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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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Gina M.

Elementary Tutor

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been a substitute teacher for 1. 5 years between grades prek-3. I have had 4 years of experience in undergrad with grades 1-3, and taught CCD to grades 1-4. Elementary Tutor
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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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Kusum A.

Sitter

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I have been working with kids for 20 years. I work as a tutor in public school and as a sitter after school. Working with kids of all ages has hone my skills to work with kids of all kind of requirements.
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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Kusum A.

Elementary Teacher

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
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$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10 years of experience teaching kids in K to 8th grades. I can help with Computers and Math. I have the ability to make kids think mathematically. I am basically a computer engineer, but have been working in education industry for last 10 years and have worked as a tutor, teacher, professor throughout my teaching career....

Mary C. says "I want to thank Care.Com for the services you provide. I recently needed a tutor to help me with my math. I found Kusum through your network. I'm forever...

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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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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)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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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Dominica Z.

Glastonbury, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have tutored students in middle school and also provided computer assistance to elderly students.
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Sofia T.

Bilingual Tutor

Wethersfield, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
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 full-time job that can accommodate to my class schedule. I worked as an ESL tutor in the tutoring center in college and have...
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Jennice D.

Former Nanny And Elementary Paraprofessional Looking For Evening Babysitting Opportunities.

Middletown, CT

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$20/hr
13 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a mother of 3, former nanny of twins, with 12 years experience working as a special education para in multiple elementary school settings. I am looking for part-time babysitting opportunities in the evening near Middletown, Ct. I love walks to the park, arts and crafts, board games and am also more than happy to help with...
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Emily P.

Middletown, CT

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$32/hr
4 years experience
I am currently acquiring my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and I currently have my BS Early Childhood Education. I live for reading and writing, and helping others achieve their literary goals in important to me because I think literacy is a human right! Tutoring available. !
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Melanie B.

Reading, Writing And Decoding Tutor.

Wethersfield, CT

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$60/hr
20 years experience
I am a certified teacher with my masters in elementary education. I have taught: -pre-school. -ABA instructor. -1st and 3rd grade (public school). -private teacher for a family with 4 children (references available). -reading tutor (public school). -(currently) interventionist at St. Timothy's. I have many years of experience...
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Ramona H.

ECE Tutor

Rocky Hill, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have worked in childcare for 5+ years and during that time I've worked in schools and in private homes. Within these positions I provided plenty of help with homework, comprehending subjects in which the child was struggling, and concisely aiding in teaching new subjects.
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Lisa S.

Newington, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have 24 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. I have taught both primary and intermediate grades. I taught kindergarten virtually for an entire year and I have also tutored pre-k and kindergarten students online.
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Erica C.

Newington, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Alexis K.

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Middletown, CT

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexis , I'm 26 years old and I love working with children! I'm one of six and I've always been around to help with the little ones! I have 8 years of experience with childcare, in both a personal and professional setting. Five years with ages 0-2 years, and another three with age 3 and up! I've worked at one of...
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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.75/hr as of July 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.

Kusum A.

I want to thank Care.Com for the services you provide. I recently needed a tutor to help me with my math. I found Kusum through your...

- Mary C.

Michael M.

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

- Kim W.

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 July 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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