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95 reading tutors are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 5 years
Reading tutors in Boston, MA
I am an elementary teacher with both my undergraduate degree in elementary education as well as my masters in elementary education with a focus in literacy. I have been a full time teacher since 2019 with experience in grades 1-4. I am currently teaching English to grades 1-3 at a school with 100% of students entering learning...
I have tutored children in math, science and English. I have tutored since high school, ranging from 5 years old to collage level (most recently).
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have taught children's ASL classes...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!"
Martha S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Eliza.
I'm an energetic, warm and responsible sitter with over a decade of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens.
I lead with compassion and meet kids where they're at: aka I'm up for legos, reading, playing outside, sports, crafts, you name it! Here's an overview:
- Babysitting over...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza is a warm and caring sitter, up for all kinds of creative play with our 2 yr old. She is dependable and has great communication. We've been doing 2 mornings a week with Eliza and would highly recommend her to other families."
Rachel F.
Sarah R.
Boston, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in Elementary Education from BU and I have experience teaching students in K-5 and babysitting children ages 1-12. I have been working as a 1st grade teacher at a private school for the past 2 years but decided to take the rest of the school year off to pursue additional literacy training and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been babysitting our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, this summer and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Sarah is very active with the kids, taking them for walks, to the park, baking with them, doing art projects, and playing games. She is...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication...
Vanessa K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I grew up in Boston, MA and currently reside in the South End. I have a ton of experience in childcare not just as a babysitter and nanny but also as a camp counselor, softball coach to kids between the ages of 4 and 6, and an assistant teacher at an on-campus daycare. I have been a Red Cross certified babysitter for...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia is very attentive and caring with our 18 month old. We'd hire her again for occasional babysitting."
Genevieve L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel R. I have been caring for children since I was a teen, but have been teaching art professionally in Boston Public Schools for over 10 years. I am currently taking a break from teaching full time and will be starting a part time adjunct position in the fall. I have years of experience with children with...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel worked for me part time for about a year. She took care of my 6 year old and 10 year old. My kids can be challenging, but I have noticed that Rachel is really good at de-escalation and finding creative solutions. She's been a wonderful addition to our...
Ari W.
Sara M.
Boston, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Sara and I have 15 years of experience with newborns, toddlers and school aged children. I worked in a day care in Costa Rica, where I am from, for more than 8 years. I also have experience working with different families in the Boston area.
I am caring, honest, responsible and enjoy being with kids and...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Sara worked with our family for six months starting when my daughter was 12 months. She is so caring and patient. She has a lot of energy and would take our daughter to various activities and excursions, including playgrounds, museums and the library. She is very...
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Experience/Bio:
I reside in the back Bay Area with my 6-year-old baby girl. I have 16 years of experience caring for children of all ages with a specialty in infants and toddlers. I consider my self a vibrant and nurturing individual. Some of my interests including arts and crafts, as well as cooking and reading. I am lead...
Sharice can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Shai was great watching our 14-month old for about 8 hours. Would recommend her. From feeding to diaper changes and playtime, Shai was totally comfortable and good at adapting to the various moods of a 14-month old."
Marylauran H.
Fernanda Y.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm from Mexico and I hope to be your new nanny. I'm currently working in a family daycare. Sometimes we go to the aquarium and the children's museum, the library, the park and a local free playgroup where we do arts and crafts projects together. We also play at home reading books, dancing and exploring the house. We sing songs...
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We interviewed Fernanda to be our full time nanny but ultimately went with someone who lived in our neighborhood. She was punctual, sweet with our daughter and had excellent follow-up after the interview. We will definitely use her as a babysitter. I would highly...
Melissa S.
Jules is a 20-year-old undergrad student at Berklee College of Music studying performance, music business, composition, and music education. She has been working in childcare for the last 4 years; starting as a nursery aid and later becoming a summer drama teacher working with ages 4-17 (she held this position from age 17-20)....
Julia P.
Boston, MA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As the oldest of 3 sisters, I am patient, responsible, and kind. I've learned "parental responsibilities" like cooking, cleaning, diaper changing, etc. The significant age gap between me and my youngest sister gave me experience watching large groups of young children during play dates or birthdays. I have 3 years of...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Julia. I come from Botswana; I moved here for college. I have been a nanny for 13 years. I am reliable, calm, nurturing, patient, kind, and I know how to keep children entertained for hours without screens! I worked for my last family for 8 years. They no longer needed me for as many hours as they did when I first...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
From crafts, to reading, to helping with homework, and playing pretend, I love what every age brings! I have experience caring for children from birth to middle school years, such as babysitting, nannying, leading summer camps, and caring for my niece and nephew. I believe every child is special and sweet, and I enjoy every...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amanda L.
Boston, MA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have loved working with children all my life. I started babysitting as a teenager and later worked in preschools and afterschool care. As a mom of four (and caregiver to many over the years), I have been involved in various activities, programs, and hobbies for a range of ages. I homeschooled my children throughout their...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, i'm Grace! I have been babysitting for about 8 years, and also have experience in a kindergarten classroom. I have nannied for multiple families over the years, and love what I do. Since I have experience in a classroom setting, I am able to assist with homework, virtual learning, and love reading to kids/helping them read...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Liliana P.
Boston, MA
$19-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Liliana I Am A 20 Year Old College Student. I Go To WIT And Study Interior Design.
I started working with kids when I was very young by helping out my mother's friends with their young children. I also taught gymnastics for ages 3-9 so my specialties are those ages. I am bubbly and very personable. I love to draw and do crafts and reading.
In my spare time, I like to hangout with my roommates or go to the...
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a caring, engaging, supportive and fun loving babysitter and tutor.
I am currently a senior at Boston University studying Elementary Education.
I love doing crafts, going to the park, reading, writing, and laughing with kids. I also think its important to allow kids to constantly be learning something new! We can work...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout the past 8 years, I have babysat for multiple families and volunteered as a tutor at schools in Washington and at Mason Rice Elementary school in Newton. I am very active and love to read!
Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Boston, MA
Sabrina S.
5.0
Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!
- Martha S.
Eliza F.
5.0
Eliza is a warm and caring sitter, up for all kinds of creative play with our 2 yr old. She is dependable and has great communication. We've been doing 2 mornings a week with Eliza and would highly recommend her to other families.
- Rachel F.
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah has been babysitting our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, this summer and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Sarah is very active with the kids, taking them for walks, to the park, baking with them, doing art projects, and playing games. She is punctual, dependable, incredibly warm and...
- Jennifer G.
Noelle G.
5.0
Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication during her sessions with our son.
We...
- Vanessa K.
Virginia S.
5.0
Virginia is very attentive and caring with our 18 month old. We'd hire her again for occasional babysitting.
- Genevieve L.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Boston, MA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Boston, MA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Boston, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.02 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 Boston, MA?
Care.com currently has 95 reading tutors in Boston, MA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Boston 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 Boston that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Boston, 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Boston, 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 Boston, 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.
Ratings for Boston, MA reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Reading Tutors in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 95 listed reading tutors.