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60 reading tutors are listed in Waltham, MA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Waltham, MA
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I have around 3 years of experience with kids between 0 - 14 years old. I love handcrafts, playing with kids, walking and reading with them. I speak Spanish and English, I would love to teach them Spanish.
I love pets, I have my own car.
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She is the best! My kids love her and request to spend more time with her. She is engaged in playing/ reading with them but also manages to help with snacks/meals and always leaves our space better than she...
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My name is Cassia . I am from Brazil. I am dynamic, my greatest passion is caring, giving love and affection to children. I have experience and reference. I like to encourage reading, this is fundamental to the development of the child. I do not have a beautiful voice to sing, but I like to teach rhythmic songs, I find the...
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Cássia is the best nanny you will ever find. She is extremely responsible and caring. Her love and kindness with children is admirable. She has so much ability with them even with special child. All her...
Reviewed by Jade S.
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Greetings potential employers; as a mom of six myself, I have solid experience in the many facets of caring for the needs of the little ones so precious to us. My experience is consistent with Lots-of-Love and patience while tending to multiple infants/toddlers (both twins and triplets), feedings and food preparation, diaper...
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She is also very patient and loving!
Reviewed by Michelle B.
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I have worked with 11 ESL students at a summer school in order to strengthen their English skills. I have done over 150 hours of volunteering to tutor children in library programs and at schools. I am fluent in Spanish and will be going into Honors Spanish 4 in the high school level next year. Recently, I won a gold award for...
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I loved raising my children (now age 21 and 24) and can't believe how quickly they grew up! I miss reading stories, playing outside, doing art projects and teaching them to bake! I started babysitting when I was 11 years old and continued as a teen. I have cared for my neighbor's children. From 2016 to 2018, I worked alongside...
Recent review:
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Rena is sweet, kind and wonderful! our children loved her company! we were very reassured to leave our 2 kids with Rena.
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Marie H.
Somerville, MA
$50-75/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello!
I am a certified teacher with 5 years of professional teaching experience. I currently work at a residential eating disorder center, tutoring school-aged patients (6th-12th grade) during their recovery treatment. I have previous experience as an elementary and middle school special education teacher.
I am available...
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I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...
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Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you...
Reviewed by Adora G.
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I have over 10 years of experience tutoring (K-12 and College Level) and 3 years teaching in a classroom setting (Algebra). I am able to modify lessons for the individual scholar and will continuously encourage each scholar to achieve more than they thought they could. Everyone is capable of success.
You can also find me on...
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Loise does a great job tutoring my kid. She helps him work on his math homework. Loise makes sure he understands his math homework and let him solve the problems by prompting him.
Reviewed by Clyde A.
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I currently live in Medford, MA. I have over eight years childcare experienced as a Nanny, working as a Teacher's Assistant for a cooperative in Virginia Beach, or working as an RBT in Hawaii. I worked with children diagnosed with ASD while working as a Teacher's Assistant and RBT. I am trained in deescalating procedures as well...
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Jessica was a wonderful babysitter. Our separation was only due to a move. I have three boys with a very active schedule and she handled sports, dinner, bedtime, etc. like a champ. She is calm, organized, a...
Reviewed by Maryann S.
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Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary students in the month of August.
I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been teaching in the Brookline school district since February of 2023. I also have years of...
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Hello! I am a college student studying biology & art, however, I am currently taking a gap year. In my first two years of college, I played soccer and I am currently find lots of joy in the outdoors. I am energetic and love to be present with the children I babysit whether that means drawing, reading, homework, or playing in the...
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Sofia was wonderful. She was punctual, flexible and engaged. My son warmed up to her immediately. The weather wasn't great during the stretch she was with us, but she did a great job of getting my son outside...
Reviewed by Jessica W.
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I am a 2022 graduate from Tufts University and an incoming teacher at the Loomis Chaffee School with a love for mathematics. When I tell people I love math, I normally get a confused look in response. For me, math is not solely numbers and theorems. Math is about looking at a challenging problem and breaking it down into...
