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I have previous experience tutoring throughout college as an organizational tutor, and in subjects such as writing, the social sciences, and some Spanish. I also work in special education and with early learners and am very knowledgeable with those skills.
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kyra and I have always been good with children. I have raised 4 very responsible children of my own. Three boys 20, 15, 9, and one girl 18. Besides being a stay at home Mom, I have also been a Professional Photographer for 23 years. So I do have a professional side to me. I have watched other children in my home over...
Kyra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kyra is amazing! She was a part of family for 4 years and we all simply love her. She cared for my girls in my home and treated them as they were their own. She has cared for my youngest since the day she was born (she is now 3). I cannot say enough great things...
Cyndi G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Meghan and I am a teacher certified from K-6th grade. I currently teach 4th grade but have been teaching for 14 years! I have taught both online and in a public school. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and a Master's of Education and Reading Specialist Certification. I am certified from...
5.0
"Ms Meghan is absolutely amazing. She has been great to work with and just what my son needed to excel."
Susan M.
Annie S.
Mount Joy, PA
$17-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been caring for kids casually since I was 9 years old, and I am a mom of two incredible little boys (ages 7 and 4). They live with me from Thursday evening through Sunday, and I am looking for a caregiving position for the time that they are with their dad. (Therefore, I would not be bringing my boys along to a job...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Our family was looking for a care taker since we had a really long waitlist for daycare. Annie was very excited to work with our child and has a great personality. Her views aligned very much with ours when it came to our child's well being and care. Even though we...
Kylee B.
5.0
(2)
I recently relocated to my hometown of downtown Lancaster, PA, and I am looking for full and part-time work. I have experience with childcare for all ages and am fully vaccinated for COVID and T-Dap. I specialize in infant care, and I have many years of nannying experience in New York, Reading, and Philadelphia. I also am...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We met Katie when she was a college student working at our local coffee shop, and it was immediately clear that she had the good nature, kindness and smarts that we have always sought in a caregiver for our daughter. Katie sat for our 11 year old for two years,...
Tracey T.
4.7
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience caring for children and providing them with developmentally appropriate learning experiences. I believe in the joy of play, and seek to provide a nurturing environment that enables your child(ren) to thrive! As a cross-country runner, I seek opportunities to be outside with kids, keep them active, and...
Stella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stella was very attentive and interactive with our 8 month old daughter."
Kathleen N.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa! I am a 42 yr old, married mother of 1 daughter, who is 23 & away at college! I live in Lancaster, PA. I am only looking for occasional jobs here, as I am also working part-time with adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Though the majority of my caregiving experience is with children! I have a total of 30 yrs...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa has made our date nights care free. We had never left our toddler with non- relatives prior to Lisa and were concerned that our little one would be upset that we were leaving. Not only did our little one love playing and reading with Lisa from day one, if we...
Jill S.
Patrice S.
York, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Patty and I'm a "young" 56. References provided. I've raised 3 grown kids with my wonderful husband (28 yrs)& grew up in a large family of 9 kids! I want to find just the right family, just as you want just the right caregiver. Looking to provide dependable care and love to your family. Reliable transportation. I am...
Patrice can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patty was great. She got me to and from my surgery when no one else was available. She is a dependable, friendly and beautiful person with enough medical knowledge to navigate any obstacles. I highly recommend Patty ."
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
I was a teacher in a private school setting for 10 years and tutored the kids in my classroom that experienced academic difficulties.
I have 3+ years of experience babysitting newborn-12 year old children. I am certified in basic life support (BLS), pediatric life support (PALs), and advanced adult life support (ACLS). I have experience in tutoring elementary school subjects such as reading, math, and science.
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very reliable, patient and caring person with about 7 years of experience. I've babysat for a family for over 6 years now. Watching their children grow and learn as they get older.
I love to do arts and crafts with children, bake cookies around the holidays, play games with them to entertain them. And I absolutely love...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 35 plus years as a nursery school teacher, nanny, and senior caregiver. I am experienced with newborns, twins, as well as children up to the age of five. I also have experience with seniors helping with daily care, and companionship.
As a teacher and nanny, I take a fun loving approach in teaching children to grow in to...
Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
In my many years of nannying I was given the opportunity to also tutor the children I was caring for. With a specialty in History/Social studies and English I was able to increase reading scores and test grades. I am familiar and available to tutor Elementary and Middle School aged children and preteens.
Hi, everyone! I'm a recent graduate of Boston University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with degrees in Philosophy and Russian Language & Literature with honors. There, I completed two senior theses: one on the metaphysics of music, and the other on Dostoevsky's aesthetics. I have 5 years paid experience in fundraising,...
Kylie S.
Lancaster, PA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
In the past I have provided assistance with homework help in a variety of subject areas. I have my associates in occupational therapy and am working on my bachelors.
Hello! I'm an elementary school music teacher who's in-between jobs due to COVID-19. I have experience teaching music, reading, and social studies, and I would love to tutor your child in any school subject. I have several years of experience working with children with disabilities and have extensive training in special...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Halie W.
Millersville, PA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, joyful, and honest
I like working with kids because I love to teach, care for them and play with them
I'm looking for a job that fulfills me and makes me feel like I am doing something meaningful
I started working with kids in early 2021
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my...
Hye K.
Mountville, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Help Raising Your Precious Child Now That My Two Babies Have Gone On To College.
I am a mother of two daughters. I have raised two honor students who were very active in sports, music, church and serving our community. I have had the pleasure of being a stay at home mom and spent many hours volunteering in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, carpooling and many after school activities. I have a degree in...
Hye can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
My love and care for children started in my own home growing up. I was the oldest of 5. I have always been a mother. :) I had two of my own and have two grandchildren. I taught Sunday School for 20 years (all ages) and have been a Nanny in the children's own home. I love children of all ages and have my PA State child clearance....
Vickie can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Patricia G.
Lancaster, PA
$10-15/hr
I am available to tutor children with reading. I have mentored children in school settings and, am comfortable with children K - 6th grade with this task. I bring a love of learning and excitement to my work with children responding to their interests and needs.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Columbia, PA
Kyra F.
5.0
Kyra is amazing! She was a part of family for 4 years and we all simply love her. She cared for my girls in my home and treated them as they were their own. She has cared for my youngest since the day she was born (she is now 3). I cannot say enough great things about Kyra. She will always be part...
- Cyndi G.
Meghan G.
5.0
Ms Meghan is absolutely amazing. She has been great to work with and just what my son needed to excel.
- Susan M.
Annie S.
4.0
Our family was looking for a care taker since we had a really long waitlist for daycare. Annie was very excited to work with our child and has a great personality. Her views aligned very much with ours when it came to our child's well being and care. Even though we decided to work with a family...
- Kylee B.
Katie H.
5.0
We met Katie when she was a college student working at our local coffee shop, and it was immediately clear that she had the good nature, kindness and smarts that we have always sought in a caregiver for our daughter. Katie sat for our 11 year old for two years, engaging her in arts & crafts, board...
- Tracey T.
Stella S.
5.0
Stella was very attentive and interactive with our 8 month old daughter.
- Kathleen N.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Columbia, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Columbia, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Columbia, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Columbia, PA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Columbia, PA. 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, PA?
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, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Columbia, PA, 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, PA 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.