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Madeleine K.

Nanny

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am currently in school working towards my MSW and am looking to nanny/tutor on the side. I have worked with children as a tutor and nanny for over 10 years. With my school schedule, I am most available in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the evenings the rest of the week. I am also available on the weekends. I...
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Chriss S.

Proper Practice Makes Perfect

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
We all learn at different paces and in different ways. Sometimes it's a matter of organization or prioritizing. I had someone help me with this several years ago and I have done well since. There's more ways to learn than with flashcards or reading. A common mistake is that students try to learn by following traditional or...
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Ally H.

Hello!

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have been teaching fourth grade now for five years! I love it and I am very passionate about working with students of all ability levels. Let me know how I can help out!
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Andrew M.

About Me

Portland, ME

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hey there! My name is Andrew and I have formal training in evidence-based practices in reading, writing and math interventions for students. I really enjoy working students to target skills they may need extra support in and watching them make progress and gain confidence. I enjoy anything outdoors, love our local New...
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Laura S.

Certified Kindergarten Teacher

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been a kindergarten teacher now for 10 years, spent 9 of those teaching in Boston and this past year decided to return back to my home state and teach in Maine. I'm passionate about education and students learning in a way that is most successful for them while having fun.
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Annika G.

Portland, ME

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$28/hr
3 years experience
There is no better way to learn than one-on-one support! I am currently a fourth year medical student (on a research year) and have many years of experience working with tutors and being a tutor myself. The collaborative nature of tutoring is one of the best ways to learn and keep information accessible and interesting! As an...
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Leo H.

Healthy Habits And Strong Study Skills

Portland, ME

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I am an Occupational Therapy student passionate about helping people create healthy habits and help them discover intrinsic motivation to accomplish their goals. I can help individuals with day to day tasks and activities and create short and long term goals. I love social sciences and collaborating with students to improve...
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Ina R.

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
Creative and dedicated Art Teacher and Ed Tech III with hands-on experience supporting diverse learners of all ages, from early childhood through school-age. Skilled in designing engaging art curriculum, integrating educational technology, and fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments, including special education...
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Taylor B.

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Former NH certified 5-12 Social Studies Teacher: can provide tutoring in history, geography, civics, sociology and anthropology.
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Kerrianne C.

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! Are you looking for some extra help with homework, test prep, or just general extracurricular academics? I am a special education teacher in Portland, Maine. I have worked with various age ranges. I am confident we can find a way that learning works for you! English Language Arts, History, and Mathematics are my strong...
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Mary Kate H.

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
I'm happy to tutor up to high school level science and math as well as teach piano, guitar, and clarinet.
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Angie B.

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Angie, I'm from Peru and I have a Law degree. During my university studies, I learned English for a very important reason: in a globalized world, speaking more than one language opens doors, creates opportunities, and connects cultures. I want to help you do the same by teaching you Spanish in a practical, clear,...
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Gretchen R.

Portland, ME

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$40/hr
1 year experience
I have been a teacher my whole life but more professionally in the past 5 years. I taught and assisted 6 elementary students to complete online school during the pandemic, taught English in Taiwan, and have worked as an Ed Tech at a local elementary school. I enjoy teaching and have an engineering degree. I love to help students...
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Harlow B.

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
4 years experience
My name is Harlow, and I am a recent MECA&D grad with years of experience teaching middle and high school students skills in art, photography, animation, and basic computer skills.
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dalycia G.

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
I've developed strong problem-solving skills and creative ways of approaching subjects, which allows me to adapt to different learning styles. Whether it's homework help, test prep, or improving study habits, I bring patience, encouragement, and a focus on making learning less stressful and more enjoyable. I truly believe that...
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Mary O.

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am an educator of five years who recently moved to Portland. I love helping students gain confidence. I'm currently working at a high school and available for after school tutoring hours.
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Heidi C.

Energetic Educator

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a passionate teacher/tutor with a teaching certification and two years of experience as a full time high school English Teacher, as well as a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. I love working in small groups or one-on-one, like I did at the University of Illinois, Chicago writing center, as it enables me to learn about my...
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Carrie S.

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
Willing to help out in your home or mine with English, math, science, history, social studies, etc.
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Kayley M.

Extra Help With School!

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I tutored 2 kids over the past 2 years in high school. We have done everything from English and history to math (algebra 2, stats) and science (chemistry and biology)! I love helping students learn and get things to click.
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Sarah B.

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
I worked at a public school in Hawaii as a PTT teaching K-9th grade gardening, cooking and nutrition classes. The units I designed connected to their regular core classes (math, science, English, social studies) so I have a very good idea of what each grade is learning and am confident I could be a good tutor! I have also been a...
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FAQs for finding tutors near me in Portland, ME

Hiring a tutor in Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $23.17 per hour as of November 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 70 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 70 tutors near you in Portland, ME that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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