well as emotionally and behaviorally. I have the most experience teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, however, I am proficient in general education K-12 subject materials as...
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Experienced and Educated Teacher and Tutor

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
In-person and Zoom Sessions Available Over 12 years Teaching and Tutoring Experience WA State Teacher Certification Multiple Endorsement Areas K-8: All Subjects 9-12th- English Language Arts, Humanities, History College Prep and Essay Writing IEP and 504 Interpretation Individualized Lessons Homework Help
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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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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

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