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Rainer looked after our daughter while I was transitioning back to work after a move. He watched her daily for a few weeks to ease the…

Review for Rainer H. by Grace C.

My daughter loves Tatum. Tatum is so patient and kind and explains everything so well to my daughter. We are so happy we found her!

Review for Tatum S. by Jenny M.

Our son was struggling academically in high school. We hired Alexandra to tutor him in English and US history. She was very dependable and…

Review for Alexandra K. by Melissa S.

Tutors in Needham, MA

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Arielle H.


Allston, MA

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've babysat children between the ages of 2 and 13. I'm a mature, energetic, and a caring individual. I've driven children to activities, played tons of games, watched movies, done arts and crafts, and baked cookies and other treats. I also have three years of experience tutoring middle school children, as well as teens in high...
Arielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Rainer H.


Newton, MA

$15-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting off and on since I was about 14 or 15, and have been a full time Nanny since 2023. Prior to nannying I worked at and ran a Mathnasium tutoring center, and still enjoy tutoring math on the side as time allows.
Rainer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Rainer looked after our daughter while I was transitioning back to work after a move. He watched her daily for a few weeks to ease the transition and was always so good with her. She was super fussy and his calming and attentive energy kept her happy. Would highly...

Grace C.

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Tatum S.


Brookline, MA

$40-60/hr • 5 yrs exp

Knowledgeable Tutor With Teaching Experience

I am a Boston College graduate with a passion for teaching English Language Arts, dance, and field hockey. I aim to help students reach their full potential. Credentials: Experience in ELA classrooms from the elementary level to the high school level Experience tutoring for the SAT and ACT through PanProf Experience tutoring...
5.0
"My daughter loves Tatum. Tatum is so patient and kind and explains everything so well to my daughter. We are so happy we found her!"

Jenny M.

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Alexandra K.


Cambridge, MA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have both informally and formally tutored my peers and younger kids for as long as I can remember! I'm passionate about developing people's writing and language skills. I currently attend American University Honors College on a scholarship and have experience editing and working with college essays. I can also provide proof of...
5.0
"Our son was struggling academically in high school. We hired Alexandra to tutor him in English and US history. She was very dependable and arrived early to each session. She always came prepared and with a plan/agenda for the day. Alexandra always kept us up to...

Melissa S.

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Leondine P.


Dorchester Center, MA

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Leondine From Boston, MA

Hi my name is Leondine, a. k. a Leo. I'm 22 years old with 4 years of experience nannying children ranging from 8 months to 13 years old. I practically raised my younger siblings who are now 13 and 18. I'm a quick learner, patient and very adaptable. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, crafts, running errands, and...
Leondine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Leondine is very kind, patient and playful. She knows how to keep a child entertained as well as cared for properly. Leondine can provide a safe space for children as well as pets!"

Alexis P.

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Nina J.


Boston, MA

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Patient And Creative Sitter!

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience working with children as a tutor, camp counselor, and as a nanny. I love to cook, travel, and paint. I am a Northeastern University Graduate with a B. S. in psychology and minors in behavioral neuroscience and art; I'm looking for employment as a career nanny! I'm an energetic and reliable sitter, and...
Nina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nina was on time and great with my twin toddlers. They took to her immediately! I would definitely recommend Nina to anyone looking for an extra set of hands with their kiddos. "

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Valentina S.


West Roxbury, MA

$25-75/hr • 5 yrs exp

Biology PhD Student Offering Online And In-Person Tutoring!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a biology PhD student who is passionate about meeting your child's individual learning needs. I have experience with different learning techniques and have a lot of tips and tricks for studying effectively! For high schoolers- I am offering tutoring in Biology and English, including AP Biology, Language and Literature. I...
5.0
"Valentina was very helpful with tutoring my daughter in Biology. My daughter really related to her teaching style, and she was able to improve her grade as a direct result of receiving this help."

Patricia F.

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Emily S.


Cambridge, MA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver & Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout the last 15 years, I've worked for a variety of child-based organizations. I've worked collaboratively with several families containing a wide-base of ages as their personal caregiver. I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Elementary Education in 2016 and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily cared for our children for 2 summers and became a part of our family. We will miss her terribly but wish her luck in her future en devours."

Jarred P.

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Kelly M.


