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Alex C.

Nanny / Tutor

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun person who has approximately eight years of experience working and caring for children, along with three years of tutoring individuals, from four to 19 years old. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and I will go above and beyond to cater to their care and learning needs....

Allison C. says "Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an amazing young...

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Elena K.

Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...

Todd W. says "Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."

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Eilish C.

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...

Caitlin M. says "Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they...

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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...

Kimberly D. says "My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know...

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Sophie V.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience
*currently looking for a full time summer nanny position* Hello! I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 10+ years of professional childcare and educational experience. I also have tutored children and can help with remote learning. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special...

Benjamin W. says "Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us...

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Allie K.

Allie Tutoring

Portland, ME

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$31/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, thoughtful and responsible. I like tutoring because I like to get to know students and their learning goals, and create activities to support them! I'm looking for a job that is mostly for the summer but flexible during the school year. One thing you should know about me is I love to...
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Sarah D.

Elementary School Tutor

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
I have been a 3rd and 4th grade teacher for 5 years. I have experience tailoring lessons to the individual needs of the students in my class. I am hoping to add tutoring to my resume. I would feel comfortable working with students from 1-5 grade.
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Meridan R.

Math, English, Elementary Age Tutor

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I have been at Wheelock College studying Elementary Education. I have taken my Math MTEL already and have had experience in the past working with elementary aged students with their homework, studying as well as completing projects.
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Jenny M.

Engaging And Creative Elementary Tutor

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jenny and working with children has been my passion for two decades! I started as a camp counselor and preschool aid as a teenager; soon I was the go-to babysitter and nanny for several families. In 2013, I earned a dual Masters degree in Museum Education and General Education from Bank Street College in NYC. For...
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Colleen W.

Part Or Full-Time Tutor Available

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a Virginia certified educator looking to help students who cannot attend school for the rest of the year. I was recently hired for the 2020-2021 school year. I am certified kindergarten to grade 6, but have spent most of my career working with K-2 students. I am happy to tailor lessons across subject areas to align with...
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Mia D.

Creative And Kind Tutor

Portland, ME

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I aid in training your mind to problem solve so you can unlock the answers. With a good system, and a great attitude, you can solve anything
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Carla S.

After School Tutoring

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have tutored students after school in all major school subjects (4th-8th grade.) I am well versed in both elementary and middle school age subjects, as well, due to teaching grades K-3 and 6th. Originally from and taught in Lexington, Massachusetts; moved to Northern California for 4 years (where I taught K-3 grade levels) and...
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Lucy L.

Tutor With College Degree In Mathematics

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Young professional with extensive experience in tutoring, specializing in Mathematics. Was a TA for lower level mathematics courses while in college, with tutoring experience beginning in high school to help peers. Willing to tutor in other area of interest as well.
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Emma R.

ESL Tutor/ Certified Yoga Instructor

Portland, ME

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$40/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified yoga instructor (200 hr) with experience teaching yoga to preschoolers and kindergarteners (and informal teaching of all ages!) I spent 18 months teaching English in Thailand and am comfortable with 1:1 tutoring or small groups!
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Katie C.

Private Elementary Teacher And Tutor

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Katie, a dedicated and innovative educator with over a decade of experience in primary and early childhood education. I've spent 8 of those years as a classroom teacher teaching kindergarten and first grade in both public and private elementary schools. My educational philosophy centers around child-led, hands-on...
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Madison F.

Part-Time Tutor, Flexible Schedule

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been tutoring for two years with a focus on algebra, algebra II, geometry, and pre-calculus, as well as English, especially composition and reading comprehension. I have a lot of experience with elementary-age students having trouble with reading or basic numeracy, as well as middle and high school students struggling with...
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Kristen M.

Tutor

Portland, ME

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have helped a second grader with online learning in all subject areas, including Math, Social Studies, Reading, and Science.
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Amber D.

Math Tutor 6-9th Grade

Portland, ME

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I was a middle school math and science teacher for two years. I love working with students in this age group to visualize and conceptualize mathematics. I am very confident in supporting students navigating the 6-8th grade common core standards using math manipulatives, visualizations, games, and pre teaching of math concepts to...
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Grace G.

Tutoring & Lessons

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I am a medical student that is available to help tutor on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends. I have experience working with kids of all ages and am very encouraging and supportive.
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Tamar F.

Tutor

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
I'm a great student and teacher - at my current college I've gotten into honors society, as well as the deans list. I also have a lot of experience with kids, and my ability to give over information and interesting and stimulating way is superb.
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  • 74 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.27/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

Tutors in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 74 listed tutors

Alex C.

Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an...

- Allison C.

Elena K.

Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again.

- Todd W.

Eilish C.

Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short...

- Caitlin M.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in Portland, ME

Hiring a tutor in Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $23.27 per hour as of August 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 74 tutors in Portland, ME. 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 74 tutors near you in Portland, ME that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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