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Andrew tutored my son (10th grade) during the '21-'22 academic school year. He is always extremely organized, patient, and prepared for his tutoring sessions. Andrew also makes the tutoring sessions fun which...
Reviewed by Ed B.
Isabel G.
Allston, MA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a high school ESL teacher in Boston and love to spend time with kids of all ages. I have been babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for over 10 years. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and just moved recently to Massachusetts. I love to read, write, run, and cook! I miss spending time with younger...
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Isabel has regularly babysat our three young children. We all love her; she is highly reliable and trustworthy.
Reviewed by Claudia D.
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My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
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Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise...
Reviewed by Helene J.
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Growing up with eight siblings gave me a passion for caring for children from a young age. I have 10 years of professional childcare experience with ages 0-10, am First Aid and CPR certified. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology December 2017 and my Master's of Social Work in 2022. Additionally, I am a certified Yoga...
Recent review:
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Katie is a qualified candidate and worth getting to know.
Reviewed by Kasia S.
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I have a diverse background in tutoring students in multiple fields in STEM, languages, and humanities. I find joy in creating a lesson plan that is unique to the student's learning style. I consider myself an untraditional learner and teacher, as I try to segue away from common systemic teaching styles.
Recent review:
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Erendira, or "Ren" as I know her, is an incredible resource! Equipped with years of experience working with multiple HS grade levels, she would be an incredible asset to your child. I've worked with her while...
Reviewed by Devani C.
Lexi B.
Brighton, MA
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a patient and reliable graduate student who has a passion for teaching. I have three years of experience as a Teaching Assistant at Ithaca College, as well as 1 year of experience tutoring a third grader through remote learning. My teaching spans all ages - elementary through college aged students - and is bolstered by...
Recent review:
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Kind, patient, thoughtful, and dedicated are just a few of the many possible attributes to choose from that define Lexi.
Lexi spent the 2020/21 school year in our home providing educational support to our...
Reviewed by Lynne R.
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Hello! I am a seminary graduate seeking after school and weekend tutoring work in the Boston area. I worked as a tutor in my college writing center for four years and assisted clients with their academic papers, business writing, and fiction. I particularly enjoyed helping clients with their application essays, and continued to...
Recent review:
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Sarah was amazing! She tutored our 6 year old son once a week. She gave him the confidence he needed to start reading. He loved when she came!! She was so kind and caring and wonderful with children!
Reviewed by Sarah F.
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I've tutored generally in Math and Science however I am also very proficient in English. I am a master's student attending Boston University and studying Biochemistry. I know what it takes to get a good score and I am very good at teaching difficult subjects and breaking the concepts down. From personal experience, I was not...
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Starlette has an extremely positive attitude and is very professional. Due to COVID circumstances this year, Starlette was thrust into an SSAT teaching position for 10 weeks that I was no longer able to attend...
Reviewed by Michael M.
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Hi! I'm Ali, a nanny with 6 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience.
As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day!
I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Recent review:
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She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Waltham, MA
Andrea O.
5.0
She is the best! My kids love her and request to spend more time with her. She is engaged in playing/ reading with them but also manages to help with snacks/meals and always leaves our space better than she found it. She has been working with us for 5 months and I recommend her highly without...
- Care member
Cassia A.
5.0
Cássia is the best nanny you will ever find. She is extremely responsible and caring. Her love and kindness with children is admirable. She has so much ability with them even with special child. All her references always have so much love when they talk about their experiences having her as a nanny....
- Jade S.
Angela H.
5.0
She is also very patient and loving!
- Michelle B.
Rena M.
5.0
Rena is sweet, kind and wonderful! our children loved her company! we were very reassured to leave our 2 kids with Rena.
- Care member
Faith D.
5.0
Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions.
- Adora G.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Waltham, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Waltham, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Waltham, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $24.08 per hour as of April 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 Waltham, MA?
Care.com currently has 26 reading tutors in Waltham, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Waltham 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 Waltham that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Waltham, MA?
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 Waltham 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 Waltham, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Waltham, MA, 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 Waltham, MA 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.
Ratings for Waltham, MA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Reading Tutors in Waltham, MA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.