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Mother of 3 grown children (18 y. o. boy/girl twins and 24 y. o. elementary school teacher) looking for part-time hours in addition to my current 20 hr./week job in a cancer clinic. Home schooled my high schooler for the past 3 years, developing a "love of learning." Teacher in a home school cooperative helping group of...
Rachel J.
Easthampton, MA
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Cheerful, Confident, Creative Tutor, Babysitter, Or Assistant
My children have entered school this year, and I am looking to figure out what's next. Might it be helping out you or your family? Since 2002, I have worked as a teacher in various ways-- as a camp group leader, as an English professor at Brooklyn College, as a babysitter, and as a museum educator. I love all of the arts,...
I have been a preschool teacher, an early intervention specialist, an art teacher, a child photographer and most importantly the mother to my two children who are now teenagers. They are both in school now, and I am looking for a nanny position. I LOVE children, especially babies and toddlers and little's. I have experience with...
Phyllis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Chelsea K.
Springfield, MA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Chelsea and I am 20 years old. I am currently attended Western New England University studying elementary education and psychology.
I have training in behavior management, child development, CPR and have been around children anywhere from 3 weeks old to 19 years old. I have babysat since the age of 10 not...
Madison G.
Warren, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello families! My name is Madison but my students know me better as Ms. G. I am going into my 4th year of teaching as a science teacher in Springfield and love our community.
I'd describe my personality as extroverted, determined, and reliable.
I like working with kids because they are funny, honest, kind, and I love...
I am available as a language tutor in English and Spanish for all ages. I am a native English speaker and learned Spanish in high school and as a young adult. I have worked as a private English tutor for adults in Poland and I've taught beginning Spanish to first and second grade students in Belmont, MA.
I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
I've volunteered in preschools and in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms helping students with reading, writing and math. This work has been one-on-one and working with up to 10 children at a time.
I've also taught at theater camps, working with children ages 4-12. I am a musician and can incorporate music and movement into our time...
Brittney F.
Chicopee, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part Or Full Time Availibility! Ready To Educate With My Creativity!
Hi! I'm Brittney! I'm recently taking a new route in having a interest of educating others. My recent experience with tutoring would be volunteering through my Resident Advisor position for programs, and personal experience through family and friends. I am an advocate for growth and success and would love to be able to...
I've worked in schools for seven years and have served multiple roles in the classroom, for in-classroom support to running my own classroom. I've worked with various grade levels from Early Childhood to High School.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Jessica H.
Greenfield, MA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I view children as independent, autonomous little humans, and strive to foster consent-based care and child-centered learning and play. My approach to childcare is Montessori-inspired, as I had been an administrator and substitute at a Montessori school for two years. I am passionate about racial & social justice, and have...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been tutoring for 10 years and have been teaching in a bilingual school for three years. During my teaching, I have worked with many ESL students and feel confident that I can help your child excel through immersive and interactive lessons. Furthermore, I have some experience working with students with disabilities...
I bring expertise in helping young students develop fine and gross motor skills, organize and regulate themselves for work, and adapting/modifying work for students to succeed. I work in the area of related services/special education and have extensive experience with special needs/neurodiverse students. Prior to this, I was a...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced educator for elementary and middle school children, and mother/godmother to three young children. I have experience teaching math and science of various grade levels, and I have also tutored in reading, math, SAT test prep, etc.
I have cared for children of various ages for 10-15 years, on and off. While...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked as a special ed tutor in the Southbridge school system and I have worked as a paraprofessional in the Springfield schools. Presently, I am working as a one to one teaching assistant with a young woman who has CHARGE syndrome. Please contact me if I can be of service to you.
Thank you.
Kathy
Maggie B.
Springfield, MA
$20-25/hr
In addition to childcare, I also have experience tutoring children in grades 1-12. I work as a paraprofessional where I have gained tools to help children who are struggling academically. In high school I took all AP and honors classes and graduated with a 3. 8 GPA and passed AP Literature, Language, Psychology, and US History...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dyani and I am offering mainly after school child care along with pet care. (please note I MUST follow the Ludlow Public Schools schedule for days off due to the fact I also tend to my sisters) I am in school for Education, currently in my sophomore year. I have taken classes ranging for adolescent psychology...
Dyani-janelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have training as an ESOL tutor, as well as peer tutoring experience from high school and college. I can provide help with any of my four languages (French, Italian, Spanish, and English), as well as arithmetic and algebra, statistics, psychology, biology, and history/social studies. I also have years of theater and acting...
*Note: I'm currently living in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Hi! A bit about myself: I have cared for children and teens of various ages (13 months-old to 18 years-old) since I was 15-years-old. I've spent the last 11 years teaching 6th-10th grade English language arts in Malden, MA. I received my Master's degree in Education at...
Danae can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Amherst, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Amherst, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Amherst, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.86 per hour as of January 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 Amherst, MA?
Care.com currently has 7 reading tutors in Amherst, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Amherst 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 Amherst that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Amherst, MA?
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 Amherst 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 Amherst, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Amherst, MA, 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 Amherst, MA 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.