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Olivia D.

Attentive, Active, & Experienced Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Olivia D. and I am a licensed History, Special Ed, and English as a Second Language teacher. I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part-time tutoring or caregiving opportunities over the summer. I have 9 years of working in education and 18+ years of caregiving experience with...

Melissa G. says "Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with...

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Stephanie M.

Reliable And Flexible Nanny/Babysitter 12+ Years Of Experience

Brookline, MA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families! I'm 33 years old, I'm a responsible, dedicated, creative, reliable, flexible and passionate childcare professional. I have more than 17 years of experience with kids as babysitter, nanny, teacher assistant and entertainment monitor at hotels, from newborn to teenagers. I really love working with kids and we...

Cristine M. says "Stephanie is amazing! She watched my daughter on weekends. She is fun, responsible and very patient. We are moving to another state and will miss her!"

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Leigh N.

Summer Nannying

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...

Alicia P. says "Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still...

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Amelia W.

Tutor

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a middle school ELA teacher; I currently teach eighth grade, though I have experience teaching sixth and seventh grade, as well as Early Childhood Education. I currently teach ELA, and I also have background in Math, as well as Severe and Moderate Disability. I tutor students in ELA, college prep (SAT, admissions essays,...

Libby F. says "Amelia is a gem! She is organized, caring, honest, enthusiastic and always has great book recommendations for my son. Amelia is incredibly helpful and...

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Carol H.

English Tutor

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College with a double major in English and Secondary Education, and a concentration in special education. I greatly enjoy working with children of all ages. I hold an initial license to teach English at grades 8-12.

Care Member says "Carol has been great with my son for the last 3 years and has put together detailed lesson plans for his tutoring sessions. She provides honest feedback...

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Yi-ju C.

Chinese Teacher

Sherborn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an experienced Mandarin teacher who teaches Mandarin Chinese for toddler to kindergartner kids, elementary level, and bilingual kids. I have more than four and half years experience on teaching 3-5 years old in a classroom setting and am providing private lessons for adults, high schooler, middle schooler, elementary...

Nataly K. says "Yi-Ju is a fantastic Chinese tutor and tutored my daughter when she was age 3 and 4 before we could enroll her into Chinese school, where Yi-Ju was also...

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Rebecca C.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I grew up with four younger siblings and numerous cousins, and in high school, I often babysat my cousins and the children of family friends. I took my first babysitting job when I was 13, and I have a variety of work experience in libraries, schools, learning centers, and summer camps. I am a skilled cook and adept at...

Christine S. says "Rebecca was a terrific caregiver for our son and his friend this summer. She played with the kids, made them healthy snacks/lunch, baked together,...

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Sarah C.

Math Tutor

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Sarah! I am currently a bioengineering PhD student at Harvard University. Prior to starting at Harvard, I received my MS in biomedical engineering from Brown University in 2021. Additionally, I received my BS in computational neuroscience with a mathematics minor from Fordham University in 2019. I am reliable,...

Care Member says "Sarah is an amazing tutor! She is incredibly knowledgeable and puts a lot of effort into understanding the needs of the student and preparing...

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Ashley D.

Framingham, MA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I am understanding, energetic, trustworthy and a reliable person. I absolutely love children. I started out baby sitting when I was around 16. I have a brother who is 9 and a sister who is 12, they have helped me gain a lot of experience with kids. In my past I have worked in summer camps as a counselor for kids ages 4 to 14....

Care Member says "Ashley is an amazing Nanny - we have hired her many times for date nights - our children love her! She is very puntual, respectful and loving. We will...

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Lyra J.

MPH Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Gigs!

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience babysitting children of ages ranging from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and teach them basic piano or voice! Hope to hear from you soon -- let me know if you need any more information about me or my past babysitting experience.

Larissa S. says "Lyra was my first babysitter ever with my 2 month old. She understood my anxiety of leaving him for the first time and was super supportive and...

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Alex S.

Student At College

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been tutoring my peers since 7th grade in Math, English and the cello. I have extensive experience working with children as I am also a sailing instructor during the summer. I understand that every student learns in a different manner and I seek to meet those students demand to ensure they understand the material. Seeing...
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Gina D.

Fun And Flexible Sitter/ Tutor

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience. Notably, I can help with tutoring, grocery shopping, and or housekeeping. Although I don't have a car, I have a clean driving record and the ability to help with transportation. More so, coming from a large family, I genuinely value caring for kids in a fun and safe environment! Having babysat...

Daniel S. says "Gina is very reliable and well liked. She has years of experience. I have known her for a long time and have always found her to be reliable and well...

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Lauryn K.

