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I am an Elementary Teacher with certifications from Birth to Middle school. I have worked in multiple grade levels and able to provide excellent tutoring for your child.
Aleah A.
Ballston Spa, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Aleah. I am red cross certified lifeguard. I enjoy coloring and reading with kids. I was a student athlete and love playing games and staying active with the kids! I have watched kids after school and helped them get off the bus as well as homework. Prepared dinner and brought them to sporting event/activities....
Aleah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very reliable and friendly young lady!"
Laurie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated in 2016 with my undergraduate degree and certification in childhood education. From there I spent time teaching all subject areas in grades K-6. For the past two years, I have been working as a 5th grade teacher while simultaneously completing my Master's Degree in Literacy Education. I have a passion for teaching...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a retired classroom teacher of English, Reading and Science and have tutored students from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
I have a few spots available evenings and weekends for tutoring and can meet at your home, at a nearby library or virtually.
I can help with skill building, test prep homework and helping to get...
Skills:
CPR
I have been babysitting children of many different ages for five years. I am an education major at St. John Fisher College and am completing my degree this year. I am energetic and am willing to complete homework, reading, and activities with children.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
I am currently student teaching grade 5 in the Burnt Hills district and have taught in the Niskayuna District as well. I am finishing my Masters Degree in Special Education and Literacy at UAlbany.
Also I can Provide Tutoring
Kiera V.
Ballston Spa, NY
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kiera and I will be graduating with my masters in childhood and special education in May! I am about to embark on my first year of teaching in September in a 5th grade classroom! I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, both in educational and childcare settings.
I...
Kiera can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am anxious to learn more about how I can help! I have taught Reading, ELA and Science for 15 years, and have tutored students ranging from Kindergarten-12th grade. Organization, Reading and Writing Skills and Test taking Strategies are all areas that I can help with that will reinforce and build confidence, which will...
Kaylamay S.
Clifton Park, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a mom of a 9-year-old girl and 5-year-old boy. I'm also a preschool teacher, CPR certified and in the process of getting my CDA. I love to do crafts, read, play games, and make yummy/healthy snacks! I have a lot of toys and learning activities! Baby sitter available.
Kaylamay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kathleen T.
Ballston Spa, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mom of 4 adult children and preschool teacher! I have been a nanny to infant twins, toddlers, pre schoolers and school age children! I love to be outdoors and active, also enjoy reading and creative art. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I also work with dog rescue and foster dogs so pets in the home for me is a great...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior Elementary/Special education major at St. John Fisher College. I have experience substitute teaching as well as babysitting. I am energetic and ready to teach using fun and traditional activities.
I am currently a New York State Certified Childhood Educator in Grades 1-6. I have a Bachelors degree in Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Literacy. I am currently a fifth grade math teacher in the capital region.
Since I had children( 5 boy and 3 girl) I realized that all I want to do is take care of them. I found out I am pretty good at it too. I love making up fun activities teaching them about everything and anything, keeping them busy outside as much as possible. My oldest went from a 2-year-old almost nonverbal to a 5-year-old boy...
Delia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. My love of working with children has grown with me and followed me into college; I have just completed a degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oneonta and I am hoping to use this degree to work with at-risk youth. I am currently a camp counselor and have...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am an enthusiastic educator who has recently retired. I am a mother of 6 and have never lost my love of education, children and their emotional development! Also I Can Provide Tutoring and Lessons
Hello! My name is Tierney and I am an 11th grade Special Ed English and Social Studies teacher in the capital region. I have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I love to sing!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cait. I am looking to babysit regularly or occasionally for families on Saturday's and/or Sunday's. Short shifts are welcome! Thanks for considering me!
Specialty toddlers and infants. Easy going and entertaining personality. Professionally mature with a child psychology background. My favorite activities to engage...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin has been babysitting for us regularly since January. She's extremely dependable, responds to last minute scheduling requests, and always shows up with a smile on her face. Our son got along with her right away. He always looks forward to her visits. She's...
Ariel J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bianca and I just graduated from RPI. Babysitting appeals to me because I love working with children of all ages, I tend to get along with them better than people my own age haha. I was a camp counselor at USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights when I was 16 and have been working with children ever since!...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"While ultimately our schedules didn't work out, we had Bianca watch our toddler a handful of times. We've not left our daughter with many people before, but she loved having Bianca over. Bianca handled the post diaper change melt down with patience and compassion,...
Shannon B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate, charismatic and dependable teacher with experience providing support, organizing classrooms and instructing/tutoring students. I love teaching and tutoring because I get to interact with students on a daily basis. I love to help students to develop a growth mindset in order to be and feel successful in their...
5.0
"Meghan is great! Fantastic job tutoring my son in multiple subjects."
Katie T.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Ballston Lake, NY
Aleah A.
5.0
Enjoys being around children and very caring
- Evan K.
Caitlin E.
5.0
Caitlin has been babysitting for us regularly since January. She's extremely dependable, responds to last minute scheduling requests, and always shows up with a smile on her face. Our son got along with her right away. He always looks forward to her visits. She's creative about what activities she...
- Ariel J.
Bianca B.
5.0
Bianca is beyond excellent. She does really fun things with my daughter like trips to the park, library. She’s fun, loving and appropriately firm. Very dependable— I can’t recommend her enough. We have been fortunate to have her as a caregiver for 2-3 years.
- Care member
Meghan C.
5.0
Meghan is great! Fantastic job tutoring my son in multiple subjects.
- Katie T.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ballston Lake, NY
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Ballston Lake, NY?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Ballston Lake, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Ballston Lake, NY?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Ballston Lake, NY. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ballston Lake 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 Ballston Lake that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Ballston Lake, NY?
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 Ballston Lake 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 Ballston Lake, NY?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ballston Lake, NY, 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 Ballston Lake, NY 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.