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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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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...
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"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, projects and meets the kids where they are. She plays and engages them...
Reviewed by Karen M.
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Hello, I have worked as a nanny with more than 10 families, with lots of experience with different ages, and twins added to my 8 nephews whom I helped my sisters to raise. I am educated and speak 3 languages: Arabic, French and English with some Spanish and Greek, and ready to teach your children any language you think you need...
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"Renee worked for me for a few months when I was first accepted to a PCA program. She is an exceptional housekeeper and goes above and beyond any duties expected of her. She also was kind enough to spend some...
Reviewed by Sam R.
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 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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Adora G.
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Hello! My name is Arielle. To start off, I would like to tell you a little about myself both personally and professionally.
I hold both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Lesley University. My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education and English, and my master's degree is in Special Education. This will be my...
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"Arielle is fantastic. She is very responsible, dependable and easy to work with. My two little girls (22 months and 5yrs old) really bonded with her. They had a great time with her and most importantly they...
Reviewed by Claudina S.
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My most recent babysitting experience was taking care of a newborn and her two older sisters (3 and 6 years old). I fed the baby, changed her diapers, kept a regimented sleep/waking cycle, sang to her, read her books, and recorded any irregularities in bowel movements or behavior due to changes in formula. I took the older...
Deborah P.
Wayland, MA
$30-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a long time Wayland resident. I raised two children of my own.
I worked for 25 years in business in sales and marketing in the operational consulting industry and software industry.
I love words and writing. I can teach a child to read or strengthen their reading skills. I can help them through all subjects of their...
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"Debbie was a fantastic sitter for us for two weeks when we needed back up care for our 2 and 4 year old. She came on super short notice and was flexible with her hours. She was extremely engaging with the kids,...
Reviewed by John B.
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I am a current student at a local hospital and a graduate of a top college and local private school. I have a bubbly and energetic personality with many years of experience. I am caring, patient, creative, reliable, humorous, and adored by professionals, families, and kids alike. I have been certified in...
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"Cameron is a very responsible, professional, and thoughtful person. She was also able to come at short notice and helped with light household tasks without needing to be asked. She is experienced with children...
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Hi! I am a rising senior at Harvard college studying psychology and biology. I have experience tutoring both elementary and middle schoolers in subjects including English, Science, and Math. Additionally, I have extensive experience with writing revision, therefore I'm happy to look over any kind of essays for any aged-student....
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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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Ed B.
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I've tutored generally in Math and Science however I am also very proficient in English. I am a master's student attending Boston University and studying Biochemistry. I know what it takes to get a good score and I am very good at teaching difficult subjects and breaking the concepts down. From personal experience, I was not...
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"Starlette has an extremely positive attitude and is very professional. Due to COVID circumstances this year, Starlette was thrust into an SSAT teaching position for 10 weeks that I was no longer able to attend...
Reviewed by Michael M.
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Hi! I'm a recent graduate of Brandeis University currently living in the Waltham area, and am looking to start tutoring. I graduated from Brandeis in 2022 with a B. A. in Sociology, and a minor in French and Francophone Studies. I am very familiar with the skills required to excel in English classes due to my educational...
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"We loved working with Leah.
Punctual and solid communication: She was on time for our phone interview, she confirmed our arranged time the morning of, arrived on time, and messaged in between to let me know...
Reviewed by Jen D.
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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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Hi! I'm Ali, a nanny with 6 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...
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"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 hire her again."
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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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I am an elementary teacher. I am certified to teach in Massachusetts for grades 1-6 in elementary education, Reading to all levels K-12 in Massachusetts and English as a Second Language. I am a reading specialist in Milton. I have two masters degrees in elementary education and reading.
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"I met Katie when she was completing her student teaching practicum at the school where I am employed. She worked alongside a very talented second grade teacher. Fast forward 2 years, and I learn that Katie is...
Reviewed by Melissa P.
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.
Nan C.
Arlington, MA
$30-50/hr
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Hi. I am an experienced educator and have worked with families to support the educational and social development of children for the past 3 years. My prior career was in higher education. I have a B. A. in English (Smith and Dartmouth College), and MA in Education (Boston College and Harvard Graduate School of Education) and...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in West Newton, MA
Nan C.
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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, projects and meets the kids where they are. She plays and engages them in sports, music, art, nature, reading, etc.
- Karen M.
Renee D.
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Renee cared for our son for about 5 months starting when he was about 4 months old. From the very first week together he flourished in her care. She taught him new exercises, songs, and got him on a regular schedule. He was soon smiling and babbling whenever she arrived in the morning!
We could...
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Katherine O.
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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 caregiver Katie!). Katie always brought loads of energy and joy to our house, and made sure our...
- Catherine P.
Faith D.
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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.
Arielle B.
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Arielle is fantastic. She is very responsible, dependable and easy to work with. My two little girls (22 months and 5yrs old) really bonded with her. They had a great time with her and most importantly they were safe with her. She was here in the mornings to get my 5yr old ready for camp and take...
- Claudina S.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Newton, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in West Newton, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in West Newton, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $26.20 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 West Newton, MA?
Care.com currently has 5 reading tutors in West Newton, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from West Newton 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 Newton that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in West Newton, 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 West Newton 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 West Newton, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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.