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Madyson G.

West Columbia, SC

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am a biology tutor at Presbyterian College for freshman college students. I will also be tutoring in psychology this fall. I have also spent many hours helping my younger brother with his homework. He is very bright, but struggles with certain subjects and assignments.
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Carey O.

Experienced Columbia Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position

West Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Being a nanny has been a really rewarding experience for me. I've had the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and help them learn, grow, and develop. I've always loved kids and have been babysitting for family friends and people from my church since I was 12 years old. After high school, I worked in an office...

Kirstin O. says "Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and...

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Teresa B.

Experienced Mom Of 7

West Columbia, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 7 children of my own, ages 20-32, who I've loved, home-schooled and poured my heart and soul into as a full-time mom since 1993. I've experienced quite a lot while rearing my own family and I'd love to offer a helping hand with yours! I am a non-smoker and a Christian. While I love pets of all kinds, unfortunately I am...
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Emily T.

Tutor

Lexington, SC

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hi, my name is Emily ! I live in Lexington SC and graduated from Lexington High School in 2010. I currently work full time for the State of South Carolina in Child Protective Services! I enjoy learning and helping others understand the process of learning! I absolutely love helping kids and teenagers ! I have references upon...
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Allison L.

Foreign Language, English/ Writing, History Tutor

Lexington, SC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have two years of one-on-one tutoring experience, plus additional three years from high school being in a peer to peer study group. I am fluent in the French language, with 11 years of French courses. I also have a seal of biliteracy. I excel in the English language, being in all honors/ AP classes in high school. I also love...
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Brooklyn B.

Chapin, SC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Brooklynand I absolutely love and adore children. I have been baby-sitting since I can remember in high school. I am a very loving and committed employee. I will always strive to do my very best and always put your children first no matter what. I love bonding with children and their families and making a...

Karen D. says "Ms. B was able to start immediately, my 3 year-old has taken an instant liking to her (as have I). She's perfect and we are all so excited to have her as...

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Margaret E.

Elementary School Teacher (All Subjects)

Blythewood, SC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Available to provide tutoring services over the summer including Math, Reading, Phonics, and Spelling. Experience with creating learning plans to best fit the needs of the student.

Mittal P. says "Hi how can I reach you please contact me we’re looking home tutor for my son "

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Amanda C.

Enthusiastic/Responsible Caregiver

Irmo, SC

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Amanda and I have been a part-time and full-time babysitter/nanny for over 10 years. Throughout high school I took childcare, early childhood development and early childhood education courses. During these years I was also a teacher for the preschool program at my high school where I found my passion for teaching. I...
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Sarah W.

Reliable And Fun Babysitter

Chapin, SC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sarah Beth and I'm a high school senior at Chapin High School. I'm looking forward to spending my summer helping families with childcare before heading to college this fall. I've always enjoyed spending time with kids-whether it's playing games, doing crafts, reading stories, or helping with homework. I have...
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Priscilla G.

Special Education Teacher

Irmo, SC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Received a Masters' Degree in Special Education. Experienced with Self-Contained classrooms with students on the Autism spectrum. Have worked with LLD (Learning and Language Disorder) population. Most recent experience was working as an ICR (In-Class Resource) teacher on the Elementary and Middle School level. Tutoring...
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Marietta J.

Blythewood, SC

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$8/hr
I worked for Florence Public School District One as a mentor at 21st Century day camp. While at the day camp, I assisted children, ages 6 to 14, on various field trips. Also, I helped with different writing assignments and daily activities.
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Lauren L.

Enthusiastic English Tutor

Gaston, SC

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello, My name is Lauren! Currently, I have earned my Associates degree and I am working on my Bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing while working full time! I love to study the English language and literature as well as reading and writing!
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  • 12 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in West Columbia, SC

Reading Tutors in West Columbia, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 12 listed reading tutors

Carey O.

Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with...

- Kirstin O.

Brooklyn B.

Ms. B was able to start immediately, my 3 year-old has taken an instant liking to her (as have I). She's perfect and we are all so excited...

- Karen D.

Margaret E.

Hi how can I reach you please contact me we’re looking home tutor for my son

- Mittal P.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Columbia, SC

Hiring a local reading tutor in West Columbia, SC on Care.com will cost an average of $13.33 per hour as of June 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 3 reading tutors in West Columbia, SC. You can search for candidates by their distance from West Columbia 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 West Columbia 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 West Columbia 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 West Columbia, SC, 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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