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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a Reading Specialist at Ogden Elementary School with over 10 years experience as a teacher and tutor. I specialize in elementary education (pre-k-5th) and special education. I have a Masters in Education and Reading and a second Masters in Educational Leadership & Law. I am trained in Wilson's Fundations & Orton...
5.0
"We are very happy that we hired Amy to help our second grade son with his reading and writing. She is professional, knowledgeable and patient. My son enjoys his time with her and we have seen an improvement in his confidence and his reading skills after only four...
Cassy M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Molly, and I am a 22-year-old recent graduate of Wesleyan University with a degree in Psychology and Education. In the Fall, I will be starting a Master's in Social Work program at the University of Pennsylvania with a specialization in Child Wellbeing and Welfare. I have been tutoring children ages 5 - 13 in...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student at Villanova University pursuing a Masters in English. I have extensive childcare experience, including regularly babysitting twins for the last 7 years (I started babysitting them when they were 8 months old and they are now almost 8 years old!). I also have teaching and tutoring experience and am happy...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eva was in time and very dependable. She was great with the kids, they truly enjoy their time with her."
Maryam S.
5.0
(1)
I am a Special Education teacher in Philadelphia. I have a Masters in Special Education- specializing in Autism. Additionally, I am working on a Master's degree in reading. I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages and needs. Experience with infants as well. I am currently looking for a summer position....
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly L was a pleasure to meet and interview. She is a lovely young woman!"
Kimberly R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! I am a lovely, creative, sociable, responsible and also a very careful woman. I strive to create many different kinds of activities for the kids so they are always having fun and learning new things. Some of these include reading, practicing sports, having fun at the playground, exploring museums, watching movies and...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen occasionally looks after my niece and she is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely friendly, punctual, reliable and has been a delight to work with. Not to mention she is amazing with my niece! She has been the only caregiver that has given me complete peace...
Michael B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable graduate student and have tutored elementary through college students in subjects including math, science, history, English, American Sign Language, and prep for standardized tests. I aim to match a student's learning preferences and make learning fun and memorable.
Hallie B.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hallie and I am looking for a part time tutoring position. For the past 6 years I worked as a first grade teacher in the city of Philadelphia. I recently graduated with my masters in Literacy and now work as a reading specialist for grades K-4.
Hallie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie. I am a registered nurse working per diem while obtaining my MPH degree. I have been a nanny since 2014. I will prepare meals, play outside, read, do homework, arts and crafts, etc. I happen to be a great cook, and will also clean or do laundry if needed. I love kids and I am looking for a recurring,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and...
Melissa C.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kimberly and I'm 62 years old. I am a very covid cautious nanny and former teacher from Broomall Pennsylvania. I have received the original covid vaccine /fall sept 18, 2022 : plus 3 rd covid booster and flu vaccine . other vaccines include MMR and TDAP.. My specialty is new born babies and older babies and...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim was an absolute godsend when we found ourselves needing care for our 9 week old daughter with colic. She's kind, gentle, sweet and a complete joy to work with. She listens, is patient and would consistently remind me that my parenting goals were her priority....
Amandine L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an active, experienced 34-year-old. I'm the second eldest of four siblings, and I've had babysitting jobs since I was about 14. I've worked in a day care and as a gymnastics coach. I have experience with kids from 4 weeks old and up, including twins, triplets, and multiple children. I love getting outside with the...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca is a fantastic babysitter!! She really gave our kids tons of attention and read to them and played. We are sad to move far away otherwise we would love her as a date night babysitter"
Heather K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am an M. S. Ed candidate at the University of Pennsylvania in Reading, Writing, and Literacy. I am seeking full-time summer nannying positions before I begin my of teaching elementary school full-time. This academic year, I taught in two Philly public elementary schools for my fieldwork requirement...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Monica. I am a professional Nanny with over 20 years of experience. I have an Early Childhood background and constantly improves my skill in this field. The enjoy working with the families. My work experience both has afforded me the opportunity to engage my skills both as a Teacher and a Nanny.
A little about me:...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Monica was a live-in personal care aide for my two children with special needs for over a year. Over this time, I had many opportunities to observe her work with my children in the home and community, and to interact with her personally. Monica is honest,...
