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Lea D.

I Am Excited To Start My New Adventure With A Wonderful Family

West Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been working with children on a daily basis for over 20 years. I am Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher qualified. I've worked at The Children's House in Springfield and Roots Learning Center in Westfield. I've also cared for children in their homes. I enjoy day trips to the library, parks, zoo, play dates, museums, Six...

Kim S. says "Lea would make a positive difference in the lives of any child she cares for. She makes natural connections with kids and loves spending time with them. She...

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Olivia L.

Childcare/Educational Help

West Springfield, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am a Health Science/Physical Therapy major at Quinnipiac University. I enjoy spending time with children whether it's playing and interacting or assisting with any educational needs! I have volunteered as a tutor and assisted students developing reading skills at the elementary level. As a Soccer...
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Ariella W.

West Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Ariella. I recently graduated from physician assistant school and currently waiting for licensing to start work. My childcare experience started at the Rockland Montessori nursery school in my hometown during undergrad while getting my bachelors in biology at UMass Amherst. There I was an EEC certified infant/toddler...
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Jaeleen L.

Babysitter With Over 10 Year's Experience Available

Chicopee, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have nannied children of all ages and I have been recently working as a nanny . I have experience working in a daycare as a teacher. I love arts and crafts, reading, creating fun activities for the kids, outside play in all seasons, going to parks and creating a safe place for all children. I have references from past and...

Robyn N. says "Jaeleen is the best nanny I have hired. She watched my daughter before the pandemic started and then she was my daughter's nanny for the first year of the...

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Ananda H.

Smile Creator!

Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love kids and have worked as a camp counselor, a preschool teacher and elementary level reading tutor. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am CPR certified and am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher.

Care Member says "I have known Ananda since 2014 when she joined the Children's Chorus I directed. She sang with us many years and went on to be an Assistant with the...

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Emily Y.

Meet Emily

Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...

Eman A. says "Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny...

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Jerilynne B.

Experienced Tutor Available

South Hadley, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am certified as a Biology Teacher and also having several years experience teaching MCAS preparation, I am eager to continue educating this coming school year. For the last six years, I have been teaching in public and private schools and also tutoring. This year, it is my goal to tutor individually or in small group settings,...

Heather Y. says "I have known Jerilynne for more than 20 years. I have never been around someone with such a passion for teaching and caring for others. I wish when I was...

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Annie D.

Nanny/ Mother's Helper

East Longmeadow, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
For the last 18 years, I have been successfully raising two really great kids- my twin sons. Over the years, we have done everything from little hikes near our house, Lego building, reading, craft projects to having them teach me how to properly throw and catch a football. I have also had the privilege of caring for an autistic...
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Olivia L.

About Me

South Hadley, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'm a first year at Mount Holyoke College and have lived in the Pioneer Valley for 7 years. I have been babysitting for kids as young as 5 and petsitting around my neighborhood since I started high school. In my free time, I love to cook/bake, read, craft, watch old movies, be outside, and hang out with my dog. I am happy to...
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Jessica M.

South Hadley, MA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jessica. I am in my mid-twenties and work in healthcare full time. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and organizational leadership. I spend my free time reading, baking, scrapbooking, and sewing. I love cozy days and day trips to explore the area. In my teen years I taught Kindergarten and first grade Sunday...
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Yael S.

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Southampton, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with various topics for tutoring, homework help, and more. I can also help with pets!
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Rosa C.

East Longmeadow, MA

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality joyful, compassionate and dedicated. I like working with kids because investing in the care and well-being of the next generation is important. I'm looking for a job that will impact people's lives and make life better. I started working with kids when I was a teenager babysitting. I also worked...
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Collette B.

South Hadley, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Collette PROFILE Professional social worker with 25 plus years, Now retired. I have raised 3 children with some special needs. I am calm, empathetic, well spoken, an excellent driver, and enjoy helping people. I have had my CPR and standard first aid for years, though just let it lapse in 2/17. Have taught private swim...
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Ann-marie M.

Homework Help For Grades K-8

South Hadley, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I enjoy helping students with their homework. I am very patient and have experience. I am willing to travel to your house in the South Hadley/Holyoke/Granby area.
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Desiree B.

Reliable, Outgoing Babysitter/nanny

Westfield, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm 26 from the Hilltown's, I have been an on/off babysitter for family newborns- early teens for years now. I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, reading and creative play. I am well organized and like to clean! I am very reliable and attentive, have always had passion for care giving, and Teacher Certified
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Gabriela S.

Hey, I'm Gabby! On My Spare Time I Enjoy Reading, Listening To Music, Going On Walks, And Volunteer!

Chicopee, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Since I was about 7 years old, I've attended a sleep away camp and have seen first hand how the cabin leaders made it their mission for their campers to have such an amazing summer camp experience. There is a lot of trust a parent has to share to be able to drop their children off for a two week session. Now, I hold the title...
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Lindsey W.

A Little About Me

Suffield, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I like working with kids because they're so innocent, naive, and moldable. Their whole future is in your hands to create a loving, kind, and caring human being. I'm looking for a job that I can do from home. I am in the process of starting a home daycare. So I would like to be at home with my children and care for others. I...
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Heather B.

Tutor, Private Teacher With A Decade Of Experience And Graduate Degrees

Westfield, MA

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$27/hr
8 years experience
Hi Students (and parents)! I am an Instructor & Doctoral Candidate at UMass Amherst. I have been teaching for more than 7 years and tutoring for almost a decade. I specialize in the humanities and career skills. And I work with students from Grades 5 - Grad School. I have taught a range of courses involving reading, writing,...
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Cha L.

Hello

Agawam, MA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, adventurous, kind, strong, and caring. I like working with kids because kids are so intelligent and unapologetically their self. They bring light and new perspectives to people, situations, and the world. I'm looking for a job that brightens my life and I can also brighten a child's...
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Louangie B.

Tutor With Flexible Schedule Available

Holyoke, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I've worked in schools for seven years and have served multiple roles in the classroom, for in-classroom support to running my own classroom. I've worked with various grade levels from Early Childhood to High School.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in West Springfield, MA

Reading Tutors in West Springfield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Lea D.

Lea would make a positive difference in the lives of any child she cares for. She makes natural connections with kids and loves spending...

- Kim S.

Jaeleen L.

Jaeleen is the best nanny I have hired. She watched my daughter before the pandemic started and then she was my daughter's nanny for the...

- Robyn N.

Ananda H.

I have known Ananda since 2014 when she joined the Children's Chorus I directed. She sang with us many years and went on to be an Assistant...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in West Springfield, MA

Hiring a local reading tutor in West Springfield, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.67 per hour as of August 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 Springfield, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from West Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield, 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.

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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