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Find reading tutors in Waltham, MA that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Waltham, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 8 years
What others are saying about reading tutors in Waltham, MA
Darya is extremely creative and energetic. She always finds new ways to keep my son engaged, and he truly loves seeing her and playing with…
Review for Darya M. by Valya B.
Nan is a very dedicated, creative and passionate caregiver. Our children adore her. She always shows up with a plan for the day with books,…
Review for Nan C. by Karen M.
Andrew tutored my son (10th grade) during the '21-'22 academic school year. He is always extremely organized, patient, and prepared for his…
Review for Andrew W. by Ed B.
Reading tutors in Waltham, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a position in which I might support your family with childcare, tutoring and/or cooking. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 5-12-year-old children in schools and summer programs. My particular areas of skill are the language and visual arts. I spent many years as well caring...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for reading this.
My name is Darya. And I... love kids!
I finished a year of teaching Math classes at UMass Boston. I worked in the kids entertainment center for 1, 5 year. After that I worked at Russian School of Mathematics as a teacher. I can easily help kids with their educational tasks.
I love drawing...
Darya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I loved working with Darya. She was helping me and my husband enjoying our date nights without any worries and problems. She was very professional, kind, and always in her best mood. Moreover, she was very flexible, when we needed her. My daughter loved her so...
Mary S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced educator, tutor, nanny and mother of three successful grown children. I ONLY PROVIDE CHILDCARE/TUTOR CHILDREN AGE 3+. I have a B. A. in English (Smith and Dartmouth Colleges), and MA in Education (Boston College and Harvard Graduate School of Education) and have completed all coursework to be a certified MA...
Nan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nan helped us with our 2.5 and 6.5 year old.
It was easy talking to her to work out schedules and she was great with the kids! She came fully prepared with a whole bunch of toys and activities that the kids totally enjoyed. (She also helped my older kids get...
Shruthi A.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 helps keep my son engaged in the lessons. My son grew...
Ed B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been teaching Special Education at the Elementary school level for two years and LOVE working with children. I am looking for some extra work over the summer while school is out.
5.0
"I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked forward to their sessions. She was very helpful in assisting my child. I would recommend her to others and rehire her if the...
Dorothy P.
Sara M.
Boston, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Sara and I have 15 years of experience with newborns, toddlers and school aged children. I worked in a day care in Costa Rica, where I am from, for more than 8 years. I also have experience working with different families in the Boston area.
I am caring, honest, responsible and enjoy being with kids and...
Sara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sara worked with our family for six months starting when my daughter was 12 months. She is so caring and patient. She has a lot of energy and would take our daughter to various activities and excursions, including playgrounds, museums and the library. She is very...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...
Lisa R.
5.0
(2)
I have been tutoring my peers since 7th grade in Math, English and the cello. I have extensive experience working with children as I am also a sailing instructor during the summer. I understand that every student learns in a different manner and I seek to meet those students demand to ensure they understand the material. Seeing...
Rachel K.
Brookline, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Professional With A Degree In Social Work, And 4 Years Of Child Development Education!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rachel! I am an elementary school librarian looking for a summer nanny positions and occasionally or one time babysitting opportunities. I have an experience with children birth- high school aged working as a teacher, social worker, and nanny. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Library Science in...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Have hired Rachel periodically for years now! She has taken great care of my kids, from infant to elementary school. She is reliable, a great communicator, and clearly loves working with children. She keeps my kids in line but they still love when she comes over. I...
Margaret D.
Hillary C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Elementary Special Educator Available For Tutoring
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 4th grade special education teacher in Framingham Public Schools. I have experience with grades 1-5 and have worked with students of diverse needs. My biggest strength is with differentiating instruction in literacy and mathematics. I graduated Providence College with my Masters in Special Education.
Sophie C.
Brookline, MA
$60-75/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent graduate of MIT where I studied mathematics. I have many years of experience as a math and science tutor. I was teaching assistant at MIT for three years, as well as a math mentor for middle school girls for the past year. In high school, I tutored for math, science, and English comprehension, as well as SSAT...
5.0
"I highly recommend Sophie! She is a wonderful tutor, extremely communicative and makes her student feel comfortable."
Nicholas C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Qinqiong, you can call me Juliet. I hold a bachelor's degree in China. I have 6 years of experience in caring for children, 2017 to 2022 in China and 2023 in the US. I looked after children aged from 5 months to 12 years, totaling over 50 kids, include independently managing children's daily lives, playing with them,...
Qinqiong can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent job with my needy puppy. She was patient and understanding of her needs. Definitely will use again."
Jen B.
Kayla J.
Medford, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at a program through the YMCA called, Summer Reading Learning Loss Prevention Program. I had the opportunity to work with third graders. My job title was an assistant teacher. My role as an assistant teacher was being responsible for assisting children with their reading and writing skills, and building communication...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is very loving and responsible. "
Lynne J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jade, I'm 34 & have been involved in childcare for 12 years now. Working with a family with similar childcare beliefs and techniques is ideal. In addition it's very important for me to work for a family who keep things organized (I'm always happy to help maintain a tidy space) and who encourage healthy...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jade is a fantastic caregiver. I like that she has a formal background in childhood development, but is also naturally great with my one year old daughter. She has helped me out during the day and also for the evenings, and my daughter is always delighted to see...
Sharon H.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 25 years. I am currently working at the Global Montessori School in Belmont. I am the Lead teacher for 9 toddlers with an assistant. I also do the after Care program for the parents that have to work late. I am very musical and I enjoy singing with the children. I also enjoy reading...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Oct 2024. We hired Susan for a school drop off errand . I want to leave a honest review if any family is looking to hire her. Susan is truly a honest kind person. She is a hard worker. She is always right on time to pick up my daughter to school . She drove to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I loved raising my children (now age 22 and 25) 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...
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
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, patient, loving well educated caregiver and know how to manage a busy household. I have years of experience caring for infants through teenagers and pets. I enjoy playing games, reading, creating art and checking homework. Very flexible and happy to help with whatever you need including light cooking and cleaning,...
Joan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Joan has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter (currently almost 9 months old) for approximately 6 months now, and we are lucky to have found her. She truly cares for our baby - plays with, sings, soothes, feeds, reads, and interacts with our daughter in a...
Jaehoon S.
Marissa B.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-30/hr • 13 yrs exp
Devoted And Experienced Boston Child Care Provider!
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an MSW student at Bridgewater State University and looking to help out a lovely family! Babysitting was my first job ever- 10 years ago- and since, I have helped out over 30 families! Through babysitting, I have had the opportunity to assist children while helping them grow into the confident, healthy, and successful...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marissa cared for my two children for ~10 months during Covid, which was a very stressful time full of lots of challenges and changes! She was great about adapting to all the schedule changes with school, while I worked full time outside the home. She was...
Elizabeth W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan and I am a research tech who loves spending time and caring for kids. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 and have loved being able to continue outside my 9-5. Since graduating from Boston College in May 2022, I work in biomedical research at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge. I am CPR/ First...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Megan to babysit our 2 year old couple of times. She was able to keep our toddler engaged in games and coloring for the time we were gone and was able to do his sleep routine to put him to bed on time."
Megha 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 $26.12 per hour as of May 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Waltham, MA?
Care.com currently has 17 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Reading Tutors in Waltham, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.