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My compassion and patience drew me to pursue working with children throughout my high school and college years. My experience varies from babysitting to coaching, child care centers to public schools, paraprofessional and some community organizations. These roles helped me learn my strengths and grow into a strong care giver. I...
I'd describe my personality as very respectful, responsible, and driven
I like working with kids because I like to be helpful and to make kids happy
I'm looking for a job that helps me to prepare for life a little better, and something that I like doing
I started working with kids when I was younger because of family that...
Madisyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Rebecca C.
Ansonia, CT
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Early Childhood Education Major With 3 Years Of Experience, Looking For Babysitting Opportunities.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Since I was 15, I have been caring for children ages 7 and under. I've been a babysitter, tutor, a counselor and teachers-aide in a preschool. I am currently a assistant teacher. I love reading, singing, and doing crafts. I
have a bachelor degree in early childhood education, as well!
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca is a very sweet, intelligent women. She is working very hard and diligently in a preschool to help young children grow and expand their horizons. She is also In school for Early Childhood Education and is very advanced in her studies. She would be the...
Alexander W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison, a graduate student at Yale working on my degree in Public Health.
I babysat in high school and occasionally through college. I also spent a summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games that will keep your child entertained.
I can also help with schoolwork and reading. I used...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely...
Erin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
Halley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy is a really affectionate, fun, loving, and extremely engaging babysitter. She took care of my daughter many times when she was between 4 and 7 years of age. Mariana not only loved her but she has been asking to see her, talk to her and she was so sad when Joy...
Constantina P.
Beverly I.
Milford, CT
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher/Paraprofessional Available To Tutor All Subjects, Grades K-12
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored since I was a high school student, in French, Spanish, English, Reading, Study and Organizational Skills, ELL. I have been teaching for over 30 years. Currently I teach high school full-time. I have worked with students of all ages, K - 12 and college-aged. I've taught at both private and public schools and...
5.0
"Beverly is fabulous! We have worked with her almost the entire school year (after the 1st quarter) and she has helped our teenage son go from a C to an A- in Spanish. Our son has a slight language disorder and she explains things in a way that he is able to retain...
Sarah K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We unfortunately only got to work with Marisa for a short period of time due to scheduling conflicts, however, from those two times we could tell she was someone we wanted to work with. Marisa is kind, calm, friendly, and attentive. She is responsible and punctual....
Katie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Antonette and I have been a Nanny for 21 years. I presently work for a family in Westport Ct for the last 10 years. I take pleasure in caring, teaching, grooming, most of all protecting the children I care for. I prepare and serve meals with balance nutrition, ensuring food safety for those who have food allergies....
Antonette can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Antonette has worked for us for five years. She started with us when our kids were 6, 4 and 3 months old. She has rarely missed a day of work in five yrs. She is extremely reliable, responsible and accountable. We trust her with our money, cars, home and most...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Regina I'm from Colombia. I would love to help you! I am very reliable, punctual, flexible and responsible. I love kids and working with them. I have experience as babysitter for more than eight years, especially with newborns and toddlers. In 2016 I took care of a two and a half month old baby boy up until he...
Regina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Regina for 11 years, she is a very responsible, punctual and honest person who loves working with children, her experience of more than 5 years taking care of children and her qualities as a person make her a great babysitter"
Angela T.
Kristie S.
Monroe, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Creative Caregiver Looking For Part-time, Or Short Term Full Time Position
5.0
(2)
My name is Kristie. I was a post-doctoral student until recently. I'm older than most childcare providers (mid-forties), but this also gives me more experience. I really enjoy being with kids as they are full of life & I can share my experiences with them. For over 20 years, I have worked with newborns to teenagers. My goal with...
Kristie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristie was creative and playful with my daughter. She made learning a game which was very helpful. She was attentive and listened and spoke with her rather than at her which was priceless.
She showed equal diligence when attending to my pet when we were out of...
Kurt P.
Spencer K.
New Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter and 5 as a nanny taking care of families with children ages 9 mo to 13 years. I am looking for a new full or part-time position starting in January of 2021. I love working with kids, doing crafts, reading books, and singing along to Disney musicals! I have experience with online...
Spencer can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Spencer is an energetic, responsible, loving, patient Nanny. She is just great with kids - if she could manage my son when he was little, she can certainly handle most kids:-)"
Noelani S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a certified elementary education teacher currently teaching 4th grade. I can assist with reading, writing, math, science and social studies!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'd like to tell you about myself and my experience with children. I was a certified teacher assistant for 15 years in the NY school system ( K-8th). I was a nanny for several wonderful families throughout the years. I also worked as a lead teacher at the Goddard daycare. I truly enjoy working with children of all ages. I...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miss Anita is absolutely exceptional. She is a seasoned professional with incredible natural instincts for what kids need. She really respects what the parents want - my son was always napped right on schedule, fed, safe, and incredibly loved under her care. She is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jil. I graduated May 2023 at Central Connecticut State University with a bachelors in Psychology. I do have experience caring for younger children, more specifically ages 1-3 as I am currently a teacher at a daycare and have been in daycares for 3 years. It is one of my most favorite things to connect...
Jilian can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jill was a great babysitter to my daughter. She played with her, did puzzles, worked on crafts together and taught her preschool work books. We would definitely hire Jill again."
Michelle A.
Sherley C.
Trumbull, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sherley. I'm 40 years old and have 20+ years of experience in working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I also had great experiences in working with children as a teacher's assistant and as a nanny. I have my teaching certificate in early childhood education and I am also CPR certified. I am fully...
Sherley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sherley is a loving caring person she goes above and beyond to help others especially children. I had the pleasure to experience her work with children and it was absolutely beautiful to see how she takes time with children as if they were her own. Sherley is a...
Monica S.
Heather H.
Shelton, CT
$17-30/hr
Hi- my name is Heather. I'm looking for part time babysitting. I've babysat for families with age ranges from 3 years old-11 years old. I enjoy reading, teaching and being outdoors.
I also love all animals. I have had a dog for 3 years.
I work well with people and have patience/ compassion.
Nokwanda M.
Shelton, CT
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Job For Date Nights On Weekends
I am a caring, loving, kind and energetic person. I love looking after children since from a very young age I used to look after my cousins and my baby sister. I have gained a lot of child care experience from my past jobs and willing to gain more. I love interacting with children. I have experience working with infants,...
Nokwanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
I am currently employed as a special education teacher, working with 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students. I am familiar with both English and math curriculum and have a bachelor's degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing.
Mariah H.
Trumbull, CT
$22-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
My degree is in English Literature. I am currently in graduate school for school counseling, and looking for work as a nanny/tutor. I often edit papers, and tutored friends throughout college in English and Literature, as well as writing and public speaking.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Derby, CT
Rebecca C.
5.0
Becca was great with our baby! She showed up early, comforted our fussy little boy and got him to nap almost immediately (we can never get him to nap), was super attentive and relaxed/easygoing, and a pleasure to speak with and have over. Also very responsive to communication and got right back to...
- Emily L.
Allison T.
5.0
Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely recommend and hire again!
- Erin D.
Halley G.
5.0
Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into our home. We felt completely at ease...
- Care member
Joy M.
5.0
Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's not just a passive caregiver. She's reliable, great at communication, on time, and has been a great fit for our family.
- Allie O.
Beverly I.
5.0
Beverly is fabulous! We have worked with her almost the entire school year (after the 1st quarter) and she has helped our teenage son go from a C to an A- in Spanish. Our son has a slight language disorder and she explains things in a way that he is able to retain them better than ever. He looks...
- Sarah K.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Derby, CT
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Derby, CT?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Derby, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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 Derby, CT?
Care.com currently has 2 reading tutors in Derby, CT. You can search for candidates by their distance from Derby 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 Derby that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby, CT?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Derby, 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 Derby, 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.