Brighton, MA

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been teaching Special Education at the Elementary school level for two years and LOVE working with children. I am looking for some extra work over the summer while school is out.
5.0
"I hired Kelly to assist me with improving my child's reading skills over the summer. Kelly was personable and competent. My child looked forward to their sessions. She was very helpful in assisting my child. I would recommend her to others and rehire her if the...

Dorothy P.

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Camille S.


Dorchester, MA

$26-27/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Teaching Background!

Hi everyone! My name is Camille. I currently oversee the special education department at a charter middle school. I have experience working with kiddos between the ages 1-14. I'm looking for an evening part-time job in order to complete my masters degree in moderate disabilities. I can assist kiddos with homework assignments as...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Camille took excellent care of our 3.5 year old. She is caring, kind, extremely reliable and dependable! We miss her and would hire her again in a heartbeat should we have need again."

Lauren B.

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Julia L.


Cambridge, MA

$25-30/hr

Part-time Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a researcher at MGH. I'm 27 years old and graduated from 2021 with a degree in psychology and biology, and will start my clinical psych doctorate this summer. I have experience tutoring both elementary and middle schoolers in subjects including English, ESL, Science, Psychology, and Math. Additionally, I have extensive...
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Gloria C.


Boston, MA

$27/hr • 12 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a full time elementary school teacher, hoping to babysit, pet sit or tutor in the evenings and weekends. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I'm currently in my 5th year of teaching and working towards my Masters of Education. I speak fluent Spanish and English. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was fantastic. The children loved her and said she was engaging and attentive. She is an experienced caregiver and it shows."

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Nicki S.


Canton, MA

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with 7 years in the field, I am passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My patient and calm nature, coupled with a creative, imaginative approach, allows me to engage children of all ages. I prioritize communication with parents. I am comfortable enforcing...
Nicki can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Nicki was consistently on time and reliable. The rare time she needed time off, she gave plenty of notice and made sure it worked for our schedule. She respected our rules and followed our instructions for our daughter. Nicki is ideal for a young child."

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denzil was wonderful with our son. He came prepared with games and our son, who can be slow to warm up, was instantly drawn to his warm personality. I, the nervous parent, knew instantly that he was trustworthy and that our son would be in good hands. We would...

Jane P.

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Lani S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$90/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a graduate with degrees in Mathematics, Gen Sci, and Education, I work as an educator for Boston Public Schools and spent a significant amount of time in post grad, working in various spaces to help students with everything from math problems to editing papers. The students I've worked with have earned strong grades. Many no...
5.0
"I Hired Lani a few weeks ago to Tutor my Daughter is Mostly Math. I have Never met Anyone so Caring, Patient and Really wanting to help My Daughter Thrive. I wish we found her sooner. She is a Gem,"

Amy M.

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Sarah C.


Brookline, MA

$75-125/hr • 3 yrs exp

Math Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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,...
5.0
"Sarah has been such a big help for my 15 year old daughter who struggles in math. We have hired several tutors throughout the recent years and Sarah has been the best by far. She has been able to connect to my daughter on a personal level, and she is able to break...

Thea D.

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Rachel G.


Brookline, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

NANNY AVAILABLE

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rachel has been a blessing to our family. Both my husband and I needed to be into the hospital at 6 AM in the morning and she came to us at 5:30 in the morning. She worked long hours and made sure that our child was cared for in the way that I would care for my...

Carol S.

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April L.


Brighton, MA

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Kid Expert!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I used to be a part-time nanny for several families and I fill my weekends with babysitting and date night. Each family had two to four kids ranging from the age 0-10. As a nanny/caretaker that meant I picked up the kids from school and transported them to any after school recreational activities, I made meals for them, helped...
April can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Susan A.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$30-40/hr

Childcare/Tutor/Cook

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a position in which I might support your family with childcare, tutoring and/or cooking. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 5-12-year-old children in schools and summer programs. My particular areas of skill are the language and visual arts. I spent many years as well caring...
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Lyra J.


Brookline, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

MPH Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Gigs!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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.
Lyra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We took a chance with care.com for the first time and found this gem! Our 2 yo daughter immediately felt safe and comfortable with Lyra which helped my husband and I feel better about leaving her. In fact, when our daughter woke up this morning, the first thing she...

Chelsea K.

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