Hi Families! My Name Is Lauryn And I Can't Wait To Hear From You!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
I have a degree in PK-12 education (concentration in music) and years of experience both in the classroom/tutoring, in a daycare/summer camp and babysitting for families. I'd describe my personality as reliable, empathetic and patient. I like working with kids because helping and teaching children is the most rewarding job!...

Jamie A. says "Lauren is litteraly amazing!!! We had Lauren watch our daughter to help us out at the end of the school year for half day pre k! I immediately felt I could...

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Jacirah F.

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...

Nicole C. says "Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent...

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Julie B.

Math Statistics Algebra Computer Programming English Writing Tutor

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have 5 years experience tutoring students of all ages, from 7th grade to adult. I have a passion for problem solving and love helping others gain the confidence and skills to solve complicated problems on their own. I tutored Algebra 1, Introduction to Statistics, and Writing for 2 years at a junior college. I later...

Anne R. says "Julie's background in math, computer sciences, and statistics is very strong. She tutored my college granddaughter in a statistics course that my...

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Melanie M.

Experienced Educator, Caregiver, Tutor Available Short Or Long Term

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
"Learning is something students do, not something done to students." As an experienced, passionate and motivated educator and caregiver, I am excited to offer short or long term tutoring to elementary - middle school students who need to maintain last year's lessons or prepare for the upcoming year. I do not believe in a "one...

Stacey D. says "Melanie cared for my 4 month old/3 year old for a week during the day. She is just wonderful and loves the kids. Melanie would do things that were not...

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Alexia B.

Responsible, Child Caregiver

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Six years experience in babysitting neighbors, family, and other young kids. I am a fun and responsible caregiver. I will feed your children, play with them, and help them with homework or anything they need.

Taibe J. says "Alexia is very pleasant and took good care of my toddler. I would definitely hire her again."

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Rachel G.

NANNY AVAILABLE

Brookline, MA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hello! I am a caring, passionate, loving nanny available for full time work including days, nights, and weekends. I am a retired previous owner of an in-home daycare center of 20 years. I am a mother of two girls (now grown women with their own families). I'm recently retired and looking to supplement my time doing what I love...

Care Member says "Honest depends on hard work care for children clean "

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Kristi M.

Certified Elementary And Early Childhood Teacher

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am a kindergarten teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I am certified in the areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, First Aid and CPR certified and am happy to provide tutoring services in addition to babysitting.

Alexandra D. says "Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy...

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Valeria F.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, Errands

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Valeria, I am a grad student at Northeastern and I am available for babysitting! I am available as a weekend nanny, for one-time jobs, or part time nannying. I am a native Spanish speaker, but I am also fluent in English. If your little ones need help with their homework or language learning, I am more than happy...

Sarahbeth D. says "Val took care of our 3 boys throughout this summer and we absolutely loved having her in our home. She is dependable, punctual, patient, easy-going,...

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  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Needham, MA

Tutors in Needham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Olivia D.

Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really...

- Melissa G.

Stephanie M.

Stephanie is amazing! She watched my daughter on weekends. She is fun, responsible and very patient. We are moving to another state and will...

- Cristine M.

Leigh N.

Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish...

- Alicia P.

Common questions about tutors in Needham, MA

A tutor in Needham, MA provides personalized academic support to help students improve in specific subjects or skills. Many families compare tutor profiles based on subjects taught, experience, availability, and reviews to find the right fit. Understanding how to hire a tutor can help guide your search.

Tutors in Needham, MA can help with a wide range of subjects, including math, reading, writing, science, and test preparation. Some families look for specialized support such as math tutors, science tutors, or SAT tutors depending on their student’s academic goals and grade level.

The average rate for tutors in Needham, MA on Care.com as of May, 2026 is $24.14 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the tutor’s experience, subject expertise, grade level, and session length. Advanced subjects or test prep tutoring may have higher rates based on specialization.

Tutors in Needham, MA support students across a wide range of grade levels, from early elementary school through high school. Some tutors specialize in foundational skills like reading and math for younger students, while others focus on advanced subjects, test preparation, or college readiness for older students.

A first tutoring session in Needham, MA often focuses on understanding the student’s current skill level, learning style, and academic goals. Tutors may review past assignments, identify areas for improvement, and create a plan for future sessions. Preparing ahead of time using tips for your first tutoring session can help make the experience more effective.

Yes, many tutors in Needham, MA offer online sessions, allowing students to receive support from home. Online tutoring can be helpful for flexible scheduling, access to more subject specialists, and convenience for busy families. Some families choose dedicated online tutors or explore tips for online tutoring alongside in-person sessions.

Tutoring in Needham, MA is generally focused on academic support rather than traditional child care, but some tutors may provide supervision during sessions. The primary goal of tutoring is to help students improve in specific subjects or skills. Understanding whether tutoring counts as child care can help families choose the right type of support.

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