FAQs for finding elementary school tutors near you
What are elementary school tutors?
An elementary school tutor can help your child better understand an academic subject they may be struggling with in school. You can hire a more general elementary school tutor to help your child with all of their schoolwork or you can hire an elementary school tutor who specializes in a subject such as reading or math. Elementary school tutors can help with homework, learning how to read, and preparing for tests.
What types of subjects do elementary school tutors teach?
You can find elementary school tutors who can help with almost any subject on Care.com. The most popular subjects for tutoring generally include math, English, reading, foreign languages, and music lessons. You can review each elementary school tutor's profiles to learn about their previous experience with students and the specific subjects they teach.
What is the average rate for tutoring elementary school students?
If you're looking to hire an elementary school tutor for your kids or yourself, the cost can be affected by the subject, the age of your child, and where you live. For a point of reference, the national average hourly elementary school tutor rate on Care.com is $23.59.
How can I find an elementary school tutor?
To find elementary school tutoring services, you can review profiles for elementary school tutors in your area on Care.com. You can then choose to contact the tutors that fit your family’s needs. You can read a description for each elementary school tutor and can learn more about the subjects they teach, what grade levels they have experience with, and what their rates are.
How can I safely hire an elementary school tutor for my child?
All elementary school tutors on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck and the providers that complete this background check will have a badge on their profile that indicates this. While a CareCheck is a helpful place to start your research when hiring an elementary school tutor near you, we strongly recommend that you do additional research such as running your own private background check and interviewing a variety of candidates.