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Laura O.

I Am A Mom Who Has Had Many Years Of Experience

Wells, ME

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love animals, baking, gardening, being active outside and reading. I am CPR and first aid trained and love caring for every stage, newborn, toddler, preschool, and school age kiddos! I have 3 wonderful children and love being a mom! My oldest daughter is a teacher and younger two sons are both in college so I'm looking forward...

Care Member says "Laura is the best! She is kind, loving, reliable and communicative. She has been such a great help to our family over the years and we love her as our...

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Caroline R.

Kennebunkport, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have over a year of experience tutoring including helping elementary aged students with remote learning. I also have experience working in both a special education classroom and general education classroom setting supporting students and their needs.

Jessica K. says "Caroline is super dependable, professional and goes above and beyond. She has been such a huge help tutoring my son and making it fun for him. I highly...

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Maria T.

Experienced Child Caretaker, Mother, Grandmother

Kennebunkport, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, understanding and honest I like caring for children Because they bring me joy. I think they are a blessing. I started babysitting when I was in middle school for my 3 little sisters. I grew up in a very large family and have over 40 cousins younger then me. I have babysit most of...
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Ben N.

Kennebunk, ME

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Ben! I recently started babysitting. I'm excited to help local families with reliable and caring child care. I really love to help kids improve themselves, foster good habits, and express their own gifts and talents. I may be starting out, but I've always enjoyed being around kids and helping out with younger family...
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Kari R.

4th Grade Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Looking for 10-20 hours per week for Summer 2025. During summer 2023 I worked for a stay at home mom with 5-month-old twins and summer 2024 I worked for a family with a 4-month-old who were transitioning back to work/work from home. Also happy to help with date night! I am a 4th grade teacher and staying with my moms place...

Care Member says "Kari was wonderful with our 5 month old daughter! It was our first experience with a sitter and Kari was extremely personable and incredibly patient...

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Nicole H.

Date Night Sitter- Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hollis Center, ME

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I just moved to Hollis and am looking for new families to connect with and help! I worked for Haverhill Public Schools as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant at a elementary school for the past 5 years. Prior to, I taught preschool for 3. 5 years. Throughout all of my official jobs, I have always babysat. I have worked...

Vera E. says "Nicole is very friendly, kind, dependable and caring! My son was very happy when she watched him."

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Allison D.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Dover, NH

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience working in kindergarten as an assistant teacher for six years. I have experience babysitting children at a local gym aged newborn to 10 years old for over 5 years. I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher and love working with young children. I am CPR and AED certified. I enjoy providing crafts, games,...

Care Member says "Allison has been amazing to our family! As first time parents, it’s so nerve wracking to leave our babies with anyone aside from family. But this isn’t...

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Caroline F.

Tutor

Dover, NH

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I am a junior at Colorado College student studying education, specifically focusing on educational psychology. I am experienced and passionate about youth empowerment, and have an array of past positions, both recreational and academic, that have developed and strengthened my skills working with children and teenagers. I have...
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Sarah J.

Tutor For Elementary Grades

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$35/hr
I am a first grade teacher, and I love working with children in and out of the educational setting. If your child needs some support to help them be successful in school, I may be able to help. I am particularly strong with K-2 kiddos, but I am comfortable working with kids K-5 academically. I can come to your home or you can...
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Karen G.

Former Daycare Owner With Over 10 Years Of Experience With Great References

Biddeford, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello. I have worked in a daycare setting in my younger years in 2000. I opened my own family daycare in my home taking care of a lot of teachers' children, most of my children I had since they were 6 weeks old. I love to start with them as infants and watch them grow, so I have a lot of experience with all ages also in doing...
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Amanda G.

Remote Tutor Available

Dover, NH

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$20/hr
I am an Elementary School teacher with a Master's degree. I have 3 years experience working in public schools teaching math, reading, writing, phonics, science, social studies, and social emotional curriculums. I have a variety of tutoring experiences, both one-on-one and small group.
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Olgs L.

Somersworth, NH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a nanny for more than 15 years. I love children that's why I love working as a nanny. I play, I nurture, I sing, I read, I do crafts to them. I love to take them on the walk, to the playground, to the farm to see animals, to picnics, and out for lunch to restaurant, to the library, to story time or just to get books or read...
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Casey E.

Making Learning Exciting :)

Somersworth, NH

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Casey, and I would be thrilled to work with your student. I'm a graduate student at the University of New Hampshire working towards my masters in Occupational Therapy. I have experience both in academic tutoring and in working with students with special needs (primarily Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety). At my...
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Madison M.

Somersworth, NH

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am an MFA grad looking for babysitting and tutoring jobs to supplement my income while I apply to PHD programs. My background is in English, so I can especially help students on the subjects of reading/writing, literature, and grammar. I've been babysitting on and off since I was 13. I've worked overnight and cared for...
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Landyn B.

University Student Seeking Part Time Tutoring Employment

Biddeford, ME

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$25/hr
Hi there! My name is Landyn, and I am a Maine state-certified Elementary and Middle School Teacher. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English and an MFA in Creative Writing, along with certification in teaching Writing to both High School and Undergraduate students. While my main focus is English Language Arts, I am certified to...
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Noelle M.

Caring And Engaging Nanny/Tutor

Saco, ME

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$28/hr
11 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been babysitting since 2014 and nannying since 2019 for children as young as 4 months old. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in math education. For babysitting/nannying, I love engaging in many activities with children including sensory play, exploring outside, taking walks,...
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Maya R.

Dover, NH

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$26/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I play guitar and sing, I like to go outdoors too! I have a dog named bandit so I love pets. I can also cook meals, clean and drive, so field trips to the beach or a trail or the park are something I love to do. Reading, crafts and play learning are important to me as well. I have a BA In psychology as well as certifications for...
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Megan L.

Hollis Center, ME

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I am currently about to finish my Early Childhood Education degree. I have taught children from ages 4-12 on riding horseback, worked at summer camps, and worked in a preschool for 2 years. My plan is to home school my children and I have looked extensively at educating techniques and philosophies.
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Allison D.

Assistant Teacher Grades K-4

Dover, NH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have tutored children ages 4-18 years old with various academic subjects for over 10 years. This includes SEL, Bridges, Fundations including various pc packages. Each child learns at their own pace and as I have worked in education for 19 years I am able to adapt curriculum and teach the same topic and adapt it to the...
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Sarah B.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
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  • 24 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 4.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Wells, ME

Reading Tutors in Wells, ME are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 24 listed reading tutors

Laura O.

Laura is the best! She is kind, loving, reliable and communicative. She has been such a great help to our family over the years and we love...

- Care member

Caroline R.

Caroline is super dependable, professional and goes above and beyond. She has been such a huge help tutoring my son and making it fun for...

- Jessica K.

Kari R.

Kari was wonderful with our 5 month old daughter! It was our first experience with a sitter and Kari was extremely personable and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Wells, ME

Hiring a local reading tutor in Wells, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of October 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 Wells, ME. You can search for candidates by their distance from Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells, ME, 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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