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Ruth K.

Almost Certified Teacher

Portland, CT

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent college graduate, perusing a career in elementary education. I will be seeking an additional year of education to obtain a masters degree. I have worked in Portland, Glastonbury, and Manchester schools. I love working with students age 5-12, although I work well with children older and younger than that range. I...
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Jeffrey P.

Professional And Reliable Tutor

Portland, CT

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$40/hr
6 years experience
When I was in graduate school, I worked as a graduate student assistant for three years and helped many college students understand difficult concepts either in small groups or one-on-one. When I started working with kids, I tutored for about seven months and helped in math and ELA for entry into a gifted program. On the other...
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Bethany D.

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
While I've never been a paid tutor, as a big sister and aunt, I often helped out with all of their homework and homework questions as well as frequent reading aloud together! I've helped with math, spelling, reading, writing, and even science, foreign language, and social studies even though those are not my favorites!
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Jeffrey P.

Portland, CT

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I worked as an elementary school counselor for four years and have stayed connected to working with kids through tutoring. Currently, I am an online third grade teacher. I work best with children ages four and up and I am sure to encourage as much outside exploration as possible, coloring and creativity, and can certainly help...
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Melinda R.

Spirited, Fun, Reliable, Outgoing Care Taker!

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Let me briefly introduce myself, My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....

Andrea L. says "Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both...

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Arlene D.

Experienced Glastonbury, CT, Nanny/Babysitter Available Full-Time

Glastonbury, CT

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have primarily been in the education field, teaching all ages of children, for over 30+ years. However, I have taken care of children since I was 14 (babysitting). I have also taken care of family members' children, tutored, etc. I also am a mother of two grown boys. I feel that I have excellent criteria in order to be a...

Care Member says "Arlene has been watching my children 1-2 times per week for a few years. Initially she would pick my youngest up from preschool and then go to my home...

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Sofia T.

Babysitter And Spanish Tutor With Mental Health Counseling Background

Wethersfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I currently work in neuropsychiatric research, but I can't have a regular 9-5 anymore because I'm pursuing a masters degree in mental health counseling, and the schedule doesn't work. I'm looking for a job that can accommodate to my class schedule. I used to work as a nanny and in a childcare while I was an undergrad. I am a...

Deborah Z. says "She is a very sweet girl, will take care of your kids like their hers! Hard worker and great with kids! "

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Timesha F.

Very Fun Stay At Home Wife Looking To Be More Productive!

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Fun, educated, proactive, Professional Nanny here! Experienced with all ages and children with disabilities. (Specifically Autism/Neurodivergent children.) Looking to add a little fun and structure to your children/child's daily routines! Homework, play time, walks, meals, arts and crafts, I do it all! I have been doing...

Care Member says "Timesha has worked for over a year with my son who has Autism and ADHD. She is a fierce advocate for him and displays both kindness and an ability to be...

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Arlene D.

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I love helping children succeed, by helping them to believe in themselves. If they believe, they can succeed!

Jessica R. says "Arlene was absolutely amazing with our two children. She not only watches them to keep them safe she engages with them and teaches them new things. Every...

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Michael M.

Certified Teacher, Any Core Subject

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi, I'm Michael! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Kim W. says "Michael tutored our daughter through her freshman year of high school. He gave her excellent homework help, quiz and test prep, previewed projects and...

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Makenna S.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Marlborough, CT

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 10+ years experience caring for children aged 3 mo.-21 yrs. in a variety of capacities in both homes and schools. I'm a certified elementary education and special education teacher, and currently work at an outplacement school for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. I have worked in the capacity of...
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Carolina G.

Glastonbury, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Carolina and I am 28 years old. I am a student at CCSU getting a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. I have 10 years of experience and have a passion for working with kids! In the past my duties have included: driving kids to their summer and after school activities, ensuring homework and chores get done,...
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Sephora C.

Cromwell, CT

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sephora, and I have about a year of babysitting experience, plus several years caring for kids through my church and at home. I regularly watched a 6-7-year-old boy, preparing meals, playing games, and putting him to bed. I've also helped raise my 5-year-old sister since infancy, so I'm comfortable with both...
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Debora G.

Glastonbury, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 2 years of experience as nanny Transporting children to school and extracurricular activities (swimming, piano, taekwondo, and soccer). Preparing meals and assisting with homework. Laundry and organizing children's rooms. Accompanying outings to the park and library visits. Caring for children of various ages in a...
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Erica C.

Newington, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Erica! I have about 3 year experience sitting. I worked for a family with a boy from ages 7 to 10. I performed tasks like meal prep, helping with homework transportation from appointments and after school. I've also assisted with light housework like laundry, dishes, feeding pets, etc. I would love to get to know your...
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Molly S.

Middlefield, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Molly and I have been taking care of children and pets since I was little. I have always loved children and animals and can remember fond times with my babysitter. I know how important finding a good babysitter is and I want to be that for your family. I am First Aid/CPR/AED certified and have taken many courses...
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Emily M.

Responsible, Loving, Fun Nanny

Berlin, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily, and I'm a caring and experienced sitter with a lifelong background in childcare. Growing up in a family of seven, I naturally stepped into the role of helping with younger siblings, cousins, and family friends, which sparked my love for caregiving from an early age. Over the years, I've worked as both a...
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Brigid G.

Rocky Hill, CT

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$16/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I will be a senior this fall at Franklin & Marshall College, majoring in government & public policy with a minor in economics! In my previous summers of work, I have lifeguarded (four years) as well as taught swim lessons for the Town of Rocky Hill and well as private lessons- so I am definitely first aid/CPR/aed trained...
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Laurel W.

Middletown, CT

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$31/hr
10 years experience
I'm a former high school math teacher and can tutor any math subject from pre-algebra to AP Calculus, with the exception of AP Statistics. I am also qualified to tutor SAT and ACT test prep. I enjoy working one on one with students. Additionally, besides tutoring content knowledge, I like to emphasize time management and test...
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Marina C.

Middletown, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Caring for children is more than a job; it's a passion that blossomed from positive babysitting experiences and a desire to support families. With 15 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I offer a patient, calm, and friendly approach to childcare. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy...
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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.75/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Portland, CT

Tutors in Portland, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

Melinda R.

Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly...

- Andrea L.

Arlene D.

Arlene has been watching my children 1-2 times per week for a few years. Initially she would pick my youngest up from preschool and then go...

- Care member

Sofia T.

She is a very sweet girl, will take care of your kids like their hers! Hard worker and great with kids!

- Deborah Z.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Portland, CT

Hiring a tutor in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $28.75 per hour as of October 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.

Care.com currently has 4 tutors in Portland, CT. You can search for tutors by their distance from Portland and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.

The most popular tutoring services that you can find in Portland are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in Portland who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.

Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 4 tutors near you in Portland, CT that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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