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83 reading tutors are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 6 years
Reading tutors in Alexandria, VA
Hello! My name is Mayim S, and I'm an experienced tutor seeking a full-time homeschooling position for the 2020-2021 school year. I'm experienced in Pre-K through elementary, including years of work teaching at the award-winning Carnegie Science Center. During my time as both a student and a teacher, I've discovered that the...
Catherine S.
Alexandria, VA
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor With Extensive Creative And Technical Writing Experience
I have more then 10 years of experience working as a reading and writing tutor. Over the years, I have helped students improve their writing and comprehension skills. I have helped students ranging in ages from 6 to 18 years old with their essay and story writing skills. I have also helped students with their college admission...
In my 6 years as a certified elementary teacher, I have enjoyed working with kids and witnessing "ah-ha!" moments. I love helping students form connections and gain understanding and mastery of the subject they are learning. Ensuring that a student feels comfortable sharing their frustrations and questions is important to me. I...
When I was in fifth grade, my mother took me with her to tutoring sessions she would schedule for two young girls in that were in first and fourth grade, and she would tutor one of them for half of the time while I tutored the other girl, and then we would switch off. I can see why my mother did this now, since looking back, I...
Hello! Currently, I teach first grade. I am certified to teach Pre-K - 6th grade, and have six years of classroom teaching experience. I have taught third and first grades in all subject areas, and Pre-K - fifth grade math. I'm skilled in translating state and national standards into accessible, hands-on, effective instruction...
I am currently working as a student teacher, and am getting my degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-k to 4th Grade), so I have lots of experience teaching both large groups, small groups, and one-on-one.
I am an enthusiastic, professional, dedicated teacher with two master's degrees and 20 years of experience teaching 6-12th grade in the US and abroad. I am changing careers to become a pastor, but I still love to teach. As I work through my Master's in Divinity program, I want to take on some tutoring. I will be a full-time...
4.9
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for many years. From 2017 to 2019, I was an aupair and from 2019 I've been nannying. I have many references and experience with kids of all ages. I consider myself to be responsible, kind, caring and loving ans flexible person. I enjoying engaging with kids and teaching them new things and also...
Rukhsar can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rukhsar took care of our baby when we were in town for a family wedding. Immediately upon meeting her I felt very comfortable and confident we were leaving our baby in great hands. I would highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Tayonna, I have 3 years of experience. I am a Preschool teacher in Arlington VA who loves to help families with busy schedules. I am very understanding and loving to all children in the area who needs not only a sitter, but a friend to have fun with! I love to introduce fun learning activities that will teach...
Tayonna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tayonna was amazing with my two kids - 9 and 6. She was punctual and gave me updates while we were out. She played games and engaged them the whole time. My kids can’t wait to see her again "
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Maria R.
Alexandria, VA
$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have over 5 years of full-time professional nannying experience and several years of bbysitting experience prior to that. I can provide references upon request.
I am now a teacher and I'm seeking a position for this summer. My availability is from June 12th to August 1st, 2025. I have experience with children of all...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria spent over 2 years with our kids (and we still use her when she's available) primarily caring for our newborn daughter when she was 1 month old, and then with our older kids (5 and 7) when they would come home after school. She always kept the kids busy,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I am Karri. I have been a sitter for about 5 years. I have been in childcare since college. I volunteered at the day care near my college to help out with meal prep, nap time, new norms, activities and homework. I find it personally satisfying to help the future of our world. I've tutored many kids and helped with...
Karri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello all,
My name is Natalie. I love kids! I have been babysitting for six years now both for date night babysitting and with consistent families for more than three years. I have worked with all ages (newborns to teenagers) and those with cognitive disabilities. I am an X- beach lifeguard, so I have ample first aid training....
Natalie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is great! We have a very energetic 8 year old. Natalie was extremely responsive, showed up early and very engaging with our kiddo. From the moment she arrived she sat down with our daughter and started playing with her. She sent us updates while we were...
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Jessica R.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families, I'm Jessie and I'm looking for a part time job in the mornings. (6am-2pm)
Creative, loving, hardworking and highly nanny who has more tan 7 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 14 years old. Served as live in nanny 3 years with 4 loving and happy children. Assisted with daily care, tutoring,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie worked with us for over 2 years as my daughters nanny. She is present, kind, patient and very creative with my girls. She takes a child led approach and I always appreciated that. We still use her this day for babysitting and my girls adore her. I would...
Care member
4.3
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the childcare industry for over 15 years. I am comfortable babysitting any age group from newborn to 4 years old. One of my favorite activities is taking the kids out for a stroll or to the park in nice weather or going to the library to read book and learn new things, also taking the kids to the pool during the...
