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I have experience tutoring athletes at MSU as an undergraduate (mainly in mathematics). I am a graduate student at GVSU working towards a degree in speech-language pathology, and look forward to working within the school systems after graduating in Winter 2017. I look forward to meeting your child and helping him or her succeed...
I have always had a passion for help others. I have about two years of helping special education kids with broad subjects in secondary education.
Hannah J.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've always loved the idea of helping others, and my job background shows that. My first ever job was as a tutor to young children, helping them through coursework in both math and grammar. This was everything from learning how to count to advanced mathematics, and likewise on the grammar side with handwriting skills to reading...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mackenzie! I am currently a part time executive assistant as I finish up my Masters degree in Business Administration. I also have a degree in Elementary Education, and Child Development. I have 2 + years working in public schools as a general education teacher. Similarly, I have been working in child care jobs...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie was an absolute joy to work with! Our children were well taken care of and had fun! Mackenzie helped transport them to their after school activities, helped with homework, and worked with our flexible schedules. She was always on time and was great at...
Kelly R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn.
I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and I am a full time musician. I love to learn, challenge myself, read, write, drink tea, bake, climb trees, travel, dance (even in rain), run, bike, eat sushi, and love the people around me. I am very down to earth, very active, and laugh a lot!
Why Child...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn."
Andrew N.
5.0
(1)
My name is Ainslie and I'm a rising third-year medical student at MSU CHM in Grand Rapids. I have a break from June-August before my third year begins, and hope to spend part of my time off tutoring.
I completed my undergraduate at the University of Michigan, receiving a Bachelor of Science from the School of Kinesiology....
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I started a "babysitting" business when I was about 12 years old, and babysat my neighbors' children from infancy to Jr. High age. In my adult years, I have been a caregiver for grade school children while I was going to college. I have cared for infants on up to "hanging out" with a 15-year-old who needed an adult to be with...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ruth watched our 6-month old for an evening. We talked before arriving and she was on time and friendly and he took to her right away! Everything went great and will hire again while in town!"
Henry N.
Emma R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a recent graduate from Grand Valley State University. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am CPR and first aid certified and have been working in group child care for the past four years. I am currently searching for a nannying job this summer Monday- Friday. I will be able to start...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Emma and she is excellent with them! She has been a great remodel and my girls look up to her. She engages with them and actually plays instead of simply watching."
Kristen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to foster a positive, healthy and cheerful environment that allows kids to grow up into healthy, well rounded individuals.
I started working with kids at my church, when I was 11 years old. I have since worked...
Katricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kat does a great job, is punctual, timely in her responses, and keeps our kiddo busy with lots of fun and activities. We will definitely be hiring her again!"
Kyle N.
Delaney H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline...
Annie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for reading my profile! I am a patient, affectionate, fun and reliable person with 4 years of experience in babysitting. I am also a mum and an aunt to 6 nieces and nephews whom I've had the experience of taking care of tutoring, storytelling, teaching art and cursive writing! I genuinely love kids, and enjoy seeing...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caring happy person who is good with children. My now 16 month son was quite comfortable. My 9 year old nephew thought she was a friend. Highly recommended!"
Joyce A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for a full time nanny job the last family I was with I was with for 8 years and I'm still a part of there life I'm looking for. Family I can grow with, who will treat me like family, I always have a smile on my face. I don't believe in letting kid's watch TV more than an hour a day. I believe in teaching...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jenny is an amazing caregiver! She has been watching my 4 kids part time for a year now. I don't have to worry about them when she is there because I know the kids will be well taken care of. They love her and always ask when Jenny is coming over. We have gone...
Alyssa C.
5.0
(1)
While in college I tutored other students in Chemistry and Spanish. I was also a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. I would volunteer to come in early to help tutor kids before the program started.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified teacher and am currently in my fourth year of teaching first-grade in GRPS. I have been working with kids since my early teenage years and am experienced with every age from kindergarten to 4th grade. I am looking to tutor kids who may need some help catching up due to the pandemic. My minors are in Math and...
5.0
"She's amazing and very knowledgeable. My kids learned a lot over the summer with her. She was never late and always dependable and responsible."
Tasha I.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
While my degrees are in architecture, through homeschooling my own children (now happy, healthy, curious teens) I've discovered how much I love facilitating adventure and discovery for children of all ages. I'm looking to help a family who sees--or wants to see--this school year as an opportunity, not an obstacle.
Depending on...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Leah. I am a mother to a 6-month-old. Prior to moving to Michigan in June 2023 I was a nanny for a family with 2 kids, B4 and G1. I worked for them for a little over a year. I had many responsibilities outside the child care such as cleaning and meal prep. After moving to Michigan I just did babysitting jobs for...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leah was with us for just over a year. My two kids loved her and she handled them well. She was always happy, helpful above and beyond what I asked her to do, and a good communicator."
Timothy M.
5.0
(1)
College professor of English composition available online to prepare high school students for college essay-writing. Over 30 years' experience. Attended 11-week seminar in online course design and teaching. Excellent references. Also could provide help in Humanities-related subjects. Available immediately.
5.0
"My son has some learning issues and an anxiety disorder. He was not able to do traditional school and I home-schooled him until it just wasn't working anymore. I home-schooled his sisters all the way through graduation but my son struggled to do anything without...
Jennifer J.
5.0
(1)
Montessori Inspired educator working with children as well as those living with Dementia. I have experience with all ages birth through 90 years.
I am a mom to three young children, 5 and 3-year-old boys and a 2-year-old girl, and I am looking to watch 1-3 other children on a part-time basis. I received my Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia in 2010 and then taught in Georgia and abroad for eight years before beginning my own family.
My...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Makenzie S.
West Olive, MI
$20-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Makenzie. I'm 25 years old and have 11 years of babysitting experience and 2. 5 years of daycare experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens, and have experience caring for twins and multiple kids at once. My background includes working with special needs children, such as autism and...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Allendale, MI
Mackenzie P.
5.0
We have 2 boys under the age of 3. Mackenzie has been wonderful with both of them and jumped right in with our active 2.5 year old. She is fun but hold him to the rules. We have hired her for long days/nights and she has always been so wonderful and loving with our boys. Our 2.5 year old always asks...
- Darcie W.
Kaitlyn Z.
5.0
My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn.
- Andrew N.
Ruth D.
5.0
Ruth watched our 6-month old for an evening. We talked before arriving and she was on time and friendly and he took to her right away! Everything went great and will hire again while in town!
- Henry N.
Emma R.
5.0
We loved having Emma watch our two children (ages 6 and 2) . She was hands on and caring. You know you find a great sitter when the kids ask for her all the time! We will 100% have her watch them again!
- Mallory J.
Katricia H.
5.0
Kat does a great job, is punctual, timely in her responses, and keeps our kiddo busy with lots of fun and activities. We will definitely be hiring her again!
- Kyle N.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Allendale, MI
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Allendale, MI?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Allendale, MI on Care.com will cost an average of $22.56 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Allendale, MI?
Care.com currently has 9 reading tutors in Allendale, MI. You can search for candidates by their distance from Allendale 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 Allendale that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Allendale, MI?
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 Allendale 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 Allendale, MI?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Allendale, MI, 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 Allendale, MI 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.