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60 reading tutors are listed in Waltham, MA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Waltham, MA
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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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Hello! To know a little about me, I have been an English, Math, and Art tutor since middle school. In eighth grade, I volunteered to teach kids how to read at my local library. In high school, I tutored middle and elementary students in Math, English, and History, and I also was the president of my high school's academic team....
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"Ayo is an incredible instructor. Patient, thoughtful and creative!"
Reviewed by Angela R.
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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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...
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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,...
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"Excellent job with my needy puppy. She was patient and understanding of her needs. Definitely will use again."
Reviewed by Jen B.
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I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
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"Linda was very engaged with our one year old child. She sang and played with him, and took him on long walks. He really enjoyed the time spent with her. His favorite book is one she got him for his birthday,...
Reviewed by Gilad S.
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I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves working with kids. I am an elementary school special education teacher in Concord. While I currently work with fourth grade students I also have extensive experience tutoring students from kindergarten through sixth grade. I am about to finish my 21st year at my school.
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"Beth has worked with one of my son's for the last several years. He has dyslexia and actually Beth was the first person to figure out what his reading problem was. She has been incredibly helpful, whether it...
Reviewed by Heather B.
Ava F.
Belmont, MA
$15-30/hr
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As a college student, I've been through a lot of school! More importantly, I know how education is never one size fits all, and should be tailored to the student-- not the other way around! I'd love to help your elementary, middle, or high school student find their way around remote learning this fall.
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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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Hi! Through working at a Montessori School for two years I fell in love with seeing children learn! I enjoy seeing children thrive in a beautiful and prepared environment. Nature walks, sensory play and arts and crafts are among some of my favorite activities to do with children. I have experience teaching: Spanish,...
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"She was excellent with our 9 month old: attentive, careful, engaging. Would definitely hire her again. And so should you."
Reviewed by Dany B.
Sara M.
Boston, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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,...
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Hello, my name is Nooshin. I'm 67 years old. I recently moved with my 2 dogs and 4 cats from California to Massachusetts to be near my only daughter. I raised my now 34 years old daughter. I have over 17 years of teaching children from the age of 18 months and up. I'm a very organized and detailed oriented person. I'm fun and...
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"Nooshin has been the most reliable, warm and loving caregiver my children have ever had. We had her care for my sons, who are 4 & 5, during the thick of the pandemic when it completely upended our lives. I...
Reviewed by Amara M.
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Week of August 22 only! I love children and enjoy helping them grow in character and knowledge. I am warm and caring. One of my strengths is teaching a child something new or helping them overcome a struggle. Developing a child's character is important and would prefer to partner with families that value love, discipline and...
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"Kari was such a blessing to our family this past year! We hired her for our after-school caregiver for the 2020-2021 school year and kept her for additional support in June until camps started. She is loving,...
Reviewed by Justin G.
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My goal is to provide a positive and successful educational tutoring experience for K-5 students. I love teaching children and helping them to grow in knowledge and the ability to solve problems. My strengths are asking questions to facilitate learning or encouraging students to overcome a challenge. Children thrive on positive...
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Hello! My name is Priyanka, and I am currently an undergraduate at Tufts University, majoring in Human Factors Engineering and Math on a Pre Med track. I am a professional tutor, and I have been tutoring for over 5 years now. My tutoring style centers around positive reinforcement, empathy, and accommodation for the student's...
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"Priyanka is an amazing tutor who is very passionate about her work. She taught Biology, English, and Math to my 12 year old for about 5 months. Priyanka was able to teach from the basics to the advanced level...
Reviewed by Nick M.
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Hi! My name is Talia and I am a graduate student at Boston College studying Clinical Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter, and I have mentored youth ages 5 to 18 for the past 8 years. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant and a reading, math,...
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"Talia was an excellent provider. I would definitely recommend her. Our daughter was very excited to spend time with her!"
Reviewed by Argentina C.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Mary S.
Katherine O.
Brighton, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have years of experience in the education field, working with a wide range of ages, cultures, and abilities. I love kids. For two years, I taught English in Spain to elementary, middle school, and high school students. Outside of school, I became a highly sought after private English tutor, helping multiple students improve...
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"Katie is the BEST!! She cared for our 2.5y/o over the summer and we feel so lucky to have had her with us for that little while. Our kiddo adored her and still asks for her (and sometimes calls her new...
Reviewed by Catherine P.
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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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Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
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"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with...
Reviewed by Sarah H.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Waltham, MA
Lesley F.
5.0
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 left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...
- Helene J.
Ayo O.
5.0
Ayo is an incredible instructor. Patient, thoughtful and creative!
- Angela R.
Isabel G.
5.0
Isabel has regularly babysat our three young children. We all love her; she is highly reliable and trustworthy.
- Claudia D.
Qinqiong X.
5.0
Excellent job with my needy puppy. She was patient and understanding of her needs. Definitely will use again.
- Jen B.
Linda G.
5.0
Linda was very engaged with our one year old child. She sang and played with him, and took him on long walks. He really enjoyed the time spent with her. His favorite book is one she got him for his birthday, which was really sweet of her. She is also good with pets in the house.
- Gilad S.
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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 $25.72 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 Waltham, MA?
Care.com currently has 25 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.