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Katherine S.

Reliable & Caring Babysitter In Wellesley | 3+ Years Experience

Wellesley, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Katherine, and I am a senior at Wellesley High School. I am dependable, patient, organized, and caring, and I have always had a passion for working with kids. I started babysitting at 12 as a mother's helper for our neighbors and have continued for almost three years. Through word of mouth and connections, I've...
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Cameron C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Wellesley, MA

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am an Occupational Therapy student who has worked in childcare and education for eight years. Before starting my program, I worked as a Teacher Assistant for four years. I love being able to share my love of art, science and reading through fun crafts and hands-on activities. I am currently looking for a nanny job on...
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Melanie M.

Experienced Educator, Caregiver, Tutor Available Short Or Long Term

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
"Learning is something students do, not something done to students." As an experienced, passionate and motivated educator and caregiver, I am excited to offer short or long term tutoring to elementary - middle school students who need to maintain last year's lessons or prepare for the upcoming year. I do not believe in a "one...

Stacey D. says "Melanie cared for my 4 month old/3 year old for a week during the day. She is just wonderful and loves the kids. Melanie would do things that were not...

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Ashley D.

Framingham, MA

3.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am understanding, energetic, trustworthy and a reliable person. I absolutely love children. I started out baby sitting when I was around 16. I have a brother who is 9 and a sister who is 12, they have helped me gain a lot of experience with kids. In my past I have worked in summer camps as a counselor for kids ages 4 to 14....

Care Member says "Ashley is an amazing Nanny - we have hired her many times for date nights - our children love her! She is very puntual, respectful and loving. We will...

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Lisa M.

Loving Caring Fun & Experienced

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a mom, have a BS in Early Childhood Education and have a portfolio to share that will include lots of written recommendations/references and other credentials. I have recently ended a 4 year childcare position for a lovely family who recently moved out of state. Anyhow I know it's hard to weed through all of the...

Blake W. says "We had the pleasure of meeting Lisa shortly after our daughter was born summer 2018. We knew as soon as we sat down in person, she would be an excellent...

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Joan G.

Chestnut Hill, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a warm, patient, and loving caregiver with a strong educational background and the ability to manage a busy household with ease. With years of experience caring for infants, teenagers, and even family pets, I bring both reliability and a genuine love for children. I enjoy engaging kids through games, reading, art projects,...

Jaehoon S. says "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....

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Elaina H.

Part-time Pre-school/Elementary Tutor Available

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)
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$75/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary students in the Brighton/Brookline area. I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been an elementary classroom teacher since February of 2023. I also have years of...
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Beth M.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Just move backed to the Boston area after 12 years working with children in Colorado. I worked in a small licensed daycare with infants 2 months to 3 years. I also babysat for many of the children including their older siblings (often times graduates of our program). Getting down on the floor with the kids, reading, doing simple...

Sherab K. says "She has a lot of experience with lots if different ages and personalities. She enjoys doing projects with kids."

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Alex S.

Student At College

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
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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Darya M.

Responsible, Caring And Positive Sitter

Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Valya B. says "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 her. She's also...

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Amelia W.

Tutor

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a middle school ELA teacher; I currently teach eighth grade, though I have experience teaching sixth and seventh grade, as well as Early Childhood Education. I currently teach ELA, and I also have background in Math, as well as Severe and Moderate Disability. I tutor students in ELA, college prep (SAT, admissions essays,...

Libby F. says "Amelia is a gem! She is organized, caring, honest, enthusiastic and always has great book recommendations for my son. Amelia is incredibly helpful and...

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Susan A.

Child Care Provider/Educator/Personal Chef

Jamaica Plain, MA

4.4(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I am looking for a full or part-time position in which I might support your family with both childcare/teaching and cooking, or just one or the other. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 4-10-year-old children in schools and summer programs; I spent many years as well caring for toddlers in...

Lydia S. says "We worked with Susan for a year when she took care of our three children two days a week for before and after school care. Susi was wonderful with our...

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James V.

Succeed With My Help

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I'm a college-educated professional tutor with over 30 years of tutoring experience. I tutor students at the middle-school, high-school, and college levels in the following subject areas: SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science), English/Reading/Writing (K-12), Math (up to and including...

Sarah G. says "He has raised my 10th grader's honors biology test grades from F's to a B+ so far. He must have a great manner with the students or my difficult-to-teach...

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Julie B.

Math Statistics Algebra Computer Programming English Writing Tutor

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have 5 years experience tutoring students of all ages, from 7th grade to adult. I have a passion for problem solving and love helping others gain the confidence and skills to solve complicated problems on their own. I tutored Algebra 1, Introduction to Statistics, and Writing for 2 years at a junior college. I later...

Anne R. says "Julie's background in math, computer sciences, and statistics is very strong. She tutored my college granddaughter in a statistics course that my...

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Xiangyang C.

Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
Responsible babysitter with experience in early childhood education. Fluent in Mandarin, willing to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture. Skilled in creating educational and engaging activities while prioritizing children's safety. Enjoys cooking healthy food. Trusted by parents, affectionate toward all cared-for...

Care Member says "Julie is amazing with our son and he loves spending time with her. I don’t know where we’d be without her and her exceptional care. "

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Lois A.

Target Teaching Is Tantamount To Scholar Success

Newtonville, MA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience tutoring (K-12 and College Level) and 3 years teaching in a classroom setting (Algebra). I have a Masters degree in Secondary Education Mathematics and I am able to modify lessons for the individual scholar. I continuously encourage each scholar to achieve more than they thought they could....

Clyde A. says "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...

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Amber B.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Amber and I am 29 years old. I currently work in Wellesley Public Schools as a teacher assistant while I pursue my master's degree at Framingham State University. I am a licensed elementary school teacher and studying to become a reading specialist. I have nannied for several families in the surrounding areas....

Delilah A. says "Amber is FANTASTIC and my girls loved her. We would love to have her again but our schedules don't match for the school year as she is teaching. She...

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Susan A.

Childcare/Tutor/Cook

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
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...
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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 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...

Care Member says "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...

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Elaine B.

Newton Teacher, 29 Years Experience

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Tutoring for over 20 years, grades Pre-K-grade 6. Specialty in teaching reading and working with Early Childhood students. Trained in Foundations and Lively Letters phonics program. Many years experience working with students on educational plans. MCAS prep, homework help, or remedial reading or writing assistance available...

Jen F. says "Elaine is an amazing tutor! She tutored all three of my kids throughout elementary school. They learned a lot and I would highly recommend her. Any family...

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  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Wellesley, MA

Reading Tutors in Wellesley, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Melanie M.

Melanie cared for my 4 month old/3 year old for a week during the day. She is just wonderful and loves the kids. Melanie would do things...

- Stacey D.

Ashley D.

Ashley is an amazing Nanny - we have hired her many times for date nights - our children love her! She is very puntual, respectful and...

- Care member

Lisa M.

We had the pleasure of meeting Lisa shortly after our daughter was born summer 2018. We knew as soon as we sat down in person, she would be...

- Blake W.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Wellesley, MA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Wellesley, MA as of May 2026 is $21.00 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.

Reading tutors in Wellesley, MA help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.

To find a good reading tutor in Wellesley, MA, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.

Parents in Wellesley, MA often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.

Many reading tutors in Wellesley, MA have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.

Before hiring a reading tutor in Wellesley, MA, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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