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Griffen M M.

Reading/Writing Tutor

Westfield, MA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! My name is Griff, and I have been working in education regularly since May of 2021. I'm currently enrolled to begin grad school for my masters in Elementary education in the Fall. If your child is a bit behind in their reading/writing development or you want them to maintain their knowledge throughout the summer, I'm...
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Deborah D.

Retired Teacher/Tutor

Longmeadow, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher with 26 years of teaching experience. I taught 2 years in Kindergarten and 23 years in Grade 1. Currently, I work for a school photography company, substitute for K-5 in schools and am a part time Nanny for a family in my town. I am first aid/CPR certified as well. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early...
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Matthew W.

Specialist In Making Learning Fun

Holyoke, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience working with young people of all ages in subjects ranging from microscopy to electronic music. I specialize in making learning accessible to all kinds of students by creating fun learning environments. I have worked with most types of learners and can teach Science, Math, Computer Science, Art,...
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Emily M.

Part-time Speech Therapist

South Hadley, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
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Julia P.

Elementary Tutor

Suffield, CT

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$17/hr
I am a certified Elementary Teacher and will also soon be receiving my Special Education License. I have experience working with grades K-6.
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Brittney F.

Part Or Full Time Availibility! Ready To Educate With My Creativity!

Chicopee, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Brittney! I'm recently taking a new route in having a interest of educating others. My recent experience with tutoring would be volunteering through my Resident Advisor position for programs, and personal experience through family and friends. I am an advocate for growth and success and would love to be able to...
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Emily M.

Private Speech Therapist & Educator

South Hadley, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I'm a speech-language pathologist with 6 years experience working with high school students as well as privately 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students for 3 years. I am currently scheduling for the school-year: speech, tutoring, and speech + child care sessions. My private speech rates are not accurately reflected on...
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Heather D.

Elementary School Tutor (Reading/Math)

East Longmeadow, MA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I have experience working as a reading tutor for young children struggling to learn to read (Kindergarten-5th grade). I have training teaching reading and have experience with many different research based reading interventions that teach decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. I also have experience teaching elementary...
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Afrike P.

Part-time Tutor

Southampton, MA

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$15/hr
I am currently a college student in my second year of school, majoring in Nursing. My strongest subject in school is English, and Math. I love working with children and have helped my little brothers with school work since they were young. I also have helped other children through my high school
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Caitlin B.

A Little Bit About Me :)

Westfield, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, energetic, and bubbly! I find immense joy in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and growth. As a dedicated caregiver, I relish the opportunity to create a safe and engaging environment where kids can explore, learn, and have fun, all while building meaningful connections with them! I...
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Kayla L.

Part Time Care Giver

Chicopee, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a 32-year-old teacher who has experience with a wide age group range of infant - school age. I have worked with children for the last 14 years. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have a strong love and passion for all children of all ages. I love arts and crafts along with playing outside,...
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Amy B.

Former Teacher Now Home School Mom

Southampton, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
HI! I am a former classroom and special needs teacher, then became a home school mom and now am looking to help and support other families. I love to read books and explore the world whether it be a pretty rock or a beautiful river. I can help with homework and provide tutoring as well and create fun learning activities if you...
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Shari J.

Enfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I taught kindergarten and first grade for many years. Prior to teaching, I was the director of a large daycare center and nursery school. My degrees are in early childhood education and elementary education. My minor was psychology. I am also a mom of three, successful, adult children. I regularly babsit for their children....

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found Shari! As a retired kindergarten teacher, she brings an unmatched level of patience, kindness, and expertise to...

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Sarah D.

Experienced, Compassionate And Fun-Loving Caregiver Who Loves Working With Children!

North Granby, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am a Nanny/babysitter who truly loves working with children! I have had over 10 years of experience in childcare, successfully working with children of all ages, from infants to toddlers, to school age children as well. To name a few of my greatest qualities, I am reliable and fun-loving, intelligent...

Alicia F. says "I had a chance to interview Sarah on the phone for a nanny position (didn't get the opportunity to hire her ultimately), but it was a pleasure speaking...

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Eugenia M.

Experienced Intermediate SPED Math And Reading

Granby, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 7 years of experience in the Granby and Windsor Public Schools. I can help with Special Education, Math and English for grades 3 through 5. Experience with IEP's, 504's and SPED. I will help your child catch up on math facts, multi digit problems, read with fluency, decoding words and comprehension. If you are agreeable,...

Amanda B. says "Eugenia is an exceptional tutor, we are very lucky to have found her. Our daughter has some learning disabilities and Eugenia's inside knowledge of how...

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Kelly Y.

Tutoring

East Windsor, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who loves helping others explore and learn specially on the subject/subjects struggling with tutor available. I am well-known for my excellent subject knowledge and providing supportive learning lesson for student who need personal attention and makes learning simple and fun for them.

Shaunte S. says "I would highly recommend Kelly to help any school aged child as she is caring, dependable and passionate about teaching. My daughter was struggling in...

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Amy L.

English / Writing Tutor With MA In Education & MFA In Creative Writing

Easthampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience
I have a Master's degree in Education and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In addition, I have 12 years experience teaching children and one year teaching English composition and literature to college students, as well as a semester of tutoring. I also led a literacy enrichment program for middle school students in NYC...

Jessica S. says "Amy's energetic effort to engage students where they are establishes her as a teacher with a broad perspective, enthusiasm, and incredible patience....

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Savannah M.

Reliable And Fun College Student Looking To Help Out A Family A Couple Days A Week :)

Simsbury, CT

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As the eldest of three, I have been babysitting since I was 8 years old! Of course, I began babysitting when I was 12 for my neighbors and have loved the job ever since! Whether parents need a well-deserved break or have a meeting, I will gladly keep them busy by playing outside or reading a book! Additionally as a tutor in the...
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Leah N.

About Me

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Leah and I am looking for childcare job opportunities in the Pioneer Valley this summer! I have experience as a babysitter, preschool literacy educator (through the Jumpstart program), after school tutor (elementary level reading and math), summer camp assistant director (ages 5-12), and dance teacher (ages...
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Jeannette C.

Well Traveled Caregiver And Educator

Granby, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
I am a trilingual educator who has spent years teaching and working as an au pair both in the United States and abroad. My experience in child care started when I was 15 years old babysitting the neighborhood kids. My love for nurturing creativity in children led me to pursue a variety of jobs such as camp counselor, au pair,...
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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

Shari J.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Shari! As a retired kindergarten teacher, she brings an unmatched level of patience, kindness, and...

- Care member

Sarah D.

I had a chance to interview Sarah on the phone for a nanny position (didn't get the opportunity to hire her ultimately), but it was a...

- Alicia F.

Eugenia M.

Eugenia is an exceptional tutor, we are very lucky to have found her. Our daughter has some learning disabilities and Eugenia's inside...

- Amanda B.

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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