Jennifer A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom of three amazing young adults with 30+ years experience as a teacher and child care professional. Creative, fun, nurturing care giver who enjoys playing, reading, and helping your little ones discover new things. Reliable and experienced. Light housekeeping and errand running as well.
I have a tremendous amount of...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linda is a godsend. Not only is she just an amazing person who goes above and beyond but she really cares and treats your child like one of her own. She's become a member of ny family and someone I plan to keep in touch with for years to come. I trust her 100% with...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience working with children ages 5 month to 12 years over the past 10 years. I babysat throughout my undergraduate education for multiple families of all ages. I currently babysit for an amazing family who have a 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-olds twins. I absolutely adore the kids and they've become like my...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel watched our daughter in our hotel when we were in town for a wedding. She responded to all communications promptly and was great about providing everything we needed to feel comfortable leaving our child with a new person beforehand. The day of the wedding...
Suzanne M.
5.0
(2)
Hey there! I am Tamoy and I've been nannying for 6+ years now. I've taken care of toddlers to pre-teens. I can walk children home from school & Whenever there is homework to complete I make sure it's done. I love participating in fun experiments with kids, especially in the kitchen. I've taught kids how to bake & make healthy...
Tamoy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Tamoy has a gift with children. She was attentive, caring and engaged our children in a variety of activities. Our kids love her!"
Rachel F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 23 years of experience working with children between being a mother and watching children through the years plus 7 years at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Respiratory Therapist. I resigned from CHOP in 2021 to pursue my passion of holistic health as a Reiki practitioner/teacher/natural wellness guide (low tox...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is great with my 4m/o son. She is punctual, flexible, and dependable. She agreed to meet with me before starting with us to get familiar with how we do things. She reads to him, plays with him, and sings to him. We are very grateful for her!"
Kellie D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, everyone! My name is Gabby and I'd love to share a few things about myself. I have been a babysitter since I was a teenager for some wonderful children, and have several more years experience in caring for children in other situations, as I am the oldest of four kids, and have two young cousins who were both extremely...
Gabby can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby is my niece and has been watching my children since they were very young. While this is common occurrence in many families, our situation is unique. My son, A., was born 13 weeks too son and my daughter, O., 10 weeks too soon. A. was oxygen dependent for 6...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Koda and I'm an educator, an artist, and a childcare worker with 6. 5 years of paid experience working with ages 1< to 12. I'm looking to help a family in need while I'm on the east coast for the summer.
I'm very flexible in the hours that I am available, and I am also able to assist in many different types of...
Khyia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Koda is awesome. Koda is super engaged and really connects and plays with my son C. We will definitely continue to use Koda as our sitter!"
Halley M.
Nikki H.
Brookhaven, PA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and my master's degree in special education. I have been working with children for 10 years now through school-based tutoring programs and babysitting. I have worked in an elementary school for five years as a one-on-one aide and teacher helper. I have also been a...
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm a middle school teacher who works near Rittenhouse and lives in West Philly. I have experience teaching both elementary school-aged children and toddlers. I have been babysitting and nannying throughout both high school and college (Smith 2020) and have experience with all different aged kids. My favorite things to do...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a row. She was helpful and professional throughout - fun for the kids, easy to work with for the adults. Highly recommended."
Nancy N.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Darby, PA
Amy H.
5.0
We are very happy that we hired Amy to help our second grade son with his reading and writing. She is professional, knowledgeable and patient. My son enjoys his time with her and we have seen an improvement in his confidence and his reading skills after only four sessions. We would definitely...
- Cassy M.
Eva W.
5.0
Eva is warm, caring, and energetic. The little one had great times with her and loves her!
- Care member
Molly L.
5.0
Molly L was a pleasure to meet and interview. She is a lovely young woman!
- Kimberly R.
Karen M.
5.0
Karen occasionally looks after my niece and she is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely friendly, punctual, reliable and has been a delight to work with. Not to mention she is amazing with my niece! She has been the only caregiver that has given me complete peace of mind while looking after my...
- Michael B.
Annie H.
5.0
Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and patient and she'd even manage to fold the...
- Melissa C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Darby, PA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Darby, PA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Darby, PA on Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 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 Darby, PA?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Darby, PA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Darby 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 Darby that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Darby, 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 Darby 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 Darby, PA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Darby, 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 Darby, 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.