Rosa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am writing to give an enthusiastic recommendation for Rosa P. as a childcare provider. My daughter was just eight months old when Rosa started working for us and she has provided loving, attentive care for my daughter.
From the beginning, Rosa was more than...
Nausheen I.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working for 10 years now and I have 3 children of my own so I am very experienced. I make their lunch, breakfast, and dinner if needed. I do provide transportation to and from school or their bus stop. I have a permit. I have First Aid and CPR Training. I am able to use the government food program which provides food...
Dalia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dalia was the nanny for our infant son before he was old enough to go to daycare. She took great care of him! We never had any reservations about leaving our son with her. She was reliable, dependable, and very attentive to our son."
Devon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I speak English/Spanish I'm really responsible person and hopefully someone you can trust. I have a car and can drive your kids to any activities they have if they need to . I love kids, playing, reading to them, having educational activities, teaching them Spanish if they like or anything they like to do and just having a good...
Leydi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"My girls love Leydi. She was great helping with school drop-offs and very hands on with my toddler. Will be hiring her again!"
Jennifer W.
Iris M.
Alexandria, VA
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lovable Sitter That Enjoys Working And Taking Care Of Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone,
I am a lovable and energetic 1st grade teacher who loves working with children. I have 10 years of experience, working with children of various ages. Some of the duties I am able to do are meal preparation, light housekeeping, arts/crafts, reading to children and helping them with their assignments when needed....
Iris can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Iris was hired to watch my 3 and 6 year old kids after school while I had to log back onto work for a couple hours in the evenings.
Iris helped out in so many ways. Challenged my 6 year old in kindergarten to learn more and do daily homework tasks; math and...
Kalei K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a DC native and JMU graduate, and have 15+ years experience babysitting for children of all ages and needs. I grew up caring for kids as I come from a big family - many of whom are also teachers!
I'm patient, organized, and attentive, and genuinely love working with kids and infants. I'm very active and was raised with a...
Colleen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen is very reliable, accommodating, easy to work with, and also a favorite of all three of my kids ages 2-12 yrs."
Ellen W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paola, I'm 31 years old, I speak Spanish, English and Portuguese.
I graduate with Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Arts- Psychology.
*CPR and First aid Certified.
*5 years of Nannying experience.
*Valid Driver's license and clean record.
*Covid-19 Vaccinated.
I'm also friendly, optimistic, energetic , creative...
5.0
"Paola is an amazing babysitter, she is joyful, kind, patient. Part of what makes Paola exceptional is her outgoing, sweet and engaging personality, her hardworking nature and flexibility. She always makes sure children are safe and at the same time having fun. I...
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Laura W.
Alexandria, VA
$21-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the Mom to two grown children. Spent 7 years as preschool teacher, followed by 25 years as a teaching assistant. I love working with children and have been told they appreciate my sense of humor. I am ready to scale down from working with large groups and have fun with one or two at a time. I believe in lots of fresh air,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love having Laura look after our 6 month old son! We're moving out of the area and wish Laura could come with us to continue watching our little guy. Her extensive experience with young babies and kids truly shows. She's extremely patient, affectionate and...
Cheryl P.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Alexandria, VA
Rukhsar K.
5.0
Rukhsar took care of our baby when we were in town for a family wedding. Immediately upon meeting her I felt very comfortable and confident we were leaving our baby in great hands. I would highly recommend her!
- Care member
Tayonna T.
5.0
Hired Tayonna to watch our 6 year old daughter a Saturday evening. She connected with our daughter quickly and did a great job, very adaptive to what our daughter wanted to play and also communicated well with us during the evening.
- Care member
Maria R.
5.0
Maria spent over 2 years with our kids (and we still use her when she's available) primarily caring for our newborn daughter when she was 1 month old, and then with our older kids (5 and 7) when they would come home after school. She always kept the kids busy, going on walks, bringing arts and...
- Care member
Natalie H.
5.0
Nat is a GEM! We love her. She is 10/10. She is punctual, responsible, respectful and caring. She absolutely goes above & beyond.
- Care member
Jessica R.
5.0
Jessie worked with us for over 2 years as my daughters nanny. She is present, kind, patient and very creative with my girls. She takes a child led approach and I always appreciated that. We still use her this day for babysitting and my girls adore her. I would highly recommended her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Alexandria, VA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Alexandria, VA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Alexandria, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.20 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Alexandria, VA?
Care.com currently has 83 reading tutors in Alexandria, VA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Alexandria and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Alexandria that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Alexandria, VA?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Alexandria have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Alexandria, VA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Alexandria, VA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Alexandria, VA can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 83 listed reading tutors.