About Me:
- I am personable, energetic, and reliable, qualities that I believe are essential in all facets of life.
- My passion for working with kids stems from my enjoyment of teaching upcoming generations, fostering their growth, and witnessing their development.
Interests:
- In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exploring the...
I have 1 year of experience in the classroom teaching 9th-12th grades. I have a Bachelor's degree in English with a triple minor in art History, Psychology, and Studio Art from Birmingham-Southern College. I am currently working on my Masters degree in Secondary Education at UAB. I can provide help with Art and English.
I have tutored throughout high school and college. I am particularly interested in helping children who are missing school due to COVID-19 so they do not fall behind. I can follow lessen plans if necessary. I have a lot of experience with online learning and can help students adjust. I have also studied developmental psychology....
I love kids and have been babysitting children of all ages since I was 16 years old. In addition, I have nannied for four different families for at least a semester at a time over the last four years.
One family had twin girls. When I began keeping them, they were 4 months old, and I kept them until they were 8 months old,...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Birmingham, AL
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Birmingham, AL?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Birmingham, AL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.42 per hour as of March 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 Birmingham, AL?
Care.com currently has 33 reading tutors in Birmingham, AL. You can search for candidates by their distance from Birmingham 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 Birmingham that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Birmingham, AL?
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Reading Tutors in Birmingham, AL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 45 listed reading tutors.