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60 reading tutors are listed in Columbia, CT
The average posted rate is $10/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 10 years
Reading tutors in Columbia, CT
Caitlyn S.
Columbia, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I am a responsible caregiver with reliable transportation and a good driving record. I come from a family of 7 kids, me being the 2nd oldest. I babysat my younger siblings most of my life growing up because I had busy parents. I am a huge animal lover as well, no matter what type of pet. I love to be clean and organized, I will...
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We had a phone conversation. She was very honest and upfront with what she needed. I would have considered her for the position if it was not already filled. Sounded like a very nice lady."
Erica W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been teaching at the elementary level for 22 years. I have taught all subjects and have tutored students in reading and math, ages 7 to 12. Additionally, I am a certified TESOL teacher with experience teaching decoding and reading skills to speakers of other languages. I have worked with diverse groups of children...
5.0
"Beth has been caring for my two elementary school-aged sons for the past year in my home, and has been absolutely wonderful. My sons love spending time with her because she is fun-loving, funny, creative, active, warm, and flexible. Any family would be fortunate...
Jessica W.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for as many as 5 young children when I was much younger, before I had children myself. I raised 2 boys, now ages 22 and 25 both of whom recently graduated from college. Since taking early retirement in 2012, I cared for an 18-month-old girl for several months until the family moved away. From August, 2013 through June...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kathy took care of my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was...
Paula N.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I taught preschool at a local public school for the past 8 years. I have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Connecticut State University. When working with children I enjoy playing outdoors, reading, and engaging in imaginative play. I also love children's music and enjoy a good mid-day dance...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Annie is still our kids favorite sitter! She was great with them and wonderful to work with."
Christi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional Nanny for over 20 years and love what I do! I have cared for many families in my time. I have been with 6 families and have cared for 4 kids at a time. I have experience with newborns through high school age children. I generally stay with a family from birth till kindergarten.
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family...
Eveann M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with newborns, toddlers, and elementary and middle school children. I have experience working with children with physical disabilities and mental illnesses. As a gymnastics coach, camp counselor, and track athlete, I am comfortable with both energetic children interested in physical activities and children more...
Sofia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachael S.
Lebanon, CT
$21-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Rachael. I'm going into my junior year at Northeastern University, and I'm home for the summer!
I'm a very creative person - I love all things arts and crafts. I'm also a nature lover, and enjoy playing board games!
I like working with kids because they are so curious and it's great getting to teach them about new...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Sydney. I am 22 years old & I just graduated with a bachelors in Communications with a minor in HDFS (human development & family sciences)! I have worked in childcare since the age of 16, my first job was at Club in Glastonbury. I was CPR certified in infant, toddler, and school age children in 2018. At the...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
When I was in graduate school, I worked as a graduate student assistant for three years and helped many college students understand difficult concepts either in small groups or one-on-one. When I started working with kids, I tutored for about seven months and helped in math and ELA for entry into a gifted program. On the other...
I have been teaching at a local public school for the past 8 years. I have my Master's in Early Childhood Education with certification to teach preschool through third grade regular and special education.
Hiya! Please call me Ellie. I am an enthusiastic nanny with flexible availability. I have 4+ years of childcare experience in a professional setting, as well as 6+ years of nanny experience in the home with 3 different families of varied backgrounds. I love being able to reach so many children in a classroom setting, but my...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Rebecca B.
Windham, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am a recently retired elementary school teacher with 24+ years' experience with infants and children of all ages. I am looking for opportunities to help families needing child care. I love children, enjoy nature and crafts, playing games, and reading.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Jenna and I am a 24-year-old college graduate who has a bachelors degree in early childhood education and I am certified to teach special educational And regular education in grades preschool through third. I have experience teaching in grades preschool, kindergarten, and second and have private tutoring...
Maria F.
Willimantic, CT
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Maria, 20 years old.
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, empathetic, and honest.
I like working with kids because they're playful and enthusiastic. It's a chance to be more creative and have fun. There's always a new skill or new information for children to learn. I like...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I am a 51-year-old empty nester mom of 4 adult kids. After getting certified to teach, I decided to stay was home with my kids when they were small. Since going back to work, I have worked in a variety of educational settings from pre-k to grade 6. I enjoy cooking, reading and being active. I love sharing these interests with...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Summer is right around the corner!
I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. With middle and high school students, I have worked on essay writing and in the humanities and social sciences. Withe elementary students, I have worked with students in all core subjects.
Jenna S.
Coventry, CT
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have tutored for numerous children on different occasions. I have experience in many subjects and the patience to work with any child. I have experience with special needs children and educating children with special needs.
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am 26 years old. I have been teaching for the past 4 years. I graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I also have my graduate degree in Reading and Language Arts. I am looking for one time jobs and/or weekend babysitting jobs as I work full time during the work week....
Skills:
Early Education
Jillian C.
Willington, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have been working with children for 18 years. I was the head preschool teacher at a small daycare facility. I have my head teaching certificate and taught a full preschool program for many years. My circle time consisted of learning the alphabet, and counting 1 through 10. I had them also learn the months of the year, and days...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Jillian worked at Kids Express Daycare which is where I had my daughter going on a daily basis from the time she was around 18 months old until she turned 10 and other after school activities became available. Jillian is a wonderful person and is very dependable...
Jennifer D.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Columbia, CT
Caitlyn S.
4.0
We had a phone conversation. She was very honest and upfront with what she needed. I would have considered her for the position if it was not already filled. Sounded like a very nice lady.
- Erica W.
Beth M.
5.0
Beth has been caring for my two elementary school-aged sons for the past year in my home, and has been absolutely wonderful. My sons love spending time with her because she is fun-loving, funny, creative, active, warm, and flexible. Any family would be fortunate to have her care for their...
- Jessica W.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes and local libraries and encouraged...
- Kapil M.
Annie V.
5.0
Annie is still our kids favorite sitter! She was great with them and wonderful to work with.
- Christi M.
Tracy L.
5.0
Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family is better having had her in our...
- Eveann M.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Columbia, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Columbia, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Columbia, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of December 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 Columbia, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Columbia, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Columbia 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 Columbia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Columbia, CT?
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 Columbia 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 Columbia, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Columbia, CT, 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 Columbia, CT 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.